Overwatch (2016)

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  1. miningmario101
    Jan 1, 2017
    9
    Overwatch is a ton of fun, I've spent so many hours on just my free weekend, then I bought the game after. I was having fun in no time. I play on Xbox, almost no problems. There is a internet problem sometimes, and when I play with friends I never win competive. But, that's just me. The heroes are:
    Wall-E
    Harambe
    Thor
    Grandma
    Bots o' Balls
    and more.
  2. LiGhtBurn80
    Jan 17, 2017
    10
    Vraiment un très bon jeu avec plus de 300h de jeu je ne me suis jamais ennuyer, le jeu peut tourner même sur des pc de basse qualité. malgré un prix de 30 euro le jeu na rien a jalouser a tf2 avec c'est arme payante ..... (ez les rageus) alors que la en payent les 30 euro on a tout ce qui fait des ce jeu un bon jeu des personnage haut en couleur un gameplay au petit oignon et une trèsVraiment un très bon jeu avec plus de 300h de jeu je ne me suis jamais ennuyer, le jeu peut tourner même sur des pc de basse qualité. malgré un prix de 30 euro le jeu na rien a jalouser a tf2 avec c'est arme payante ..... (ez les rageus) alors que la en payent les 30 euro on a tout ce qui fait des ce jeu un bon jeu des personnage haut en couleur un gameplay au petit oignon et une très bonne communauté ! donc malgré l’absence de campagne solo rattraper par le super travaille de cinématique de blizzard , et des petit problème de serveur et de hit box aujourd'hui régler le jeu est excellent !… Expand
  3. BioTofu
    Jun 20, 2016
    9
    I am giving this a 9/10 after 17hrs of play because of the innovative combination of moba and fps. The fluidity of gameplay reminds me of the classic unreal tournament. Colorful cast of characters filled with blasting personality (how often do you remember characters and their lines from an FPS?). Enjoyable teamwork plays with friends for wins. It is astonishing to read all theseI am giving this a 9/10 after 17hrs of play because of the innovative combination of moba and fps. The fluidity of gameplay reminds me of the classic unreal tournament. Colorful cast of characters filled with blasting personality (how often do you remember characters and their lines from an FPS?). Enjoyable teamwork plays with friends for wins. It is astonishing to read all these haters on the user review section who just blurt BS out of their behinds...

    I havent played a competitive FPS for a few years and I am having a blast with this new IP from Blizz. It is pretty BS to see people giving this the worst score possible of 0 because that score should be reserved for games which are broken to the point of being unplayable... I havent suffered from any crash or bug in my play time. It has a pretty good voice chat system. the characters were well polished and balanced enough at launch. The match making is quick.

    My only complaint is the lack of competitive match making at launch.    … Expand
  4. Darkly_Tranquil
    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".    … Expand
  5. Pax114
    Jun 28, 2016
    9
    Fun and light, lots of characters to try out that feel unique. A campaign would have been great, but for $40 i cant really complain. Just an overall easy to pick up and play game.
  6. MrJoshSir
    May 27, 2016
    9
    Gaming, rarely, has the opportunity to create a whole community such as the Call of Duty community, the CS: GO community, etc. Overwatch, which is comparable to Team Fortress 2, has the chance to become one of the go-to, classic games. Besides a fresh, graphical grape of a game, Overwatch provides a rewarding gaming experience. Definitely worth a shot to those who are on the fence aboutGaming, rarely, has the opportunity to create a whole community such as the Call of Duty community, the CS: GO community, etc. Overwatch, which is comparable to Team Fortress 2, has the chance to become one of the go-to, classic games. Besides a fresh, graphical grape of a game, Overwatch provides a rewarding gaming experience. Definitely worth a shot to those who are on the fence about giving Overwatch a shot.… Expand
  7. RiddlyDiddly
    May 23, 2017
    10
    I'm not fanboying, I know this game isn't 10/10, I'd give it an 8 or 9, however, there's a lot of people here who for some reason hate the game and give it criminally low reviews. I'm just gonna say they're COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY WRONG.

    Overwatch takes a lot of inspiration from multiple other titles, such as TF2 or MOBAs. It's not ripping them off and if you have played the game, you    I'm not fanboying, I know this game isn't 10/10, I'd give it an 8 or 9, however, there's a lot of people here who for some reason hate the game and give it criminally low reviews. I'm just gonna say they're COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY WRONG.

    Overwatch takes a lot of inspiration from multiple other titles, such as TF2 or MOBAs. It's not ripping them off and if you have played the game, you know this is true. The game itself blends all these influences together greatly, creating an incredibly fun gameplay loop playable for a long time. I have 150 hours on TF2 and it did get boring after some time. Now, I've been playing Overwatch for three months, I have 50 hours and I'm not even getting close to being bored. That's how good the gameplay (which this entire game is based on) is. Even after 50 hours I'm still excited to play the next round. There's more than enough variety for the game to keep being fun. It's much better to have fourteen great maps than 50 pointless mazes, isn't that right, TF2? The maps are also the only thing that gets a tiny bit repetitive. The characters themselves are vastly different from each other, original and so much fun to play. I do not understand why some of the female ones are so sexualized, but I don't let that take away my enjoyment for this game. Plus, the creators care very much about the game and address many of these issues as well as they update the game with new features, events and heroes.

    The art style of Overwatch is great too. The Blizzard polish works very well for this game and gives it also some originality. Speaking of Blizzard, YOU KNOW WHAT? FORGET ABOUT IT!!! I JUST REALIZED I'M TRYING TO JUSTIFY MY LOVE FOR A GREAT GAME IN FRONT OF A CROWD OF 9 YEAR OLD KIDS WHO GIVE THIS GAME A 0/10 BECAUSE THEY THINK THE 'RE EDGY. **** these people. I genuinely don't understand what's their problem. None of their comments are valid and if they are, they don't justify a 0/10.
    Can someone please tell me why are there so many terrible reviews?    … Expand
  8. Vakmix
    Jun 20, 2016
    10
    Im all over Blizzard games, i love each one of them, and this game is not an exception! I love this game!
    Though the game can be repetative i didnt feel like i wanted to stop playing it.
  9. Ghost232
    Jun 26, 2016
    9
    Pretty good game but quickly tired of the game and the cost too high especially editions and so pretty dynamic shooter with panache and good graphics, realistic characters on this 9/10
  10. Recon_John
    Dec 31, 2016
    10
    Overwatch is a brilliant first person shooter, the first from Blizzard, and I'd have to say they nailed it. The characters are unique and all have different abilities which are useful in certain situations, the gameplay is fun and addicting, being easy to learn but hard to master. Blizzard are actively giving the game new features, skins for different heroes, not to mention entirely newOverwatch is a brilliant first person shooter, the first from Blizzard, and I'd have to say they nailed it. The characters are unique and all have different abilities which are useful in certain situations, the gameplay is fun and addicting, being easy to learn but hard to master. Blizzard are actively giving the game new features, skins for different heroes, not to mention entirely new heroes, maps and gamemodes to play on. The community is a little toxic but if you can get over 'the internet' then you'll have a great time.… Expand
  11. Tukka
    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.    … Expand
  12. absol_89
    Jun 10, 2016
    8
    Great game for bringing friends together. Although useful, the active counter switching incentive can feel a bit hit or miss sometimes, and seeing multiple versions of the same character on the same team is unimmersive. With blizzard being so good at "horde vs alliance" theming, we could have got more unique looking skins for different sides, along with a progression system that was notGreat game for bringing friends together. Although useful, the active counter switching incentive can feel a bit hit or miss sometimes, and seeing multiple versions of the same character on the same team is unimmersive. With blizzard being so good at "horde vs alliance" theming, we could have got more unique looking skins for different sides, along with a progression system that was not full of low res leftover sprites. Biggest strength is the intensity of group match endings and getting praised after the killcam. Biggest flaw is running back to the objective after you've been killed by the 20 tickrate behind a corner.… Expand
  13. Braquiador55
    Jun 23, 2016
    9
    Overwatch is a great game.
    It may be lacking content, it may not be the best looking game out there, and yes, it is a fusion between TF2 and MOBAs, but nothing of this really matters, when the game itself is of such high quality.
    Please, trust me when i say that you will have the best game experience of this year playing this game.
  14. mercutiobr
    Jul 15, 2016
    10
    Very fun and intense game, that has character options for the twitchy kid and the more mature, tactical adult who may not have the same reflexes. Made me have fun playing FPS again after 20 years!
  15. Shadow1
    Jun 24, 2016
    9
    Many good characters eg Mercy, Torjorn, Roadhog, Winston and other . This game compare with Team Fortress, but in OverWatch graphics is very awesome, in Team Fortress graphics is average, even for 2008 and in Team Fortress there isn't story, in OverWatch there is story and multiplayer, in OverWatch very awesome multiplayer and I think this is one of the best multiplayer shooter andMany good characters eg Mercy, Torjorn, Roadhog, Winston and other . This game compare with Team Fortress, but in OverWatch graphics is very awesome, in Team Fortress graphics is average, even for 2008 and in Team Fortress there isn't story, in OverWatch there is story and multiplayer, in OverWatch very awesome multiplayer and I think this is one of the best multiplayer shooter and gameplay in OverWatch is wonderful as and characters and graphics .… Expand
  16. HoverDonkey
    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.    … Expand
  17. 200mg
    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......    … Expand
  18. donaramu
    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

  19. Euangelion3o9
    Oct 9, 2016
    9
    Overall, its a great game. Smooth animations, great textures and graphics, immersive sound, amazing number of interesting classes (each one very easy to pick up), and quick match making. The combat is fun and rewarding, the classes are very diverse and they did a great job with balancing them.
  20. silkforcalde
    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.
  21. Jribs
    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.
  22. dontloveme
    Nov 30, 2017
    9
    This game is awesome when you know what is teamwork. I have been playing counter strike and battlefield for more than 10 years. really like this game for the past 3 months and cant stop playing.
    why it is not perfect? we need more maps more modes that we can have fun with.
  23. Vaulie
    Apr 1, 2020
    9
    This is the Super Smash Bros. of FPS. So many quality types of classes to play around with, with a dedicated (but unfortunately highly toxic) esports scene - this is one of the staples of modern shooters. One of the best shooters of the decades for being innovative and breaking the mould and with a fantastic art style.
  24. dunnyone
    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.
  25. EnerTomasino
    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
  26. safteygamerpro
    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.
  27. jamessamuel
    Aug 13, 2016
    9
    If you are someone who tried out League of legends and liked the concept of it but didnt like the gameplay, you should definetly give this a try. This has the same concept of a moba with fps genre mixed in. Its great for older fps gamers who are tired of COD and BF. I highly recommend it, the community is friendly most of the time, the competitive modes do create raging teammates. Overall 9/10
  28. Freelance7
    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.    … Expand
  29. pikby
    Sep 20, 2016
    9
    fast, fun, and extremely well designed,overwatch combines the fun of tf2 and the pace of COD ,while avoiding both of the series pitfalls........

    95%
  30. royben14
    Mar 28, 2018
    5
    The game is perfect.
    On a gameplay level it's perfect and balancing is only a problem for a short time after a hero launches.
    Characters are perfect in every way and immerse you into the game. Every smallest detail is made to perfection. everything i wrote in my original review still stands but the game doesn't run anymore... it just doesn't open and I've searched for a solution    The game is perfect.
    On a gameplay level it's perfect and balancing is only a problem for a short time after a hero launches.
    Characters are perfect in every way and immerse you into the game.
    Every smallest detail is made to perfection.

    everything i wrote in my original review still stands but the game doesn't run anymore... it just doesn't open and I've searched for a solution everywhere but Blizzard does not offer one.    … Expand
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#3 Best PC Game of 2016
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
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#13 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

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Universal acclaim - based on 64 Critic Reviews

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