Overwatch (2016)

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  1. GraffPirate
    May 27, 2016
    8
    an extremely polished game. my only issue is the map sizes and design. too many bottle necks and small spaces for such a frenetic combat driven game. class systems seem bound to map layouts. Im having a lot of fun playing it we shall see how the meta game evolves. Also there is no taunting, Im sad about this.
  2. Greenicey
    Jul 1, 2016
    8
    For someone who avoids shooter like the plague most of the time, this one really has me hooked. While I wish I didn't have to figure out the story and character motivations through the game's wiki, I do like all the details Blizzard has loaded this game with. Even with the game just launched Blizzard has worked hard to listen to players and make adjustments, 99% of which have been for theFor someone who avoids shooter like the plague most of the time, this one really has me hooked. While I wish I didn't have to figure out the story and character motivations through the game's wiki, I do like all the details Blizzard has loaded this game with. Even with the game just launched Blizzard has worked hard to listen to players and make adjustments, 99% of which have been for the best. It's a great looking game that actively tries to balance itself while still making every character fun and unique.… Expand
  3. AJCk19
    Jul 27, 2021
    8
    The people who are giving this a low score, are 100% justified. The only reason why I'm not giving it a lower score myself. Is that I think there is only so much you can take away from these weaknesses. Also, I did enjoy it.

    PROS: has the most fun esport scene. big selection of heroes, with different personalities, background, abilities, play styles, and diversity. addictive. lots    The people who are giving this a low score, are 100% justified. The only reason why I'm not giving it a lower score myself. Is that I think there is only so much you can take away from these weaknesses. Also, I did enjoy it.

    PROS:
    has the most fun esport scene.
    big selection of heroes, with different personalities, background, abilities, play styles, and diversity.
    addictive.
    lots of extra content.
    bests to play with friends and form a team.
    all round great game in every other aspect you can think of.

    CONS:
    why punish us for a team mate leaving?
    why don't we get a ban map and ban hero function, like other MOBA games?
    why can't a player who played well gain SR, despite his trolling team mates losing him the game?    … Expand
  4. Gecko300
    May 30, 2016
    8
    People complain about this game not having content.
    This didn't bother people 15 years ago when we were playing unreal tournament and quake 3 arena.
    It was about game-play. This game is about game-play. Almost every game seems to go into overtime...Making it feel like a CTF match that is always going 2-2 and to the final flag. Once you start to incorporate some basic team work and stop    People complain about this game not having content.
    This didn't bother people 15 years ago when we were playing unreal tournament and quake 3 arena.
    It was about game-play.
    This game is about game-play.
    Almost every game seems to go into overtime...Making it feel like a CTF match that is always going 2-2 and to the final flag. Once you start to incorporate some basic team work and stop trying to solo your way through then some really fun mechanics open up; the meta is also fun with the ability to swap characters in and out at a moments notice to overcome team combos your enemy throws up.
    I've always felt that FPS games couldn't hold my attention for long enough due to a few basic things which became standard (Not having a level playing field being a big problem...due to one thing or another.)

    In this once you learn all the characters fairly well (think of it as learning all the tricks with each weapon.) the playing field is then level, this will only take 10-20 hours depending on your familiarity with moba like character systems.
    Trust me if you grew up playing DOOM on a floppy disk and know what a .wad is and what it felt like to destroy a whole team with a redeemer blast, then this game is well worth trying.    … Expand
  5. Free1oader
    Jun 4, 2016
    8
    Think a typical beat-em-up roster thrown into an FPS and you have overwatch. Loads of totally different characaters tonsuit each playstyle. Fun, aesthetically pleasing and addictive. Fairly standard from Blizzard. Let down by one or two characters being unbalanced and limited map and game-types.
  6. ShutupandJive
    Aug 14, 2016
    8
    Got a couple of guys and a couple of guys out on the boat, everyone's wasted. People hooking up left and right. Girls going fingers in butts, dicks in butts. So much fun. Sucking down on farts, outrageous fun.
  7. DemKin
    May 25, 2016
    8
    Fun game to play with friends. "With friends" is to be emphasized, as the one-trick poney characters are kings on this game, the 20 tick servers might annoy you at times and the ridiculousness of the action doesn't make for a very competitive game or a game to be taken seriously at all.
    Nonetheless an immediatly and casually fun game most should be able to enjoy. With friends.
  8. DeusXCom
    Jun 10, 2016
    8
    Extremely fun multiplayer fps with solid gameplay and production quality polish. Main strength are the various heroes with completely different playstyles that will keep you entertained for a long time. The main weakness is the serious lack of content as of right now. This game needs more maps and more game modes especially with more focus on solo play, so deathmatch kind of stuff, I'mExtremely fun multiplayer fps with solid gameplay and production quality polish. Main strength are the various heroes with completely different playstyles that will keep you entertained for a long time. The main weakness is the serious lack of content as of right now. This game needs more maps and more game modes especially with more focus on solo play, so deathmatch kind of stuff, I'm playing the game solo, so it can be very hit or miss due to it's team based nature based on what team mates you get. 8/10… Expand
  9. Barnews
    Jul 21, 2016
    8
    Overwatch is fast paced team action game full of interesting heroes, maps you can play.
    Expect a lot of epic moments, good looking graphic and fantastic music background.
    Yes, there are still some flawes and issues, but Overwatch is well made and very polished game. Even if there isn much content yet, but it will change with future updates. PROS - Epic gameplay - Graphics &    Overwatch is fast paced team action game full of interesting heroes, maps you can play.
    Expect a lot of epic moments, good looking graphic and fantastic music background.

    Yes, there are still some flawes and issues, but Overwatch is well made and very polished game.
    Even if there isn much content yet, but it will change with future updates.

    PROS
    - Epic gameplay
    - Graphics & Sounds & Music
    - Pretty good performance optimization (You do not need insane PC)
    - High quality content (Heroes & game maps are very interesting and well made)
    - Every hero is uniques wih specific gameplay
    - Very intuitive controlls

    CONS
    - There could be more maps & heroes but i expect they come with updates.
    - Server & game application issues occurs occationally.
    - After a lot of hours it become monotonous (Not boring, but not so exciting and epic)    … Expand
  10. zombiechan
    May 24, 2016
    8
    Overwatch is a very enjoyable team shooter. The game is a perfect casual game where you can jump in for 5-10mins and shoot up some people. The characters are fun to play and I do love that the game tells you what your team comp is lacking or has too much of. A nice thing that other team games should put in.

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

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

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

    Overall Overwatch is a great game, it might as well be known as Team Fortress 3. It's fun and easy to get into.    … Expand
  11. Hack
    Aug 14, 2016
    8
    Good, with the potential to be great, it'll be interesting to see where Blizzard take it over the next 6 months. I would like to see major improvements to the competitive system which right now isn't rewarding and just not very fun unless you're playing with a full team which isn't reasonable for most people. Leavers are rampant as the penalty for leaving is so lenient, so you will oftenGood, with the potential to be great, it'll be interesting to see where Blizzard take it over the next 6 months. I would like to see major improvements to the competitive system which right now isn't rewarding and just not very fun unless you're playing with a full team which isn't reasonable for most people. Leavers are rampant as the penalty for leaving is so lenient, so you will often lose competitive ranks simply because a random on your team rage quit. Another major problem with ranked is people are too clumped, all the ranks aren't being used fully so you can have two people of the same rank who are miles apart in skill level, this leads to frustration when you're put with teammates who are the same rank but clearly not of the same skill, it's amazing how many people at SR60 seemingly don't care about winning and would rather pick their favourite hero even if it's being hard countered.

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

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

    If Blizzard can back off some of their greedy policies and fix competitive and the core gameplay issues then Overwatch could be amazing, if not it'll have a year or two and then fizzle out.    … Expand
  12. pmart4
    Oct 17, 2016
    8
    I don't usually touch a game with less than a 7.0 User Rating but this current rating (6.8) makes Overwatch appear (to me) very underrated. It's visually brilliant, very well optimised and the gameplay is easy to learn yet tough to master. Blizzard have made another absolute gem in my opinion. The only reason I can't give this a 10 at the moment is due to the competitive play system notI don't usually touch a game with less than a 7.0 User Rating but this current rating (6.8) makes Overwatch appear (to me) very underrated. It's visually brilliant, very well optimised and the gameplay is easy to learn yet tough to master. Blizzard have made another absolute gem in my opinion. The only reason I can't give this a 10 at the moment is due to the competitive play system not being fully completed. It's not uncommon to earn several gold medals for your play but then be on a 10+ losing streak. Saying that, if you can get into a clan (as I am) this problem fixes itself.

    Highly recommended - got the makings of a 10    … Expand
  13. SuperkenGaming
    Jun 16, 2016
    8
    Overwatch
    A Great feeling game with not much to do
    Overwatch is an online only multiplayer shooter.. there is no story here other than a quick introduction when the game starts up, and there is no single player campaign.. Its basically play the tutorial and then jump into the action… There are 21 unique feeling characters all separated into 4 different classes, offense, defense, tank    Overwatch
    A Great feeling game with not much to do
    Overwatch is an online only multiplayer shooter..
    there is no story here other than a quick introduction when the game starts up, and there is no single player campaign..
    Its basically play the tutorial and then jump into the action…
    There are 21 unique feeling characters all separated into 4 different classes, offense, defense, tank and support.. so you can contribute to your team in any way you please whether that’s getting kills, being a shield, or healing
    Some classes do have more character variety than the other.. but every last character has its own weapon and special abilities with cool downs, so youre guaranteed to find one to match your playstyle, and hopefully youll find at least 1 in each class for whatever each situation calls for, as you can switch characters during the match much like a gun loadout in other competitive multiplayer shooters
    so if youre not feeling one, go down the list until you find your right fit..
    All of this is great,, every character feels useful in their own way..
    The only problem is theres not much here
    There are 12 maps here which is a decent amount of variety, but none stood out to me…
    I can easily name maps in other shooters that are fun to just run around and kill people in..
    But I couldn’t here.. they all really feel the same…
    And evry mission is just objective based…
    You have capture.. escort…and control…
    Basically youre either fighting or defending a section of the map at all times…
    I understand that these are really the only kind of missions that make sense in a game thats about character variety…
    But I’d like to see some innovation beyond just the characters…
    Maybe coming up with modes for each individual classes, such as a team death match for offense and tanks only
    a tower defense for the defense and support team…
    get creative
    Not just the same modes in every other shooter set inside pretty average maps…
    After you’ve put your hours into the game youll level up which unlocks a loot box…
    And inside of these loot boxes are garbage taunts, costumes, and sprays…
    You grind to looks different while you do the same thing for hours on end.
    Which honestly I wouldn’t mind all too much if there was more gameplay variety
    I can only capture and defend for so long
    Negatives aside, Overwatch is a decently fun multiplayer shooter that I feel fans of this genre will enjoy
    I give overwatch an 8.0/10    … Expand
  14. Gowther
    Jun 1, 2016
    8
    Overwatch is a fantastic new game from Blizzard which does a lot of things just right.
    Coming from a background of TF2 where I clocked in over 500 hours I knew that this was going to be right up my alley from the moment that I saw the cinematic- and gameplay trailers.
    Something that seems to go unnoticed by a lot of people is the games' excellent sound design which makes sure that as    Overwatch is a fantastic new game from Blizzard which does a lot of things just right.
    Coming from a background of TF2 where I clocked in over 500 hours I knew that this was going to be right up my alley from the moment that I saw the cinematic- and gameplay trailers.
    Something that seems to go unnoticed by a lot of people is the games' excellent sound design which makes sure that as long as you pay attention then you can hear just about anything going on in the game; everything from ultimates to the enemies distinct footsteps.
    It seems like a fair amount of people are complaining either about the business model or balancing issues so I might as well comment on both of those "issues".

    "TF2 is free and has more content": TF2 hasn't always been free, I remember buying Orange Box twice specifically for TF2 (once on 360 and once on PC) and at that time the game had significally less content than Overwatch did at launch. Loadouts wasn't even a thing at that time (let alone hats) so it was much closer to how character picking in Overwatch is at its current state.

    "This hero is OP and keeps one shotting me": The overall balancing is fine with some very few exceptions (McCree and Widowmaker) but those two do still have counters. Character switching is strongly encouraged in the game simply because it works on a "rock, paper, scissors" system. Having problems with an enemy Widowmaker? Pick Winston, D.va, Genji, Hanzo or simply a mirror Widowmaker.

    Albeit not as content rich as TF2 is at its current state, Overwatch has a lot of potential to grow. If you're looking for a "new" TF2 or just a fun team based shooter then you probably want to give this game a try.    … Expand
  15. MikeGold
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    It was a great fun in the beginning. I can't give a bad review to the game that I invested over a 1000 hours in (600 hours as D.Va ;]). It's a multiplayer struggling with balance and trying to reinvent iteself over and over again over the years, but the only thing it really succeeded in was losing appeal for fans. But still I guess it's worth a 10 euro that it goes for now.
  16. absol_89
    Jun 10, 2016
    8
    Great game for bringing friends together. Although useful, the active counter switching incentive can feel a bit hit or miss sometimes, and seeing multiple versions of the same character on the same team is unimmersive. With blizzard being so good at "horde vs alliance" theming, we could have got more unique looking skins for different sides, along with a progression system that was notGreat game for bringing friends together. Although useful, the active counter switching incentive can feel a bit hit or miss sometimes, and seeing multiple versions of the same character on the same team is unimmersive. With blizzard being so good at "horde vs alliance" theming, we could have got more unique looking skins for different sides, along with a progression system that was not full of low res leftover sprites. Biggest strength is the intensity of group match endings and getting praised after the killcam. Biggest flaw is running back to the objective after you've been killed by the 20 tickrate behind a corner.… Expand
  17. Mewthree
    Jun 2, 2016
    8
    When you think about Blizzard, two words come into mind: polish and optimization. This is particularly true for Overwatch. The game runs absolutely fantastically and the gameplay feels very satisfying, responsive and smooth. On top of that, the game has a lot of attention to detail with the maps, sounds and heroes. It's easy to miss how much work has gone into the polish and not give itWhen you think about Blizzard, two words come into mind: polish and optimization. This is particularly true for Overwatch. The game runs absolutely fantastically and the gameplay feels very satisfying, responsive and smooth. On top of that, the game has a lot of attention to detail with the maps, sounds and heroes. It's easy to miss how much work has gone into the polish and not give it the credit it deserves.

    One of the best things about the game is its heroes. They are all so unique and very fun to play. I honestly don't dislike any of them. Some balancing still needs to be done, but the game is surprisingly balanced, considering it just came out. But I am a bit disappointed in the amount of mechanical skill required to play most of the heroes. Luckily, there's still a lot of skill involved in the game, strategic-wise. The heroes aren't the only thing that's expertly crafted, though. The map design is superb. Not once have I felt frustrated because of the maps during my 30 hours of playtime.

    Unfortunately, there are some aspects of the game that are causing a great deal of controversy. First off, is the game worth $40? This really depends on your definition. If you look at the amount of content (btw, there's 3 game modes, not 2, and yes, although two of them appear to be similar, they play out very differently) and compare it to some other games, the price seems way too high. On the other hand, if you look at the amount of fun you're having and how many hours you can happily spend with the game, $40 feels like a bargain. In the end, it's everyone's own choice whether the game is worth it or not. That said, you do get all of the upcoming content for free when you have the game. This includes competitive mode (=ranked), new maps, game modes and heroes. Knowing Blizzard, there will be a lot of content and support coming from them, but we're essentially paying for content that's not (yet) there.

    Nonetheless, it is absolutely mindless to give the game 0/10 because it is multiplayer only and doesn't have a lot of content. Look at CS:GO and LoL, for example. Not a lot of content there, but there's TONS of players who have thousands of hours spent in the game. Granted, the skill ceiling in Overwatch may not be quite as high, but the game is clearly designed to be an esport. It's not everyone's cup of tea, but that doesn't mean it's a bad game.

    The progression system is essentially about lootboxes that grant you skins, voice lines, sprays etc. I can see this not being to everyone's liking, but personally, I like it. It does seem like a F2P mechanic, especially with the micro-transactions, but contrary to some people's opinion, the game isn't a F2P game, nor should it be. Bear in mind that everything in the game is obtainable without real money AND you get all the heroes (including the upcoming ones) instantly for free. For the record, you can not buy anything that helps you in the game in any way. It's all just cosmetic.

    In the end, the game is a lot of fun and it's very addicting. The amount of polish and detail is really impressive, but unfortunately we're paying for content that isn't yet there and the mechanical skill required is a bit underwhelming so I have to give it an 8/10. Still, I'd imagine that somewhere in the future, when more content has been released, the game might deserve a 9.    … Expand
  18. bunny1214
    May 28, 2016
    8
    No match history, no replays, and match making puts you into imbalanced games 10 seconds from losing are things that should have been fixed before release. Other than that the game is wonderful.

    On a personal note I am not a fan of the mmr system for this style of games. Unless you are in the top or bottom fraction of 1% your win rate will eventually be 50%. Any time you try a hero that    No match history, no replays, and match making puts you into imbalanced games 10 seconds from losing are things that should have been fixed before release. Other than that the game is wonderful.

    On a personal note I am not a fan of the mmr system for this style of games. Unless you are in the top or bottom fraction of 1% your win rate will eventually be 50%. Any time you try a hero that you are not as good with as your best, you will lose. I did not, however include this to my evaluation of the game, because some people do prefer this system.    … Expand
  19. Braduk
    Sep 15, 2017
    8
    Overwatch gives me the sort of fun that TF2, a game that it is often compared to, has failed to give me for years now. It is definitely a very solid team shooter. What stops me from giving it a perfect score are two main problems. The first one is that there was nothing added from the beta at the time this was written, however Blizzard plans to add more in the future. The second problem isOverwatch gives me the sort of fun that TF2, a game that it is often compared to, has failed to give me for years now. It is definitely a very solid team shooter. What stops me from giving it a perfect score are two main problems. The first one is that there was nothing added from the beta at the time this was written, however Blizzard plans to add more in the future. The second problem is some balancing issues, where certain classes just outshine. But other than that, the game provides a lot of fun, especially if you are tired of the downward slope that TF2 has been on.

    Updated: A lot of the negative reviews are heavily outdated and most of the complaints here are no longer valid, including such claims as there only being two gamemodes (there's a lot more than that in the arcade section alone), hackers (I have not once played a game with a hacker), and other issues that are no longer prevalent. It's a shame to see a metascore be so unfairly affected by outdated issues and people who have no idea what they are truly talking about. The balance is spotty, yes, but it's a lot better than it used to be, and matchmaking is also a lot better as well.    … Expand
  20. TheLewdOne
    Aug 4, 2016
    8
    People think this needs to be a free to play game?

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

    Really?

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

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

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

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

    Try to stick to actual criticism in the future, like how the competitive watch was a complete mess and how the gain and loss of points seems way too heavy on the loss with not nearly enough gain. Or how Overwatch's vibrant cast seems almost focus grouped to appeal to everyone without being remotely controversial.    … Expand
  21. The_BlueRose
    Feb 6, 2017
    8
    A long-term game that started with low content but month by month shows improvement.

    Good looking characters and well built

    New game modes: scort the payload, control, 1vs1, 3vs3... And one termporary mode every event.

    Events: new modes and customization stuff.

    And overall fun.
  22. mortizauge
    Aug 30, 2019
    8
    Honestly, this is the best multiplayer experience I've ever had. The game promotes team-play in a way that it feels almost automatic. It's gorgeous, fast-paced and brilliantly executed. One of the most polished games ever produced. I can't recommend it enough.
  23. ShineHunter
    May 27, 2016
    8
    I'm tempted to give this a 7 for the fact that this game has more cheese than cheddar. Meaning that the one shot kills and devastating alts are real. Another game where it is easier to make everyone OP than balance. The lack of ultrawide support is terrible for a modern game. OK the talk is they removed it because of unfairness, I'm guessing if true someone at Blizzard has way too strongI'm tempted to give this a 7 for the fact that this game has more cheese than cheddar. Meaning that the one shot kills and devastating alts are real. Another game where it is easier to make everyone OP than balance. The lack of ultrawide support is terrible for a modern game. OK the talk is they removed it because of unfairness, I'm guessing if true someone at Blizzard has way too strong opinions. Did they remove 4K support or higher frame rates or 7.1 surround sound or headphones, nope. Graphics could look sharper and more crisp on 1440p. The effects are poor in places. Don't believe me in spawn shoot a canister and watch those great smoke effects. However I couldn't give it a 7 because of the fun gameplay minus cheesy alts taking your skilled kill streak out. I have only ran into minimal bugs since playing and no of which was when playing. The heros are done well and I'm always swapping between them. Controller support is there but needs more aim assist to balance and feels stiff. I did get a 20 kill streak using a pad so you can do well. K&M works perfect. Performance is OK. I'm playing at 1440p with ultra settings getting 70/85fps with my GTX 980ti clocked at 1400mhz. Geforce experience will optimise the game for better frame rates. The maps are laid out like one large MOBA lane. The modes are fun but limited. The content is poor in my opinion but I believe more skins and stuff will come in time. Loot boxes are fun to open no matter how many times I get nothing of good. Bad news is there is the option to buy loot boxes from Blizzard's store, shame on you Blizzard. To get more fun out of this game, play with friends. Fun is what makes a game and fun at the end of the day is what you get hence my score of 8.… Expand
  24. zzzsheepyzzz
    May 30, 2016
    8
    two things remain constant for this game: it can be very fun and very addicting.
    The characters and team dynamic allow for many different revisions in strategy as well as having the ability to switch characters within the same match allows for a lot of customization. A lot of time and care went into designing the characters and levels for this the game should be very much commended. I    two things remain constant for this game: it can be very fun and very addicting.
    The characters and team dynamic allow for many different revisions in strategy as well as having the ability to switch characters within the same match allows for a lot of customization. A lot of time and care went into designing the characters and levels for this the game should be very much commended. I especially love the voice acting and artwork throughout.

    The game, however feels incomplete. To me, having the story branch out through internet articles and youtube videos is interesting, but also seems... lazy as opposed to having a campaign style story line, or any single player for that matter.

    I understand that the game seems to be catered towards Esports, and if that is the intent, it has been doing a tremendous job at that. This game, as it stands, reeks of meta-game, and for the style of play that includes small tinkering to your strategy and game style to optimize your win chances this game is fantastic. You basically roll through the same maps and game types over and over again and this becomes apparent after the first few weeks of gameplay (depending on how much you play).

    It's a fun game, but it's limited. However I feel that I have gotten my money's worth with the gameplay that has been released. I give this an 8/10 hoping that new content will continue to come.    … Expand
  25. epicmick
    Apr 25, 2017
    8
    This game is great in many, it is not only a very stresful game when you play with friends but it is also fun when you play alone each characters are different and fun to play. Plus getting the play of the game can not be more rewarding, maps are great though there are not many blizzard said they were going to continue adding maps over time. The only thing that detracts it from a 10 out ofThis game is great in many, it is not only a very stresful game when you play with friends but it is also fun when you play alone each characters are different and fun to play. Plus getting the play of the game can not be more rewarding, maps are great though there are not many blizzard said they were going to continue adding maps over time. The only thing that detracts it from a 10 out of ten is the lack of game mode I dont really care about having more character though fun I dont mind to only have 23 character what I would like to see is lucio ball coming back to overwatch… Expand
  26. Filaton
    May 28, 2016
    8
    A short review: It's a monotonous shooter with shooting accuracy having barely any effect on the game. A 100+ hours player and a 10+ hours player are unlikely to play any differently, besides maybe map knowledge.
  27. alain9331
    May 24, 2016
    8
    SPANISH.
    Overwatch es un buen juego, adictivo, divertido y que te obliga a jugar en equipo para ganar. De momento la comunidad no parece tóxica, supongo que el precio a pagar por tener una barrera de 60€ y que por cualquier tipo de trampa o glitch que hagas te baneen de por vida surge efecto.
    Sin embargo cuenta con muy poco contenido; un multijugador con 12 mapas, 21 héroes y NO hay modo    SPANISH.
    Overwatch es un buen juego, adictivo, divertido y que te obliga a jugar en equipo para ganar. De momento la comunidad no parece tóxica, supongo que el precio a pagar por tener una barrera de 60€ y que por cualquier tipo de trampa o glitch que hagas te baneen de por vida surge efecto.
    Sin embargo cuenta con muy poco contenido; un multijugador con 12 mapas, 21 héroes y NO hay modo Campaña con la increíble historia que tienen detrás todos los personajes y su mundo... fallo muy grande por parte de Blizzard.
    Al menos los DLC que llegarán en los próximos meses serán gratuitos (pero qué menos, ¿no?...)

    PROS:
    +Divertido
    +Adictivo y fácil de aprender
    +Fomenta el juego en equipo
    +Las Microtransacciones solo son estéticas que se pueden conseguir jugando y no afectan al gameplay

    CONTRAS
    -Precio demasiado alto para el poco contenido que tiene
    -Poco contenido

    NOTA: 7/10    … Expand
  28. PinpointLearner
    Jun 8, 2016
    8
    Well, this game is good enough.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The good thing is that Overwatch will be updated periodically (or at least it's supposed to be) and this includes that the content will be expanded, in order to give the game more life, just as MMOs and others do.    … Expand
  29. WaddlesSandusky
    May 31, 2016
    8
    I think it's wonderful. I've enjoyed playing since the beta, and haven't gotten even close to tired of the gameplay. It's the only shooter I'm playing at the moment, and may be for a good while. Highly recommend.
  30. RabidBeta
    May 24, 2016
    8
    For a handful of us, Blizzard is a company that knows their stuff. For others, Blizzard puts out games like Diablo III, and on launch day you get very very upset because servers aren't running properly and you **** about Blizzard but you keep buying and spending hundreds of hours in their games. Look, I'm getting some coffee. I wasn't mentally prepared for this review...just know thatFor a handful of us, Blizzard is a company that knows their stuff. For others, Blizzard puts out games like Diablo III, and on launch day you get very very upset because servers aren't running properly and you **** about Blizzard but you keep buying and spending hundreds of hours in their games. Look, I'm getting some coffee. I wasn't mentally prepared for this review...just know that Overwatch is a solid, silky-smooth FPS experience that rivals TF2 and other team-based shooters. The art style is charming, the simplicity yet complexity of classes and characters are fun and for the most part balanced (*cough*) Bast...umm...nevermind. I only wish they had more content in terms of maps and modes (TDM anyone?)...

    I like the game. I honestly do.    … Expand
  31. YouMark_
    May 24, 2016
    8
    Overwatch is very very fun to play. Athough it looks like a game that is fun to play I am not a fan of the "fan service" looking females what so ever but that does not effect my score.

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

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

    The CONS are, Simple. No campaign equals one point off. Nowadays I would expect EVERY game to have at least some kind of single player experience with action that is Separate from robots and Multiplayer. You still have to count the things that they didn't fix yet on this list as well, Like the repetitive game modes and maps. Soon they will add more and more, but reviews has to be done now. Also, Micro-transactions. Yes they are definitely in the game. Just not forcing you to buy them of course. But I think its a major draw back do to the fact that this game is Built around customizing and strategy. So for me its a 8 on pc and 7 on console. Its $40 on PC but $60 on console?    … Expand
  32. unrelated
    May 24, 2016
    8
    This must be one of the most anticipated shooters I've seen in a long time; from it's constant community praise, to its clever marketing, Overwatch had a lot to live up to. As a long time player of many FPS titles including the often-compared-to TF2 I can honestly say this is a game I will be playing for a long time. Primarily my reasoning for this is due to how easy it is to jump into aThis must be one of the most anticipated shooters I've seen in a long time; from it's constant community praise, to its clever marketing, Overwatch had a lot to live up to. As a long time player of many FPS titles including the often-compared-to TF2 I can honestly say this is a game I will be playing for a long time. Primarily my reasoning for this is due to how easy it is to jump into a game and have a unique experience every time. With that said, like all things, this game isn't without its flaws. Although having a solid gameplay experience, clever backstory and smooth interface, I still find it to be lacking in a few aspects such as maps and game modes. But considering how a game with only 3 game modes and 10 maps can keep me occupied for hours on end with an overall entertaining and refreshing experience, I'd consider it a game worth my money.… Expand
  33. xlava
    May 25, 2016
    8
    Well, unfortunately I completely missed the beta, however, I watched the YouTube reviews and a few streams etc and with me having over 3200 hours into Team Fortress 2 and 6 years of Warcraft this looked like a buyer. With the game only having my two favourite TF2 modes (king of the hill (Dustbowl stylee) & payload) this game looked like a total no brainer. My first pre-order since theWell, unfortunately I completely missed the beta, however, I watched the YouTube reviews and a few streams etc and with me having over 3200 hours into Team Fortress 2 and 6 years of Warcraft this looked like a buyer. With the game only having my two favourite TF2 modes (king of the hill (Dustbowl stylee) & payload) this game looked like a total no brainer. My first pre-order since the Burning Crusade , I had a bit of something I needed to sort out that week so I took the launch day off as a holiday from work, great call, lovely day, sun shining - sat inside all day with the curtains closed! So far I've put about 7 or 8 hours and currently sat at lvl 11 or 12.

    The game play - it's fun. There is no denying that. I found it a struggle last night to go to bed on time, was always the "just one more match!!!", the heroes all play differently, the weapons hit with impact and audio and visuals are great. Seems to be well optimised too, I'm running a (I think) 3.6ghz i7 with 32gb RAM and a GTX 780ti, a rig that is a good couple of years old now, however it ran all day yesterday at a solid 60fps with the graphics set to ultra. Fantastic. Experienced one crash (while tabbed out of the game) which required a full reboot - may or may not have been the game, also updated the graphics driver earlier on in the day. Other than that everything appears rock solid.

    After playing through a few of the heroes, I was delighted to see that the game healers were seriously fun to play. Got a few hours in as Mercy then finished off with Symettra, missing my ubers abit but that mass res is awesome.

    The main problem I see with this game, and for me it is a huge deal breaker - the match making. I hate match making systems like this, COD & Battlefield like. With TF2 I have a specific server I play on (donate to also) and as such I play with the same group of people every night. Usually there is about 70% regulars and 30% tourists. When you log onto the server, people say hello. You know who are the good players and who to avoid, who plays what etc. The voice chat banter can be fun and entertaining, depending who's on. With this your just thrown into a group of total randoms. Unless your running premade groups. I can see the pre-made groups of friends steam rolling random groups. Think TF2 with permanent team stacking and no scramble.

    Also there does not seem to be any "skills" like sticky jumping & rocket jumping etc. Everything just seems to be button bound. Which is a shame, I may be wrong here though.

    How big these issues actually are, only time will tell. Right now, I can't wait to get home and rock a few more matches. A month down the line... I'll probably have gotten bored with this and gone crawling back to TF2 - not because it is a better game (it is though, in my opinion), purely because - all my friends are there and the game just feels more skill based.

    They really need to enable mod support too.

    I'll put a few hours (maybe months) into Overwatch, do I think it will knock TF2 off my top spot? Not a chance.    … Expand
  34. Beiqhy
    May 25, 2016
    8
    Good job Blizzard, the games is very smooth, fun and challenging. People complaining that there is no campaign but Blizzard never say there will. The games looks very good on PC, the AI is fun to play against when you start playing the game.
    Pros:
    A lot of heroes Nice Graphics Good Maps Cons: The games feels awkward while moving because you can't run like any other FPS, it takes a    Good job Blizzard, the games is very smooth, fun and challenging. People complaining that there is no campaign but Blizzard never say there will. The games looks very good on PC, the AI is fun to play against when you start playing the game.
    Pros:
    A lot of heroes
    Nice Graphics
    Good Maps

    Cons:
    The games feels awkward while moving because you can't run like any other FPS, it takes a little time to get used to.    … Expand
  35. Gyrusho
    May 25, 2016
    8
    General impression is Good. the game is living up to the hype. It's combat is very versatile and differs from the usual FPS. The integration of a RPG based skill-set in a shooter is in my opinion a very good choice which leaves room for a whole new era of strategies. It's exactly what i'd hope Overwatch would be: Not better, not worse. Great job Blizzard
  36. QuietCoyote
    May 25, 2016
    8
    A lot of people are irritated by Overwatch's pricing model. Personally, I'm not. I like the security of not having to pay for any upcoming additional maps or characters, never being faced with an annoying grind, or never being faced against others with unfair advantages. However, I understand other games have done F2P without any issues of that sort. For me, the sheer fun that this gameA lot of people are irritated by Overwatch's pricing model. Personally, I'm not. I like the security of not having to pay for any upcoming additional maps or characters, never being faced with an annoying grind, or never being faced against others with unfair advantages. However, I understand other games have done F2P without any issues of that sort. For me, the sheer fun that this game provides and the potential it has for the future are what make the 40 bucks (from blizzard's website) well worth it.… Expand
  37. ExpositionFairy
    May 26, 2016
    8
    A surprisingly great take on FPS by Blizzard which, in my opinion, lives up to the hype. Here's why:

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

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

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

    Neutral:
    - The game is very fast-paced, which to some will feel very fun, yet to others may feel overwhelming.    … Expand
  38. Frigidman
    May 26, 2016
    8
    Overwatch is Blizzard's first new IP in quite a long time, and boy did they succeed. As a shooter, Overwatch has a little bit for everyone. I almost guarantee that anyone who plays it will enjoy at least one of the many different characters it has to offer. Whether you enjoy soaring through the skies as Pharah, healing and reviving teammates as Mercy, playing a more typical FPS characterOverwatch is Blizzard's first new IP in quite a long time, and boy did they succeed. As a shooter, Overwatch has a little bit for everyone. I almost guarantee that anyone who plays it will enjoy at least one of the many different characters it has to offer. Whether you enjoy soaring through the skies as Pharah, healing and reviving teammates as Mercy, playing a more typical FPS character like Soldier 76, or just sitting in place as a robotic turret holding down your mouse button for hours... You will find one at least.

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

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

    I would definitely recommend Overwatch to anyone in the market for a good FPS, or even just a fun as hell game to play with your friends. With the standard edition only being $40, the pricing isn't that bad. If you fear there is too little content, I would say the game's replayability more than makes up for it as I have yet to be bored at all while playing.    … Expand
  39. VoidSoldier
    May 27, 2016
    8
    Overwatch is the most fun I've had with a game in quite some time. That's a feat, because I have not had much fun with FPS games since the likes of Halo Reach and old TF2. It has it's cons but the pros outweigh them no question, as I will list now.

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

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

    There are some cons, however:

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

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

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

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

    Final score of 8. Very fun and flashy, but may not be long lasting if many more maps and modes are added, and I hope it doesn't share the fate of games like Titanfall, but Blizzards loyal fanbase should prevent that happening, especially on PC.    … Expand
  40. Tecseven7
    May 28, 2016
    8
    8.5/10 Very fun but gets a little repetitive. 21 very fun and unique heroes to choose from, around 10 maps and 4 game-modes. New maps and heroes needed for longevity. Still very unique and fun. A quick complaint is about the 20 tick rate servers for sending is terrible. It is just enough to be noticeable and infuriating when it happens.
  41. Seafox89
    Apr 20, 2017
    8
    Super fun team-strategy FPS multiplayer action. In some ways, Overwatch is a spiritual successor to Team Fortress 2, but vastly improved, with tons of unique features and gameplay quirks. A huge variety of heroes with unique weapons, stats, and abilities makes for a great variety of strategies and team comps. Blizzard is intentional with balancing overpowered heroes, but there couldSuper fun team-strategy FPS multiplayer action. In some ways, Overwatch is a spiritual successor to Team Fortress 2, but vastly improved, with tons of unique features and gameplay quirks. A huge variety of heroes with unique weapons, stats, and abilities makes for a great variety of strategies and team comps. Blizzard is intentional with balancing overpowered heroes, but there could probably be some more development in matchmaking and team arrangements between games for solo players. The gorgeous levels are eye-catching and fun to battle in, but Blizzard's visuals still prioritize your allies and opponents to keep the environment from being too distracting.. Overall, super smooth with a good PC (or console) and really fun to play.… Expand
  42. RipTide098
    Jun 1, 2016
    8
    Overwatch is a fast paced, colorful, First Person Shooter, with a diverse cast of playable characters to play as. The game is a lot of fun, but has a few glaring problems that keep it from being truly great.

    The first thing to talk about is, the game just looks amazing. The fantastic art style and bright colors make every part of this game just stand out so well. Environment designs    Overwatch is a fast paced, colorful, First Person Shooter, with a diverse cast of playable characters to play as. The game is a lot of fun, but has a few glaring problems that keep it from being truly great.

    The first thing to talk about is, the game just looks amazing. The fantastic art style and bright colors make every part of this game just stand out so well. Environment designs have enough detail to make each area feel distinct and alive without feeling overly cluttered or distracting. Character models look fantastic. Each of the 21 characters look unique and yet are instantly recognizable at a glance, and every inch of them is bursting with character. In a world where games with muted grey brown as their only color have become the norm, it is nice to see colorful games that aren't afraid to be games again.

    Gameplay is fast and fun. The maps are very well designed with plenty of large open areas for ranged engagements and many side paths to flank and get the drop on opponents. Even within the same map areas can feel wildly different, with one section being a wide open combat arena and the next being tight corridors, and the rest being anywhere in-between. The heroes all stand out gameplay wise as well, with even characters that are considered to be of the same class playing completely different. The diversity of skills and weapons available from the cast of heroes is enough to keep the game from ever feeling stale. Some may complain about the lack of customization, but I for one, prefer the massive differences form class to class than the minor differences from load out to load out.

    Now to the bad parts, the game is a little content light. There are only three real different game types and a forth that is just a combination of two of the others. There could have been a few more on launch, even just adding a fully fleshed out death match style game mode would have gone a long way to remove this as a concern. Though to be fair the large roster of heroes does do a bit to cover for this, personally I would rather extra characters to an extra game mode or a few maps.

    Now for my biggest problem with the game, the free to play style loot system. The slow rate of gaining crates, the random factor ensuring you have virtually no chance for getting items you want, the high rate of duplicate items, and the low 20% of value credit gain from said duplicates all add up to make this system just terrible. Even though all the items are purely cosmetic, this system is designed to trick people into spending more than they want to and does not in any way belong in a full price game.

    Over all Overwatch is a fun game that looks great and is a joy to play. Right now thought, it is held back by its lack of diversity in game modes and atrocious free to play loot system. If you can wait for the additional free content that is coming, and can look past the free to play elements, it is defiantly worth the cost though.    … Expand
  43. AlvaroZeno
    Jun 1, 2016
    8
    As you would expect from blizzard, it looks awesome colorful! The game plays very smooth. The only downside for me atm is the lack on content. But i think they will add more in the future so for now it is an 8/10
  44. Fizzlefuse
    Jun 3, 2016
    8
    As with all their games, Overwatch is a polished, rock solid game with great gameplay.
    Each character feels unique and fresh and has a wonderful back story to it. Blizzard did a great job in making this game accessible to both the casual and hardcore gamer, and even if you're a complete novice you feel like you contribute and can pull off some amazing feats at times.
    I'm having a lot    As with all their games, Overwatch is a polished, rock solid game with great gameplay.
    Each character feels unique and fresh and has a wonderful back story to it. Blizzard did a great job in making this game accessible to both the casual and hardcore gamer, and even if you're a complete novice you feel like you contribute and can pull off some amazing feats at times.

    I'm having a lot of fun playing with my friends, even when we're losing horribly.

    That said there are some cons.

    First of all this is a team oriented game that relies heavily on teamwork, so it can get a bit boring and frustrating if you aren't playing with a group of friends. Random teams just have random results so you're better off with friends.

    Second is the lack of a solo campaign. With Blizzard's incredible world building, with backgrounds for each character and INCREDIBLE animated shorts it feels like there is more to this game then there actually is... and I could understand that some people might have initially thought there was more to it.
    All this lore is actually developed for the IP in the whole that they may or may not get into with games or DLC further down the road.

    Third is a.. semi-con. Collectables and loot boxes or rather how they work.
    Blizzard has a way of tapping into the completionist in many of us. They do it in pretty much all their games, a reason why some refer to blizzard games as digital crack.

    Every time you level up you get a lootbox... which has a chance of giving you a few items, which can be skins, intro animations, character emotes, sprays, player icons and voice lines. These lootboxes can also be bought in-game via blizzard's store.

    While opening these boxes give you that exciting uncertainty of what you'll get.. it's COMPLETELY RANDOM. This means that, potentially, you could open a great deal of boxes and only get sprays, icons and voice lines and perhaps some currency while you really just wanted that one legendary skin for that once character you love to play.

    Also, while legendary skins cost 1000 ingame currency to unlock, if a lootbox happens to contain a skin you already have, it will only award you 200 currency.

    I could go on and on about this but lets just say that the RNG is strong in thisone. For some this turns out gloriously and for others it's a random generated nightmare.

    those are my 2cts on the game. Overall I give it a 8... a solo campaign would probably make this game a 9 or even a 10. I can't wait to see what Blizzard does next with this new franchise, there's a lot of potential.    … Expand
  45. Faller
    Jun 4, 2016
    8
    Its a great team based fps, in the same vain as Team Fortress 2. The individual heroes that are well crafted, interesting, and fun. The only down side of the game as on release is the lack of some content. There are only three game play modes and about thirteen different maps. Their is promise from Blizzard for a ranked mode, more maps, and heroes to look foreword to in the future.
  46. pizzadinnerwinn
    Jun 7, 2016
    8
    It's okay to play with friends. Needs more content and some balance patches ASAP. Cant play it for more than 2 hours. Short sessions are fine but there's no real reason to play all day.
  47. Chipzz
    Jun 8, 2016
    8
    I don't normally write reviews for games but after reading some of the negative reviews as well as some of the perfect rated reviews I felt the need to write my own.

    So what do you get with Overwatch? With Overwatch you get a very well put together, polished, fun to play game that could have been a perfect rated game if not for a few missing pieces. I will start by listing the positives    I don't normally write reviews for games but after reading some of the negative reviews as well as some of the perfect rated reviews I felt the need to write my own.

    So what do you get with Overwatch? With Overwatch you get a very well put together, polished, fun to play game that could have been a perfect rated game if not for a few missing pieces. I will start by listing the positives followed by the negatives.

    Positives:

    -The game plays amazing. Everything about the games actually gameplay is perfect. The game plays really smooth. None of the very unique characters feel hard to control or awkward. Yes some characters are more powerful than others but the ability to change characters in mid game allows you to counter whatever mismatch your opponent throws at you. Most people who are calling one character or another OP are simply not educated on how to play the characters that counter that one. In all honesty if I see a player rolling with one of the popular "OP" characters it makes me grin because chances are they only know how to play that character and will be helpless when I counter them.

    - Playing with friends is a blast. Obviously this applies to almost any game but Overwatch is just a blast to play with friends. This game is chalked full of strategy and those hilarious random moments that make for an awesome laugh with a team of friends. Like others have said yes you sometimes run into that stubborn random who picks a character that doesn't fit your teams needs but for me at least that has been rare. Others mentioned that most games are blowouts one way or another but I would actually say the opposite. I have easily had more games that come down to the wire making for some epic clutch moments.

    - More content is on the horizon and will be free. While I could mark the lack of maps/game modes as a negative I won't simply for the fact that Blizzard is saying they are dedicated to growing this game through free content. It's my belief that they watched so many recent games have terrible launches and decided to hold back content on launch to avoid that (the game did launch very smooth). Although it lacks content in maps and game mods though the 21 characters at launch is a big number especially with how unique they are.

    Negatives :

    -There is no story mode. Obviously you have heard this already. Normally I wouldn't really care about this in a FPS. The only FPS I have actually played the story for is Halo. However with Overwatch this bothers me because the characters are so well made it makes you want something more. You want to know more about them, you want to play a campaign with them. They have released little bits of story but frankly it's not enough for a fully priced game.

    - Loot boxes are terrible and this whole new trend of gaming just needs to stop. I 100% support the idea of having cosmetic items that you can purchase for your character if you want to. However those items should also be unlocked by grinding or completing an achievement. Then to make matters worse you are not actually spending money on the stuff you want. You are spending money on a box that contains a slight chance of giving the items you want. I could even get behind the idea of loot boxes if I at least got to pick a character specific loot box that then gives random items for that character. Why would I pay money to get a loot box full of stuff for characters I don't like? Unfortunately I don't see any change coming to this. There are just too many people willing to pay for Blizzard to pull out of this money scheme.

    In closing it absolutely baffles me that people claim this game should be free. The game could be rated a 10 on the gameplay alone but the lack of a story and the micro transactions have to bring it down a few.    … Expand
  48. FoxS
    Jun 9, 2016
    8
    The game has lots of promise, it already has an abundance of very well balanced characters (with each having a unique playing style might I add), a decent amount of maps and modes (which are plenty of fun to play with friends), a soon to come competitive mode, and other cool little details that make the game just great. The game is fast paced and very fun. There isn't one moment in a matchThe game has lots of promise, it already has an abundance of very well balanced characters (with each having a unique playing style might I add), a decent amount of maps and modes (which are plenty of fun to play with friends), a soon to come competitive mode, and other cool little details that make the game just great. The game is fast paced and very fun. There isn't one moment in a match where I feel like I am doing nothing. All that I ask of the game now is that they have skins for the weapons apart from the skins themselves, so that everyone has different combinations of body skins as well as weapon skins. The game has very good graphics and an awesome art style to complement it.

    My Verdict: Well worth the $40 USD as it is much more fun than many fps games that are more pricey than this game    … Expand
  49. JustABear
    Jun 15, 2016
    8
    Blizzard has released a game that shows lots of promise with addicting gameplay, a decently sized cast of unique characters, and controls and maps that have unbelievable polish and feel to them. That being said, its a free to play game - that costs 40 to 60 dollars. Blizzard has an insultingly low amount of content within this game, and I found myself becoming bored and looking for thingsBlizzard has released a game that shows lots of promise with addicting gameplay, a decently sized cast of unique characters, and controls and maps that have unbelievable polish and feel to them. That being said, its a free to play game - that costs 40 to 60 dollars. Blizzard has an insultingly low amount of content within this game, and I found myself becoming bored and looking for things to do within the game after about 15 hours or so. Playing a little over 20, the first 10 - 13 were glorious, then it quickly turned "monotonous". Polished fun and addicting gameplay can only be fun and addicting as long is it keeps itself fresh, but sadly, overwatch does not have the feet to stand on a justifiable price of 40$, or 60$, if you are playing on console. I don't play on console myself, but its simply insulting for blizzard to make console players pay larger amounts of money for the same content. Not to mention there is a 60$ version for pc as well, which includes some skins, emotes, voicelines, and some small bonuses like a hearthstone card back. By buying this special edition you are paying 20 dollars extra for what I believe to be non substantial rewards. Overwatch suffers in many of the same ways evolve does, granted overwatch is better than evolve but they still share the problem of value. Neither has a campaign or single player, overwatch has 3 modes with one of them essential being a combination of the other two, spanning across a grand total of 11 maps (may be wrong on the maps but thats coming from memory). Blizzard and it's fans are claiming the game to be worth because of its upcoming content, but Blizzard has done nothing but promise future conent. the only future content that we have heard any details of is the upcoming competitive mode (which should already be in the game). The lack of content has often been explained by Blizzard saying that all the dev time went into polishing the game, but I don't buy that, considering the game is not balanced on any level of play. I've said a lot of bad things about this game but its really not a bad game. It feels like an early beta game, but the graphics and gameplay are fun. The fact of the matter is, I'm already bored, and this doesn't have the legs to be a decade lasting game like Team fortress 2 was. There is a reason tf2 has had an active player base for about a decade now, because its its smart business model, its variety of modes and playstyles, and custom servers. Overwatch has none of these (excluding variety of playstyles), and I think the game will die down eventually unless blizzard either decreases the price of the game or puts all of its effort into seriously pumping out new content for this game.… Expand
  50. dislexicpotato
    Dec 17, 2018
    8
    Overwatch is a great game with so many things to love such as its graphics, music, UI, characters and its gameplay all of which are phenomenal. It is also very well optimised and has a ton of charm that most games lack. The game however is held back by how unbalanced the characters are most of the time as well as its very toxic community and the slow pace at which Blizzard provides updatesOverwatch is a great game with so many things to love such as its graphics, music, UI, characters and its gameplay all of which are phenomenal. It is also very well optimised and has a ton of charm that most games lack. The game however is held back by how unbalanced the characters are most of the time as well as its very toxic community and the slow pace at which Blizzard provides updates and new content to keep the game fresh causing the game to often get stale. Still a great game that everyone should try out.… Expand
  51. Oculolingus
    Oct 4, 2016
    8
    Here is what I think Overwatch is good at, and what it's bad at:

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

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

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

    Overall:

    Incredibly fun to play and get into, especially with friends. The price tag on the Origin version is not worth the extra skins and items you get for buying it. Stick with the base, $40.00 version and you'll be absolutely fine and dandy. In the twenty hours I've played, I haven't come across any hackers. That's not to say there isn't any, but is part of my experience.    … Expand
  52. BoredGamerUK
    Nov 5, 2016
    8
    Overwatch for me is the Game of the Year, combining Team based Team Fortress 2 type gameplay in a Blizzard slightly moba-esque mask.
    The issue I have is with matchmaking, even at higher levels you get trash games & quickplay is always a struggle when you always get a Genji and Hanzo on your team for no reason.
    Great Multiplayer Team fun, but stressful if you are playing to win.... & if    Overwatch for me is the Game of the Year, combining Team based Team Fortress 2 type gameplay in a Blizzard slightly moba-esque mask.
    The issue I have is with matchmaking, even at higher levels you get trash games & quickplay is always a struggle when you always get a Genji and Hanzo on your team for no reason.
    Great Multiplayer Team fun, but stressful if you are playing to win.... & if you're not trying to win why are you playing.    … Expand
  53. Theblackhawk658
    Dec 14, 2016
    8
    PRO:-Addictive gameplay
    -Diverse Cast of character that plays really differently
    -Greatly optimized -Good graphics -Cool and diverse maps -REALLY,REALLY,REALLY ADDICTIVE,SO GOOD CON:-Not enough content at release -Competitive sucks balls,Blizzard just copy competitive from CS:GO it's pretty good just with smurf and cheaters it's not as good but if you can fix the competitive that    PRO:-Addictive gameplay
    -Diverse Cast of character that plays really differently
    -Greatly optimized
    -Good graphics
    -Cool and diverse maps
    -REALLY,REALLY,REALLY ADDICTIVE,SO GOOD
    CON:-Not enough content at release
    -Competitive sucks balls,Blizzard just copy competitive from CS:GO it's pretty good just with smurf
    and cheaters it's not as good but if you can fix the competitive that would be fantastic
    -THE PRICE,its really pricey dispite not having singleplayer,like $40? Really blizzard?
    BUT despite the cons its a great game for anyone who like shooters and multiplayer and if you dont like multiplayer just try it don't buy it and maybe you will like it and buy it    … Expand
  54. frederik1478
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    this is not really a review because you cannot buy the game anymore , it does not exist because activision killed it.

    The game dynamic with the enemies and the six team squared was always a fun one. I enjoyed it even if it first really become a real multiplayer game when you were forced to two two team up. Just playing all the arkade mode getting the boxes every week. It was just you    this is not really a review because you cannot buy the game anymore , it does not exist because activision killed it.

    The game dynamic with the enemies and the six team squared was always a fun one. I enjoyed it even if it first really become a real multiplayer game when you were forced to two two team up.

    Just playing all the arkade mode getting the boxes every week. It was just you know fun with your friends and so much do it. I enjoyed the box system. Just hey play some games get free 3 boxes every week. not to texting on the schedule.

    I do believe paying for the game helped the community a lot because you were a lot more invested in the game because you had to buy a new one if you got suspended, so that was way more better to play with the community and talk to them because now it just feels like a f****** hellhole overwatch 2.

    Was overwatch balanced no, but it was fun and us always a bit of happiness in seeing what weird ways the characters were gonna be buffed and deep off this time. It is sad that I never got to play The Amazing first version of symetra, It does feel so really saddening that you just get this game taking away. Just like hey we make number two now. We are just destroying number one. Bye. Bye. It is one of the most gummy move. I mean they didn't destroy Team Fortress one when Team Fortress 2 came out so I am just sitting here with the memories of the good times, but looking at that awful piece of s*** that name is overwatch 2.    … Expand
  55. FromKanga
    Jan 29, 2017
    8
    I like it a lot, but I do understand why so many people dislike it.
    Yes the fan base is terrible and again yes it's completely stupid that this game had so little content at release (for 60 bucks).
    But I'm okay with that, because the game itself is really fun, every match feels different from the other, the fact that you have a lot of different characters to choose from gives a lot of    I like it a lot, but I do understand why so many people dislike it.
    Yes the fan base is terrible and again yes it's completely stupid that this game had so little content at release (for 60 bucks).

    But I'm okay with that, because the game itself is really fun, every match feels different from the other, the fact that you have a lot of different characters to choose from gives a lot of variety.
    So the gameplay is really good, it's dynamic, fast, fluid and really enjoyable.
    And this game has a lot of personality, so there is a lot to like.

    In conclusion, I love this game, I know that the amont of content is poor and some fans are really annoying, but if you can forgive that, then you'll experience one of the best muliplayer games of 2016.    … Expand
  56. KittyWhisky
    Apr 1, 2017
    8
    This game is just great! in open beta I fell in love with the game and spent 30 hours straight. But then I wondered "How long it will be interesting to play this game?".

    Overwatch is not a stupid clone of Team Fortress 2 as many thought. Overwatch is much more interesting, more colorful, it is much nicer to play. In Overwatch a large number of characters that will only grow. Each    This game is just great! in open beta I fell in love with the game and spent 30 hours straight. But then I wondered "How long it will be interesting to play this game?".

    Overwatch is not a stupid clone of Team Fortress 2 as many thought. Overwatch is much more interesting, more colorful, it is much nicer to play. In Overwatch a large number of characters that will only grow. Each character not similar to each other both appearance and gameplay. Fun to play for each character. Don't focus on one, try different characters for different gameplay (even the doctors are different). Yes, the game has gameplay similar to Team Fortress 2 (even some characters), but still it is distinctive. Overwatch can be called mobay, especially all the characters have their own special ultimate. Timely filed ultimate can change the course of the match (I will not say. that's good). You can even combine ultimate between characters of the team.

    The maps where we play as different. The design of the game is good, and the game itself looks great. Let some say that cartoony is the style of the game very well. Some cards, I think. there is a certain imbalance: some are easier to win for the defense, and the other for the defense.

    Overwatch refers to the type of games easy to play but hard to master. In this game, just need to have a full team. You are alone in this game will not do anything, how skilled you wouldn't be. This game decides the interaction between the team. Even if you'll play well, because teams still lose. For playing Overwatch you need to have a good team. Yeah, playing with random players is also possible, but will be less fun at times.

    So how long will be interesting to play this game? I played Overwatch in a little less than 200 hours and is tired of playing games. She no longer brings me joy. The problem with Overwatch is annoying (although I won't speak for everyone). In this game there is no plot, Yes, there is lore and wonderful videos on YouTube, but that doesn't count. Overwatch is a wonderful multiplayer game, the interest of which is purely individual - someone she will hold for long, some don't. I fell in love with these characters, but the gameplay is boring, and it is very annoying that this is purely a team game - sometimes because of his bad team, you just can't do anything and only have to suffer until the end of the round. In Overwatch a lot of random moments that I just hate. I played Overwatch in a little less than 200 hours, and she gave me so many emotions, and what you want.    … Expand
  57. BMO
    Sep 4, 2017
    8
    It's an interesting universe, with interesting stages, great character design, and at times fun gameplay. However one has to be discouraged by the lack of quick communication from the game developers. They can completely break a character (Reinhardt) and it takes them months before they actually acknowledge the issue, and another month to actually fix the issue. The same goes withIt's an interesting universe, with interesting stages, great character design, and at times fun gameplay. However one has to be discouraged by the lack of quick communication from the game developers. They can completely break a character (Reinhardt) and it takes them months before they actually acknowledge the issue, and another month to actually fix the issue. The same goes with underpowered/overpowered characters. Many times they ship an unbalanced character into PTR and ship it to the main game without hearing the concerns of fans. The other big issue is the toxicity of the community, especially in competitive.

    Other than that, the new content being added is great, and the game is generally enjoyable. However the issues noted above detract a lot from the enjoyment.    … Expand
  58. nitorita
    Jun 5, 2020
    8
    Retired healer who has consistently played at a decently high competitive level (Masters) for many years across many seasons, clocking in at least 600 hours overall.

    In a nutshell, Overwatch is a competitive team-based shooter that presents you with very compelling and addicting gameplay at first, but then eventually, sooner or later, wears thin and becomes more of a game that's not for    Retired healer who has consistently played at a decently high competitive level (Masters) for many years across many seasons, clocking in at least 600 hours overall.

    In a nutshell, Overwatch is a competitive team-based shooter that presents you with very compelling and addicting gameplay at first, but then eventually, sooner or later, wears thin and becomes more of a game that's not for fun but to feed your unceasing addition to it. (Or because you fall for the trap of "I want to climb higher in competitive mode and I refuse to give up.")

    Over my experience, Overwatch's potentially rewarding gameplay is weighed down by the consequence of a perpetually increasing casual player population. That is, the number of players who become complacent or do not have the drive to win is continually increasing, and that has resulted in matches of skill being often converted into matches of "flip a coin to see which team has the most committed players."

    Unlike other competitive games where you could potentially win a match all on your own through a sheer display of skill (aka carrying), Overwatch's carry potential is more or less entrusted to your damage dealers (aka DPS) while the other roles, tanking (defending the team) and healing, simply serve to provide them with a window to do so or to buy time during a defensive play.

    As a DPS, you are always stressed with underperforming being the one who makes or breaks the match, and as a tank or healer, you are always stressed with having to do a lot of work for little reward. Since I was focused on healing, I got used to this feeling of "backseat gaming" where I could only do my part and then simply watch the rest of the match unfold. (Naturally, as a healer, you don't have as much of an influence on a match's outcome as the DPS does.)

    Due to the vast population and variety of players, there is no guarantee whether you will get a team of five others who are actually playing at or above their rank. Moreover, there is always the possibility that a teammate might not have the will to win, is simply killing time, or in the worst case scenario, is joking around and not caring about the match. These frustrations add up over time, and everyone has a breaking point to how much they are willing to tolerate.

    What ultimately led to my retirement after investing so much time and effort is primarily enjoyment. Overwatch was fun in the past when I could play with like-minded friends of similar or better skill. They would do their part and I would do mine, and there would be incredible synergy, which led to enthralling gameplay. However, as more and more of them began to quit (for similar reasons), having to team up with random players (who tend to be uncooperative) has made it difficult for me to build an emotional attachment and interest in those matches.

    Additionally, I have grown tired of repeating the same actions over and over. It is akin to listening to your favourite songs repeatedly over the years. Perhaps you can enjoy them for one, two, three, maybe even four years. But eventually, you will reach a point where those songs will grow stale and lose its shine, and you will desire something fresh. That was my deciding factor for retiring from Overwatch: It was no longer a new experience.

    Overall, Overwatch deserves an 8, simply because it does offer new blood to the competitive gaming spectrum, but only for a certain amount of time. It is relatively enjoyable up until you inevitably grow bored of it. To maximize your enjoyment and minimize your frustration, I highly suggest only playing with friends and not playing competitive on your own.    … Expand
  59. Beggo
    Dec 8, 2017
    8
    I love this game. it has so many heroes to pick one of. Blizzard has done good work once again. I like overwatchs events very much. I recommend Overwatch 5/5
  60. AndersBjorkman
    Jan 27, 2022
    8
    I have played over 500 hours of Overwatch. Many great memories, and of course some bad (some extreme instances of toxicity and so on)

    Graphics, characters and so on are good. But the game has suffered from a lack of updates (new maps/heroes) and the balancing at times have been lackluster. The game is much more enjoyable if you play with people you know! This is what the game was    I have played over 500 hours of Overwatch. Many great memories, and of course some bad (some extreme instances of toxicity and so on)

    Graphics, characters and so on are good.
    But the game has suffered from a lack of updates (new maps/heroes) and the balancing at times have been lackluster.

    The game is much more enjoyable if you play with people you know! This is what the game was designed for. Playing with strangers can be fun.. but it can at times also be horrible. Absolutely horrible

    The matchmaking system is the worst in any competitive game I have played, and those are quite a lot since I've been gaming for over 25 years. There are many conspiracy theories (50% win rate algorithms, intermittent reinforcement and so on). Never before have I rolled so many people, and been rolled so many times. Also a lot of smurfs in the game, some of them my friends (who have played since release and have many accounts, but are actually grandmaster/masters/high diamond). This sucks for people who face them.

    All in all, a good game, that has issues, and a really missed opportunity from Blizzard. The playerbase has dropped significantly from a few years ago, and many feel the game is neglected by Blizzard, who are putting their efforts into overwatch 2.

    Could have been a 10/10, in it's current state it's a 7-8/10. Hoping some Microsoft direction and money can fix it, and that Overwatch 2 is a success xD    … Expand
  61. itdoesntmatter1
    Jun 27, 2018
    8
    Ive really tried to like this game but it is ultimately unplayable. I have internet with 5ms and 100+ mbps download/upload and the servers still make me feel like Im the one not doing well enough. Plenty of times I see my kill feed not account for something I did in game and shots go through enemies so somehow it favors the opposite side even though I have no lag. I will stop playing thisIve really tried to like this game but it is ultimately unplayable. I have internet with 5ms and 100+ mbps download/upload and the servers still make me feel like Im the one not doing well enough. Plenty of times I see my kill feed not account for something I did in game and shots go through enemies so somehow it favors the opposite side even though I have no lag. I will stop playing this game because of that. Competitively you are at the mercy of the blizzard server and who its preferring. If you want to roll the dice go for it. Also its becoming a skill-less game so yay for blizzard for catering to the casuals. Seriously who actually thinks this is a good game anymore?… Expand
  62. diegoisdead3
    Jul 20, 2018
    8
    Fuera de los molestos hackers que recientemente han estado dañando bastante la comunidad, creo que este es un juego interesante que se sostiene por si mismo. Las constantes actualizaciones realmente resultan útiles, al mismo tiempo que el uso de lootboxes es moderado y no es necesariamente nocivo ni peligroso, siendo este solo estético y no llega a afectar la jugabilidad.

    El juego es    Fuera de los molestos hackers que recientemente han estado dañando bastante la comunidad, creo que este es un juego interesante que se sostiene por si mismo. Las constantes actualizaciones realmente resultan útiles, al mismo tiempo que el uso de lootboxes es moderado y no es necesariamente nocivo ni peligroso, siendo este solo estético y no llega a afectar la jugabilidad.

    El juego es bueno, e incluso visualmente y conceptualmente resulta increíblemente bueno. Los controles en PC son sólidos y fáciles de comprender y controlar. Creo los mayores problemas del juego surgen gracias a la toxica comunidad que se ha formado al rededor de este, la que realmente afecta mucho la experiencia del multi-jugador, esto incluye a la gente toxica y a los molestos hackers. A pesar de esto se pueden encontrar partidas buenas, y gracias a la variedad de servidores puedes evitar esas molestas experiencias, aunque aún así creo debe haber más control y mas comunicación con los usuarios de parte de Blizzard.    … Expand
  63. PlushyKitten
    Aug 14, 2018
    8
    I'm giving Overwatch an 8-10 because even though the game is very great it still has persisting issues with game balance and allowing smurf accounts.
  64. Bepis
    Oct 1, 2018
    8
    Yeah it's pretty fun, pretty casual game. If you're competitive it has a league and stuff but if you're a super tryhard this game will troll you hard. Every other game some 15 year old is screeching "WOW U GUYS F****IN SUCK!! REEEEEEEEEEEEE!" who gets further butthurt when you tell them to get good or aim better, because after all it could *never* be their fault. It's not like I'veYeah it's pretty fun, pretty casual game. If you're competitive it has a league and stuff but if you're a super tryhard this game will troll you hard. Every other game some 15 year old is screeching "WOW U GUYS F****IN SUCK!! REEEEEEEEEEEEE!" who gets further butthurt when you tell them to get good or aim better, because after all it could *never* be their fault. It's not like I've regularly seen a single player carry a whole team before, they just want to be carried and are angry their team wont pick up the welfare tab. In many ways the frustratio and rage witnessed in this game are similar to road rage, when someone who is rather controlling but it is either their ability or circumstance is limited to control, they are reminded they do not have control and interpret this an attack on their core world view. I won't claim to know why they're this way, I have some ideas, but in the end it's pretty funny to listen to.

    I liken the game as a mix between Unreal Tournament and TF2. It's surprisingly fun but I don't think I could ever view it as an "esport" or whatever that is. That's not to say I'm a casual, it's just that winning is an effect, a side effect, and getting fixated on winning can distract you from the gameplay that results in a win. If you're unsatisfied with how you're playing just try better, if you're satisfied with how you're playing you're probably having fun. The trick is to try and find fun in coming up with ways to resolve unsatisfactory plays so you dont just sit in a salt pit. As to why I don't really view it as a "competitive" game (as to how this label to affixed onto games when its the players that make a game competitive) is because it's still a bit too random for my taste. I like my environments a bit more controlled than this but it has a nice balance between random elements and controlled environment. I suppose a fully coordinated team could eliminate the random elements completely but as a solo player, that's my perspective.    … Expand
  65. TrumpetBoiZ
    Oct 23, 2018
    8
    epic sauce man this is good yes very much it is over 5 so it is positive score yes
  66. TOmeiTO
    Oct 26, 2018
    8
    It's a great game overall, with a unique heroes and maps. There is a decent competitive scene as well. The updates were amazing at launch but now they are pretty much gone. I'd recommend the game to anyone but don't expect much new content from updates.
  67. Ninh
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    Been playing since the first season and I must say it was a total new concept for me. For a lot of players. The game was good, of course like every hero game it has some nerfs here and there because it's quite hard to see how everything works out.

    The game itself is very well made. It runs smooth, the maps are great and the overall gameplay is very good. They are very close to their    Been playing since the first season and I must say it was a total new concept for me. For a lot of players. The game was good, of course like every hero game it has some nerfs here and there because it's quite hard to see how everything works out.

    The game itself is very well made. It runs smooth, the maps are great and the overall gameplay is very good. They are very close to their community and the PTR is a great way to see how everything works out. The characters are amazing and they all have their own way of adding to the fight.

    The only horrible thing they messed up was not having a good system to play competitive. I dropped massive skill rating because of trollers, throwers and people who had no idea what they were doing. Which makes me kinda stuck in low lvl regions which does not give me a challenge at all. They added a new skill rating and a way to play with groups later which made it better to gather a good competitive group but for a lot of players that's way too late.    … Expand
  68. PCpla
    Jan 12, 2019
    8
    Its a very pretty, a good shooter with cool heroes, but sometimes I have rage, and thats the Problem!
  69. Galaxithea
    Feb 2, 2019
    8
    It's clear most of the bad reviews here are just from jealous TF2 fanboys who probably haven't even played the game. Overwatch is an excellent game that'll keep you coming back over and over. Of course, it's not without its problems - but it's nothing Blizzard won't eventually fix.
  70. Claw_PL
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    It's great game. It delivers a lot of fun and hours of great game play,graphics are astonishing.
  71. Mauron
    Feb 23, 2019
    8
    Overwatch fue unos de los juegos mas innovadores que salio al mercado, cuando salio, muchos pensaron que seria una mala copia de team fortres 2, pero la verdad es que a toda la comunidad gamer le sorprendio lo bueno que es el juego, el juego tiene un nivel de detalle, el diseño de personajes, es unico e inigualable, los jugadores en mi experiencia no son nada toxicos, a lo mucho en talesOverwatch fue unos de los juegos mas innovadores que salio al mercado, cuando salio, muchos pensaron que seria una mala copia de team fortres 2, pero la verdad es que a toda la comunidad gamer le sorprendio lo bueno que es el juego, el juego tiene un nivel de detalle, el diseño de personajes, es unico e inigualable, los jugadores en mi experiencia no son nada toxicos, a lo mucho en tales partes hay toxicidad, pero yo en mi caso, no he detectado usuarios toxicos, ahora viene lo malo, el juego en si es bueo, pero tiene que nerfear cosas cada mes, lo cual es algo malo porque le quita lo competitivo, ya sea ppr tal o cual poder, lo cual, yo no veo mal, porque pues si estan actualizando el juego constantemente para quitar parches y otras cosas, pues ahi se nota el interes de mejor el juego en los creadores, y creo que hasta aqui termina mi critica, es un juego excelente, con graficas excelentes, con mecanicas excelentes, y personajes excelentes, sin nada mas que añadir, gracias… Expand
  72. megumin_OwO
    Mar 31, 2019
    8
    yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes
  73. Zerobyte
    Aug 4, 2019
    8
    -Music is great
    -Events are awesome (but always the same)
    -good for new "gamers"
    -Ranked system isn't really good
  74. Pablon59
    Nov 5, 2019
    8
    English:For me this is the clear example of a game with a lot of potential but because of blizzard that potential could not be exploited.
    Overwatch when it came out seemed to me a game of a round 8 without more preambulos brought a very good gameplay system by teams, characters with some lore and charisma and a map design quite good and according to their needs being for me Hanamura the    English:For me this is the clear example of a game with a lot of potential but because of blizzard that potential could not be exploited.
    Overwatch when it came out seemed to me a game of a round 8 without more preambulos brought a very good gameplay system by teams, characters with some lore and charisma and a map design quite good and according to their needs being for me Hanamura the perfect map in this game.
    The problem that has been bringing overwatch since its inception has been the balancing of heroes and the goal in the competitive scene, because in the 3 years of life that has had the game we have been able to presence 4 different solid goals (there have been many more goals, but those that have been important and have defined the game have been 4), without more than adding overwatch currently seems to me a game of a tight 8 and could be a 7 perfectly.    … Expand
  75. LIFE4DEATHMETAL
    Nov 10, 2019
    8
    Adictivo , personajes entrañables en jugabilidad , pero a la larga se extraña variedad , sufre de power creep debido a actualizaciones que hacen que muchos héroes se mantengan en el olvido o en las sombras de otros , lo cual hace no viable jugar con parte del rooster
  76. Ender7887
    Nov 30, 2019
    8
    One of the best multiplayer games I’ve played in a while. With new patches coming out to balance hero’s and the introduction of role cue, the game honestly feels great. Ranked matches are fun and generally pretty quick, most of the toxicity in the community has died down completely and I generally enjoy talking to people in game.
  77. AlSteiger
    Oct 7, 2022
    8
    Despite all the problems that happened in this game, the lack of content before the release of Overwatch 2, the influx of smurfs on free weekends, but only now I understand that this game was legendary.

    You saved us as much as you could. Rest in peace, Hero.
  78. Demiiudex
    Dec 9, 2019
    8
    2000+ hours into the game, I'd wish I could rate it 10/10.
    There are two major flaws, though.
    First and foremost the community is the most toxic one I have ever experienced in a multiplayer game. Racism, toxicity and trolls are in almost every game. The second big bumper is that Blizzard - as good as their intentions might be - mess up patches a lot. They need months to fix broken    2000+ hours into the game, I'd wish I could rate it 10/10.
    There are two major flaws, though.

    First and foremost the community is the most toxic one I have ever experienced in a multiplayer game.
    Racism, toxicity and trolls are in almost every game.

    The second big bumper is that Blizzard - as good as their intentions might be - mess up patches a lot.
    They need months to fix broken balancing - even if it is just 1 variable they have to change in the code.
    It's been like that ever since the game got released.

    If you manage to queue for matches with 5 friends, so you can avoid toxic teammates and overcome the (sometimes) strange balancing, this game can be a lot of fun.
    In Overwatch Blizzard has created one of the best foundation for a multiplayer FPS.

    Game mechanics: 8/10
    Lore / World building: 9/10
    Community: 4/10    … Expand
  79. Evelilyt
    Oct 17, 2022
    8
    I miss overwatch 1, overwatch 2 is a piece of s***
    I miss overwatch 1, overwatch 2 is a piece of s***
  80. PaddyFR
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    OW has lots of problems, but all in all it's still an addictive game with great gameplay, and great multiplayer when you don't have AFK or troll in your game. The characters and universe add a lot of depth to the game, it's amazing. Now all we're missing is a PvE mode, which will come with the next PvE expansion, which they've called OW2 for some reason.
  81. RussianKeki4
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    Лучший моба-шутер. Много интересных персонажей с множеством механик и интересным геймплеем. Мастерская не даст заскучать даже если вам надоел обычный, рейтинговый режимы и аркада. Графика отличная. В своём жанре лучше не найти. К сожалению игра наскучила после 4 лет игры.Лучший моба-шутер. Много интересных персонажей с множеством механик и интересным геймплеем. Мастерская не даст заскучать даже если вам надоел обычный, рейтинговый режимы и аркада. Графика отличная. В своём жанре лучше не найти. К сожалению игра наскучила после 4 лет игры.
  82. WrinklyCastle
    Jun 13, 2020
    8
    Casual Gameplay: Quick queue-times, and a workshop mode which allows for basic coding in Custom games, the casual side of Overwatch has lots of variety. (On SEA servers) players are rarely toxic in this mode, and when they are the other players are quick to joke about them, overall a chill atmosphere. 10/10

    Competitive Gameplay: Due to role-queue, the queue times are inconsistent, with    Casual Gameplay: Quick queue-times, and a workshop mode which allows for basic coding in Custom games, the casual side of Overwatch has lots of variety. (On SEA servers) players are rarely toxic in this mode, and when they are the other players are quick to joke about them, overall a chill atmosphere. 10/10

    Competitive Gameplay: Due to role-queue, the queue times are inconsistent, with tanks and supports waiting 2-4 minutes for a match, and DPS waiting anywhere from 7 to 15 minutes for a match, depending on rank. Balancing is usually bad, but at the current time of this review, I think all heroes are viable. The actual gamemode of Competitive itself is functional, with a SR system which does a good job at showing a player's skill, but isn't very deep. I think every match does feel winnable, and matches in Overwatch tend to be more balanced (player-wise) than matches in other competitive games I have played. The devs have also been making changes which makes the future of competitive more hopeful.
    6/10

    Story: Overwatch has a promising story with many characters that many people want to learn more about. The bad part however, is that the game has been out for 4 years and the story hasn't developed far. It seems that most story that we are given is just backstory for new characters. Many characters have not been fleshed out, and in some cases characters have been downgraded. Ex: In the early days of the game, it was hinted that Mercy caused Reaper's condition because he was a botched experiment of hers, this would have made Mercy much more interesting, but it was retconned when Moira was released, and the animated short that showed her backstory shows that Reaper was a result of her evil experimenting. Another problem with the story is that it is too basic. the members of Overwatch are all saints with no bad qualities, and almost all the members of Talon (the evil organisation) are evil with no redeeming values, the only exception to this is Doomfist, who is evil but has an interesting motivation behind his actions. adding on to the basic story, it feels too 'clean and happy', as the good guys win every situation they're in, and nothing ever has weight.
    3/10

    Community: From what I've seen online, the community seems welcoming, and does occasionally make some good art based on the game (both drawings and videos). However many forums for the game are filled with the same boring highlights of gameplay, and stupid ideas for designing the game.
    The n0rp is stellar tho.
    7/10

    Small Features: Events were a nice addition to the game, but every year they just repeat with little to no changes. Challenges were a good idea, but every single "challenge" is just win 9 games to get a skin.
    Skins in the game are very well designed, and interesting. the only problem is that there are much more "legendary" skins than "common" skins which makes them have less value imo. Emotes and other cosmetics are also neat, and when they have a "legendary" status it feels deserved. The U.I is functional and is unique, so that's pretty neat.
    6/10

    Esports: The game has an Esports scene that will last a long time, but it does have some problems with stability. Many players and teams have left, but new ones always take their place. It will never die, but its identity is uncertain. The game does have nice integrations with the esports scene tho, with lots of skins to rep the teams, and a replay mode for re-watching matches. The Esports scene often sticks with one meta for a few months at a time, so it can get boring at times, but every meta can still be interesting if the players pop-off.
    5/10

    Overall, with a great casual scene, a competitive scene that has promise, but the drawback of a basic story, the game deserves an 8/10.    … Expand
  83. feudalthunder44
    Feb 1, 2021
    8
    One of my favourite games of all time but recently there has been quite toxic players apart from that it is a very solid game and i'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys action/fps games
  84. Adaa123456789
    Aug 1, 2023
    8
    This game will be missed. Killed by Acti/blizz's greed. the last few years of development were wasted on a unnecessary sequel and cancelled PVE mode.
  85. Crisener
    Sep 21, 2020
    8
    I do realise I'm a bit late to the party and a lot has changed since this game's release, but it did get a GOTY nomination (a win, at that) so I have to put my own spin on it.

    And well, I had fun. A large variety of characters to choose from, flaming with personality and uniqueness, each with their own story to which you can be exposed in a variety of ways. There are many maps that are    I do realise I'm a bit late to the party and a lot has changed since this game's release, but it did get a GOTY nomination (a win, at that) so I have to put my own spin on it.

    And well, I had fun. A large variety of characters to choose from, flaming with personality and uniqueness, each with their own story to which you can be exposed in a variety of ways. There are many maps that are justified plot-wise and they come with a vast collection of different modes, with ones exclusive to certain festivities. And of course, a lot of customisation options, but you can get your favourite skins without breaking a sweat just by playing the game, so that is a big plus.

    The main issue with this game is balance. It's not even the main issue, it's THE issue. I'm aware of how this game looked like when it released, and it is puzzling why they introduced the gameplay changes they did. As of now, there are two ways to enjoy quick-play/competitive modes: a queue with role regulations, and a queue where you can play whoever you want. I like the idea of making this game a little bit less chaotic with defining three main roles, but it is not fun that you have to wait roughly 8 minutes every time you want to play the DPS role, considering that this role has more than half of the game's characters in it. And the non-restrictive queue does not help with that either, since even if you try to play your favourite character, if it is out of meta, you will get stomped pretty quickly by those abiding it. And we are talking about the main modes, which means this is mainly how the game is supposed to be played, so it really does lower the score for me. But all these are flaws that can be fixed and it seems that Blizzard is slowly starting to realise its mistakes, though for the results we will probably have to wait for some time.

    If you haven't played this game yet, I recommend taking a few of your friends with you to try it out, since it still is a lot of fun and the price right now isn't too high. But for now, I recommend you stick to those non-competitive quirky modes, where people generally try to enjoy the game.    … Expand
  86. Killiomadness
    Aug 7, 2020
    8
    Full of tryhards but it’s amazing I live the lore I live the esports hell its amazing
  87. Resonator
    Oct 20, 2020
    8
    Is the best predecessor of TF2. Fun gameplay and the animations are fantastic. Blizzard made an amazing FPS, but they had a lot of problems with balancing heroes and matchmaking on the competitive was sometimes awful. The playerbase was toxic af but when you find a team who wants to win was a great expirience. Jeff Kaplan and the overwatch team did a great job :)
  88. Mangoturtle
    Dec 2, 2020
    8
    The game is great fun. They have a lot of characters which allows for multiple strategies. Great gameplay, voice acting, maps, graphics and (for the most part) community.
  89. The_Sifi_Turtle
    Dec 5, 2020
    8
    Fun and innovative gameplay. With a huge array of characters. Great maps and modes. Jolly good fun.
  90. JoelArpal
    Dec 28, 2020
    8
    It was a great experience to olay it with friends. I was a comon place for all, even for people who are not used to play videogames. At least til they broke the game.
  91. Atecno
    May 24, 2021
    8
    Awesome game filled with compelling stories and characters. However the game is not really that fun to keep on playing. Hoping for the sequel!
  92. SonicIsTheBest
    Dec 13, 2021
    8
    This game is very fun its very cool because you have lots of variety of characters and habilities just good
  93. IJustWorkHere
    Nov 17, 2021
    8
    I was surprised to see such a low user score on Metacritic for Overwatch on PC. I think it is an amazing FPS and very entertaining. The performance and graphics are good and when I play I feel like I can contribute to a group effort, unlike some other modern FPS games where there are so many people playing your own contribution is often insignificant in the grand scheme of things.I was surprised to see such a low user score on Metacritic for Overwatch on PC. I think it is an amazing FPS and very entertaining. The performance and graphics are good and when I play I feel like I can contribute to a group effort, unlike some other modern FPS games where there are so many people playing your own contribution is often insignificant in the grand scheme of things. Two thumbs up!… Expand
  94. Motoritz
    Feb 5, 2022
    8
    Easily some of the best shooters I've ever played, but I don't really enjoy the genre in general. Fun gameplay, ok variety of modes, great selection of characters.
  95. BaldursThones
    Apr 14, 2022
    8
    I need overwatch 2. Where is overwatch 2? Blizzard come back please im sad.
  96. ALKWSZYZ
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
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  97. Izoeros
    Apr 26, 2022
    8
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  98. staubigerkaktus
    Nov 2, 2022
    8
    One of the best multiplayer games I have ever played. Over the last few years, it was brutally neglected by Blizzard though.
  99. ohmygodlygod
    Nov 2, 2022
    8
    Old Overwatch was best Overwatch and it won't be the same with 2. The game was just simply good and quirky fun. Rest in peace.
  100. tyranno_s_hex
    Oct 13, 2022
    8
    I played a lot of Overwatch 1 before Blizzard broke their promise and ended the game in 2022.
    It was an amazing game.
    It had its flaws, but the release of Overwatch 2 only highlights how much of a stronger game Overwatch 1 was.
    I will definitely be playing Overwatch 1 Classic if it is released in the future.
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Universal acclaim - based on 64 Critic Reviews

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