Overwatch (2016)

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  1. LogicalBeeing
    May 25, 2016
    9
    People complain that Overwatch characters have a backstory but the game where you play these characters does not make any sence. This weird opinion made me create an account because of this reason.

    Your favorite soccer star has alot of backstory. He has his own perfume and a clothing line, but soccer does not have a story now does it! These guys would play chess and complain about it    People complain that Overwatch characters have a backstory but the game where you play these characters does not make any sence. This weird opinion made me create an account because of this reason.

    Your favorite soccer star has alot of backstory. He has his own perfume and a clothing line, but soccer does not have a story now does it! These guys would play chess and complain about it not having a story mode.

    You play as Overwatch as the nerd you are pitting your favorite characters against eachother in a team deathmatch and thats it... Now when did that become a bad thing!? Batman on the same team as joker in Infinite Crisis = No problem, but here it's the reason for a 0score review?

    Why you buy a multiplayer only game like R6Siege, CSGO or WoW and expect a offline singleplayer story mode? Let me guess, you didn't even buy the game and review it, you just wrote negative reviews that help nobody because we all know it's multiplayer only you don't need to tell anybody.

    It's like this:
    SHUTTER ISLAND MOVIE REVIEW: "0/10 did not laugh, not a comedy, no fun!" No **** sherlock?

    I even saw reviews about how poor the Xbox version is... ON THE PC VERSIONS METACRITIC PAGE! Like come on guys, wtf!?

    It's a game where you just put your favorite characters against your other favorite characters and like rocket league or triathalons: It does not have to make sence!

    CHAPTER TWO:

    There are also a lot of people complaining that it's not a p2w errhm... i mean, f2p game. Now how would you like it if you got in a que with that dude who only had Bastion in a game where changing your hero is almost more important than aiming? Would you like beeing on the offence with one useless guy on the team? NO YOU WOULD NOT. Thats like asking for SC2 to be a F2P game where you must unlock units for your faction. IT IS THE STUPIDEST IDEA EVER! 40$ ain't even much when you get all future updates and heroes for free.

    CHAPTER 3

    "But it is micro transactions in the game!!!111!!1! derp derp"
    Is it? I didn't even notice. It maybe because i don't give a rats arse about skins and voice-packs that you can unlock for free just playing the game.

    "Oh **** i paid to enter the soccer club, but now i need to buy blue shoes because i want blue shoes? Why can't i get the custom shoes and shirts and **** for free now!?"    … Expand
  2. Weng
    May 26, 2016
    9
    After waiting over two years for this game I can finally say the wait and excitement paid off. I've never really played a Blizzard game before this as they've never produced anything that really has much appeal to me but here Blizzard have created something that I can finally sink well over 1000 hours into. The gameplay is fun, fast and frantic and there's never a dull moment. The game isAfter waiting over two years for this game I can finally say the wait and excitement paid off. I've never really played a Blizzard game before this as they've never produced anything that really has much appeal to me but here Blizzard have created something that I can finally sink well over 1000 hours into. The gameplay is fun, fast and frantic and there's never a dull moment. The game is also quite cheap when compared to most AAA titles these days, the game is about £30 with £40 for the special addition. On top of this the micro transaction system is perfectly done with them being completely optional for those who want to get cosmetic items fast. My only gripe with the game is that there is no voting system currently in game so getting rid of an afk person or mic spammer is near impossible. There is also a strange leavers penalty system that I don't feel belongs in the quick play section of this game as it feels very drop in, drop out, I can understand why it would be there in competitive mode but not in the casual ones. I myself am also experiencing strange connection issues where I suddenly lose connection to the server but this seems to be happening to only a small amount of people and Blizzard have stated they are working on a fix.

    TL:DR - Games good, buy it, like, right now    … Expand
  3. Juch
    May 26, 2016
    9
    The most fun game I have played in a long time. This game is action packed from the very first moment you log in. The game is highly dynamic, due to the online multiplayer part and the dynamic choice of heroes. The game feels balanced, each hero provides a way to break or counter the balance and adds something unique to your team.
    As a casual gamer, I can easily log in, play for 30 mins    The most fun game I have played in a long time. This game is action packed from the very first moment you log in. The game is highly dynamic, due to the online multiplayer part and the dynamic choice of heroes. The game feels balanced, each hero provides a way to break or counter the balance and adds something unique to your team.
    As a casual gamer, I can easily log in, play for 30 mins and log out again. The 30 mins are full blown packed with fun & action. (No start up time, grinding, or time lost in other ways). However, I can easily see myself play for hours at a time, if my schedule would allow for it.
    Best FPS out there, reminding me of the good old fun of the old Quake mixed with role-based features and highly cooperative. Good job Blizzard.    … Expand
  4. Yort515
    May 26, 2016
    9
    I want to preface by saying that while have played a number of multiplayer fps games i have not been excited for one in a very long time. I had heard of Overwatch prior to release but didn't think much of it and was not impressed by the footage i saw. I decided to try the open beta prior to release after hearing the hype around the game, I was soon hooked. Overwatch is one of the mostI want to preface by saying that while have played a number of multiplayer fps games i have not been excited for one in a very long time. I had heard of Overwatch prior to release but didn't think much of it and was not impressed by the footage i saw. I decided to try the open beta prior to release after hearing the hype around the game, I was soon hooked. Overwatch is one of the most solid games I have played at launch and of of the most enjoyable multiplayer games I have played. The graphics while not mind blowing are still beautiful and the art direction has the Blizzard charm that they are known for. All the character play differently from one another and are fun to play with enjoyable personalities to boot. the gun play is arcade like but in a good way, all the mechanics are well balanced among the 21 heroes at lunch. My only issue with the game as of right now is map variety and game mode variety. None of the maps are bad but since they are small compared to other fps games it would be nice to have more locations. It would also be nice to see some more game modes down the road maybe ctf of something similar to conquest with slightly larger maps. My issues with the game are minor gripes and are something that will be addressed as the months and years roll around. I encourage many people to purchase the game, particularly on pc since the base game is 40 bucks.… Expand
  5. Ouideau
    May 26, 2016
    9
    Peoples who gives 0 are working for 2K and Battleborn. My condolences.

    Great game, great multiplayer. A solo campaign doesn't make any sense in this type of game and gameplay. The game mods are original and works well with the level design. Obviously, I hope for more maps, mods and heroes soon. But : 21 heroes, 12 maps, 4 game modes, it's not so bad. That's enough for 100+ hours.    Peoples who gives 0 are working for 2K and Battleborn. My condolences.

    Great game, great multiplayer. A solo campaign doesn't make any sense in this type of game and gameplay.
    The game mods are original and works well with the level design.

    Obviously, I hope for more maps, mods and heroes soon.
    But : 21 heroes, 12 maps, 4 game modes, it's not so bad. That's enough for 100+ hours.

    I can't put a 10 because the game need ranked games. Blizzard is working on it and hopefully it's released in end of June !    … Expand
  6. Celli
    May 27, 2016
    9
    Excellent game. Definitely gonna blow the dying TF2 out of the picture, honestly that game is becoming garbage nowadays.
    Anyways, I played the beta and it was a blast. The 21 heroes are all unique and varied, they all have great abilities, and the lack of equippable weapons will make the game feel fair and balanced through the years.
    Some of them feel a bit OP, but I'm sure Blizz will    Excellent game. Definitely gonna blow the dying TF2 out of the picture, honestly that game is becoming garbage nowadays.
    Anyways, I played the beta and it was a blast. The 21 heroes are all unique and varied, they all have great abilities, and the lack of equippable weapons will make the game feel fair and balanced through the years.
    Some of them feel a bit OP, but I'm sure Blizz will balance the characters so everyone's on a level playing field.
    There are currently 4 gamemodes, control points, payload, hybrid, and king of the hill. They're all fun and getting objectives done with teammates is fun.
    The overall game design is also fantastic, the visuals are sort of cartoonish, but with a bit of realism mixed in, and it looks very good. The game is also well optimized on PC, which is honestly the best platform to play on, as I feel reaction time and being quick to counter an enemy is best done with a mouse and a controller joystick is rather clunky and less accurate for a shooter like this,.
    The customizability options are really good, too, many sprays(not stickers), skins, voice clips, emotes, and victory poses are incredible.
    However, the game is not perfect, and I have a couple complaints.
    The PotG is not good at all, and focuses mostly on killstreaks, and forgoes plays by, for example, support pushing a team and overall being very helpful. They're there, but few and far between.
    Also, the loot boxes are poorly done I find, Blizz is notorious for putting terrible RNG in their games, which is a total minus for me, loot is random, poorly, I might add. You'd be hard pressed to get little more than a boring spray most of the time. At least the loot boxes are only for customizability, and not for game changing additions like more powerful weapons or something. I just wish the customizability wasn't so hard to come by.
    those nitpicks only knock the score to a 9/10, but this is still a great game, well worth the $40.
    Also, I've seen some very poorly made reviews here. You don't give the game a 0 or 1 because you expected a single player when the game was MARKETED as a Multiplayer only shooter, not to mention most of Blizzard's games are online-only. Also, complaining about the game being only f2p, are you freaking nuts? Competitive is coming next month and Blizzard wanted it to be good enough for the players, and didn't want to delay the game, also more content will no doubt be added later on, so suck it up and stop complaining, your opinion deserves to be called out if it's made questionably. Also, I understand not liking the game, but giving the game 0s and 1s? Give me a break. Then again, Metacritic is full of people who don't have any idea what they're talking about and shouldn't make reviews at all, so yeah.    … Expand
  7. FunkyExige
    May 26, 2016
    9
    Played the beta and was worried i would not enjoy as i am very wary of games without campaign mode. However i was completely hooked. If you give this game a couple of days you can be sure you will be hooked for months to come! The only thing that is missing for me is a story mode, especially as blizzard has created amazing characters which you can really identify with. Get this game, itPlayed the beta and was worried i would not enjoy as i am very wary of games without campaign mode. However i was completely hooked. If you give this game a couple of days you can be sure you will be hooked for months to come! The only thing that is missing for me is a story mode, especially as blizzard has created amazing characters which you can really identify with. Get this game, it will not disappoint!… Expand
  8. RodZoron
    May 26, 2016
    9
    I don't give this game a 10/10 simply because there is much more content that will be added in the near future, and surely make this game even better. Gameplay, art-work, level design, heroes, lore... Everything in this game is great. It's a very well polished game with great gameplay and story, which evidently shows with how much passion this game was created by the Blizzard folks.I don't give this game a 10/10 simply because there is much more content that will be added in the near future, and surely make this game even better. Gameplay, art-work, level design, heroes, lore... Everything in this game is great. It's a very well polished game with great gameplay and story, which evidently shows with how much passion this game was created by the Blizzard folks. Recommended for sure.… Expand
  9. GenericBlueToad
    May 26, 2016
    9
    Okay, I don't usually write reviews but the people who are rating this 0 because its not free to play are annoying me. Why should this game be free to play? Its EXTREMELY polished. It's pretty clear that a lot of work went into this game. Do you want to work for free? People quote Team Fortress 2 being free to play, but what most people seem to forget is that Team Fortress 2 was originallyOkay, I don't usually write reviews but the people who are rating this 0 because its not free to play are annoying me. Why should this game be free to play? Its EXTREMELY polished. It's pretty clear that a lot of work went into this game. Do you want to work for free? People quote Team Fortress 2 being free to play, but what most people seem to forget is that Team Fortress 2 was originally not free to play. Team Fortress 2 also had just as many single player options as Overwatch does.

    I have a lot of fun playing this game. The characters are diverse and the maps are generally well designed. The only complaints I have is that a few characters/maps need to be balanced a little. Sometimes when you're attacking a point that has a big chokepoint, it's almost impossible to get through when there's 2 turrets and 2 bastions Guarding the entrance. It's still a lot of fun trying to push through it though, so I can't even truly complain about that.

    Overall the game is well made and a lot of fun. Definitely worth the money i paid for it.    … Expand
  10. rmatthendrick
    May 26, 2016
    9
    This game is damn near perfect. The 21 characters are very well balanced and every match feels epic. My favorite aspect of the game is it's focus on team play instead of individual Kill/Death ratios and the like. The only issue I have is the "Play of the Game" at the end of every match goes to the one with best multi-kills, it goes against the spirit of the game and there are severalThis game is damn near perfect. The 21 characters are very well balanced and every match feels epic. My favorite aspect of the game is it's focus on team play instead of individual Kill/Death ratios and the like. The only issue I have is the "Play of the Game" at the end of every match goes to the one with best multi-kills, it goes against the spirit of the game and there are several tactics that deserve a much, if not more attention.… Expand
  11. Corey117
    May 26, 2016
    9
    Positives:A fantastic example of how a team fps should be done. Everything in the game from the starting menu to the post-game report is polished to the point of perfection. I particularly love how Blizzard was able to use ideas from MOBA style games and flawlessly blend them into a regular team fps. All of the characters are unique in both their appearance and their play style makingPositives:A fantastic example of how a team fps should be done. Everything in the game from the starting menu to the post-game report is polished to the point of perfection. I particularly love how Blizzard was able to use ideas from MOBA style games and flawlessly blend them into a regular team fps. All of the characters are unique in both their appearance and their play style making every game you play a different experience (in a good way).

    Negatives: Now with (almost) every game there is at least one negative and despite how crazy fun the multiplayer madness may be, it's still just multiplayer with not much of a backstory. Now i'm not just complaining about the fact that there is no story mode to play through I am referring to a lack of overall backstory in the game in general. Now of course you can always use sources like wiki and polygon's timeline (definitely recommend the timeline) to get the story but that is unfortunately the only way. Now don't let this discourage you to much because the game is still super fun to play and the gameplay does not get hurt by this but it is a feature that a lot of people wish were there.

    Verdict: 9/10. A must buy for any fan of fps multiplayer. The lack of story content is not enough to make this game not worth the price of admission and you will certainly agree after you hit your 100th hour of gameplay with no sign of slowing down.    … Expand
  12. roofTip
    May 26, 2016
    9
    Game is already solid with quick matches and a variety of characters for all styles of gameplay. More things like competitive gameplay being added to put it inline with other Blizzard games.
  13. flutez
    May 27, 2016
    9
    Definitely a great fun game! What a amazing when I found I could control so much funny heroes in a FPS game.
    Cant get a full score cause it now should have more game mode or contents!Hope BLZ focus on it in the future!
  14. ImHappy
    May 27, 2016
    9
    Great Game TF2 improved
    -great graphics, characters, maps (even simple), atmosphere and voice acting, free DLC program !
    Negatives : -few modes, no music during matches. I ve had an amazing time playing this game, it's been a long time i didn't have this much fun. with friends or strangers , its a blast ! i have to say : blizzard brand name, I'm confident this game will be    Great Game TF2 improved
    -great graphics, characters, maps (even simple), atmosphere and voice acting, free DLC program !

    Negatives :
    -few modes, no music during matches.

    I ve had an amazing time playing this game, it's been a long time i didn't have this much fun. with friends or strangers , its a blast !

    i have to say : blizzard brand name, I'm confident this game will be supported years to come, like diablo 2.    … Expand
  15. 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
  16. Volibear
    May 27, 2016
    9
    Me compre starcraft 2 cuando fue lanzado y me aburri, me compre el diablo 3 cuando fue lanzado y me aburri, la pense mucho en comprar overwatch por que temi llevarme la misma experiencia, ahora que lo tengo puedo decir que es realmente divertido y fue una excelente adquisicion.
  17. Ikazuya
    May 28, 2016
    9
    Pourquoi Overwatch est génial ? Parce qu'il offre ce que l'on attend d'un FPS teamplay : du fun !
    On s'amuse, l'action est rapide sans être illisible, les persos sont charismatiques à souhait, les parties ne sont pas figées même si elles sont relativement courtes (5-12 minutes) et des retournements de situation peuvent avoir lieu.
    On pourra regretter un petit manque de contenu en terme    Pourquoi Overwatch est génial ? Parce qu'il offre ce que l'on attend d'un FPS teamplay : du fun !
    On s'amuse, l'action est rapide sans être illisible, les persos sont charismatiques à souhait, les parties ne sont pas figées même si elles sont relativement courtes (5-12 minutes) et des retournements de situation peuvent avoir lieu.

    On pourra regretter un petit manque de contenu en terme de modes de jeu, mais en dehors de ça, que vous souhaitiez découvrir le genre ou changer de FPS, Overwatch vous apportera surement beaucoup de plaisir de jeu surtout pour son prix plus qu'honorable ! On pourra souligner aussi la présence d'un cash shop pour les coffres, mais ceux ci se gagnent aussi en augmentant son niveau et ils n'apportent que des cosmétiques, Blizzard ayant annoncé que chaque nouveau héros, chaque nouvelle map ou mode de jeu sera gratuit.    … Expand
  18. KuroiSaber
    May 28, 2016
    9
    Kk, I'm just gonna put this out here that I am a huge, and I mean huge fan of hero shooters, and I have to say that Overwatch is in my opinion, the best hero shooter out in the market at this moment, before the release of Overwatch I've put approximately over 1000 hours into games like TF2, and I enjoyed every second of it, but after playing overwatch, I feel like I could never go back toKk, I'm just gonna put this out here that I am a huge, and I mean huge fan of hero shooters, and I have to say that Overwatch is in my opinion, the best hero shooter out in the market at this moment, before the release of Overwatch I've put approximately over 1000 hours into games like TF2, and I enjoyed every second of it, but after playing overwatch, I feel like I could never go back to TF2 ever again! the dynamic heroes, the diverse maps, excellent gun/sword plays is exactly what makes this game a masterpiece, but however, as much as excellent game play goes, it is worth mentioning that the absent of single player campaign is a huge miss opportunity, since each character have so much depth into them, I really don't see why not, and speaking of heroes, It is in my opinion that some of the heroes are more overpower than the others, but I see a enormous amount of potential in this game, and it could simply become one of the greatest shooter of all time !… Expand
  19. Skullking3436
    May 28, 2016
    9
    Overwatch is fun and addictive. It's just so fun, especially if you have friends to play with you. Each and every character is fun and simple to use. The game is extremely polished. But it has somewhat not a lot of content to play with. Though it is inevitable that the game will become easily one of the best shooters out there (not to say that it isn't).
  20. minix2poo
    May 30, 2016
    9
    To be honest, I am not a big FPS shooter fan, but this game is a lot of fun to me.

    There are enough classes to choose from, for different playing styles, so that you will have plenty of hours of fun with it.

    I would give it a score of 10, if every map would have different game modes.
  21. kgbdk
    Jun 1, 2016
    9
    I wasn't sure if Overwatch was going to be good or not. I got a chance to play Starcraft: Ghost at E3 a long time ago, but then they cancelled it before it ever reached the general gaming public.

    Well, after 5 hours of gameplay, and ranked up to 14, I can say that it is very entertaining. I was a huge fan of Shadowrun on the Xbox 360. In many ways, it was a predecessor to Overwatch:    I wasn't sure if Overwatch was going to be good or not. I got a chance to play Starcraft: Ghost at E3 a long time ago, but then they cancelled it before it ever reached the general gaming public.

    Well, after 5 hours of gameplay, and ranked up to 14, I can say that it is very entertaining. I was a huge fan of Shadowrun on the Xbox 360. In many ways, it was a predecessor to Overwatch: different classes, trolls that absorbed massive amounts of damage, nimble Elven samurai that could teleport through walls, dwarves with shotguns, and magic spells that would allow you to create thorned bushes. But Shadowrun was abandoned when FASA shut down.

    Overwatch does most of those things and a bit more. It has highly detailed graphics that have personality. The presentation of the character portraits have style. Instead of the generic soldier with different upgradeable guns, you have to learn the gameplay mechanics of each character as if it were a fighting game. You really need to work together if you want to win. It does need a bit more variation in terms of game types, but I'm sure Blizzard will add those as time goes on. The core gameplay is really fun and makes me miss Shadowrun a little bit less, which is a great thing.    … Expand
  22. Khax
    May 31, 2016
    9
    Very adictive game. Better if you play with friends (as most games) but is ok to talk with the team ingame. Lot of character which makes the games diferent everytime you play. I hope more expansions, heroes and new maps for renewal this great game
  23. GadGamer
    Jun 1, 2016
    9
    The last 3 years of first person shooters pale in comparison to the last 3 days I have had with this game. I'm not going to say this game is a perfect gem by any means. There is still a lot that can be done in terms of adding game modes and maps to make the price point a little more reasonable but its current state is a great jumping off point for a game that could last years.
  24. Jounichi
    Jun 1, 2016
    9
    I enjoyed the open beta, pre-ordered the base version, and honestly it's some of the best $40 I've spent in a long while. It has a bright and vivid color pallet, the character's are all mechanically and visually distinct from one another, and the environments are well varied. In my experience defend missions are an easier time than attack missions, but I've both won and lost some closeI enjoyed the open beta, pre-ordered the base version, and honestly it's some of the best $40 I've spent in a long while. It has a bright and vivid color pallet, the character's are all mechanically and visually distinct from one another, and the environments are well varied. In my experience defend missions are an easier time than attack missions, but I've both won and lost some close matches so it may not even be worth mentioning.

    As general policy I don't like giving games (or anything) perfect scores because it discourages improvement, but the game as released has done an excellent job of what it set out to do. I'd like some more modes, and we'll get them eventually. My biggest gripe is there's no way to earn the in-game currency used to buy customization options for characters. Once you hit maximum level you're stuck buying loot crates, and (in my opinion) the occasional repeated drops of the same skin/tag/voice/etc don't award enough currency to offset the loss of something better.    … Expand
  25. quadratrix
    Jun 2, 2016
    9
    I've never been great at competitive multiplayer, always sitting around the bottom 3 in after-game rankings. Yet in Overwatch, I managed to achieve 'Play of the Game' with my Hero, Zarya, on my third night of play. Gamers of all abilities are allowed to shine in Overwatch, and this is its greatest strength. If you have a team mindset, and know your role, you're well on the road to victory.I've never been great at competitive multiplayer, always sitting around the bottom 3 in after-game rankings. Yet in Overwatch, I managed to achieve 'Play of the Game' with my Hero, Zarya, on my third night of play. Gamers of all abilities are allowed to shine in Overwatch, and this is its greatest strength. If you have a team mindset, and know your role, you're well on the road to victory. Where in Halo or CoD, you're dead in the blink of an eye, Overwatch lets you stay in the game longer. Heroes have a generous amount of health, with plenty of opportunity to retreat, recover, and charge back into the fray. The game rewards creative thinking, and hatching plans - not just twitch reflexes. I want to play Overwatch every night. I think about it at work, and before I fall asleep. I talk about it to my wife and friends. Overwatch is pure gaming at its best. Meanwhile, Uncharted 4 sits uncompleted, somewhere in my pile of games, a boring anachronism...… Expand
  26. scheelio
    Jun 3, 2016
    9
    First, I want address some of the common complaints about this game:

    1. No story/campaign - This shouldn't be a surprise. I don't understand how people complain about this, when it's been VERY clear from the start that this is PvP only game. 2. Not enough content - I can understand this complaint...at the moment. It is a little light on modes/maps. But, I see this as an investment -    First, I want address some of the common complaints about this game:

    1. No story/campaign - This shouldn't be a surprise. I don't understand how people complain about this, when it's been VERY clear from the start that this is PvP only game.

    2. Not enough content - I can understand this complaint...at the moment. It is a little light on modes/maps. But, I see this as an investment - I trust that Blizzard will deliver with more characters, modes, and maps in the future. If you can't make that gamble, then I guess you won't be playing the game.

    3. It should be free to play (F2P) - Couple reasons that I'm glad it isn't: 1) prevents bots/hackers from flooding the game (this is huge), and 2) in this team-based class shooter, I don't know how you could have a 'free' hero rotation. You would see the same heroes in every game and that would limit the team comps drastically. It would also cause this game to be pay to win, as a team that has all the heroes available vs. a team that doesn't would have a HUGE advantage.

    Now, with that over, I want to tell you what I like and don't like about the game:

    PROS:
    - Gameplay is fantastic. Fan. Tas. Tic. After all, this is what make a game actually fun to play, and this game has it in spades.
    - It runs great. Granted, I have a nice system, so I wasn't worried at all, but even so, I haven't had a single issue with them game. I also have run it on my older system and it played great on that one, too.
    - Character design is amazing. I can't stress enough to people that haven't played how unique each of the characters are in this game. Everyone excels at different styles of play and none of them feel like they overlap. It's really astonishing how they pulled that off.
    - It's a Blizzard game. What I mean by that is Blizzard has a knack for knowing how to keep a community going, so I have full faith that this game will be going strong two years down the line (and probably longer).

    CONS:
    - Loot boxes. I don't mind loot boxes, in general, but I do think I should be able to "trade" a skin for another skin of the same rarity. Or, at least, let me cash in skins to buy the skin that actually want, even if I don't get full value for the traded-in skins. Right now, the only way to get credits to get them randomly in loot boxes and for duplicate items (again, randomly in loot boxes).
    - This isn't a real con, as it can be overcome with a good comp and coordinated team, but in general, teams on defense have a distinct advantage. I have a feeling this won't be as much of an issue when ranked play comes out, as players will focus more on the objectives than running off and trying to rack up solo kills (hopefully).

    Overall: I really enjoy this game. I don't come from an FPS background. In fact, I will say I don't play FPS at all. But this game allows me to jump in and contribute in a support role and makes it very fun to do so, at the same time. I would recommend anyone playing this game - even if you don't play shooters.. In the 20+ hours that I've played so far, I can say that I've never had this much fun in an online competitive game.

    The best/worst part about this game is that it has that "just one more match" hook. It melts away the hours and when you're not playing it, all you can think about is when you can play it again. Between this and Rocket League, I might never play another game again.    … Expand
  27. FranJmnz
    Jun 4, 2016
    9
    Alright, first of all...this game is amazing. It is in my opinion the most addictive and fun game of 2016 (so far)
    Everything about it is absolutely beautiful. The maps, the characters, the overall art style, the fluid game play...
    This game screams quality. But... the lack of content is not to be ignored. There are (as of June 4th) 12 maps, 4 game modes, no campaign nor interesting    Alright, first of all...this game is amazing. It is in my opinion the most addictive and fun game of 2016 (so far)
    Everything about it is absolutely beautiful. The maps, the characters, the overall art style, the fluid game play...
    This game screams quality.
    But... the lack of content is not to be ignored. There are (as of June 4th) 12 maps, 4 game modes, no campaign nor interesting single player experience and 21 heroes.
    I have to admit this turned me off a bit and almost convinced me to pass on this game. But i had waited for this game for over two years so i wasn't gonna do that.
    The funny thing is that i don't even regret it.
    This game is just wonderful. It's fun, pretty good looking and just plainly addictive.
    With the future updates including game modes, Heroes and Maps, i can easily say i'll be hooked on to this game for a while.
    At it's current 40 dollar price tag on Battle.Net i can recommend this game to anyone interested in it, don't let the lack of content be a turnoff.    … Expand
  28. PandaMasterPlum
    Jun 4, 2016
    9
    Overwatch is an absolutely amazing shooter that rivals Halo, Battlefield, and Call of Duty in new and exciting ways. For those wondering because many reviews do not know what they're talking about, there are 21 characters, 12 maps (not including Practice Range), and 4 modes (including a hybrid mode. The lack of modes does look intimidating, but the team based gameplay makes each encounterOverwatch is an absolutely amazing shooter that rivals Halo, Battlefield, and Call of Duty in new and exciting ways. For those wondering because many reviews do not know what they're talking about, there are 21 characters, 12 maps (not including Practice Range), and 4 modes (including a hybrid mode. The lack of modes does look intimidating, but the team based gameplay makes each encounter completely different from the last. As for the maps, each invites characters of multiple playstyles to have at it, tackling each differently. Finally, the characters are no more alike than my shoe and Donald Trump, each unique and exciting in their own way. I have not once been bored of the game and have played hundreds of matches. Also unlike some games (*cough* BO3 *cough*) loot boxes only contain cosmetics and items that do not change stats, making microtransactions for them completely harmless. Plus more maps and characters are on the way as free DLC, so I eagerly await them, as should you.… Expand
  29. SaviourI
    Jun 6, 2016
    9
    I'll start by saying this is the most FUN I've had playing a game in many years. It reminds me the days I used to play Super Smash Brothers 64, or the first year I played league of legends. I'm 60+ hours in, and I'm still having an amazing time. I believe i'll still be playing this on into 2017. Here's why:

    A lot of people writing these reviews are giving this game poor ratings simply    I'll start by saying this is the most FUN I've had playing a game in many years. It reminds me the days I used to play Super Smash Brothers 64, or the first year I played league of legends. I'm 60+ hours in, and I'm still having an amazing time. I believe i'll still be playing this on into 2017. Here's why:

    A lot of people writing these reviews are giving this game poor ratings simply because they want a niche competitive shooter where they don't have to rely on teammates to win, and they can "main" any character a pull off a victory. If you're looking for a game like that, then obviously overwatch is not for you. You do need to work with your team to achieve victory, and you'll have to play lots of different characters along the way. This may sound like a bad thing, and it would be if all the characters were not so interesting and fun to play.

    The beauty of Overwatch is that it IS still fun even when you are not winning. This may be due to the fact that the game is very new and that I have not played enough matches so that I require myself to win in order to feel the gratification needed to feel like I'm having fun. (as so many people do)

    Overwatch was made with the casual gamer in mind, so you can be successful at this game even if you've never played a shooter before. Pick up a support like Mercy, or a defense character like Mei. Both require very little skill and can have a huge impact on a game. For offense, try Reaper, or Soldier 76. Again, both require little skill. This doesn't mean that Overwatch is simply about being easy.

    If you're looking for a more challenging experience, you could always try characters like genji and hanzo, both of whom require a great amount time to understand and appreciate, and will never truly be mastered. It is especially rewarding to play these characters since you can feel more accomplished in making a big play with them because you know it requires more skill.

    Matches are generally very short if they are one-sided, so if you're being crushed by the enemy team you know it will be a quick game, but if it's a close game they are usually very intense and can last a long time. This ensures you are rarely 'stuck' in a bad game for very long, and spend more time in the 'good' games.

    Another thing I love about this game is how little down time there is between matches. I've rarely had to spend more than a minute between matches, and on average I spend about 5-10 seconds between one game ending and the next game loading up for me to pick my hero. This is huge for those who play moba's, (I played both league and heroes of the storm) where down time between games could average about 10 minutes, which got agonizing for me. It's a really nice change of pace.

    What about the cost? Is 40 dollars too much for a game like this? I would say no, but I could understand why some would say yes. Many want to keep pushing games being free to play, but it's ridiculous for us to expect no investment on our part when these big companies put in millions of dollars of investment on theirs. Overwatch will continuously be updated for free. Free new characters, maps, and modes. All you have to is drop that initial 40 dollars on it, and you have game that will entertain you for the next year. (at least)

    What about microtransactions? How do they affect the game? They don't at all. Microtransactions are only for buying cosmetic items. You have no reason to spend any more money on this game unless you simply gotta have something cosmetic that makes your favorite character even cooler.

    There are some negatives to this game:

    There is pretty much no story in game, since there is no single player campaign or co-op mode exploring characters background. For some people this may be a deal breaker, but who's to say that such will not exist in future patches.

    There are only 2 game modes right now. Another thing that could be fixed in the future.

    Summary: Overwatch can be enjoyed by anyone. Casual gamers will love how easy it is to get into and have fun. Hardcore gamers will love the challenge certain characters bring, and the reward of playing them well. (I respect anyone who can play hanzo and genji well) It's a game that's only gonna get better with time, as new characters, maps, and modes are promised for free. As far as arena based shooters are concerned, Overwatch can't be beat.

    Pro's:
    + Lots of different characters to play of all different skill levels
    + Gorgeous graphics, sound, and atmosphere
    + Very little downtime between matches
    + Once you've both the game you don't need to spend any more money
    + Free updates planned for the future ensures game will be fun for a long time at no cost

    Cons:
    - No story in game, only multiplayer (no single player campaign, co-op mode, or anything of that nature)
    - Only 2 game modes (Payload, point capture)

    Hope this helped.    … Expand
  30. spiderobert
    Jun 6, 2016
    9
    this game is a ton of fun. It lacks maps, but honestly I haven't gotten tired of the maps yet. Some heroes may seem unbalanced at first, but don't let anyone convince you that it's true, if you're dying to a hero a lot, you need to change which hero you're playing to counter them, the people who are complaining about unbalanced heroes just haven't played the game enough to know whatthis game is a ton of fun. It lacks maps, but honestly I haven't gotten tired of the maps yet. Some heroes may seem unbalanced at first, but don't let anyone convince you that it's true, if you're dying to a hero a lot, you need to change which hero you're playing to counter them, the people who are complaining about unbalanced heroes just haven't played the game enough to know what they're doing.

    I see a lot of people complain about the lack of competitive modes or complaining that the game should be F2P. competitive is coming and the idea that is should be F2P is just absurd, yeah there aren't very many maps yet, but Blizzard has stated that all future content will be free. I also have no idea why some people are complaining about "micro-transactions" the only thing that would qualify in this game is buying loot crates, which would be dumb of you anyway since you will literally get 99 free crates just by playing the game and by then you'd have enough in-game currency to get anything else that you really want. I should also mention that the only thing you get from loot crates is cosmetic items. That's it, it's not like TF2 where you PAY to open a crate in hopes of getting an arguably better weapon. I've also seen people complain about a "minimal" player base, that's just pure BS. The game has about 7 million players right now ...    … 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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