Overwatch (2016)

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  1. GraffPirate
    May 27, 2016
    8
    an extremely polished game. my only issue is the map sizes and design. too many bottle necks and small spaces for such a frenetic combat driven game. class systems seem bound to map layouts. Im having a lot of fun playing it we shall see how the meta game evolves. Also there is no taunting, Im sad about this.
  2. Greenicey
    Jul 1, 2016
    8
    For someone who avoids shooter like the plague most of the time, this one really has me hooked. While I wish I didn't have to figure out the story and character motivations through the game's wiki, I do like all the details Blizzard has loaded this game with. Even with the game just launched Blizzard has worked hard to listen to players and make adjustments, 99% of which have been for theFor someone who avoids shooter like the plague most of the time, this one really has me hooked. While I wish I didn't have to figure out the story and character motivations through the game's wiki, I do like all the details Blizzard has loaded this game with. Even with the game just launched Blizzard has worked hard to listen to players and make adjustments, 99% of which have been for the best. It's a great looking game that actively tries to balance itself while still making every character fun and unique.… Expand
  3. AJCk19
    Jul 27, 2021
    8
    The people who are giving this a low score, are 100% justified. The only reason why I'm not giving it a lower score myself. Is that I think there is only so much you can take away from these weaknesses. Also, I did enjoy it.

    PROS: has the most fun esport scene. big selection of heroes, with different personalities, background, abilities, play styles, and diversity. addictive. lots    The people who are giving this a low score, are 100% justified. The only reason why I'm not giving it a lower score myself. Is that I think there is only so much you can take away from these weaknesses. Also, I did enjoy it.

    PROS:
    has the most fun esport scene.
    big selection of heroes, with different personalities, background, abilities, play styles, and diversity.
    addictive.
    lots of extra content.
    bests to play with friends and form a team.
    all round great game in every other aspect you can think of.

    CONS:
    why punish us for a team mate leaving?
    why don't we get a ban map and ban hero function, like other MOBA games?
    why can't a player who played well gain SR, despite his trolling team mates losing him the game?    … Expand
  4. Gecko300
    May 30, 2016
    8
    People complain about this game not having content.
    This didn't bother people 15 years ago when we were playing unreal tournament and quake 3 arena.
    It was about game-play. This game is about game-play. Almost every game seems to go into overtime...Making it feel like a CTF match that is always going 2-2 and to the final flag. Once you start to incorporate some basic team work and stop    People complain about this game not having content.
    This didn't bother people 15 years ago when we were playing unreal tournament and quake 3 arena.
    It was about game-play.
    This game is about game-play.
    Almost every game seems to go into overtime...Making it feel like a CTF match that is always going 2-2 and to the final flag. Once you start to incorporate some basic team work and stop trying to solo your way through then some really fun mechanics open up; the meta is also fun with the ability to swap characters in and out at a moments notice to overcome team combos your enemy throws up.
    I've always felt that FPS games couldn't hold my attention for long enough due to a few basic things which became standard (Not having a level playing field being a big problem...due to one thing or another.)

    In this once you learn all the characters fairly well (think of it as learning all the tricks with each weapon.) the playing field is then level, this will only take 10-20 hours depending on your familiarity with moba like character systems.
    Trust me if you grew up playing DOOM on a floppy disk and know what a .wad is and what it felt like to destroy a whole team with a redeemer blast, then this game is well worth trying.    … Expand
  5. Free1oader
    Jun 4, 2016
    8
    Think a typical beat-em-up roster thrown into an FPS and you have overwatch. Loads of totally different characaters tonsuit each playstyle. Fun, aesthetically pleasing and addictive. Fairly standard from Blizzard. Let down by one or two characters being unbalanced and limited map and game-types.
  6. ShutupandJive
    Aug 14, 2016
    8
    Got a couple of guys and a couple of guys out on the boat, everyone's wasted. People hooking up left and right. Girls going fingers in butts, dicks in butts. So much fun. Sucking down on farts, outrageous fun.
  7. DemKin
    May 25, 2016
    8
    Fun game to play with friends. "With friends" is to be emphasized, as the one-trick poney characters are kings on this game, the 20 tick servers might annoy you at times and the ridiculousness of the action doesn't make for a very competitive game or a game to be taken seriously at all.
    Nonetheless an immediatly and casually fun game most should be able to enjoy. With friends.
  8. DeusXCom
    Jun 10, 2016
    8
    Extremely fun multiplayer fps with solid gameplay and production quality polish. Main strength are the various heroes with completely different playstyles that will keep you entertained for a long time. The main weakness is the serious lack of content as of right now. This game needs more maps and more game modes especially with more focus on solo play, so deathmatch kind of stuff, I'mExtremely fun multiplayer fps with solid gameplay and production quality polish. Main strength are the various heroes with completely different playstyles that will keep you entertained for a long time. The main weakness is the serious lack of content as of right now. This game needs more maps and more game modes especially with more focus on solo play, so deathmatch kind of stuff, I'm playing the game solo, so it can be very hit or miss due to it's team based nature based on what team mates you get. 8/10… Expand
  9. Barnews
    Jul 21, 2016
    8
    Overwatch is fast paced team action game full of interesting heroes, maps you can play.
    Expect a lot of epic moments, good looking graphic and fantastic music background.
    Yes, there are still some flawes and issues, but Overwatch is well made and very polished game. Even if there isn much content yet, but it will change with future updates. PROS - Epic gameplay - Graphics &    Overwatch is fast paced team action game full of interesting heroes, maps you can play.
    Expect a lot of epic moments, good looking graphic and fantastic music background.

    Yes, there are still some flawes and issues, but Overwatch is well made and very polished game.
    Even if there isn much content yet, but it will change with future updates.

    PROS
    - Epic gameplay
    - Graphics & Sounds & Music
    - Pretty good performance optimization (You do not need insane PC)
    - High quality content (Heroes & game maps are very interesting and well made)
    - Every hero is uniques wih specific gameplay
    - Very intuitive controlls

    CONS
    - There could be more maps & heroes but i expect they come with updates.
    - Server & game application issues occurs occationally.
    - After a lot of hours it become monotonous (Not boring, but not so exciting and epic)    … Expand
  10. zombiechan
    May 24, 2016
    8
    Overwatch is a very enjoyable team shooter. The game is a perfect casual game where you can jump in for 5-10mins and shoot up some people. The characters are fun to play and I do love that the game tells you what your team comp is lacking or has too much of. A nice thing that other team games should put in.

    One of the issues I have with the game is that shift is an ability and not    Overwatch is a very enjoyable team shooter. The game is a perfect casual game where you can jump in for 5-10mins and shoot up some people. The characters are fun to play and I do love that the game tells you what your team comp is lacking or has too much of. A nice thing that other team games should put in.

    One of the issues I have with the game is that shift is an ability and not sprint (unless your Solider 76). I am getting use to it but I've been programmed to hit shift for running.

    The other issue I have is also small but it's the microtransaction with the loot boxes. I'm never a big fan to see microtransaction in a paid game, I kind of wish that they did their loot boxes similar to Battleborn's loot packs. You get coins at the end of a match and you can use those coins to purchase a loot box. Would of been better in my opinion.

    Overall Overwatch is a great game, it might as well be known as Team Fortress 3. It's fun and easy to get into.    … Expand
  11. Hack
    Aug 14, 2016
    8
    Good, with the potential to be great, it'll be interesting to see where Blizzard take it over the next 6 months. I would like to see major improvements to the competitive system which right now isn't rewarding and just not very fun unless you're playing with a full team which isn't reasonable for most people. Leavers are rampant as the penalty for leaving is so lenient, so you will oftenGood, with the potential to be great, it'll be interesting to see where Blizzard take it over the next 6 months. I would like to see major improvements to the competitive system which right now isn't rewarding and just not very fun unless you're playing with a full team which isn't reasonable for most people. Leavers are rampant as the penalty for leaving is so lenient, so you will often lose competitive ranks simply because a random on your team rage quit. Another major problem with ranked is people are too clumped, all the ranks aren't being used fully so you can have two people of the same rank who are miles apart in skill level, this leads to frustration when you're put with teammates who are the same rank but clearly not of the same skill, it's amazing how many people at SR60 seemingly don't care about winning and would rather pick their favourite hero even if it's being hard countered.

    The current hot topic is loot boxes, Blizzard originally stated all future cosmetic items would be available to be bought with currency, they have since gone back on this, updated their website and basically ignored the issue. Now we have limited edition boxes for the Summer games with unique items which are next to impossible to get without spending real life money, this has angered the community and rightly so, it's extremely scummy of Blizzard and it soured the entire event which otherwise was very enjoyable and this will clearly be their model going forward with future events, so expect to be disappointed every event when you don't get the skin you want because they won't allow you to spend your currency on it and you can't afford to drop £100 on RNG boxes (you can't simply buy what you want, you have to buy boxes and hope to get the item you want from 1000+ possibilities).

    The game also suffers with a host of hit registration issues which causes endless amounts of frustration, if you've played Overwatch for even an hour you've been hooked through walls, been killed around corners and died after activating a life saving ability simply because what the server sees and what you see are two very different things and the server thinks you never even pressed the key.

    If Blizzard can back off some of their greedy policies and fix competitive and the core gameplay issues then Overwatch could be amazing, if not it'll have a year or two and then fizzle out.    … Expand
  12. pmart4
    Oct 17, 2016
    8
    I don't usually touch a game with less than a 7.0 User Rating but this current rating (6.8) makes Overwatch appear (to me) very underrated. It's visually brilliant, very well optimised and the gameplay is easy to learn yet tough to master. Blizzard have made another absolute gem in my opinion. The only reason I can't give this a 10 at the moment is due to the competitive play system notI don't usually touch a game with less than a 7.0 User Rating but this current rating (6.8) makes Overwatch appear (to me) very underrated. It's visually brilliant, very well optimised and the gameplay is easy to learn yet tough to master. Blizzard have made another absolute gem in my opinion. The only reason I can't give this a 10 at the moment is due to the competitive play system not being fully completed. It's not uncommon to earn several gold medals for your play but then be on a 10+ losing streak. Saying that, if you can get into a clan (as I am) this problem fixes itself.

    Highly recommended - got the makings of a 10    … Expand
  13. SuperkenGaming
    Jun 16, 2016
    8
    Overwatch
    A Great feeling game with not much to do
    Overwatch is an online only multiplayer shooter.. there is no story here other than a quick introduction when the game starts up, and there is no single player campaign.. Its basically play the tutorial and then jump into the action… There are 21 unique feeling characters all separated into 4 different classes, offense, defense, tank    Overwatch
    A Great feeling game with not much to do
    Overwatch is an online only multiplayer shooter..
    there is no story here other than a quick introduction when the game starts up, and there is no single player campaign..
    Its basically play the tutorial and then jump into the action…
    There are 21 unique feeling characters all separated into 4 different classes, offense, defense, tank and support.. so you can contribute to your team in any way you please whether that’s getting kills, being a shield, or healing
    Some classes do have more character variety than the other.. but every last character has its own weapon and special abilities with cool downs, so youre guaranteed to find one to match your playstyle, and hopefully youll find at least 1 in each class for whatever each situation calls for, as you can switch characters during the match much like a gun loadout in other competitive multiplayer shooters
    so if youre not feeling one, go down the list until you find your right fit..
    All of this is great,, every character feels useful in their own way..
    The only problem is theres not much here
    There are 12 maps here which is a decent amount of variety, but none stood out to me…
    I can easily name maps in other shooters that are fun to just run around and kill people in..
    But I couldn’t here.. they all really feel the same…
    And evry mission is just objective based…
    You have capture.. escort…and control…
    Basically youre either fighting or defending a section of the map at all times…
    I understand that these are really the only kind of missions that make sense in a game thats about character variety…
    But I’d like to see some innovation beyond just the characters…
    Maybe coming up with modes for each individual classes, such as a team death match for offense and tanks only
    a tower defense for the defense and support team…
    get creative
    Not just the same modes in every other shooter set inside pretty average maps…
    After you’ve put your hours into the game youll level up which unlocks a loot box…
    And inside of these loot boxes are garbage taunts, costumes, and sprays…
    You grind to looks different while you do the same thing for hours on end.
    Which honestly I wouldn’t mind all too much if there was more gameplay variety
    I can only capture and defend for so long
    Negatives aside, Overwatch is a decently fun multiplayer shooter that I feel fans of this genre will enjoy
    I give overwatch an 8.0/10    … Expand
  14. Gowther
    Jun 1, 2016
    8
    Overwatch is a fantastic new game from Blizzard which does a lot of things just right.
    Coming from a background of TF2 where I clocked in over 500 hours I knew that this was going to be right up my alley from the moment that I saw the cinematic- and gameplay trailers.
    Something that seems to go unnoticed by a lot of people is the games' excellent sound design which makes sure that as    Overwatch is a fantastic new game from Blizzard which does a lot of things just right.
    Coming from a background of TF2 where I clocked in over 500 hours I knew that this was going to be right up my alley from the moment that I saw the cinematic- and gameplay trailers.
    Something that seems to go unnoticed by a lot of people is the games' excellent sound design which makes sure that as long as you pay attention then you can hear just about anything going on in the game; everything from ultimates to the enemies distinct footsteps.
    It seems like a fair amount of people are complaining either about the business model or balancing issues so I might as well comment on both of those "issues".

    "TF2 is free and has more content": TF2 hasn't always been free, I remember buying Orange Box twice specifically for TF2 (once on 360 and once on PC) and at that time the game had significally less content than Overwatch did at launch. Loadouts wasn't even a thing at that time (let alone hats) so it was much closer to how character picking in Overwatch is at its current state.

    "This hero is OP and keeps one shotting me": The overall balancing is fine with some very few exceptions (McCree and Widowmaker) but those two do still have counters. Character switching is strongly encouraged in the game simply because it works on a "rock, paper, scissors" system. Having problems with an enemy Widowmaker? Pick Winston, D.va, Genji, Hanzo or simply a mirror Widowmaker.

    Albeit not as content rich as TF2 is at its current state, Overwatch has a lot of potential to grow. If you're looking for a "new" TF2 or just a fun team based shooter then you probably want to give this game a try.    … Expand
  15. MikeGold
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    It was a great fun in the beginning. I can't give a bad review to the game that I invested over a 1000 hours in (600 hours as D.Va ;]). It's a multiplayer struggling with balance and trying to reinvent iteself over and over again over the years, but the only thing it really succeeded in was losing appeal for fans. But still I guess it's worth a 10 euro that it goes for now.
  16. absol_89
    Jun 10, 2016
    8
    Great game for bringing friends together. Although useful, the active counter switching incentive can feel a bit hit or miss sometimes, and seeing multiple versions of the same character on the same team is unimmersive. With blizzard being so good at "horde vs alliance" theming, we could have got more unique looking skins for different sides, along with a progression system that was notGreat game for bringing friends together. Although useful, the active counter switching incentive can feel a bit hit or miss sometimes, and seeing multiple versions of the same character on the same team is unimmersive. With blizzard being so good at "horde vs alliance" theming, we could have got more unique looking skins for different sides, along with a progression system that was not full of low res leftover sprites. Biggest strength is the intensity of group match endings and getting praised after the killcam. Biggest flaw is running back to the objective after you've been killed by the 20 tickrate behind a corner.… Expand
  17. Mewthree
    Jun 2, 2016
    8
    When you think about Blizzard, two words come into mind: polish and optimization. This is particularly true for Overwatch. The game runs absolutely fantastically and the gameplay feels very satisfying, responsive and smooth. On top of that, the game has a lot of attention to detail with the maps, sounds and heroes. It's easy to miss how much work has gone into the polish and not give itWhen you think about Blizzard, two words come into mind: polish and optimization. This is particularly true for Overwatch. The game runs absolutely fantastically and the gameplay feels very satisfying, responsive and smooth. On top of that, the game has a lot of attention to detail with the maps, sounds and heroes. It's easy to miss how much work has gone into the polish and not give it the credit it deserves.

    One of the best things about the game is its heroes. They are all so unique and very fun to play. I honestly don't dislike any of them. Some balancing still needs to be done, but the game is surprisingly balanced, considering it just came out. But I am a bit disappointed in the amount of mechanical skill required to play most of the heroes. Luckily, there's still a lot of skill involved in the game, strategic-wise. The heroes aren't the only thing that's expertly crafted, though. The map design is superb. Not once have I felt frustrated because of the maps during my 30 hours of playtime.

    Unfortunately, there are some aspects of the game that are causing a great deal of controversy. First off, is the game worth $40? This really depends on your definition. If you look at the amount of content (btw, there's 3 game modes, not 2, and yes, although two of them appear to be similar, they play out very differently) and compare it to some other games, the price seems way too high. On the other hand, if you look at the amount of fun you're having and how many hours you can happily spend with the game, $40 feels like a bargain. In the end, it's everyone's own choice whether the game is worth it or not. That said, you do get all of the upcoming content for free when you have the game. This includes competitive mode (=ranked), new maps, game modes and heroes. Knowing Blizzard, there will be a lot of content and support coming from them, but we're essentially paying for content that's not (yet) there.

    Nonetheless, it is absolutely mindless to give the game 0/10 because it is multiplayer only and doesn't have a lot of content. Look at CS:GO and LoL, for example. Not a lot of content there, but there's TONS of players who have thousands of hours spent in the game. Granted, the skill ceiling in Overwatch may not be quite as high, but the game is clearly designed to be an esport. It's not everyone's cup of tea, but that doesn't mean it's a bad game.

    The progression system is essentially about lootboxes that grant you skins, voice lines, sprays etc. I can see this not being to everyone's liking, but personally, I like it. It does seem like a F2P mechanic, especially with the micro-transactions, but contrary to some people's opinion, the game isn't a F2P game, nor should it be. Bear in mind that everything in the game is obtainable without real money AND you get all the heroes (including the upcoming ones) instantly for free. For the record, you can not buy anything that helps you in the game in any way. It's all just cosmetic.

    In the end, the game is a lot of fun and it's very addicting. The amount of polish and detail is really impressive, but unfortunately we're paying for content that isn't yet there and the mechanical skill required is a bit underwhelming so I have to give it an 8/10. Still, I'd imagine that somewhere in the future, when more content has been released, the game might deserve a 9.    … Expand
  18. bunny1214
    May 28, 2016
    8
    No match history, no replays, and match making puts you into imbalanced games 10 seconds from losing are things that should have been fixed before release. Other than that the game is wonderful.

    On a personal note I am not a fan of the mmr system for this style of games. Unless you are in the top or bottom fraction of 1% your win rate will eventually be 50%. Any time you try a hero that    No match history, no replays, and match making puts you into imbalanced games 10 seconds from losing are things that should have been fixed before release. Other than that the game is wonderful.

    On a personal note I am not a fan of the mmr system for this style of games. Unless you are in the top or bottom fraction of 1% your win rate will eventually be 50%. Any time you try a hero that you are not as good with as your best, you will lose. I did not, however include this to my evaluation of the game, because some people do prefer this system.    … Expand
  19. Braduk
    Sep 15, 2017
    8
    Overwatch gives me the sort of fun that TF2, a game that it is often compared to, has failed to give me for years now. It is definitely a very solid team shooter. What stops me from giving it a perfect score are two main problems. The first one is that there was nothing added from the beta at the time this was written, however Blizzard plans to add more in the future. The second problem isOverwatch gives me the sort of fun that TF2, a game that it is often compared to, has failed to give me for years now. It is definitely a very solid team shooter. What stops me from giving it a perfect score are two main problems. The first one is that there was nothing added from the beta at the time this was written, however Blizzard plans to add more in the future. The second problem is some balancing issues, where certain classes just outshine. But other than that, the game provides a lot of fun, especially if you are tired of the downward slope that TF2 has been on.

    Updated: A lot of the negative reviews are heavily outdated and most of the complaints here are no longer valid, including such claims as there only being two gamemodes (there's a lot more than that in the arcade section alone), hackers (I have not once played a game with a hacker), and other issues that are no longer prevalent. It's a shame to see a metascore be so unfairly affected by outdated issues and people who have no idea what they are truly talking about. The balance is spotty, yes, but it's a lot better than it used to be, and matchmaking is also a lot better as well.    … Expand
  20. TheLewdOne
    Aug 4, 2016
    8
    People think this needs to be a free to play game?

    Really? Counterstrike and Team Fortress 2 weren't free to play at first, why is this seemingly such a big deal for Overwatch? Microtransactions? Thats a problem with the industry as a whole, and Overwatch is far less abusive with it's microtransactions than much stronger cases of doing it horribly like Dungeon Keeper mobile,    People think this needs to be a free to play game?

    Really?

    Counterstrike and Team Fortress 2 weren't free to play at first, why is this seemingly such a big deal for Overwatch?

    Microtransactions? Thats a problem with the industry as a whole, and Overwatch is far less abusive with it's microtransactions than much stronger cases of doing it horribly like Dungeon Keeper mobile, Dragon Age Inquisition or any of Ubisofts ilk. At least Overwatch keeps it purely cosmetic, if you only care about the gameplay this game costs 20 dollars and ONLY 20 dollars (for PC).

    It's not even like you don't get skins through just playing the game, you do, and most players tend to get a fair amount of legendary skins, the game's most high dollar item...They just don't get the ones they want.

    Babies, the lot of them. Oh boo hoo, RNG gave you the wrong T-Shirt. Better rate the game a 0 and claim it's all due to the "high" price tag and the evil of microtransactions.

    Try to stick to actual criticism in the future, like how the competitive watch was a complete mess and how the gain and loss of points seems way too heavy on the loss with not nearly enough gain. Or how Overwatch's vibrant cast seems almost focus grouped to appeal to everyone without being remotely controversial.    … Expand
  21. The_BlueRose
    Feb 6, 2017
    8
    A long-term game that started with low content but month by month shows improvement.

    Good looking characters and well built

    New game modes: scort the payload, control, 1vs1, 3vs3... And one termporary mode every event.

    Events: new modes and customization stuff.

    And overall fun.
  22. mortizauge
    Aug 30, 2019
    8
    Honestly, this is the best multiplayer experience I've ever had. The game promotes team-play in a way that it feels almost automatic. It's gorgeous, fast-paced and brilliantly executed. One of the most polished games ever produced. I can't recommend it enough.
  23. ShineHunter
    May 27, 2016
    8
    I'm tempted to give this a 7 for the fact that this game has more cheese than cheddar. Meaning that the one shot kills and devastating alts are real. Another game where it is easier to make everyone OP than balance. The lack of ultrawide support is terrible for a modern game. OK the talk is they removed it because of unfairness, I'm guessing if true someone at Blizzard has way too strongI'm tempted to give this a 7 for the fact that this game has more cheese than cheddar. Meaning that the one shot kills and devastating alts are real. Another game where it is easier to make everyone OP than balance. The lack of ultrawide support is terrible for a modern game. OK the talk is they removed it because of unfairness, I'm guessing if true someone at Blizzard has way too strong opinions. Did they remove 4K support or higher frame rates or 7.1 surround sound or headphones, nope. Graphics could look sharper and more crisp on 1440p. The effects are poor in places. Don't believe me in spawn shoot a canister and watch those great smoke effects. However I couldn't give it a 7 because of the fun gameplay minus cheesy alts taking your skilled kill streak out. I have only ran into minimal bugs since playing and no of which was when playing. The heros are done well and I'm always swapping between them. Controller support is there but needs more aim assist to balance and feels stiff. I did get a 20 kill streak using a pad so you can do well. K&M works perfect. Performance is OK. I'm playing at 1440p with ultra settings getting 70/85fps with my GTX 980ti clocked at 1400mhz. Geforce experience will optimise the game for better frame rates. The maps are laid out like one large MOBA lane. The modes are fun but limited. The content is poor in my opinion but I believe more skins and stuff will come in time. Loot boxes are fun to open no matter how many times I get nothing of good. Bad news is there is the option to buy loot boxes from Blizzard's store, shame on you Blizzard. To get more fun out of this game, play with friends. Fun is what makes a game and fun at the end of the day is what you get hence my score of 8.… Expand
  24. zzzsheepyzzz
    May 30, 2016
    8
    two things remain constant for this game: it can be very fun and very addicting.
    The characters and team dynamic allow for many different revisions in strategy as well as having the ability to switch characters within the same match allows for a lot of customization. A lot of time and care went into designing the characters and levels for this the game should be very much commended. I    two things remain constant for this game: it can be very fun and very addicting.
    The characters and team dynamic allow for many different revisions in strategy as well as having the ability to switch characters within the same match allows for a lot of customization. A lot of time and care went into designing the characters and levels for this the game should be very much commended. I especially love the voice acting and artwork throughout.

    The game, however feels incomplete. To me, having the story branch out through internet articles and youtube videos is interesting, but also seems... lazy as opposed to having a campaign style story line, or any single player for that matter.

    I understand that the game seems to be catered towards Esports, and if that is the intent, it has been doing a tremendous job at that. This game, as it stands, reeks of meta-game, and for the style of play that includes small tinkering to your strategy and game style to optimize your win chances this game is fantastic. You basically roll through the same maps and game types over and over again and this becomes apparent after the first few weeks of gameplay (depending on how much you play).

    It's a fun game, but it's limited. However I feel that I have gotten my money's worth with the gameplay that has been released. I give this an 8/10 hoping that new content will continue to come.    … Expand
  25. epicmick
    Apr 25, 2017
    8
    This game is great in many, it is not only a very stresful game when you play with friends but it is also fun when you play alone each characters are different and fun to play. Plus getting the play of the game can not be more rewarding, maps are great though there are not many blizzard said they were going to continue adding maps over time. The only thing that detracts it from a 10 out ofThis game is great in many, it is not only a very stresful game when you play with friends but it is also fun when you play alone each characters are different and fun to play. Plus getting the play of the game can not be more rewarding, maps are great though there are not many blizzard said they were going to continue adding maps over time. The only thing that detracts it from a 10 out of ten is the lack of game mode I dont really care about having more character though fun I dont mind to only have 23 character what I would like to see is lucio ball coming back to overwatch… Expand
  26. Filaton
    May 28, 2016
    8
    A short review: It's a monotonous shooter with shooting accuracy having barely any effect on the game. A 100+ hours player and a 10+ hours player are unlikely to play any differently, besides maybe map knowledge.
  27. alain9331
    May 24, 2016
    8
    SPANISH.
    Overwatch es un buen juego, adictivo, divertido y que te obliga a jugar en equipo para ganar. De momento la comunidad no parece tóxica, supongo que el precio a pagar por tener una barrera de 60€ y que por cualquier tipo de trampa o glitch que hagas te baneen de por vida surge efecto.
    Sin embargo cuenta con muy poco contenido; un multijugador con 12 mapas, 21 héroes y NO hay modo    SPANISH.
    Overwatch es un buen juego, adictivo, divertido y que te obliga a jugar en equipo para ganar. De momento la comunidad no parece tóxica, supongo que el precio a pagar por tener una barrera de 60€ y que por cualquier tipo de trampa o glitch que hagas te baneen de por vida surge efecto.
    Sin embargo cuenta con muy poco contenido; un multijugador con 12 mapas, 21 héroes y NO hay modo Campaña con la increíble historia que tienen detrás todos los personajes y su mundo... fallo muy grande por parte de Blizzard.
    Al menos los DLC que llegarán en los próximos meses serán gratuitos (pero qué menos, ¿no?...)

    PROS:
    +Divertido
    +Adictivo y fácil de aprender
    +Fomenta el juego en equipo
    +Las Microtransacciones solo son estéticas que se pueden conseguir jugando y no afectan al gameplay

    CONTRAS
    -Precio demasiado alto para el poco contenido que tiene
    -Poco contenido

    NOTA: 7/10    … Expand
  28. PinpointLearner
    Jun 8, 2016
    8
    Well, this game is good enough.

    Gameplay. This is the most important thing of this game, of course. A multiplayer shooter has to be accurate and don't drop bullets (cof cof, CSGO). In this case we have an addictive gameplay, with a lot of different skills from characters that we can master, just as the same way than LoL or Dota 2, but not being a MOBA, I guess. So the playable part is    Well, this game is good enough.

    Gameplay. This is the most important thing of this game, of course. A multiplayer shooter has to be accurate and don't drop bullets (cof cof, CSGO). In this case we have an addictive gameplay, with a lot of different skills from characters that we can master, just as the same way than LoL or Dota 2, but not being a MOBA, I guess. So the playable part is very nice.

    Lore and characters. Well, for people who like to know about the characters and their stories, it's obviously that they can to know it. However, the number of characters is reduced so options are too. But what I could say, they are charismatic and have interesting skills which can be countered if you know how to do it.

    Graphics: Meh, it's Blizzard, you know. The game is attractive as hell.

    Duration: We'll see, but in terms of fun, you'll have at least 80 to 100 hours of playing by the time (at this moment the game has no competitive mode and that sucks, but it will eventually arrive)

    Price: And this is the point because I can't give it an 9 or 10... For that quantity of content, I think 40€ is a very expensive price. But whatever, if people can pay that AND don't have another game to replace Overwatch.. do it.

    The good thing is that Overwatch will be updated periodically (or at least it's supposed to be) and this includes that the content will be expanded, in order to give the game more life, just as MMOs and others do.    … Expand
  29. WaddlesSandusky
    May 31, 2016
    8
    I think it's wonderful. I've enjoyed playing since the beta, and haven't gotten even close to tired of the gameplay. It's the only shooter I'm playing at the moment, and may be for a good while. Highly recommend.
  30. RabidBeta
    May 24, 2016
    8
    For a handful of us, Blizzard is a company that knows their stuff. For others, Blizzard puts out games like Diablo III, and on launch day you get very very upset because servers aren't running properly and you **** about Blizzard but you keep buying and spending hundreds of hours in their games. Look, I'm getting some coffee. I wasn't mentally prepared for this review...just know thatFor a handful of us, Blizzard is a company that knows their stuff. For others, Blizzard puts out games like Diablo III, and on launch day you get very very upset because servers aren't running properly and you **** about Blizzard but you keep buying and spending hundreds of hours in their games. Look, I'm getting some coffee. I wasn't mentally prepared for this review...just know that Overwatch is a solid, silky-smooth FPS experience that rivals TF2 and other team-based shooters. The art style is charming, the simplicity yet complexity of classes and characters are fun and for the most part balanced (*cough*) Bast...umm...nevermind. I only wish they had more content in terms of maps and modes (TDM anyone?)...

    I like the game. I honestly do.    … 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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Metascore
91

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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