Overwatch (2016)

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 6659 Ratings

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  1. Jobbo
    May 25, 2016
    9
    pleasantly surprised with this. Picked it up on a whim in my lunch break yesterday. Nothing like the usual online shooters. Every character is completely different, some of which are completely useless for taking enemies down but can win games by healing or buffing damage for the rest of the party. Very refreshing to play a game like this, not shoot any one at all during the match andpleasantly surprised with this. Picked it up on a whim in my lunch break yesterday. Nothing like the usual online shooters. Every character is completely different, some of which are completely useless for taking enemies down but can win games by healing or buffing damage for the rest of the party. Very refreshing to play a game like this, not shoot any one at all during the match and still get featured in the "play of the match " video at the end for being top healer.

    The character design is Pixar quality and dripping with personality. The levels and game types are also top notch.

    Only negative point for me so far is the stupidity of the player base. its extremely frustrating to pick a support class then have the rest of your team be composed completely with widow maker and reaper, despite the game telling the team in big letters that we have no tanks or defensive players. People are idiots.

    if you have a team of 6 friends to play with then I can see this being as close to gaming perfection as you can get    … Expand
  2. JerasTheBear
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Fun and Fast-paced. Blizzard has created a Team based shooter to rival TF2 in how much fun it is. Never have I been this captivated by a shooter in a long time. A must buy if you are a fan of shooters and a fan of good games. Looking forward to the free updates this game will bring. Well done Blizzards, Well done.
  3. Eisenhart
    May 25, 2016
    9
    Extremely well-executed, presented and made game. It delivers on what it promises with no caveats.

    Not a perfect score only because they removed the Competitive Mode (which was available back in Closed Beta), though it seems like they'll put it back soon.
  4. Netherscourge
    May 25, 2016
    7
    Don't be fooled by all the high review scores from other sites. The reviewers are binge-playing the game, at launch, when there are tons of people in games and Loot Crates via leveling comes early and often at these early levels. But after they finish the review, they stop playing the game. So in their mind, the game will always be that much fun and rewarding, when it fact it will not asDon't be fooled by all the high review scores from other sites. The reviewers are binge-playing the game, at launch, when there are tons of people in games and Loot Crates via leveling comes early and often at these early levels. But after they finish the review, they stop playing the game. So in their mind, the game will always be that much fun and rewarding, when it fact it will not as it currently stands. But they were left with a good impression just based on the first ~40 hours or so they played it and they will move onto other games to review.

    RIGHT NOW, yea, the game is fun. But there is an eventual problem:

    -After a couple weeks, when you're taking a lot longer to level up, the Loot Crates take much longer to come by. You won't be seeing any rewards for just playing the game. That EXP bar will be moving in very slow chunks. You'll be tempted to spend MORE money on Cosmetic Loot Crates in the Blizzard Shop.

    -Blizzard better add a HELL OF A LOT MORE GAME MODES - NOT JUST MAPS OR NEW TOONS. THREE game modes?... That's it? That will get boring and repetitive real fast. In fact, it's already boring and repetitive.

    -The game is not worth $40, much less $60. It should be free-to-play. It is very light on content, has zero class/loadout customization outside of cosmetics and they have a Microtransaction Shop to let you BUY Cosmetic Loot Crates if you don't even feel like playing the game that much.

    These review sites are completely ignoring the long-term value of the game, of which there is very little to look forward to at the moment. They've been sucked into the intro experience and are not weighing what's to come, which appears to be just more cosmetic additions to the game.

    My review? 7/10 until Blizzard adds something more to this game. Maybe even some sort of co-op PvE mission-based stuff. Only reason I'm scoring it this high is because I do have faith in Blizzard to update and improve the game down the road. They have dramatically changed games like Diablo 3 and World of Warcraft with patches over the years, so there is hope. But how far down the road?. The core gameplay engine is solid, but there is very little to do with it in this game except run around in circles shooting at other people running around in circles. And your only rewards are a random assortment of cosmetic clothing or decals for 21 different characters, some you might not ever bother playing. It's not enough to give this game legs, IMO.

    6 vs 6 is already tiring. Blizzard can do better than this.    … Expand
  5. elitedata
    May 25, 2016
    1
    Epileptic, brainless and overrated shooter. The game has nice visuals and style, Blizzard has brilliant artists and animators. But gameplay is a primitive as hell and completely brain-dead. The game is not about tactics as some people say. It's only about nerding and reflexes.
  6. mac1275
    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
  7. DAVC
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Overwatch is amazing!.......................................................................................................................................................................................................
  8. Kuf
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Smooth, polished and FUN. If you liked TF2 you will LOVE Overwatch.
    Great comeback mechanics make each round exciting. Rounds are short enough that if you get steamrolled you can quickly re-queue and get a different game. 10/10 would buy again.
  9. Thalanos
    May 25, 2016
    10
    I was skeptical on whether this game would be good or not but I have to say I do not regret my purchase at all. There are 21 characters at the moment and I enjoy playing every single one of them. For $40 this is highly worth it. There are micro transactions and that may turn some people off but they are only for loot crates which contain skins, sprays, emotes, etc. and you are not requiredI was skeptical on whether this game would be good or not but I have to say I do not regret my purchase at all. There are 21 characters at the moment and I enjoy playing every single one of them. For $40 this is highly worth it. There are micro transactions and that may turn some people off but they are only for loot crates which contain skins, sprays, emotes, etc. and you are not required to buy them to obtain these items. Every time your account levels up, you receive one loot crate, and there is no "level cap" so you can receive as many boxes as you want for free. Honestly, it seems like most of the negative reviews are coming from angry Battleborn fanboys that are sad their game is dying already.… Expand
  10. iizepic128
    May 25, 2016
    10
    this is the most fun you will ever have on with a co-op based game (or any game for that matter). From the diverse cast of fun and colorful characters from across the world, to the intriguing mythos of the surrounding global catastrophe, the game is incredible, easy to play, hard to master, and insanely fun for players of all skill levels. Seasoned vets will be intrigued by findingthis is the most fun you will ever have on with a co-op based game (or any game for that matter). From the diverse cast of fun and colorful characters from across the world, to the intriguing mythos of the surrounding global catastrophe, the game is incredible, easy to play, hard to master, and insanely fun for players of all skill levels. Seasoned vets will be intrigued by finding strategies to take down even the toughest of heros, learning each character and their strengths and weaknesses, while new players will be attracted by the ease of play, and just straight up fun.

    there is one flaw though, and this is the flaw that is always with this kind of team based shooter, and that is the Team Fortress curse as i call it:
    4 tank players,
    no medics,
    2 offensive players.

    this is every team ever and that's because everyone wants to be the big robot that wrecks everything, and no one wants to be supports.

    The way Overwatch attempts to fix this is by offering kick-ass supports that even early learners can play and that actually function as viable characters.

    TL;DR:
    It's a ton of fun. go buy this game. you will thank me.    … Expand
  11. AizWallenstein
    May 25, 2016
    0
    2 game mode
    no teamplay request
    no balance heroes
    as im tf2 player seems game nothing brings new thinks to me
    and probly game microtransactions become very annoying at next ( look at heartstone same cards with windowed bla bla thinks )
    and last think 40 euro in europe LOL
  12. bikashyap
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Great game. A bit more work on matchmaker would be great.
    It will need a week to get understanding of the game before actually commenting, as it seems shallow at first, but is actually quite deep. Definitely not f2p, with the polish level.
  13. bumlife
    May 25, 2016
    10
    First time buying a game and buying gaming peripherals with it without any beta test experience and/or watching/reading reviews. I just fell in love with the game. very addictive. few to none down time during the game. Every match has its own unique characteristic, attributes and memories to enjoy. if you havent bought it yet, please do so. Know why? Because the world needs more heroes!
  14. savionen
    May 25, 2016
    6
    Fun to play, but wears out quickly. There's only a handful of modes and maps, and flat-out no deathmatch. The game lacks any sense of real depth, I'm honestly not sure why this game is 40+ dollars, it could have easily been F2P. Most of the people giving this game a 10 probably won't be playing it a week from now.

    I also fail how this game will become part of the "competitive scene"    Fun to play, but wears out quickly. There's only a handful of modes and maps, and flat-out no deathmatch. The game lacks any sense of real depth, I'm honestly not sure why this game is 40+ dollars, it could have easily been F2P. Most of the people giving this game a 10 probably won't be playing it a week from now.

    I also fail how this game will become part of the "competitive scene" when the netcode is so sloppy. On death, you can watch the kill cam and they very rarely portray what actually happened. Blizzard has tried to combat this by having extra-large colliders, but it makes anything above the waist practically a headshot.    … Expand
  15. PbFarmer
    May 25, 2016
    9
    After an extremely smooth launch, playing the open beta extensively and now the launch let me just say the game is incredible. If you want a single/solo experience, it may not be for you seeing as there's no campaign, but the reality is the mechanics are fantastic, the teamplay dynamics are stupendous, and the characters are so varied and unique that there's a reason to pick up and playAfter an extremely smooth launch, playing the open beta extensively and now the launch let me just say the game is incredible. If you want a single/solo experience, it may not be for you seeing as there's no campaign, but the reality is the mechanics are fantastic, the teamplay dynamics are stupendous, and the characters are so varied and unique that there's a reason to pick up and play everyone at some point. There's a play style for everyone.

    The game emphasizes team work and going for the objective as opposed to straight up eliminations and the game is all the better for it. You have to work strategically and try to fill gaps where your teammates roster has them, or swap to characters who can counter your opponents (see Genji as a counter vs. Bastion). Matches last a nice amount of time ranging from 5-15 minutes which is perfect, and having loot/micro transactions locked purely to cosmetics is a welcome point. There's no reason to do a micro transaction unless you really want to try unlocking stuff faster but otherwise you'll be all set.

    Hard not to recommend this game as it scratches every itch I have for a multiplayer shooter.

    TL;DR, if you love Team Fortress 2, you've found the next iteration for the new generation in Overwatch. Buy.    … Expand
  16. Beazy
    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
  17. Zedentin
    May 25, 2016
    3
    First of all Overwatch is fun to play, I wont deny that. But and this is a big "but" for a couple of hours.
    The game has no content besides Multiplayer, and a few cosmetics to get.
    This is clearly a F2P game, and just because it has Blizzard as a developer it can charge players for a full price and also have micro-transactions already in-game. With so many small developers creating    First of all Overwatch is fun to play, I wont deny that. But and this is a big "but" for a couple of hours.
    The game has no content besides Multiplayer, and a few cosmetics to get.
    This is clearly a F2P game, and just because it has Blizzard as a developer it can charge players for a full price and also have micro-transactions already in-game.
    With so many small developers creating amazing games, people need to open their eyes and stop
    encouraging this AAA companies to release "polish" games and boast as they had an immense work to release such shallow games.

    Another thing that bother me is the "lore" factor of the game. Blizzard created interesting characters and lore that don't related at all with how the game plays! It feels very forced to say that the Overwatch team was needed in a war crisis against robots and they stood by humanity security, but now they just shoot themselves off. If there was at least a small single player campaign , maybe, all this released you tube videos would make sense, and then I would agree with the MP being a "free for all, no lore sense" of the game. But its not fair to with costumers to released a couple of videos and say it has a rich lore and at the same time the game itself its a full price shallow experience.

    This is incomplete F2P game with a full price tag (and in-game store) just because it can, since its a Blizzard game.    … Expand
  18. PONTIFEXdues
    May 25, 2016
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing and to hell with all the haters. I have been an avid hater of blizzard games for years, I can't stand the gameplay of Wow, Warcraft, Starcraft, Heroes, or Diablo. This game mixes the elements I like from these games with the gameplay I love. The game may not be F2P but that's not the issue. Blizzard has announced that all future maps and characters areThis game is absolutely amazing and to hell with all the haters. I have been an avid hater of blizzard games for years, I can't stand the gameplay of Wow, Warcraft, Starcraft, Heroes, or Diablo. This game mixes the elements I like from these games with the gameplay I love. The game may not be F2P but that's not the issue. Blizzard has announced that all future maps and characters are going to be free to all players. a $60 investment for guaranteed future content is just fine with me since Blizzard does have a good track record for keeping a game fresh with content.… Expand
  19. gay69
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Hello,
    This game is great.

    Im writing this just so i can submit it. T
    hanks for reading.
    Really, thanks.

    AND
    Goodbye, cause its JONH CENA TIME!
  20. ReDDoTNeckbeard
    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.    … Expand
  21. IgorKondr
    May 25, 2016
    10
    BEST FPS EVER
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  22. Drunkdrood
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Easily the best FPS in the past decade. Everyone saying it is to expensive and should be F2P clearly does not understand how F2P works. It would take years to get all the characters on a F2P model. Glad I was able to buy the game. Characters are diverse and fun and each feel different from the last. Most fun I have had playing with my friends for a long long time. I have no doubt blizzardEasily the best FPS in the past decade. Everyone saying it is to expensive and should be F2P clearly does not understand how F2P works. It would take years to get all the characters on a F2P model. Glad I was able to buy the game. Characters are diverse and fun and each feel different from the last. Most fun I have had playing with my friends for a long long time. I have no doubt blizzard will release more game modes and characters to further expand on this amazing universe. I suggest watching all the videos released that fill you in on the lore., they are great fun.… Expand
  23. ninjao
    May 25, 2016
    9
    The game is Fantastic. It's a very accessible shooter that's easy to learn and hard to master. I see a lot of the negative reviews of this game from players saying the fact that it's "so easy" and "for noobs" is a bad thing. Or "Where is the scoreboard?" etc. I challenge any of those people to play at the pro level. Yes, this game is more accessible and probably easier to play than otherThe game is Fantastic. It's a very accessible shooter that's easy to learn and hard to master. I see a lot of the negative reviews of this game from players saying the fact that it's "so easy" and "for noobs" is a bad thing. Or "Where is the scoreboard?" etc. I challenge any of those people to play at the pro level. Yes, this game is more accessible and probably easier to play than other FPS's out there but once you get to the top and start playing in organised teams it's just as challenging as any other game can be.

    I love the lore and characters and really look forward to the developments. The animations in this game are really top notch and everything just feels so good. The movement is awesome and game play is intense. I saw some people complain of it being slow? That sounds ridiculous to me, I feel like this game is a lot faster than other FPS's out there (not. incl. Arena Shooters).

    In the end gaming comes down to having as much fun as you can and this game delivers fun en masse.

    I highly recommend it.    … Expand
  24. Sniggnog
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Overwatch is one of the best shooters i've ever played. Its so unique with all its characters, lore and "goodie"-system. Its even more fun with friends!
  25. Serd
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Best game what I've ever played, I highly recommend this game. It might be expensive, but you're going to have fun while playing this game with your friends.
  26. yaboimaxxx
    May 25, 2016
    10
    The game is a fantastic twist between moba and fps and it's done so well. The artwork, game play, even the controls. Nothing about this game is lacking, there's even voice chat unlike most moba's. This game deserves every award in their way. Usually, hype destroys a game even if it's remotely good, but this game is so good that it fit to the hype. The difference in characters and theThe game is a fantastic twist between moba and fps and it's done so well. The artwork, game play, even the controls. Nothing about this game is lacking, there's even voice chat unlike most moba's. This game deserves every award in their way. Usually, hype destroys a game even if it's remotely good, but this game is so good that it fit to the hype. The difference in characters and the amount of fun it brings with your friends is the best and personally, the most bang for your buck game right now for PC. The only early on problem is balancing, but the game came out so it's not worth talking about.… Expand
  27. berry1981
    May 25, 2016
    9
    You could pick this up for a quick game or whittle hours away playing it, never gets dull, always leaves you wanting more.
    Long story short, its is a tremendous game.
  28. ekolet
    May 25, 2016
    0
    Literally a dumbed down team fortress rip off. Way too easy to spot and hit people. Clearly made to cater console kids. What a joke from makers of warcraft
  29. WiLdEcaRd
    May 25, 2016
    4
    Nothing more then a RIP-OFF by AAA Corp,desigh to be f2p changed to b2p by artificially created hype on twitch.As one of first beta player's i was bored to tear's after one week.Now after 5 month nothing changed and they want me to pay 60 euro for this joke of a unfinish low quality do highly polish game? well not this time activblizz corp.See you on 90% sale !
  30. derperHerper
    May 25, 2016
    10
    People who spend a fortune each year on Call of Duty, it's DLC, and microtransactions are giving this game 0/10 because they feel it should be free to play.
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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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