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  1. May 24, 2016
    10
    Easily one of the best multiplayer first person shooters. Vastly better than Team Fortress 2, which i used to play in the past.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Other than that, the game deserves its price. Totally recommended.
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  2. Jun 3, 2016
    10
    This game is nothing like TF2. It's incredibly dynamic and the interplay between the 21 heroes leads to unique situations in almost every game. People complaining about poor value have not taken into account the incredible amount of time spent on getting 21 heroes, all completely distinct in terms of design, gameplay and visuals. It's a real achievement.
  3. May 24, 2016
    10
    Love the game or not, it's one of the most well made games in history. I knew it from the first moment I played the game. The have nailed every aspect of the gameplay, from character movement and animations, camera movement, map design, character design, balanced gameplay and variety in play. I'm so happy they charged an upfront fee for this game instead of going F2P P2Win and I'm soLove the game or not, it's one of the most well made games in history. I knew it from the first moment I played the game. The have nailed every aspect of the gameplay, from character movement and animations, camera movement, map design, character design, balanced gameplay and variety in play. I'm so happy they charged an upfront fee for this game instead of going F2P P2Win and I'm so excited to be playing this new franchise. Expand
  4. May 27, 2016
    10
    When it comes to a game that's easy to learn, but hard to master, with a vast amount of depth, tactics, and character/map design coinciding with polished gameplay of high levels, Overwatch is a top dog in the multiplayer genre. It's merely a cherry on top that this comes with a colorful cast of characters/classes that are bursting at the seams with personality and individual design, alongWhen it comes to a game that's easy to learn, but hard to master, with a vast amount of depth, tactics, and character/map design coinciding with polished gameplay of high levels, Overwatch is a top dog in the multiplayer genre. It's merely a cherry on top that this comes with a colorful cast of characters/classes that are bursting at the seams with personality and individual design, along with being very well-balanced for a game on release, both in terms of it's classes and it's levels and modes. This is worth checking out for anyone. It's a video game that's invigorating and just does FUN right, which is something that a lot of games seem to overlook.

    Overwatch is an awesome game. It does lack modes on launch, but when the modes it has are presented as strongly as they are, that's not necessarily a huge issue.
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  5. May 25, 2016
    10
    This is the only game where I was excited to play every hour of beta, which gave me the confidence to buy the game. Since launch, I have put in more hours than I am willing to admit and I am very happy to see this game come to life with such strong community and hopefully developer support. From here, everything is set in motion for overwatch to both become a popular PC game as well as anThis is the only game where I was excited to play every hour of beta, which gave me the confidence to buy the game. Since launch, I have put in more hours than I am willing to admit and I am very happy to see this game come to life with such strong community and hopefully developer support. From here, everything is set in motion for overwatch to both become a popular PC game as well as an eSport title - it comes down to how Blizzard will handle future updates, the inevitable cheaters (they already announced a zero tolerance policy so hackers are banned forever, no excuse) and many other aspects that make a good game great.

    The other part I am REALLY happy about is the "pay wall". If this was a free2play title, we would see a huge amount of brazillians and peruvians ruining our games (i.e. dota 2, league, etc). This way, you get decent players and less of a chance of hackers buying 20 copies of the games (i.e. csgo steam sales).

    tl;dr: great game, get it.
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  6. Jun 10, 2016
    10
    Game is one of the best and most polished games to come out in a decade. Its originality is refreshing and its nice to have a FPS on the market that breaks the mold. Great game and community is huge, pick it up...you will get your money's worth fore sure
  7. May 25, 2016
    10
    The newest IP from Blizz and simply put one of their most fun and addictive games, in this Team-based Arena shooter (think Team Fortress and Unreal Tournament) the amazing character designs, impressive animations and spot-on sound design mixed with very unique playstyle each and every character offers create an experiance unlike any other competitive game out there in the same genre (andThe newest IP from Blizz and simply put one of their most fun and addictive games, in this Team-based Arena shooter (think Team Fortress and Unreal Tournament) the amazing character designs, impressive animations and spot-on sound design mixed with very unique playstyle each and every character offers create an experiance unlike any other competitive game out there in the same genre (and there are plenty of them coming out, none feel as polished or fun as Overwatch).

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

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

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

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

    If you like Team-based arena shooters, a big fan of Blizzard games or just want to try a multiplayer game that's fun, polished and addicting go buy this game right now.
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  8. May 24, 2016
    10
    This might be the best competitive FPS on the market right now. It's simply amazing how Blizzard achieved such balance:
    -Easy to learn, hard to master.
    -Pretty good graphics and yet really well optimized. -Highly competitive and yet fun enough for the casual crowd. The game feels like a mix between TF2 and DOTA with skillshots and amazing replays. This game has everything to be the
    This might be the best competitive FPS on the market right now. It's simply amazing how Blizzard achieved such balance:
    -Easy to learn, hard to master.
    -Pretty good graphics and yet really well optimized.
    -Highly competitive and yet fun enough for the casual crowd.

    The game feels like a mix between TF2 and DOTA with skillshots and amazing replays. This game has everything to be the new titan in the FPS genre. In a few years people will look back and write on the influence that this game will have on future shooting games. Overall another masterpiece by Blizzard.
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  9. Jun 16, 2016
    10
    Ultimately, what it comes down to with Overwatch is that almost everyone who plays it has a ton of fun with it, and ends up playing the game a lot. The game looks good, sounds good, and feels great to play. It's accessible but rewards mastery.

    I give Overwatch a 10/10 rating not because I believe it is perfect, or because it has everything that I could possibly want it to have. I give
    Ultimately, what it comes down to with Overwatch is that almost everyone who plays it has a ton of fun with it, and ends up playing the game a lot. The game looks good, sounds good, and feels great to play. It's accessible but rewards mastery.

    I give Overwatch a 10/10 rating not because I believe it is perfect, or because it has everything that I could possibly want it to have. I give it that rating because I give it my highest recommendation. I think if you enjoy arena shooters, it's virtually guaranteed that you will enjoy and get your money's worth out of playing Overwatch. And if you don't enjoy arena shooters... you might still love Overwatch. It's a game of superlative quality, and any criticisms you can level at it simply will not change that brute fact.

    Although I see where a lot of the criticisms of the game are coming from, I think they're mostly off-base.

    People say the game is "incomplete." This is true in the sense that it is in active development. I do not feel that it is true in the sense that the game lacks sufficient features or content to provide a full, satisfactory experience for the majority of players who try it.

    People say that the game is derivative -- most commonly, they say that it is derivative of TF2. This is true to a limited extent, but does not constitute a substantive criticism. Team Fortress 2 is about a decade old now -- it is high time we've seen a modern iteration on the concept. Further, Overwatch is highly distinct from TF2 in the way it plays, not to mention the way it looks.

    People criticize the game on its business model -- saying that it should be F2P, or that it should be less expensive, or that it should not feature microtransactions. While I have some quibbles myself with the microtransaction system (I refuse to pay real money to gamble for digital goods), I think the business model is generally a healthy, pro-consumer one that will facilitate active development of the game without bleeding customers dry.

    Ultimately, you're paying $40 for a multiplayer game that is tons of fun for 100+ hours or easily more, and which is in active development. You can pay more for cosmetic features, but unlocking a fair number of the cosmetics that you want through gameplay is only a moderate grind by, say, F2P standards. Having a progression system that people have some incentive to care about even if they are not serious try-hard players, but which does not affect gameplay is likely good for the long-term health of the game -- as fun as it is, having something to work towards is compelling and satisfying.

    The game is not flawless, but criticisms of the game's value proposition strike me as misguided. You can ask for a perfectly polished $40 game with 30+ heroes, 20+ maps, a single player campaign, tons of great cosmetics out of the box, no microtransactions, ongoing support and a robust competitive scene... or you could live in reality and appreciate that as far as value for your money goes, it doesn't get much better than Overwatch.
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  10. May 24, 2016
    10
    Lots of idiots with agendas judging the game and dropping the score unfairly. Or the usual idiot that scores games a zero because he wants to negate someone's 10.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    All for $39.99

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

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

    People that hate on this game are going to look really stupid soon. Like people who didn't see the 08 Economic crisis coming.
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  11. Jun 1, 2016
    10
    OverWatch is one of the most fun online multiplayer games I have ever played. I feel as if it sits alongside Smash Bros.4, Street Fighter 4, League of Legends and Rocket League as the most fun games you can play endlessly online.
    It is every accessible, even to those who are not great at shooters (for example, myself) it gives lots of strategic options and we way to contribute to your
    OverWatch is one of the most fun online multiplayer games I have ever played. I feel as if it sits alongside Smash Bros.4, Street Fighter 4, League of Legends and Rocket League as the most fun games you can play endlessly online.
    It is every accessible, even to those who are not great at shooters (for example, myself) it gives lots of strategic options and we way to contribute to your team in a meaningful way, even if you can't pull a jumping headshot at 400 paces.

    Everything from the art, to the level design to the balance is very good and it only seems to be improving and will likely continue to improve for a long time. It's also just a lot of plain ol' fun to play.

    Also, just get it for PC. Mouse and keyboard work much better, it only costs $40.00 on PC ($20 less than on console) and just like TF2, Awesomenauts and most other online multiplayer games that get a PC and console release, the PC version will likely be relevant for much longer. It scales pretty well on pretty much any mid-range laptop bought within the last 5 years.
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  12. May 30, 2016
    10
    The best game of 2016. It saved me from quitting the gaming industry will all the broken ports and bad games lately, and has filled all my hopes and expectations. This is how next-gen games should be delivered. Years of hard work, a stable and solid release, and at least a minimal attempt to present something new and creative! Haven't had this much fun since TF2 became f2p. Thank youThe best game of 2016. It saved me from quitting the gaming industry will all the broken ports and bad games lately, and has filled all my hopes and expectations. This is how next-gen games should be delivered. Years of hard work, a stable and solid release, and at least a minimal attempt to present something new and creative! Haven't had this much fun since TF2 became f2p. Thank you blizzard! best 60$ I spent this year. Expand
  13. May 25, 2016
    10
    Game is not perfect, but close. Munch stylized graphics, superb voice acting, mechanical sensational, fun, affordable and very well optimized.. I did not expect much of the game, but Blizzard surprised me completely. Recommend!
  14. May 24, 2016
    10
    Awesome game, haven't had this much fun in a FPS in YEARS. Add in the fact that future hero's and maps will be free, I'll be playing this game for years
  15. May 24, 2016
    10
    Fast, satisfying action with 21 different ways to play (and more on the horizon).

    This game isn't trying to be anything other than a team-based shooter, and if that's not what you want to play, then this isn't the game for you. What they set out to do though, they do with perfection and is absolutely worth your time, especially if you have friends to play with.
  16. Jul 17, 2016
    10
    What can I say? Blizzard aren't prolific developers, but they definitely make sure they nail a game before releasing it.

    Overwatch is a revolutionary FPS game - the sheer inventiveness and variety in the choice of hero you get to play is unprecedented and the game is very well balanced. For me, it's a game changer - a team based shooter with real panache and flair and just thoroughly
    What can I say? Blizzard aren't prolific developers, but they definitely make sure they nail a game before releasing it.

    Overwatch is a revolutionary FPS game - the sheer inventiveness and variety in the choice of hero you get to play is unprecedented and the game is very well balanced. For me, it's a game changer - a team based shooter with real panache and flair and just thoroughly enjoyable.

    More maps and game modes would be great, but I'm sure these are already in development, and best of all will be free.

    My favourite video game in a long, long time.
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  17. Jun 1, 2016
    10
    So a bunch of Battleborn fans are trying to drag Overwatch's user meta score down with crap reviews out of Pettiness and spite because their choice of game is not receiving levels of fame as Overwatch.

    What is Overwatch? Overwatch is a Team Class Based FPS much like Team Fortress . What is in Overwatch? 21 characters: Each one has their own play style and personality. Every
    So a bunch of Battleborn fans are trying to drag Overwatch's user meta score down with crap reviews out of Pettiness and spite because their choice of game is not receiving levels of fame as Overwatch.

    What is Overwatch?

    Overwatch is a Team Class Based FPS much like Team Fortress .

    What is in Overwatch?

    21 characters: Each one has their own play style and personality. Every hero is listed in class that promotes their play style. You can also change the character you want to be while in your teams starting point or if you die by pressing and holding square

    Classes

    -Offense:Solider

    -Defense: Defender

    -Tank: Bullet Sponge

    -Support: Medic

    12 levels: Unique in-design with lots of ways to attack the enemy teams.

    4 game play modes: Assault, Escort, Control and Assault/Escort the latter being a combo Assault and Escort.

    Quick Play: Jump into a random game

    Match Customization: Where you set the rules as well as other options.

    Challenge Mode: A random challenge that happens every week
    This week’s challenge is the Super Shimada Bro’s.

    Training Mode: Nobody can just pick up and play a game with easy and training mode is there to teach you how to play and learn the character of your choice.

    Human Vs. AI: Some people just don't like to play with other players so for those people there’s this mode. When join a game it will team you with other humans against AI that can be set to Easy, Medium or Hard.

    Options: Tinker with aspects of the game.

    Social: Find friends who have the game or people you were on a team with in a previous battle and invite them to a game.
    Hero Gallery: Everything you’ve unlocked for the characters in the game can be viewed here, from Colors to audio.

    Loot box unlocking: In Overwatch you get loot boxes as your level raises to unlock colors, spray's, emotes, poses and voice clips to customize you chosen character with. If you don't want to slog threw unlocking through level up then you can buy loot boxes PSN. The unlocks do nothing and are only for cosmetic purposes not to strengthen.

    Story Mode: Yes the game has no story mode mostly because the characters stories and what Overwatch is explained in the cinematic movies on Youtube. Polygon recently made a timeline for the game on its site so you can probably find it on Google by typing Overwatch timeline.

    Blizzard has confirmed all update content free as Blizzard stated in an interview with Ubergizmo.

    I only have one con about Overwatch and that's your team fighting over who has to be the team Medic. If you don't have a team member who loves being the Medic then you’re going to have problems.

    I like Overwatch and I like the fact of knowing that any content that comes out in the future is free and I don't have to pay for it so I know that I’ll be playing for a very long time as the content comes out. Matches may get tense but with with good team victory can easy be gotten.
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  18. Apr 23, 2020
    10
    O melhor multiplayer dos últimos anos, roda em qualquer máquina, tem uma história cativante com personagens com muito carisma, excelente cuidado com as localizações do jogo.
  19. Jun 1, 2016
    10
    Overwatch is the most fun I've had playing video games in years! It's addicting, always leaving me wanting to play another match. The characters are all a lot of fun to play and all feel very different. I really don't understand how people can say that this game isn't worth $60. It has only been out for a week and I've already spent over 30 hours playing it. That is so much more time thanOverwatch is the most fun I've had playing video games in years! It's addicting, always leaving me wanting to play another match. The characters are all a lot of fun to play and all feel very different. I really don't understand how people can say that this game isn't worth $60. It has only been out for a week and I've already spent over 30 hours playing it. That is so much more time than I would spend in a game like Uncharted, but I don't see anyone saying that game isn't worth the money. If you like multiplayer shooters at all, buy this game. If you don't like multiplayer shooters, probably not for you. Expand
  20. Jul 13, 2016
    10
    Usually I pay no attention to the critic score and only pay attention to the user score, but for this game, the critic score is closer to accurate.

    Yes, it's a TF2 ripoff, but it's a TF2 ripoff done extremely well. They have expanded on the character selection drastically and the variation in gameplay comes in the form of your opponents character selections. with 21 (22 soon)
    Usually I pay no attention to the critic score and only pay attention to the user score, but for this game, the critic score is closer to accurate.

    Yes, it's a TF2 ripoff, but it's a TF2 ripoff done extremely well. They have expanded on the character selection drastically and the variation in gameplay comes in the form of your opponents character selections. with 21 (22 soon) characters to choose from each game feels different than the last.

    To all the critics yelling about class balancing, they just don't know how to play the game. Every class has an answer. The people complaining about imbalances probably have not explored each character to their full potential. It is an extremely well balanced and fair game.

    Plus, it's just fun. Admittedly waaaay more fun if you have a group you can communicate with. The in-game VOIP sounds very clear, but rarely do you get a pub group where more than one or two people actually talk. I typically play in discord with a full team of 6, which is always satisfying.

    If you're on the fence about purchasing this game, don't listen to the negative reviews about it being a TF2 clone. TF2 is a 9 year old GREAT game, but Overwatch has expanded on that game type immensely.

    I went 10/10 to offset the absurdity of giving this game anything less than an 8 or 9......
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  21. Sep 24, 2021
    10
    This is by far one of the best PC games I've ever played. I didn't start playing until 2017. Even in 2019, they're still adding stuff and not charging you for some bs DLC

  22. May 26, 2016
    10
    1. No one cares if you're poor

    2. No one cares about Valve, they're a dead company anyway

    3. No one cares if you're catching feelings about single player content, we don't want it.
  23. Jun 10, 2016
    10
    By this game I've appreciated Blizzard. For whole my life I heard about Warcraft, Diablo and Starcraft but I never give attention to this franchises. Overwatch shows me that Blizzard is one of the best game developers right now. This game is amazing and highly addictive. For this moment there are a little things to collect but I have no doubt that Blizzard will support this title for aBy this game I've appreciated Blizzard. For whole my life I heard about Warcraft, Diablo and Starcraft but I never give attention to this franchises. Overwatch shows me that Blizzard is one of the best game developers right now. This game is amazing and highly addictive. For this moment there are a little things to collect but I have no doubt that Blizzard will support this title for a very long time. Expand
  24. May 31, 2016
    10
    Very addictive. Best enjoyed with friends.
    Every hero plays completely different and they're all very fun once you get the hang of them.
    OK that's all folks I'm going back to play some more.
  25. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    The single best game of all time. The only problem with this game is other people, specifically the people that pick characters that don't fit the team composition and refuse to change. They suck. The game doesn't. A flawlessly designed game with infinite replay value and constant content updates. Blizzard is the best at making games for a reason.
  26. Jun 13, 2017
    10
    I. FREAKING. LOVE. THIS. GAME!!! It is a first person shooter that throws the norm of military shooters out the window and replaces it with awesome abilities speacial to each character and throws in MOBA mechanics in at the same time. Each character has counters and defenses to other counters balanced in such a way that you can only become good at the game by mastering all of theI. FREAKING. LOVE. THIS. GAME!!! It is a first person shooter that throws the norm of military shooters out the window and replaces it with awesome abilities speacial to each character and throws in MOBA mechanics in at the same time. Each character has counters and defenses to other counters balanced in such a way that you can only become good at the game by mastering all of the characters which is one of the biggest things about progression in the game. The interchangeability and interactions between abilities of the characters themselves can yield somepretty surprising results that i'm sure the developers never even dreamed of. Although level progression provides you only with Aesthetic differences to your character this adds some serious charm to the game. The characters are loveable, The story is mystical as you're only taught the perspectives of the characters themselves and you're left to put the rest together. It is good Honest unadulterered fun and again. I love it. Expand
  27. Jun 8, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing. It's better than any other recent FPS game in my opinion, and costs less. It's all about teamwork and objectives, so if you're the kind of player who just wants to get the most kills, this isn't the game for you.
  28. May 25, 2016
    10
    Excellent shooter. Have been playing it non stop and it just never gets old! Easy for casual gamers, challenging for hardcore gamers, and both can play together without feeling one is a drain on the other. Perfect!
  29. May 24, 2016
    10
    I don't mind giving it a 10/10. It deserves this for a few reasons. It looks like Pixar quality, is the first game to do females right without forcing feminism but gives women role models that aren't total sleazes. Blizzard is the master of making characters equal that are completely different. This is the same, like they've done masterfully with starcraft they have made eachI don't mind giving it a 10/10. It deserves this for a few reasons. It looks like Pixar quality, is the first game to do females right without forcing feminism but gives women role models that aren't total sleazes. Blizzard is the master of making characters equal that are completely different. This is the same, like they've done masterfully with starcraft they have made each individual character unique yet somehow able to defeat any other character given the time and situation. That quality limits the total number of players, but 6v6 is a good start. The game is complete bang for your buck at 39.99. Console versions are 59.99 at the request of fans. Blizzard didn't have to do this and release it for consoles as they are mainly a PC focused company, but they purchased the resources and charge 20 dollars more on consoles. If you don't like it, don't buy it, but I think it's a reasonable request and it makes fans happy that they were willing to fold and get the game onto our televisions with a controller.
    Gameplay took me a couple of days. At first I admit I was minorly dissapointed. I then started going through the reccomended tutorials and learned how to use a couple of characters. I started to notice subtle advantages like the last bullet doing more damage than the others. Slowly I found out that characters had great advantages if played a certain way and focus on timings. My friend logged in and we played on a team as Mercy and Sabastian. The fun factor exploded and we had many joyous moments as we almost died but didn't and barely overtook the team in several matches. It was really fun and seems like a game most would want to consider keeping in their library.
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  30. Oct 11, 2016
    10
    Ok so Overwatch first had fallen into the greedy money trap with the olympic event. But the halloween event is so much better, and you can now buy skins for ingame currency. This makes the biggest concern I had for the games future fly right out of the window. Now oall it needs is more heroes to freshen up the meta. Still an absolute masterpiece in its current state! Hardly had a dev everOk so Overwatch first had fallen into the greedy money trap with the olympic event. But the halloween event is so much better, and you can now buy skins for ingame currency. This makes the biggest concern I had for the games future fly right out of the window. Now oall it needs is more heroes to freshen up the meta. Still an absolute masterpiece in its current state! Hardly had a dev ever listen so much to feedback and communicate that well with it's customers. Also they have more devs on the game post launch than they had pre release, which shows that they don't want to half assedly keep this game alive, but make it better and better. Expand
  31. May 27, 2016
    10
    Best FPS I've played in a while. It just keeps getting better the more I get to know the characters.

    The animations are slick. Character design is amazing. All the heroes play entirely differently, and all of them are fun. This game even makes being tank or support fun.
  32. May 27, 2016
    10
    Wow dunno what to call it really other than original. Gonna be a great game for a long time. 10/10 all the dif ppl are dope in their own right, all in all just a really deep interesting game.
  33. May 25, 2016
    10
    Nice shooter!
    I was years without play FPS games and this one made me get back to this genre.
    I have no complains about Overwatch right now and hoping for new content in future.
  34. May 27, 2016
    10
    The game is fantastic, its what tf2 should have been with a mixture of normal fps games and moba's. The people who are butthurt are mad cause they have to pay for it. They fail to see this system is far less greedier than valves tf2 or moba's. Valve intentionally lowers droprates to the point where getting anything good in tf2 without paying a large chunk of money is impossible. Moba'sThe game is fantastic, its what tf2 should have been with a mixture of normal fps games and moba's. The people who are butthurt are mad cause they have to pay for it. They fail to see this system is far less greedier than valves tf2 or moba's. Valve intentionally lowers droprates to the point where getting anything good in tf2 without paying a large chunk of money is impossible. Moba's have real prices on skins whereas here you can pretty much get everything for character if you play a decent amount also you don't even need to buy any heroes. Paying all at once at $60 is a much better option than paying $400 or more over a year or two if you want to get anything good. Expand
  35. Jul 20, 2017
    10
    When the game first came out, there was barely anything to hold one's attention. Now, comp mode, new characters, maps, events. This game has been drastically overhauled. It is now the most quality online fps on the market. The balancing has seen significant improvements. Easy 10.
  36. May 24, 2016
    10
    10/10 , the best shooter online multiplayer in years. Characters very inspirated, and sistem of rotation maps very good. Blizzard is the best company actually,
  37. May 24, 2016
    10
    The hype was real, Blizzard delivered.

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

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

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

    and remember. There's a $40 version of the game you can download if u don't want the origins skins. So don't complain about the $60 pricetag
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  38. May 25, 2016
    10
    I was invited to Overwatch beta sometime after Blizzcon last year. I played Overwatch for hundreds of hours. This game is the new FPS king. Don't be fooled by the idiotic reviews here. People talking about the "tick rates" as if they have any understanding of what they are saying. Don't be fooled by "no content" reviews. Its a FPS, the content is shooting people. At the end of the day,I was invited to Overwatch beta sometime after Blizzcon last year. I played Overwatch for hundreds of hours. This game is the new FPS king. Don't be fooled by the idiotic reviews here. People talking about the "tick rates" as if they have any understanding of what they are saying. Don't be fooled by "no content" reviews. Its a FPS, the content is shooting people. At the end of the day, this is a Blizzard game, so you don't even need to know anything else other than that. Expand
  39. May 24, 2016
    10
    As a game, it might not bring a lot new to the table on paper, but the attention to details makes it shine. It's easily my favorite team shooter. While you can't make your own loadout, the number of unique skills across the characters makes it so that there's more depth than any game in this genre. You're picking from 21 sets of skills and traits that are each meticulously balanced, and noAs a game, it might not bring a lot new to the table on paper, but the attention to details makes it shine. It's easily my favorite team shooter. While you can't make your own loadout, the number of unique skills across the characters makes it so that there's more depth than any game in this genre. You're picking from 21 sets of skills and traits that are each meticulously balanced, and no two play alike. Even within the same category of hero, each one can be completely different. As far as innovation, aren't the ultimate abilities innovative enough? They're so varied and constantly change the flow of combat, making any encounter unpredictable and never boring. Could someone unleash an ultimate that wipes your entire team if you're not prepared? On top of this, the game has an insane level of detail put into each character's backstory. It's fun to simply be these characters, and it makes me eager to see these characters used in games in the future. Expand
  40. May 25, 2016
    10
    I will preface this that I am NOT a FPS kind of guy, I like almost other types of competitive PvP besides FPS. But with Overwatch I am addicted, I can play all day and gain no fatigue because there is so much variety and almost every character is fun to me (I hate playing Tracer) and they all fill a certain niche.

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

    There are some complaints that it's multiplayer only or shallow and I just respectfully disagree about it being shallow. Yes it is "easy to pick up, difficult to master" but isn't that something every FPS should shoot for? The $40 price tag for PC is well worth it and there are microtransactions but PURELY cosmetic and you can get everything just by playing the game.
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  41. May 24, 2016
    10
    Great and fun game. Recommended for everyone. It takes a few games to start learning the maps and the heroes which in itself is a fun experience.

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

    Find a few friends and get started!
  42. Oct 4, 2016
    10
    I love Overwatch. I've been playing it since release, and I have about 200 hours on it. I'm an average/below average player if you look at my SR. Matchmaking can be atrocious at time and grouping up with five random people can be a task in frustration. But overall I've had and hope to continue to have tremendous fun with this game for the years to come.
  43. Aug 8, 2016
    10
    I'm giving the game a 10 to balance out the review score. In reality, I think the game is an 8/10. It's so much fun and the developers keep releasing free extra content. It's constantly rebalancing and adding new things. The game is not just standalone, though. To fully enjoy Overwatch you NEED a team of 5 friends to amke a 6 man squad and you also need to read the comics and see theI'm giving the game a 10 to balance out the review score. In reality, I think the game is an 8/10. It's so much fun and the developers keep releasing free extra content. It's constantly rebalancing and adding new things. The game is not just standalone, though. To fully enjoy Overwatch you NEED a team of 5 friends to amke a 6 man squad and you also need to read the comics and see the animated shorts to get any of the story. However, in game the gameplay is simply amazing. Varied heroes with different abilities, and every one feels unique in it's own way. All of them can be useful. I highly recommend playing it. Replay value is infinite. The competitive mode is broken for now, but it's more about the games itself. It's a gem that I keep coming back to. Expand
  44. Rem
    Aug 31, 2017
    10
    It's been 5 hours straight and not once did my eyes leave the screen, constantly glued to the mayhem as my team pulled a victory after forcing overtime. Overwatch lacks "traditional" features that would normally create all time great games. You won't find a compelling narrative or dozens of quests but what is here easily solidifies Overwatch's mark on gaming w/its perfected mechanics andIt's been 5 hours straight and not once did my eyes leave the screen, constantly glued to the mayhem as my team pulled a victory after forcing overtime. Overwatch lacks "traditional" features that would normally create all time great games. You won't find a compelling narrative or dozens of quests but what is here easily solidifies Overwatch's mark on gaming w/its perfected mechanics and style that have become synonymous w/Blizzard's name.

    Overwatch’s strength lies in its simplicity and polish. Much like Team Fortress 2 or League of Legends, two teams of heroes battle on a handful of maps, and modes all boil down to some form of escorting, capturing, or protecting an objective. Other modes are available, but the game is at its best keeping things close to the core, with maps everyone knows and easy-to-understand modes. While expectations today may call for a single-player campaign or a wide variety of modes, Overwatch’s consistently chaotic gameplay stands on its own, giving players the tools to ensure that no game ever plays out the same. These elements form the canvas where players paint unique experiences, match after match.

    One thing to celebrate about Overwatch is its imaginative cast of heroes, all of which are diverse and amazingly designed. They might not have pages of lore, but they all are insanely creative w/abilities that make sense to their character. Time-traveling Tracer spews quirky British quips as she blinks across the battlefield, while tanky Winston roars and pummels enemies as he leaps about. All of them have interesting personalities, and you'll favorite a good amount just by playing the game, a rare achievement for a multiplayer-only game. These heroes have unique skillsets that ensure no heroes play the same; you’re not just embracing the sniper rifle or the rocket launcher, but ability kits that come together to form each of the 24 heroes. This establishes that each character isn't relegated to a single role, but rather one that adapts to rapidly changing conditions, all without the need for a clunky progression system. Maps are also well designed and balanced, keeping the flow of action constant. This is all supported by controls that are quick and easy to get a hang of, and it speaks volumes to Blizzard's craft that all heroes feel perfect to play, not once did I get frustrated b/c of how a hero controlled. Whether it was playing point defense as Bastion or denying area control from the enemy as Junkrat, neither felt clunky to handle. Team play is the focus, and Overwatch encourages players to swap characters constantly to deal with the ever-evolving nature of a match. You and your friends can assemble a traditional or any combination of tank/support/damage group to push the payload to victory. Rallying together for a last second push to win the game after a brutal team wipe provides an enjoyment level equal if not more to the most engaging of videogame narratives. Actual progression is tied to the unlockable skins, emotes, sprays, and voice lines all earned by loot boxes at each subsequent level up. It's a fair system and the fact that Blizzard is onboard to support the game w/free updates and events in the years to come ensures that Overwatch is going to stay installed for the foreseeable future.

    Overwatch's visuals are lovely w/its colorful art style and simplicity. While there isn't buckets of gore or a menagerie of special effects, it's distinct and fitting to the universe Blizzard created. This approach also feeds into gameplay. Without an unnecessary amount of visual noise, it's easy to interpret what is going on even in the mayhem. The UI and menus are quick and clean to navigate, a rather underappreciated feature nowadays. The presentation is backed up by a spirited score which enhances the action, I felt like a kid watching his favorite heroes listening to the Victory theme, a feeling of both wonder and kickass unseen in many games. Audio cues by characters are also utilized to inform players of the shifting battlefield and whether or not an ally or enemy is unleashing their ultimate, which coupled w/excellent voice acting, further highlights the personalities of these heroes.

    For many gamers, it's easy to dismiss Overwatch as another multiplayer title lacking in features. While I do wished for a campaign that tapped into the potential of the story hinted, I'd ultimately rather have a game solely crafted from strong components than have a weak link dragging the game down. What Overwatch lacks in evolution, it exceeds in perfection of game enjoyment. Its profound ability to provide drastically different experiences with each hero ensures that fresh explorations and hours of renewed enjoyment are a single click away. Like watching your favorite heroes, Overwatch feels inspired and instills a genuine sense of fascination all w/o the need for a cutscene. It's polished panache and scores of fun will leave a legacy known for endless nights of entertainment.
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  45. May 25, 2016
    10
    Don't trust the overall user score. For some bizaro reason, a bunch of users are attacking the game based on some weird misconception and they haven't actually played the game at all. When words like porn are being used to describe the game, then something is up. There are a couple of slightly sexualized characters, but for the most part, the game is completely tame and entirely worthyDon't trust the overall user score. For some bizaro reason, a bunch of users are attacking the game based on some weird misconception and they haven't actually played the game at all. When words like porn are being used to describe the game, then something is up. There are a couple of slightly sexualized characters, but for the most part, the game is completely tame and entirely worthy of a T rating. The game is amazing and much like Splatoon (a game similarly bashed for a lack of content) there is a lot of content still to come. Expand
  46. May 26, 2016
    10
    most fun i had in years .
  47. May 24, 2016
    10
    Simply one of the most polished online shooters around. Straddles a nice balance between casual and competitive, and sure to be fun for all levels. Blizzard has shown a lot of dedication to listening to the community and making fast, appropriate changes. With a solid base game and great management, I think that this game is destined to become one of the top online FPS games, along withSimply one of the most polished online shooters around. Straddles a nice balance between casual and competitive, and sure to be fun for all levels. Blizzard has shown a lot of dedication to listening to the community and making fast, appropriate changes. With a solid base game and great management, I think that this game is destined to become one of the top online FPS games, along with Counter Strike. Expand
  48. May 25, 2016
    10
    The reviews seem to be mixed for users.

    My thoughts are.... Gameplay. + Fast, addicting. Games can last 5-10 minutes and only take a few seconds to hop in one. At the end of each game you are always begging for more. + If you ever played an arcade shooter like Quake, Dirty Bomb, Enemy Territory, and you enjoyed them, well then this game is for you. It fits in perfectly with
    The reviews seem to be mixed for users.

    My thoughts are....

    Gameplay.

    + Fast, addicting. Games can last 5-10 minutes and only take a few seconds to hop in one. At the end of each game you are always begging for more.

    + If you ever played an arcade shooter like Quake, Dirty Bomb, Enemy Territory, and you enjoyed them, well then this game is for you. It fits in perfectly with those in terms of arcade fast pace fps.

    - Although there "can" be a high skill cap just like any game there is a limit. Spells are simple. Characters like Lucio have a heal and a speed buff. Outside of timing when to use it, there isn't much challenge and reward into playing the character. You don't get rewarded for swapping between the speed and heal, or anything of that sort. This follows with all the characters.

    Characters

    + There's currently 21 and given how short games are, I was abled and pleased to play them all. Some of them feel like clones off others games, (Reinhart = Mordakaiser) and others are copies straight from their own franchise (Torbul = Valve TF but uses a Dwarf race as an engineer)

    + All of the characters seem to have a fun addicting style of game play that keeps the game interesting.

    Maps

    + There's roughly 13 (??) I've enjoyed most of them and seem to have the best action in smaller more enclosed areas then the larger opposite.

    - A lot of maps have HEAVY choke points that when on attack side can feel like a real pain trying to push through 2 bastions and a torbul turret.

    - Some maps seem to have dead ends (The Chinese one for example). Also my friends and I occasionally get lost after a spawn has been moved and the walk is a good 20 seconds from the battle.

    Meta

    - The current pro scene seems to be playing lot of Reinhart + Mercy setups. I don't mine Mercy has a main healer but it appear that if you aren't using Reinhart has your #1 tank, you aren't playing correctly. I hope Blizzard nerfs him or finds away to introduce tanks better.

    Performance

    + It's top notched. The game runs smooth like butter. It feels like one of the most polished games I have played. Joining lobbies, games, navigating the menu system, is all fluent and quick. It's a masterpiece by Blizzard.

    Overall

    Best way to describe my Overwatch experience ...... It's FUN. If you want to enjoy playing a game, pick it up. It's missing a hardcore competitive edge to it so it'll never bypass games like Counter-Strike but that's not it was designed.
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  49. May 24, 2016
    10
    simply one of the best shooters i've ever played. full stop. get it right now! also. dont get on console. incase you're new to blizzards games. they're known like valve for abandoning there console ports soon after release. isnt demanding anyway. trust me.
  50. Jun 12, 2016
    10
    Easy to learn super difficult to master. I just want to keep playing - which speaks to the game play. I play the game because it's fun plain and simple - not because of rewards or progression - just because the core of the game is amazing.
  51. May 24, 2016
    10
    For me, this is a return to form for Blizzard. It's not that they've ever made a single bad game, but personally I haven't been completely blown away with a title of theirs like I have been with Overwatch since WoW launched at the end of 2004. Incredibly fun, incredibly varied, and wildly addicting. You can tell that this is NOT a PC game that will die off after a few months. I think we'reFor me, this is a return to form for Blizzard. It's not that they've ever made a single bad game, but personally I haven't been completely blown away with a title of theirs like I have been with Overwatch since WoW launched at the end of 2004. Incredibly fun, incredibly varied, and wildly addicting. You can tell that this is NOT a PC game that will die off after a few months. I think we're going to be playing Overwatch for the next 10 years, similarly to TF2. But that's really where the comparisons should stop. This is very much it's own game; confident in it's own identity and demanding in its required skill set. Simply an excellent IP from one of the all time great developers. Best played with friends but still a ton of fun with a PUG. Expand
  52. May 24, 2016
    10
    5/10 because the gameplay is too hard for the kiddies. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------> It's actually pretty good.
  53. May 25, 2016
    10
    It's a nice shooter from Blizzard, not to serious, not to cheesy. For me, person who hates military shooters this title suits well. The game is very fast paced and there is always some action going on, which is great.
  54. May 26, 2016
    10
    Overwatch, a game that, for some, feels like a complete rip off of TF2, has others enjoying the game for what it is and how it takes old ideas and refreshes them in Blizzards new arena shooter.

    Some people have problems with the tick rate (20) some have problems with blizzards "favor the shooter" mechanics, some have problems with ultimate abilities and the new cosmetic crates that
    Overwatch, a game that, for some, feels like a complete rip off of TF2, has others enjoying the game for what it is and how it takes old ideas and refreshes them in Blizzards new arena shooter.

    Some people have problems with the tick rate (20) some have problems with blizzards "favor the shooter" mechanics, some have problems with ultimate abilities and the new cosmetic crates that blizzard wants you to pay for (although you get them passively through just playing the game and each crate costs under a dollar if you're impatient) but nobody can deny that the game is fun without sounding a little spiteful

    I'm here to tell you like it is, and this comes from a TF2 player with roughly 2000 hours of TF2 played, from the beginning (0 itemization on TF2 characters, no hats, no metal, no keys, no crates, etc.) to roughly 2 years ago, when the game became a drag for me.

    When I look at Overwatch I see a lot of characters that are deeply rooted in TF2 characters simply because of how the character works and what role they play. However, these characters are generally acceptable because they have abilities that distance themselves from other playable classes in other games. I will not be drawing direct comparisons because if you look at the characters you can draw these lines for yourself. What I am willing to say is that imitation is the best form of flattery.

    What I will also say is that what happened at Blizzards round table is obvious. Blizzard took a look at old games, took what they enjoyed best and what worked best to them, and decided to implement those things in their WIP; and there's nothing wrong with that. What you will mainly see in these reviews are people that are mad about characters that are obviously easier to play for new players (bastion, reinhardt etc.) and call out the nerf hammer or just say "it's a rip off and it costs money oh and I'm bored already" and just dismiss the game, which 350 have done, and they have every right to, but in my eyes it is a great injustice.

    The first time I played Overwatch, which was in the free beta not too long ago, I played solo most of the time, as i still do. I swapped my characters when I felt I should based on the enemy team and found who I was proficient at and who I wasn't, which I feel should be every new players intention. I did draw conclusions as to who acted similarly to TF2 characters and was amazed at the new abilities and new ideas that blizzard brought to the table. Yes, you have Roadhogs hook which is like Pudge from Dota, or Blitzcrank from league, but this is new ground in an arena shooter, and it is equally as satisfying. What I didn't do was become bummed out at similarities that I found; I actually enjoyed these similarities because that's what I enjoyed from previous titles as well, even if they were from different devs.

    What I noticed next was the fluid motion of characters and how smooth everything played out. Yes, I was flash banged by a Mccree many times, which causes a break in the action, and Mei did freeze me quite a few times, but it didn't make me rage, it made me want to think. Instead of figuring out which hat i was going to wear in TF2 I was actually thinking about how i can get around certain characters and what character I should play in order to beat the opposition and win. NOT get the most kills.

    One of the last things I noticed was the play of the game (POTG) which, sometimes, I admit can be a let down, but ultimate abilities are very satisfying to successfully use. You will find many players getting upset at "broken" ultimates but as time passes players adapt, this is also where individual player skill comes in, yes, even with Soldier76's aimbot. In short, even the most seemingly broken ultimate requires timing and a bit of finesse in order to catch more seasoned players out.

    All in all I'm having fun with Overwatch and will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. I endorse both solo play and playing with friends. I enjoy the graphics and the mechanics. I enjoy the learning curve and most if not all of the maps currently available. Blizzard may not have made the most original arena shooter ever but it doesn't deserve the rap it gets from the peanut gallery.

    TL;DR, don't listen to the angry TF2 fanboys, trolls, and naysayers who caused this game such grief simply because they outright dismiss the game for having a few issues, and certainly don't let it put you off of getting the game. This game holds its own. In reality this game is a 9.2 in my book, but i'm giving it a 10 to counteract some of these unbelievable reviews and dismissals. Ridiculous.
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  55. May 25, 2016
    10
    A hallmark of game design. The only reason the user score is mediocre is because of salty trolls who feel like they have to get on and bash the game even though they only played a few hours in the open beta and decided it wasn't "hard core" enough for them.
  56. May 24, 2016
    10
    From the locations & character design, voiceovers to creative and unpredictable gameplay this has to be the best FPS released in recent years. It brings a fresh breeze to the genre that grew a little stale over time. All with the high polish that is Blizzard's quality trademark.
  57. May 25, 2016
    10
    One of the best FPS games I've ever played. And I'm saying this as a die-hard arena-fps fan. The newest Unreal Tournament and this is going to be in a great competition!
  58. Nov 21, 2016
    10
    Might be terribly expensive, but after playing this like 16 hours in 2 days, I must say that this game is a Must-have PC game.

    Lose your social life.
    Go buy it.
  59. May 25, 2016
    10
    Great fun with a surprisingly deep meta / counter-picking strategy element to it. If you were expecting TF2 with updated graphics, it's WAAAAY beyond that and you owe it to yourself to give this gem a try.

    Easily the best game of 2016 so far, and probably the best game of the last several years.
  60. May 26, 2016
    10
    Simple the best team shooter outside., Easy to get in , hard to master. dont beleave the haters, this game is a blast with friends. Blizzard did it again.
  61. May 28, 2016
    10
    The score is low because all the player of CS:GO are underrating this game. The game has its good things and bad things but in summary I think it deserves a 9 and could reach 10 as begin having more free content .
  62. May 26, 2016
    10
    This game is absolutely phenomenal . Hands down amazing. The game play feels smooth and very well polished. It's also quite well balanced. Stop reading this review and go buy it!
  63. May 25, 2016
    10
    Overwatch brings the asymmetrical FPS genre to an entire new level. Each character is a completely different experience, and even though some of them may seem overpowered, as Bastion or Mei, it's completely up to developing your skills as a player and having fun. A MUST PLAY
  64. Jul 24, 2017
    10
    I spent $40 on it 6 months ago.

    Have played it non stop.

    Cons: some very salty, toxic players

    Pros: Extremely addictive, smooth gameplay, very strategic and tons of easy fun.

    Just don't play competitive mode unless you want your blood pressure to rise.
  65. Jul 26, 2017
    10
    When TF2 is too old and everyone is bored to collect hats and other f2p crap, there is Overwatch introducing fresh gameplay and setting. Every TF2 fan must realize that OW is good and you need to try it. This game costs a lot? But you get quality product with that. Community is quite good and fun. Even considering the fact that some people say that it became too toxic. Toxicity is inWhen TF2 is too old and everyone is bored to collect hats and other f2p crap, there is Overwatch introducing fresh gameplay and setting. Every TF2 fan must realize that OW is good and you need to try it. This game costs a lot? But you get quality product with that. Community is quite good and fun. Even considering the fact that some people say that it became too toxic. Toxicity is in DOTA2, CSGO, PUBG and other popular this days games. OW community is much better than this trash communities listed above. Come on, buy it and try it, you wont be disappointed. Expand
  66. May 29, 2016
    10
    The most refreshing game in the last century.
    Amazing gameplay, very polished and fast paced.
    I have more than 40h of game time so far and I haven't got bored for even a second.
    Yes the game costs money, but all the content that comes in the future is free of charge.
    Don't listen to all the people that cry about the cost, because the game is worth every penny.
  67. Jun 19, 2017
    10
    Overwatch is a high intense, fast paced, and action packed run and gun multiplayer experience like no other! Overwatch has an original story with deep lore and political messages, and a roster of unique and well rounded characters. The visuals are beautiful and epic, the game play is awesome, but is tricky to master. Even though this game lacks a single-player campaign and has limitedOverwatch is a high intense, fast paced, and action packed run and gun multiplayer experience like no other! Overwatch has an original story with deep lore and political messages, and a roster of unique and well rounded characters. The visuals are beautiful and epic, the game play is awesome, but is tricky to master. Even though this game lacks a single-player campaign and has limited content, it's still a great game, because it has charm and challenges competition and team work. The world could always use more heroes! Expand
  68. Oct 9, 2018
    10
    This is just here to balance out the unfair zeros, I actually give the game a 8/10. The combat is fun and surprisingly doesn't get repetetive after hundreds of hours.
  69. May 24, 2016
    10
    A fantastic modern multiplayer shooter, with unique and interesting characters. The gameplay doesn't have a lot of modes or anything yet, however given all future heroes/modes/maps are all free, and the base game is only $40, it's not a bad deal at all.
    The combat is fast and fluid, the game runs at a smooth 60FPS on almost any reasonable machine (while still looking great), and the game
    A fantastic modern multiplayer shooter, with unique and interesting characters. The gameplay doesn't have a lot of modes or anything yet, however given all future heroes/modes/maps are all free, and the base game is only $40, it's not a bad deal at all.
    The combat is fast and fluid, the game runs at a smooth 60FPS on almost any reasonable machine (while still looking great), and the game has a lot of polish.
    There are tons of little things, that really help this game feel alive. For example, characters standing near debris, slanted walls, etc will adjust their feet's physical location so that it makes sense, as in no one appears to just be floating. Equipment, hair, earrings, pretty much anything that would have physics when people move does. The sounds and animations are incredibly varied and smooth on every character, and mechanical parts move in an incredibly realistic way.

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

    All in all, while resembling TF2 in a few ways (Route 66 map, the game mode types...) it's variety of enjoyable heroes, level of polish, price point with loads of free content promised over this summer, and the Blizzard IP behind it- Overwatch will only gain traction from here on out.
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  70. May 25, 2016
    10
    This is what you get when you combine a MOBA like League of Legends or DOTA and throw in some Halo. Very team based game focusing on objectives while mixing in the intensity of crazy firefights. Focusing on team position and communication is key. This game is a lot of fun and it's still fresh, once Blizzard releases more game modes then the game will just grow.
  71. Dec 9, 2016
    10
    I'm not a big fan of competitive games, but Overwatch stands out. The creative characters, abilities and maps make it different from all the other team based competitive games.

    I was looking for a game to put many hours into, and i have definitely found it!
  72. May 24, 2016
    10
    This has a LOT of differences when compared to TF2. This game is very diverse with all its characters. The maps are also really fun to play and the gameplay is amazing. It's a game I really didn't expect to get into playing but I did anyway. I'm glad I did.
  73. Jul 11, 2016
    10
    Before I started playing Overwatch, my outlook on Multiplayer was...ehh. But then I tried out the beta and I just fell in love with multiplayer over again. It's like Team Fortress 2, with different sections for character, yet it's more fast paced and isn't based on kills. It's a game that encourages teamplay, and the best way to play it is with friends. I also liked the art style. It'sBefore I started playing Overwatch, my outlook on Multiplayer was...ehh. But then I tried out the beta and I just fell in love with multiplayer over again. It's like Team Fortress 2, with different sections for character, yet it's more fast paced and isn't based on kills. It's a game that encourages teamplay, and the best way to play it is with friends. I also liked the art style. It's friendly, pretty, and very Pixar-like.

    But the best part are the characters. Some have VERY small balancing issues, but they are all well balanced and each character has their counters. Not only that, but no one character does the same thing, each one does unique stuff. Tracer can dash around and rewind time while blasting enemies with her pistols, Widowmaker snipes and is able to tell the team of enemy locations, D.va uses a mech to be the aggressor, blasting her way through enemies, and Zenyatta is able to turn enemies to butter with his discord orb. And what I really give a lot of credit to Blizzard for is how alive the characters are. Each have a personality that makes them as unique as their abilities. Personally, my favorite is Tracer.

    So, should you buy it? I mean, I thought it was worth it, and I have a lot of fun with my friends. But it's not a game meant for everybody. Each match can be 5 - 15 minutes long, meaning if you ever have a bit of time, you can play a single match before doing what needs to be done.

    Just don't get the Origins Edition unless you REALLY want those skins. I got the regular edition for 40 dollars, and it was worth every penny. If you love multiplayer, or want to try and get back into multiplayer, then Overwatch is the game for you.
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  74. May 28, 2016
    10
    I don't give many games a 10. But if one deserves it, it's Overwatch.

    This game is incredible. What's truly amazing about it though is how Blizzard has managed to just get everything about it right. The graphics are very good, even on low-end machines, the art style is gorgeous, I haven't encountered a single lag issue in 16 hours of play, and most of all, despite the sparsity of the
    I don't give many games a 10. But if one deserves it, it's Overwatch.

    This game is incredible. What's truly amazing about it though is how Blizzard has managed to just get everything about it right. The graphics are very good, even on low-end machines, the art style is gorgeous, I haven't encountered a single lag issue in 16 hours of play, and most of all, despite the sparsity of the game modes, I'm having a crap-ton of fun!

    I honestly do not like Team Fortress 2, I've never liked it and I hate playing it. But somehow, Blizzard has managed to make Team Fortress minus every single one of its mistakes. It's heroes are joyously fun, with loads of personality, the level design on almost every single level is outrageously well-balanced, and every single little detail has been thought through so well.

    People here are complaining that the lack of content means the price isn't justified, and in almost any other case, I'd agree. But not here. This game so well deserves it's $40 price tag, and not to mention that every new map, game mode, and hero will be free on release. The only micro-transactions are for random loot to customize your character, all cosmetic items, which I am 100% okay with.

    Buy this game. You won't regret it.
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  75. Jun 13, 2016
    10
    in first 3 days it was very hard for me to play so i didn't enjoy very much but after learning heroes and maps it was the most fun game i ever played. its just great and definitely worth 40 dollars.
  76. May 25, 2016
    10
    The review is based on playing the PC beta for about a month. It's a Blizzard game. They don't release games that aren't fun. Their launches can be disasters (Looking at you Diablo 3)--but the games are polished and fun. This one is no different. If you're a Team Fortress veteran--you will feel right at home here. I do think it's over priced by about 20 bucks--but I'm not going to let thatThe review is based on playing the PC beta for about a month. It's a Blizzard game. They don't release games that aren't fun. Their launches can be disasters (Looking at you Diablo 3)--but the games are polished and fun. This one is no different. If you're a Team Fortress veteran--you will feel right at home here. I do think it's over priced by about 20 bucks--but I'm not going to let that affect my review score. No idea how it plays on consoles--but I would imagine the same things would apply. Buy it today if you have enough cash. Expand
  77. Aug 23, 2016
    10
    Most fun I have had out of a competitive fps game in a while, gameplay is fun and there is a lot of variety between the heroes. Gameplay is heavily based off of Team Fortress 2, but the heroes have a lot of personality and abilities that make them unique to one another. Skins form a progression system in a way and give you rewards for leveling up and playing, but do not actually give youMost fun I have had out of a competitive fps game in a while, gameplay is fun and there is a lot of variety between the heroes. Gameplay is heavily based off of Team Fortress 2, but the heroes have a lot of personality and abilities that make them unique to one another. Skins form a progression system in a way and give you rewards for leveling up and playing, but do not actually give you an advantage over other players. I would recommend if you like to play competitive fps games or fps games in general. Expand
  78. Jan 12, 2017
    10
    Overwatch is a masterpiece of design, presentation, and attention to detail, and while its far from a new idea, its sheer polish and style make it hard not to love. The game looks, sounds, and runs incredibly well, which is a testament to the near unrivaled technical skill of the Blizzard team.

    As someone who has never really delved into a dedicated PvP game before, and has in fact
    Overwatch is a masterpiece of design, presentation, and attention to detail, and while its far from a new idea, its sheer polish and style make it hard not to love. The game looks, sounds, and runs incredibly well, which is a testament to the near unrivaled technical skill of the Blizzard team.

    As someone who has never really delved into a dedicated PvP game before, and has in fact studiously avoided them, the fact that Overwatch managed to lure me in and make me appreciate the appeal of this type of game for the first time is the biggest tribute I can give it. If you're someone who generally avoid's PvP games, I would say give it a shot, as its about as noob friendly as a game like this can get, while still having plenty of scope for improvement if you find yourself wanting to put in the work to "git gud".
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  79. Jun 6, 2016
    10
    40$ to get matched up with retards. 2 game modes, less than 10 maps. Less content than Battlefront. 1 point because it doesn't crash that much. Waste.
  80. May 24, 2016
    10
    This is the first game that I had bought this year, which I do not regret buying. I have never had so much fun since rainbow six siege first came out, and im still gonna play both game. Great content, lots of stuff to unlock, lots of accessibility. Easy to pick up, hard to master! Plus, just like Ubi with Rainbow Six Siege, the devs are going to release all the DLC maps and chars for FREEThis is the first game that I had bought this year, which I do not regret buying. I have never had so much fun since rainbow six siege first came out, and im still gonna play both game. Great content, lots of stuff to unlock, lots of accessibility. Easy to pick up, hard to master! Plus, just like Ubi with Rainbow Six Siege, the devs are going to release all the DLC maps and chars for FREE with Overwatch. I just cant get enough of this game. Hopefully my daughter wont follow my footsteps. :D Expand
  81. Jan 21, 2017
    10
    Awesome team based hero FPS. It's like TF2 but with more colorful environments. The game could use more variety in terms of gameplay, but doesnt have to do with the characters at all, more with the game modes themselves. I'd say it's pretty well balanced with a tank meta at heart.
  82. May 25, 2016
    10
    8/10 Ok I put it at 10/10 to counter the "blizzard hate" reviews, but seriously I would say 8/10. This game is outstanding and without a shadow of a doubt one of the best shooters in a decade. The only things I feel it is lacking is some game modes and not a huge variety of maps, although the maps are fun to play they do feel similar to one another and not very unique unlike the heroes who8/10 Ok I put it at 10/10 to counter the "blizzard hate" reviews, but seriously I would say 8/10. This game is outstanding and without a shadow of a doubt one of the best shooters in a decade. The only things I feel it is lacking is some game modes and not a huge variety of maps, although the maps are fun to play they do feel similar to one another and not very unique unlike the heroes who are probably the standout feature, besides the impeccable gameplay. One big thing that dropped it's rating for me as well is the lack of progression, which is an understatement. There is literally none. Levelling gets you loot crates which give you new cosmetics, that's literally it. But as I said before it has to be one of the best shooters I have ever played in terms of gameplay, not only does everything work, but it works so well together, they also fixed the few overpowered things from the beta, so no real issues in terms of balancing.

    If you like FPS games you would be insane not buying this, if you don't like FPS games I am confident this is the FPS that will change your mind!
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  83. May 24, 2016
    10
    I play the game since closed beta. I couldn't stop playing overwatch.

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

    从测试开始玩,如果喜欢军团要塞你一定会喜欢这个游戏的。。
  84. May 24, 2016
    10
    10/10.
    -Good mechanics.
    -Simple.
    -Nice graphics.
    -Excelent controls.
    -Inmersive maps.
    -BLIZZARD

    Amazing, it's very funny and adictive, this game gave me the strengh to believe again in shooters.
  85. May 24, 2016
    10
    I've put over 50 hours into this game. Many people have put in more - because they've had fun playing it. Got hooked on the beta. If you haven't played the beta, that's probably the only reason you don't already have the full game. In all seriousness, it does something that no other shooter on console has done successfully - created a fun, truly team based, engaging, competitive game thatI've put over 50 hours into this game. Many people have put in more - because they've had fun playing it. Got hooked on the beta. If you haven't played the beta, that's probably the only reason you don't already have the full game. In all seriousness, it does something that no other shooter on console has done successfully - created a fun, truly team based, engaging, competitive game that has a high skill ceiling with a low barrier to entry and lovable characters. On the surface it is simple, but play it for a while and you'll understand why Overwatch exceeds the hype. Expand
  86. May 25, 2016
    10
    Overwatch is a class based shooter that does everything right. I won't lie my faith had been waning with Blizzard as of late but in Overwatch you can clearly see a passion that I wasn't sure Blizzard was capable of anymore. 10/10.
  87. May 24, 2016
    10
    Simply put this is the best multiplayer first person shooter since Team Fortress 2. I played the Overwatch beta more than I played Star Wars: Battlefront and Titanfall combined, it's that good.
  88. Jun 9, 2016
    10
    I haven't had that much fun in a game in sooo much long. I literally have a blast when playing with friends and the graphics look so beautiful! The core mechanics of all characters are pretty simple but there is always room for improvement. Also it only costs 40 euros! A must buy for anyone who wants to just blow some steam off after work, school etc. Again, one of the most fun games I'veI haven't had that much fun in a game in sooo much long. I literally have a blast when playing with friends and the graphics look so beautiful! The core mechanics of all characters are pretty simple but there is always room for improvement. Also it only costs 40 euros! A must buy for anyone who wants to just blow some steam off after work, school etc. Again, one of the most fun games I've played in my life! Expand
  89. Dec 2, 2016
    10
    Es lo mejor que se ha inventado desde la rueda, después de haber jugado a esto puedo morir tranquilo sabiendo que he disfrutado la 8º maravilla del mundo, bien inmaterial de la humanidad por Unesco y ya nada podrá ser superado.
  90. May 24, 2016
    10
    Battleborn is dead, and Uncharted is tired and boring... so what do you do? You play something that's actually inventive and fun. Overwatch is so much fun, and the reason behind that is all the variety and ways to perform in combat. It looks great too. Battleborn is the ugly rip off of Overwatch and is about as fun as Star Fox Wii.
  91. May 26, 2016
    10
    One word: AMAZING! Overwatch really did this for me, and it's hands down the best game I've been playing in my entire 26 years of life.

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

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

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

    10/10, thank you Blizzard.
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  92. May 25, 2016
    10
    At first,, I didn't seemed to like the game by watching gameplay videos or streams. Still bought it, since I was lookin for another competitive game. I wasn't disappointed. You are into it very fast. Its really easy to pickup, but hard to master. Makes ton of fun. Nothings a better feelin than seeing your play in the play of the game clip at the end.
  93. May 25, 2016
    10
    Proberly the best shooter i have played for many years. It takes the best of old TF2 and matches it with the good parts of Monday Night Combat.

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

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

    Buy it now, if you have the money! :D
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  94. May 24, 2016
    10
    Fantastic game. It was ready for gold release at beta time. Worldwide launch yesterday showed few hiccups initially, but after about 3 games smooth as silk. Played in a party all night and had a blast. The most fun I have had in a game... since I can remember. Best purchase of 2016 so far. Don't miss out on this game.
  95. May 27, 2016
    10
    Best game so far to play with team mates. Perfectly balanced, fast, beautiful. Its gameplay is amazing and perfect and the team play dynamic requires organization and team work.
  96. May 26, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've put over 50 hours into this game. Many people have put in more - because they've had fun playing it. Got hooked on the beta. If you haven't played the beta, that's probably the only reason you don't already have the full game. In all seriousness, it does something that no other shooter on console has done successfully - created a fun, truly team based, engaging, competitive game that has a high skill ceiling with a low barrier to entry and lovable characters. On the surface it is simple, but play it for a while and you'll understand why Overwatch exceeds the hype. Expand
  97. May 27, 2016
    10
    Most fun in a shooter that I've had in a long while blizzard really out did themselves this time, It is the most fun playing with friends rather than alone though because it is really team based.
  98. May 25, 2016
    10
    'Overwatch' is a the most versatile FPS I have ever played. I love the team aspects and especially the variety of characters you can choose from. There is a lot to learn here about game-play and tactics, but I have had fun every minute so far. Cannot speak highly enough about this game.
  99. May 24, 2016
    10
    This game is amazing and another homerun for Blizzard. It looks fantastic on all systems, is perfectly balanced, and has a character for every style of play. With a focus on a level playing field, the game is more about skill and hero choice than who has the better gear (as all unlocks are cosmetics only). With promised free heros and maps on the horizon, this is a must own.
  100. Jun 3, 2016
    10
    Joguei o beta do jogo é posso dizer que é um game muito divertido. Apesar dos poucos modos do jogo, dificilmente enjoa devido a grande quantidade de personagens únicos com habilidades únicas que fazem com que as partidas se tornem bastante diversificadas. É meio sem sentido ficar martelando o jogo por ter poucos modos, pois independente da quantidade de modos que o game tenha, quem jogaJoguei o beta do jogo é posso dizer que é um game muito divertido. Apesar dos poucos modos do jogo, dificilmente enjoa devido a grande quantidade de personagens únicos com habilidades únicas que fazem com que as partidas se tornem bastante diversificadas. É meio sem sentido ficar martelando o jogo por ter poucos modos, pois independente da quantidade de modos que o game tenha, quem joga vai querer fazer oq se faz em todo fps, que é matar os inimigos que aparecem na frente . Nao tem como ir muito além disso. Dominar o seu personagem e se tornar um master killer com ele exige bastante tempo, e talvez seja por isso que demora bastante para se enjoar do jogo. A produtora também já afirmou muitas coisas serão lançadas com decorrer do tempo. Expand
Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 64 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 64
  2. Negative: 0 out of 64
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.