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  1. May 24, 2016
    1
    Majority of people who like this game only like it because of boobs and butt. That really shows whats in store for the future of gaming. Lack of quality. Aside from that.. the game is lacking in content.. no singleplayer, BARELY any gamemodes.. and they want you to spend 40-60 bucks on this?
  2. 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.
  3. 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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  4. May 24, 2016
    10
    Overwatch is an astonishing triumph for Blizz, and proof positive they can do an FPS as well as they can do RTS games. It is fast, frenetic, and hugely fun, with a cast of enjoyable and unique characters, distinct and fun levels, I can't say enough good things about this game.
  5. 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
  6. 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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  7. 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.
  8. May 24, 2016
    10
    Have been playing this game since the open beta and man! Best FPS I've played in years. Great work Blizzard! Can't wait to see what new stuff will be coming in the future!
  9. May 24, 2016
    10
    This game has the Blizzard magic all over it which they do with all their games. Great FPS that feels just right to play. All of the characters are different and brings so much variety to the game. Awesome job.
  10. May 24, 2016
    0
    I have played the game extensively for the past several hours, and I find myself marveling at just how plain terrible it is. When I compare it to the infinitely superior Wii U exclusive Splatoon, I find myself taken aback at just how much better Splatoon is than this trash. I have other a thousand hours in Splatoon compared to my handful in OverWatch, and I honestly would much ratherI have played the game extensively for the past several hours, and I find myself marveling at just how plain terrible it is. When I compare it to the infinitely superior Wii U exclusive Splatoon, I find myself taken aback at just how much better Splatoon is than this trash. I have other a thousand hours in Splatoon compared to my handful in OverWatch, and I honestly would much rather return to Splatoon for another thousand before popping this game in ever again.

    That's the difference in quality we are talking about here. I am not trying to hype up Splatoon, here. I am here merely to offer my experiences with Overwatch and how I find, in my opinion, that it is a waste of time. There are so many better games out there... why bother with this one? Because it's brand new? Please. By that logic, Uncharted 4 would be the best game ever made, even though the recent Tomb Raider reboot was a superior experience in every way.

    So what about Overwatch makes me so upset?

    There are too many examples to list, really, so I think I will just sum up: It's just not fun. That's it. That's all I have to say about this title in particular because that's all I need to say. The game is just not fun.

    There is not enough time in your life to waste talking about or playing bad games. It's time for us to move on, forget about Overwatch, and play some more Splatoon. Who is with me?
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  11. May 24, 2016
    0
    If you've played the beta, that's it. That's the entire game... Nothing new was added. It saddens me to say it, but it's not close to being worth full-price. I'd say it's worth $10. And that's the maximum I would have payed for it
  12. May 24, 2016
    8
    This must be one of the most anticipated shooters I've seen in a long time; from it's constant community praise, to its clever marketing, Overwatch had a lot to live up to. As a long time player of many FPS titles including the often-compared-to TF2 I can honestly say this is a game I will be playing for a long time. Primarily my reasoning for this is due to how easy it is to jump into aThis must be one of the most anticipated shooters I've seen in a long time; from it's constant community praise, to its clever marketing, Overwatch had a lot to live up to. As a long time player of many FPS titles including the often-compared-to TF2 I can honestly say this is a game I will be playing for a long time. Primarily my reasoning for this is due to how easy it is to jump into a game and have a unique experience every time. With that said, like all things, this game isn't without its flaws. Although having a solid gameplay experience, clever backstory and smooth interface, I still find it to be lacking in a few aspects such as maps and game modes. But considering how a game with only 3 game modes and 10 maps can keep me occupied for hours on end with an overall entertaining and refreshing experience, I'd consider it a game worth my money. Expand
  13. 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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  14. May 24, 2016
    9
    It's a really good shooter with a new touch bc of the moba like abilities. The beta and the last days were really fun and the game feelt original. The variety of skill required for the different heroes makes it open to everyone, if youre to bad for almost everything you can just pick bastion and click on people, or be lucio and just stick to your team.

    I personally like the artstyle,
    It's a really good shooter with a new touch bc of the moba like abilities. The beta and the last days were really fun and the game feelt original. The variety of skill required for the different heroes makes it open to everyone, if youre to bad for almost everything you can just pick bastion and click on people, or be lucio and just stick to your team.

    I personally like the artstyle, eventhoug not everyone likes comiclooks like this, but it also is really good for the performance of the game, the graphics look sharp and still work on relatively old PC's

    Another positive aspect is the smooth release, the game and servers worked, normaly this should be the norm but it sadly isnt.

    Many of the worse reviews mention the lack of content, there are only 21 heroes and 12 maps and the price is 40$. But as far as i know Blizzard said there will be contentupdates which will be free. If youre not supe hyped you probably should just maybe wait a bit and see how the game expands.

    You also should reconsider tho buy this game if you plan to solo-que, teamplay is really important in Ow so you probably will get steamrolled a lot by premate-teams. I didnt play that much solo, but i can say it happens like every 10 matches.
    (easy solution: just search for people on ts-servers or somewhere else.)

    Overall i think Overwatch is a well polished game with a fresh idea and even with good lore, plus the lack of content will be solved over time.

    (btw, i think its really sad that people give Ow a 0 because they think 98 is to much and blizzard payed for the reviews, or because they are "dying over and over again to other players who obviously aren't anymore skilled than you" or because its to fast for their taste)
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  15. May 24, 2016
    9
    This is the best online FPS I've played in YEARS!!!! This game deserves everything that's coming it's way and it deserves the universal praise it's getting. The game does lack maps and modes but it makes up for that with it's amazing game play and in depth class system that offers so much quality and entertainment to the game. I've never played a game made by Blizzard before and this forThis is the best online FPS I've played in YEARS!!!! This game deserves everything that's coming it's way and it deserves the universal praise it's getting. The game does lack maps and modes but it makes up for that with it's amazing game play and in depth class system that offers so much quality and entertainment to the game. I've never played a game made by Blizzard before and this for me is a very good first impression.

    What the game does NOT deserve is anything lower than a 6. These people lack any analytical skills and most likely experience with FPS' if they are saying the game is boring and/or a TF2 clone. How are reviewers being paid? Even trust worthy reviewers like Worth A Buy praised Overwatch.

    Overwatch is a little overpriced right now so that's why I'm taking away 1 point but this score will in no doubt probably be a 10 when Free DLC starts to pump out.
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  16. May 24, 2016
    9
    good game, faster, amusing but It has few heroes and few maps for hours of game, since being an addictive game soon it will seem a little repetitive, but still worth.
    Each hero is completely different to another, the game itself is very different from other FPS.
    It would be excellent but having 21 heroes and a few maps experience becomes repetitive but not boring.
  17. May 24, 2016
    9
    There's not really much to say. Overwatch is, plainly and simply, one of the most polished, refined, balanced and fun team shooters ever created. Sure it might not be the most profound or meaningful of things, but you can't beat the simple joy of playing a great game, especially with friends.
  18. May 24, 2016
    2
    If you enjoy dying over and over again to other players who obviously aren't anymore skilled than you... Overwatch is for you. The abilities each character possesses is overpowered. You will be rained on with spam since there is no ammo to worry about, just reloading. There are currently 21 characters in Overwatch, and the most effective teams use at most 3 of these characters at a time.If you enjoy dying over and over again to other players who obviously aren't anymore skilled than you... Overwatch is for you. The abilities each character possesses is overpowered. You will be rained on with spam since there is no ammo to worry about, just reloading. There are currently 21 characters in Overwatch, and the most effective teams use at most 3 of these characters at a time. Public matches will be filled with teams full of 6 of the same character and specifically the heroes that edge out at the top of the overpowered list. Characters without self-healing fall behind those that do. Watch streams of the best players. They die constantly. Skill in Overwatch is 100% negligible. Prove it to yourself.

    If you're a casual FPS player this game will entertain you for the time you have to play video games, granted you aren't put against people who live on this exaggerated MOBA FPS.
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  19. May 24, 2016
    10
    Best shooter I've played in years. Although it is multiplayer only, every match plays out differently and provides fun even when you're on the losing end.
    Pros:
    - Beautiful graphics with a pixar like feel - Interesting and unique heroes with distinct personalities and abilities - Easily accessible for new players, but a high skill cap for better players - PLAYERS WITH MORE PLAYTIME
    Best shooter I've played in years. Although it is multiplayer only, every match plays out differently and provides fun even when you're on the losing end.
    Pros:
    - Beautiful graphics with a pixar like feel
    - Interesting and unique heroes with distinct personalities and abilities
    - Easily accessible for new players, but a high skill cap for better players
    - PLAYERS WITH MORE PLAYTIME INVESTED DO NOT HAVE AN ADVANTAGE. This was a major turnoff for me with other franchises (*cough* COD), and it feels great having a fair chance in every match rather than losing to someone just because they've been playing for 30 hours more than me to get the best weapon
    - Switching characters allows actions and reactions to every team composition, sounds weird at first, but you'll never go back after experiencing it.
    - Blizzard adding all future gameplay content (ie: everything but skins) for free. Plans for maps, modes, and heroes coming in the future.

    Cons:
    - MP only can still be daunting for some, although I contest that it is fun even for players new to FPS
    - Maps are specifically customized to be best for one mode, so no control on Route 66
    - Ranked play not up until June

    Overall I'd say definitely give it a try, you'll most likely end up loving it and purchasing it for yourself
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  20. May 24, 2016
    0
    Evolve 2.0, built on hype, but that's all, you will get bored after a couple hours.

    If this game wasn't from Blizzard, it would be forgotten pretty fast.
  21. 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
  22. May 24, 2016
    10
    DONT BELIEVE the 0 reviews. The game is not a clone of Team Fortress 2. It is actually fun and casual but can become more advanced as you play in higher tier levels. Most people giving it 0 did not level up past 10 where the characters and game gets more challenging. You get unlocks later as you level up and the game is fun for quick games of strategy. Their is no deathmatch since theirDONT BELIEVE the 0 reviews. The game is not a clone of Team Fortress 2. It is actually fun and casual but can become more advanced as you play in higher tier levels. Most people giving it 0 did not level up past 10 where the characters and game gets more challenging. You get unlocks later as you level up and the game is fun for quick games of strategy. Their is no deathmatch since their are characters that only heal but the game will have more modes, FREE MAPS/CHARACTERS. Do not miss out. Everything can be unlocked for free and it keeps you playing. You get data on how you play and will enjoy replays and voting for who did the best for more exp. It is a experience and im tired of people acting like every game is a 0 if the fps drops or their is a crash. 0 games in 2016 are rare. Were talking Bugzy is a 0 not a AAA game where their are unique characters and over +20 to choose. Don't believe the hate everything popular gets hated. Lets keep this game high and finally give a game a score it deserves. Expand
  23. May 24, 2016
    6
    It's polished game. Sadly it isn't a very good FPS, and as a first person MOBA a bit too simple compared to the others (DOTA and LoL). It's like I was 10 years old again, due to the constant hand holding, the game seems to treat me as a child.
    Playing the game feels like watching a boring movie, it doesn't feel like you are playing a game, you can never do anything interesting because the
    It's polished game. Sadly it isn't a very good FPS, and as a first person MOBA a bit too simple compared to the others (DOTA and LoL). It's like I was 10 years old again, due to the constant hand holding, the game seems to treat me as a child.
    Playing the game feels like watching a boring movie, it doesn't feel like you are playing a game, you can never do anything interesting because the characters are simple and the skills shallow.
    In that sense it suffers from the same problems as Blizzard's other title, Heroes of The Storm. It might find players from the ultra-casual demographic but at the end of the day I doubt Overwatch will ever blow up, and I would not be surprised if it died withing few months.
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  24. May 24, 2016
    10
    It is nice game. Even I am not a good FPS player, I can find my job.
    Graphic is good enough, and each character has own appeal.
    It will be better if there is other mods, but since the developer said there will be.
    So, I give 10.
  25. May 24, 2016
    6
    I don't get what the big deal is, I think it feels like a subpar shooter, the character design is uninteresting, it's not funny, the map design sucks and the classes are so basic...

    Just a bad TF2 to me.
  26. May 24, 2016
    10
    This game has revitalize my love for FPS. Something which I have not felt since the Q3A days. This game shows so much detail and love put into it. At a $40 price point, it's insane to not at least try it.
  27. May 24, 2016
    9
    This is one of the best multiplayer first person shooters that I have played in years! The game is similar to TF2 . But this game kills TF2. The graphics, game mechanics, and the sound are amazing! I have yet to run into any mechanic problems with the game. If you love shooters, this is a must have.
  28. May 24, 2016
    9
    Its a great multiplayer game. People are gonna **** about the lack of single player but csgo, League and Dota don't have single player so I don't see the problem. The best part of this game is that no game is ever over because of big ultimates. This is the first Blizzard game that I've played and it really lives up the name that Blizzard have made for themselves.
  29. May 24, 2016
    9
    10 ? not but 9 for a perfect game . If you don't like this kind of games don't play it . because this game will be extremely hard for a casual player .
  30. May 24, 2016
    10
    Currently the absolute best competitive game in existence, with only Dota 2 coming close. I can't necessarily recommend playing the game without friends, as pugging any competitive game takes a special kind of patience and tolerance, but getting a group together and playing as a real communicative team is an absolute blast. I've been playing since closed beta and have hundreds of hoursCurrently the absolute best competitive game in existence, with only Dota 2 coming close. I can't necessarily recommend playing the game without friends, as pugging any competitive game takes a special kind of patience and tolerance, but getting a group together and playing as a real communicative team is an absolute blast. I've been playing since closed beta and have hundreds of hours logged.

    Don't listen to anyone that claims there isn't enough content. It's a $40 game and offers endless enjoyment, each game playing out different than the last. I look forward to playing it for years to come.
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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.