Overwatch (2016)

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  1. CavernClub
    May 25, 2016
    10
    I haven't felt this much joy and desire to play a video game in a long time. Overwatch is a breath of fresh air.

    My desire to play shooters had been slowing down for more games like smash bros and rocket league that had a little more new and unique ideas to them, so seeing another shooter being released just made me think I'll run the routine of buying a shooter, playing it the first    I haven't felt this much joy and desire to play a video game in a long time. Overwatch is a breath of fresh air.

    My desire to play shooters had been slowing down for more games like smash bros and rocket league that had a little more new and unique ideas to them, so seeing another shooter being released just made me think I'll run the routine of buying a shooter, playing it the first week or two, trying to find friends who have it so I'll have people to play with I know, and then getting bored/forgetting about it until the dust settles so high on it that giving it away isn't even Worth it. But I gave Overwatch a shot and I can't believe I hadn't been excited about this before.

    Upon loading up the game and starting with the tutorial, I struggled a bit with the controls. My shooter experience started with mainly Halo, Call of Duty and games the like, so not having sprint(or with the tutorial character Soldier 76 being tied to a button press) made things a little foreign. Realizing that every character was a completely different play style and had his or different kinks and actions was daunting at first, but it remind me of picking a fighter in Smash Bros., and Like in smash bros where basic such as jump, move and the buttons you press to attack so will every character control in a constant way. The defining and differentiating factor being the unique and creative abilities I've only dreamed about in shooter games.
    Having so many options to choose from and learning how all work with different team makeups makes this game so refreshing. Every game brings you a new ever changing puzzle that you and you team must solve. I have never been able to play the every level the same way and I love that. I don't want an experience in a game where I know the sniper sits up here and the turret always goes here. In games like Call of Duty where people end up using the same gun because it way overpowered, the balancing so perfect in Overwatch you will almost never blame it. Every character can be countered and if the situation calls for it you area me to change characters at anytime. If a team is dominating it's because they have a well organized group and are strategizing with each other. It is up to your team to figure it out how to take the opposing team and Objective. And I can't stress enough how much your team is the most important thing. So many games try to promote teamwork but it never works they way they say. I honestly feel like if any game has a team deathmatch mode you start only worrying about how you are playing, trying to get a positive k/d ratio and you will never be able to promote teamwork. Overwatch does not let you focus on yourself. It's not about you, it's about you working with others. I found myself constantly changing characters and trying to find the best for my team and for the situation and we started dominating and the other team didn't adapt, we would win in what felt like a heartbeat. I could go on for awhile about how I don't care if you are the best Hanzo player out there, having 2-4 of them on a team while we are attacking will rarely ever work. And I say rarely for a reason; because there is no definite way to play this game. There's no easy always win team combination. Sometimes a strategy might call for 4 Hanzos' and I love that Overwatch allows for a discovery that most shooter games have never gotten close too.

    You can feel the love and passion of the developers in every single detail of this game. There is nothing out of place. Every match I had, menu I scrolled through made me just feel like a kid again. I never wanted it to end. I have obsessed over this game. From something I had almost no interest in, to now wanting to spend all my free time with my wife and friends playing this game. I have a game I truly love and has refilled my passion for a genre that I believe has been getting stale. Thank you Blizzard.    … Expand
  2. Byeongok
    May 25, 2016
    10
    It's a nice shooter from Blizzard, not to serious, not to cheesy. For me, person who hates military shooters this title suits well. The game is very fast paced and there is always some action going on, which is great.
    Pros:
  3. CDysonSphere
    May 27, 2016
    10
    Overwatch is worth $60. There, I said it. You can cry about your fantasy where it's F2P and has a 40 hour story mode and Blizzard personally delivers the game to your doorstop on a silver platter, but I'm too busy telling a dragon to consume my enemies.
    Cavalry's here love. Now shut up and enjoy your game.
  4. Thunderklap
    Jun 1, 2016
    10
    This game is easily one of the best releases currently this year, its defiantly worth the £30 ($40) price tag.

    Pros: -21 very individual characters with interesting abilities and playstyles, each of which can appeal to different kinds of players from different genres of gaming. -Support characters are actually quite fun to play (especially Zenyatta), something which other games    This game is easily one of the best releases currently this year, its defiantly worth the £30 ($40) price tag.

    Pros:
    -21 very individual characters with interesting abilities and playstyles, each of which can appeal to different kinds of players from different genres of gaming.
    -Support characters are actually quite fun to play (especially Zenyatta), something which other games struggle to get right
    -Detailed backstory which going to be fleshed out as the game continues
    -12 individual maps with plans to add more in the future (all future maps will be free)
    -Cool skins and cosmetic items which are all available to be obtained in-game
    -Unique art style which looks very good in-game
    -Lots of skill based gameplay with characters that are both easy to pick up and hard to master
    -Good matchmaking and servers
    -Lack of annoying individuals that permeate many other games of this genre, especially kids and hackers (yet to see either of them after 20 hours)
    -Great fun both alone and with friends
    -Competitive modes to be added sometime during June 2016
    -Well optimised
    -No character feels absolutely broken or absolutely useless
    -Compatible with Dolby Atmos and other high quality sound systems
    -Much less focused on K/D and other generic FPS qualities and promotes teamwork
    -All future content updates will be free, somebody who owns the standard version to the game will be on equal footing to each other, there will be no microtransactions outside of skins and loot boxes which can be obtained normally for free.

    Cons
    -No single player
    -Some characters ,at the moment, feel much more useful than many other characters which are far more situational, especially once you get past how to counter Bastion and Torbjorn easily, although this may be subject to change    … Expand
  5. vgmkyle
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Battleborn is dead, and Uncharted is tired and boring... so what do you do? You play something that's actually inventive and fun. Overwatch is so much fun, and the reason behind that is all the variety and ways to perform in combat. It looks great too. Battleborn is the ugly rip off of Overwatch and is about as fun as Star Fox Wii.
  6. Meringue
    May 26, 2016
    10
    1. No one cares if you're poor

    2. No one cares about Valve, they're a dead company anyway

    3. No one cares if you're catching feelings about single player content, we don't want it.
  7. MikMki3
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Easily one of the best multiplayer first person shooters. Vastly better than Team Fortress 2, which i used to play in the past.

    The graphics , sounds, and general production values are incredible. The game is very polished, and runs incredibly well even on very low powered hardware. Movement is fluid and fast, and the shooting is satsfying.
  8. DAVC
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Overwatch is amazing!.......................................................................................................................................................................................................
  9. BludGeonT
    May 25, 2016
    10
    I have played FPS games since they were incepted, back to the days of Duke Nukem 3D. I am a twitch gamer and have played many, many FPS games through the years. I started playing Overwatch in mid Feb 2016 and I was instantly hooked. It has been a long time since I've had an addiction to a video game and this game has consumed me. I don't know what it is about it, but the thought thatI have played FPS games since they were incepted, back to the days of Duke Nukem 3D. I am a twitch gamer and have played many, many FPS games through the years. I started playing Overwatch in mid Feb 2016 and I was instantly hooked. It has been a long time since I've had an addiction to a video game and this game has consumed me. I don't know what it is about it, but the thought that went into every single move that heroes do is finely tuned and well balanced, the sounds are amazing - everything has a meaning. The graphics are astounding. The game also has many colorblind options to help players see what they should be seeing, which includes me and my red/green/purple color blindedness. People and reviewing magazines cry about micro transactions in the game, give me a break. The loot boxes are cosmetics ONLY and don't give any advantage to the players, you can play this game just the same if you never bought any additional loot boxes, so that CG magazine reviewer can go pound sand, clearly his write up is biased and maybe he should go play battleborn. I give this game a 10/10 and when you reach level 25, the competitive mode comes into play where matches will last a good 20 to 30 minutes. See you in the battlefield.… Expand
  10. onframe
    May 26, 2016
    10
    great game. That a simple mix of all ideas of final years. Remember one thing, that's only beginning of this game.And this beginning was great. Play and have fun. Peace for all
  11. motaclown
    May 24, 2016
    9
    I don't normally review but I really can't see what all the blizzard and non f2p hate is about. This game is awesome. It's fast paced and high energy. It really is fun if you are losing or winning. The game is still interesting and fun. All these babies who borrowed mommies money to play a game that they cant P2W need to stfu and go back to free TF2. No one cares.
  12. sevenw1nters
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Overwatch is a class based shooter that does everything right. I won't lie my faith had been waning with Blizzard as of late but in Overwatch you can clearly see a passion that I wasn't sure Blizzard was capable of anymore. 10/10.
  13. brave2000
    May 25, 2016
    10
    It's a nice shooter from Blizzard, not to serious, not to cheesy. For me, person who hates military shooters this title suits well. The game is very fast paced and there is always some action going on, which is great.
  14. yaboimaxxx
    May 25, 2016
    10
    The game is a fantastic twist between moba and fps and it's done so well. The artwork, game play, even the controls. Nothing about this game is lacking, there's even voice chat unlike most moba's. This game deserves every award in their way. Usually, hype destroys a game even if it's remotely good, but this game is so good that it fit to the hype. The difference in characters and theThe game is a fantastic twist between moba and fps and it's done so well. The artwork, game play, even the controls. Nothing about this game is lacking, there's even voice chat unlike most moba's. This game deserves every award in their way. Usually, hype destroys a game even if it's remotely good, but this game is so good that it fit to the hype. The difference in characters and the amount of fun it brings with your friends is the best and personally, the most bang for your buck game right now for PC. The only early on problem is balancing, but the game came out so it's not worth talking about.… Expand
  15. Caseyxx
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Breath of fresh air considering a market over saturated with moba esque shooters and modern shooters in general. The game is fun. One of the funnest games I've played in a long time. Highly recommended!
  16. MasterOogway
    May 24, 2016
    10
    I don't like shooters, but Overwatch is amazing! Addicting, accessible, beautiful! Balanced and amazing design!

    The fact that there is no single player do not affect the lore of the game. Blizzard is releasing many videos and other materials that complement the lore.
  17. Orudomonki
    May 26, 2016
    9
    Yoo guys it won't fcking help you guys all keep playing attack? WHO'S GOING TO GO SUPPORT? Or even tank? Yall think this some halo or call of duty type of sht and try to play fast, fck off mehn, play some support!

    9/10
  18. NikkiWonka
    May 29, 2016
    10
    The most refreshing game in the last century.
    Amazing gameplay, very polished and fast paced.
    I have more than 40h of game time so far and I haven't got bored for even a second.
    Yes the game costs money, but all the content that comes in the future is free of charge.
    Don't listen to all the people that cry about the cost, because the game is worth every penny.
  19. Syyntric
    May 25, 2016
    9
    9/10 in a heartbeat, and here's why:
    I've read the reviews from people about why this game is bad, and I do understand why, but I can't help but disagree. People have said now that it's repetitive, lacks a story-line, and isn't worth anything more than $10, and the big one, "The blizzard name is the only reason people are buying it."
    I strongly disagree. I have found a lot of variability    9/10 in a heartbeat, and here's why:
    I've read the reviews from people about why this game is bad, and I do understand why, but I can't help but disagree. People have said now that it's repetitive, lacks a story-line, and isn't worth anything more than $10, and the big one, "The blizzard name is the only reason people are buying it."
    I strongly disagree. I have found a lot of variability in this game, through the different maps and different characters. Your gameplay is constantly changing, as you have to pick different characters in order to hold off an enemy team's push if your original team composition wasn't working out. This game, although it doesn't feel like it, requires at least a little bit of thinking, such as "When is a good time to use this ultimate?" Or, "What can I do or who can I pick to really support my team more?"
    Now, to story-line. It is understandable that, as this is a Blizzard game, it is almost expected for them to have a campaign of some sort, and any type of backstory, and it really does. Each character has its own unique backstory into the whole story of Overwatch, before the setting of the game. The backstories make for great reads. Also, Blizzard is working on very detailed animated shorts that explain each characters' backstories were, in a more engaging way.

    This is easily one of them most engaging FPS' I have ever played on PC, in it's own unique way. I'm not saying this is any Battlefield game, or more similarly, Quake arcade-like shooter, but it's still so engaging to it's audience. The 98 rating, as of right now as I write this, is extremely justified. I have played north of maybe 15-16 hours of this game somewhat, and I have enjoyed every minute of it.

    The only reason why I haven't given this game a 10/10 is because you will not enjoy it as much if you aren't playing with at least one other friend.    … Expand
  20. meanrock
    May 25, 2016
    9
    Amazing game that doesn't take it self too seriously. You can sit down and play this game for 10 minutes or 3 hours- an important feature as I grow older and have less chances to marathon a game. The art is polished to Blizzards' high standards. The game modes and maps are very intuitive(huge +) but have less variety. This game has one big trick up its sleeve- this isn't a team shooter.Amazing game that doesn't take it self too seriously. You can sit down and play this game for 10 minutes or 3 hours- an important feature as I grow older and have less chances to marathon a game. The art is polished to Blizzards' high standards. The game modes and maps are very intuitive(huge +) but have less variety. This game has one big trick up its sleeve- this isn't a team shooter. Its a first person MOBA like Heroes of the Storm. It has a roster of 21 well balanced characters, huge when compared to other FPS games but average for a MOBA. Any team fight depends on character run back and death timers, character ultimate abilities have huge potential for synergy - and a skill gap if you don't understand that. The micro transaction are only for character collectible items and aesthetics, no impact on game play. Blizzard did everything right with this game, its longevity will only depend on additional maps and game modes being added in the months/years to follow.… Expand
  21. Dubsys
    Feb 16, 2020
    2
    Continued bad decisions from blizzard making the game worse every year. unfortunate.
  22. 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
  23. 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).
  24. PlaysGames
    Jun 5, 2016
    6
    Over all Overwatch is a very pretty and mechanically decent multiplayer shooter. The biggest reason it gets such a low score for me is the poor hit registration. After playing for a few days I've noticed I die pretty frequently just after moving behind a wall or just after dashing out of the way. The kill cam doesn't show me moving at all, even at very low (>20ms) ping. It feels likeOver all Overwatch is a very pretty and mechanically decent multiplayer shooter. The biggest reason it gets such a low score for me is the poor hit registration. After playing for a few days I've noticed I die pretty frequently just after moving behind a wall or just after dashing out of the way. The kill cam doesn't show me moving at all, even at very low (>20ms) ping. It feels like Overwatch uses a "favor the shooter" approach to discrepancies in hit registration. Making twitch reactions or last second clutch plays impossible.

    I've also had issues with people leaving my games, or being put into games as they end. Someone leaving basically gauntness victory for the other team, and joining a game where a team was one player down for a few minutes is no fun either. There do't seem to be any penalties for leaving, and as far as I can tell its actually encouraged in some places. If a friend invites you to play while you are in a game, a message comes up on your screen inviting you. If you accept you abandon the current game and join a lobby with your friend, screwing over your teammates from that match as they are now down a player.

    Other than that, the game modes and maps aren't super special but it is still a pretty fun game to hop into every now and then and blow off some steam. I would not recommend taking the game to seriously or trying to play competitively as there are too many things out of your control that effect the outcome of the game. (Poor hit detection, a couple unbalanced heroes, people joining and leaving games, lack of information about team, etc.)    … Expand
  25. 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
  26. DukeR3
    Jun 8, 2016
    9
    Far superior than Team Fortress 2. Full of characters you will love and hate. This is a good game, not for everybody. IT'S VERY FRIENDLY. (if you have kids, BUY IT, THEY WILL LOVE IT) Every match last for 7 to 13 minutes. Is fast action. It will get better over time, but the lauch day was amazing, the game run smooth, the unlock system is fair and equal. Love it. You can see a smile in myFar superior than Team Fortress 2. Full of characters you will love and hate. This is a good game, not for everybody. IT'S VERY FRIENDLY. (if you have kids, BUY IT, THEY WILL LOVE IT) Every match last for 7 to 13 minutes. Is fast action. It will get better over time, but the lauch day was amazing, the game run smooth, the unlock system is fair and equal. Love it. You can see a smile in my face everytime i play it, is very good.… Expand
  27. FearTheDeep
    Jun 7, 2016
    9
    Overwatch does an exceptional job of perfecting the Teamwork based FPS genre.
    Its fast paced, great fun, and the focus on polish makes it well worth the money.
    To any one complaining about "No singleplayer", this game if focused completely on Multiplayer, a singleplayer would mean nothing and would diverge from what Blizzards trying to do with this game.
  28. rupok93
    May 27, 2016
    10
    The game is fantastic, its what tf2 should have been with a mixture of normal fps games and moba's. The people who are butthurt are mad cause they have to pay for it. They fail to see this system is far less greedier than valves tf2 or moba's. Valve intentionally lowers droprates to the point where getting anything good in tf2 without paying a large chunk of money is impossible. Moba'sThe game is fantastic, its what tf2 should have been with a mixture of normal fps games and moba's. The people who are butthurt are mad cause they have to pay for it. They fail to see this system is far less greedier than valves tf2 or moba's. Valve intentionally lowers droprates to the point where getting anything good in tf2 without paying a large chunk of money is impossible. Moba's have real prices on skins whereas here you can pretty much get everything for character if you play a decent amount also you don't even need to buy any heroes. Paying all at once at $60 is a much better option than paying $400 or more over a year or two if you want to get anything good.… Expand
  29. sondrex76
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Overwatch is a really fun team shooter where you play 6v6 in a few different game modes such as king of the hill and capture the point.
    The game is fast paced, extremely well made and varied to a huge degree thanks to the map variety and the fact that there are 21 unique characters. All of the characters are well designed and generally fun to play.
  30. AlvaroZeno
    Jun 1, 2016
    8
    As you would expect from blizzard, it looks awesome colorful! The game plays very smooth. The only downside for me atm is the lack on content. But i think they will add more in the future so for now it is an 8/10
  31. Gosukusan
    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.    … Expand
  32. pump-kin
    Jun 9, 2016
    9
    I wasn't going to write a review, but some of the negative ratings surprised me with their arguments, the most often cited of which is the opinion that this game should be F2P or isn't worth the money because it's PvP and doesn't have a story.

    Obviously, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but I am surprised to find that some people think that the devs don't deserve 40€ (or    I wasn't going to write a review, but some of the negative ratings surprised me with their arguments, the most often cited of which is the opinion that this game should be F2P or isn't worth the money because it's PvP and doesn't have a story.

    Obviously, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but I am surprised to find that some people think that the devs don't deserve 40€ (or according to some, no money at all) for this game simply because it's PvP and because of the low number of game modes. I don't know why it should be a set standard that every PvP game needs to be F2P or can only cost a certain amount of money.

    In my opinion, the characters are well balanced and well designed, and the characters that need a slight nerf or buff are already in the process of being subject to that change. I love the diversity of their functions in the context of teamplay. I love the gameplay and the sound design. And after 40 hrs of playing this game, I have as much fun playing it now as I did when it was released only a few weeks ago.

    Already now, I feel like I have gotten my money's worth and Blizzard did an extremely good job of delivering a new and addictive FPS experience for me. For anyone who's looking for a TF2-inspired FPS, I can recommend this game wholeheartedly.    … Expand
  33. OrionHamake
    Jun 3, 2016
    10
    Joguei o beta do jogo é posso dizer que é um game muito divertido. Apesar dos poucos modos do jogo, dificilmente enjoa devido a grande quantidade de personagens únicos com habilidades únicas que fazem com que as partidas se tornem bastante diversificadas. É meio sem sentido ficar martelando o jogo por ter poucos modos, pois independente da quantidade de modos que o game tenha, quem jogaJoguei o beta do jogo é posso dizer que é um game muito divertido. Apesar dos poucos modos do jogo, dificilmente enjoa devido a grande quantidade de personagens únicos com habilidades únicas que fazem com que as partidas se tornem bastante diversificadas. É meio sem sentido ficar martelando o jogo por ter poucos modos, pois independente da quantidade de modos que o game tenha, quem joga vai querer fazer oq se faz em todo fps, que é matar os inimigos que aparecem na frente . Nao tem como ir muito além disso. Dominar o seu personagem e se tornar um master killer com ele exige bastante tempo, e talvez seja por isso que demora bastante para se enjoar do jogo. A produtora também já afirmou muitas coisas serão lançadas com decorrer do tempo.… Expand
  34. 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
  35. 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.
  36. FromKanga
    Jan 29, 2017
    8
    I like it a lot, but I do understand why so many people dislike it.
    Yes the fan base is terrible and again yes it's completely stupid that this game had so little content at release (for 60 bucks).
    But I'm okay with that, because the game itself is really fun, every match feels different from the other, the fact that you have a lot of different characters to choose from gives a lot of    I like it a lot, but I do understand why so many people dislike it.
    Yes the fan base is terrible and again yes it's completely stupid that this game had so little content at release (for 60 bucks).

    But I'm okay with that, because the game itself is really fun, every match feels different from the other, the fact that you have a lot of different characters to choose from gives a lot of variety.
    So the gameplay is really good, it's dynamic, fast, fluid and really enjoyable.
    And this game has a lot of personality, so there is a lot to like.

    In conclusion, I love this game, I know that the amont of content is poor and some fans are really annoying, but if you can forgive that, then you'll experience one of the best muliplayer games of 2016.    … Expand
  37. Scypheroth
    May 25, 2016
    1
    For me this game was a **** show...the screen was constantly being blocked by explosions. Constant deaths and sheer stupid match making...a very boring game in my books...quickly refunded it and never looking back...if your looking for a FPS this isnt your game move along. The only good thing about this "game" are the mini movies that came out before the game...more of thous would be great...
  38. gta9246
    May 30, 2016
    10
    The best game of 2016. It saved me from quitting the gaming industry will all the broken ports and bad games lately, and has filled all my hopes and expectations. This is how next-gen games should be delivered. Years of hard work, a stable and solid release, and at least a minimal attempt to present something new and creative! Haven't had this much fun since TF2 became f2p. Thank youThe best game of 2016. It saved me from quitting the gaming industry will all the broken ports and bad games lately, and has filled all my hopes and expectations. This is how next-gen games should be delivered. Years of hard work, a stable and solid release, and at least a minimal attempt to present something new and creative! Haven't had this much fun since TF2 became f2p. Thank you blizzard! best 60$ I spent this year.… Expand
  39. roflCyclone
    May 24, 2016
    10
    For me, this is a return to form for Blizzard. It's not that they've ever made a single bad game, but personally I haven't been completely blown away with a title of theirs like I have been with Overwatch since WoW launched at the end of 2004. Incredibly fun, incredibly varied, and wildly addicting. You can tell that this is NOT a PC game that will die off after a few months. I think we'reFor me, this is a return to form for Blizzard. It's not that they've ever made a single bad game, but personally I haven't been completely blown away with a title of theirs like I have been with Overwatch since WoW launched at the end of 2004. Incredibly fun, incredibly varied, and wildly addicting. You can tell that this is NOT a PC game that will die off after a few months. I think we're going to be playing Overwatch for the next 10 years, similarly to TF2. But that's really where the comparisons should stop. This is very much it's own game; confident in it's own identity and demanding in its required skill set. Simply an excellent IP from one of the all time great developers. Best played with friends but still a ton of fun with a PUG.… Expand
  40. Aldebaran7
    Jun 9, 2016
    10
    I haven't had that much fun in a game in sooo much long. I literally have a blast when playing with friends and the graphics look so beautiful! The core mechanics of all characters are pretty simple but there is always room for improvement. Also it only costs 40 euros! A must buy for anyone who wants to just blow some steam off after work, school etc. Again, one of the most fun games I'veI haven't had that much fun in a game in sooo much long. I literally have a blast when playing with friends and the graphics look so beautiful! The core mechanics of all characters are pretty simple but there is always room for improvement. Also it only costs 40 euros! A must buy for anyone who wants to just blow some steam off after work, school etc. Again, one of the most fun games I've played in my life!… Expand
  41. JustVladimir
    Jun 10, 2016
    10
    Самый лучший шутер 2016 года, а также последних 3 лет. В игре есть динамичность, баланс, совершенно разные персонажи, со своими фишками, уникальной внешностью, а также со своей историей. 11/10.
  42. krazyito
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Amazing game. Fun characters and of course a Blizzard title. I'm not gonna sit here and say I'm not a Blizzard Fan boy. I am, I love Blizzard games. They cater to what I love. They give great story and great gameplay and even in their whole history of development they show that they care about their gamers and do everything they can to support us. From actively listening and respondingAmazing game. Fun characters and of course a Blizzard title. I'm not gonna sit here and say I'm not a Blizzard Fan boy. I am, I love Blizzard games. They cater to what I love. They give great story and great gameplay and even in their whole history of development they show that they care about their gamers and do everything they can to support us. From actively listening and responding to our feedback about the game to giving fierce stances on cheating.

    Overwatch encompasses all these Blizzard ideas with the same love that is given to any of their games. The game has been transparent with what they said will be in the game since its announcement. Everyone who remotley read anything about the game knew loot boxes were going to be sold as micro transactions after launch. Everyone knew those boxes would only contain cosmetic items that have 0 performance on actual game play. We also knew that there was no single player and there was no ranked mode at launch. We knew ranked would come at a later date after launch, we also knew that new maps and heroes would be added to the game for free later down the road.

    The game has basically been out for months now with its beta. Its an amazing game with great teamwork opportunities and hours of fun. Anyone who didn't know exactly what the game offered from the get-go obviously didn't look into the game at all before hand or really hates blizzard in general.    … Expand
  43. Prosmooth
    May 25, 2016
    10
    The review is based on playing the PC beta for about a month. It's a Blizzard game. They don't release games that aren't fun. Their launches can be disasters (Looking at you Diablo 3)--but the games are polished and fun. This one is no different. If you're a Team Fortress veteran--you will feel right at home here. I do think it's over priced by about 20 bucks--but I'm not going to let thatThe review is based on playing the PC beta for about a month. It's a Blizzard game. They don't release games that aren't fun. Their launches can be disasters (Looking at you Diablo 3)--but the games are polished and fun. This one is no different. If you're a Team Fortress veteran--you will feel right at home here. I do think it's over priced by about 20 bucks--but I'm not going to let that affect my review score. No idea how it plays on consoles--but I would imagine the same things would apply. Buy it today if you have enough cash.… Expand
  44. pamesa
    May 25, 2016
    10
    This game is awesome i will buy it when i could because i love this game. Some people thinks it is a copy of team fortress two i don´t think so. Definitly, i love this awesome game for all.
  45. bumlife
    May 25, 2016
    10
    First time buying a game and buying gaming peripherals with it without any beta test experience and/or watching/reading reviews. I just fell in love with the game. very addictive. few to none down time during the game. Every match has its own unique characteristic, attributes and memories to enjoy. if you havent bought it yet, please do so. Know why? Because the world needs more heroes!
  46. J-dam
    May 26, 2016
    10
    This game is absolutely phenomenal . Hands down amazing. The game play feels smooth and very well polished. It's also quite well balanced. Stop reading this review and go buy it!
  47. Saint_Satan
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Simply put this is the best multiplayer first person shooter since Team Fortress 2. I played the Overwatch beta more than I played Star Wars: Battlefront and Titanfall combined, it's that good.
  48. 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
  49. TaliesinGwion
    May 25, 2016
    10
    I'm playing this since the closed beta and I'm in LOVE with the game.
    Fast paced, well balanced, fun and adrenalinic, mixes your usual teambased fps with a bit of the moba "hero" skillset most online players are getting acquainted with these days.
    Also all the lore, videos, comics and everything Blizzard is doing with the OW universe is majestic. All I wish for now is for some sort of    I'm playing this since the closed beta and I'm in LOVE with the game.
    Fast paced, well balanced, fun and adrenalinic, mixes your usual teambased fps with a bit of the moba "hero" skillset most online players are getting acquainted with these days.
    Also all the lore, videos, comics and everything Blizzard is doing with the OW universe is majestic. All I wish for now is for some sort of interactive story mode, more heroes, more Overwatch.    … Expand
  50. ToFewViews
    May 27, 2016
    9
    Overwatch is Blizzard's new Multiplayer Shooter, Some compare it to games like Team Fortress 2 or maybe BattleBorn and other more MOBA related games. But it's basically a hero based arena shooter where each hero has something that makes it unique from the rest, This causes some heroes to be stronger against others or vice versa. Your success in Overwatch is directly related to your teamsOverwatch is Blizzard's new Multiplayer Shooter, Some compare it to games like Team Fortress 2 or maybe BattleBorn and other more MOBA related games. But it's basically a hero based arena shooter where each hero has something that makes it unique from the rest, This causes some heroes to be stronger against others or vice versa. Your success in Overwatch is directly related to your teams lineup and how well you work together. Playing solo may result in some very bad games if your team isn't wanting to work together. Playing with groups of friends will be much more enjoyable. Currently Overwatch only has Quick Matches and personal ranks but they plan to add a full ranked mode for people who want to take it seriously.
    The design behind Overwatch is done so perfectly, Everything from sound to characters it all just works so well together. Audio queues will let you know if someone is using a Ultimate or even the foots steps of a specific hero. Not much bad can be said when it comes to this aspect of Overwatch.
    One of the only things you can complain about with Overwatch is Matchmaking and team builds. Nothing is more discouraging then getting destroyed by a full grouped team over and over or getting paired up against people much higher level players. This will hopefully be fixed with the addition of competitive mode. Also having team stack one hero can make a game unplayable...some of the builds you can make up are nothing but torture.
    All in all if you enjoy multiplayer games like Team Fortress 2 and you are able to keep your cool give Overwatch a try.    … Expand
  51. Jacko0013
    Jun 11, 2016
    10
    amazing gameplay nice grafics , fun and stragety too :) , Pretty good and consistent artstyle , heroes with distinct abilities , but has enough depth to not get bored…
  52. Joy-Energiser
    Jun 10, 2016
    9
    The game certainly has lived up to its hype, I haven't felt the need to log into a game and play so much since CSGO first came out. I give this game a 9 out of sheer addictive ness but not a 10 because of balance issues with the heroes.
  53. GabrielKD
    Jun 1, 2016
    9
    To get it out of the way, if you're mostly looking for any semblance of PvE content, you might as well not even touch this game.

    I had no interest in Overwatch for the many months that it was in Closed Beta, then the open beta came around and I gave it a whirl. I knew beforehand that it's a purely team-based pvp game with a diverse cast of "heroes" with a coupe of abilities. I had no    To get it out of the way, if you're mostly looking for any semblance of PvE content, you might as well not even touch this game.

    I had no interest in Overwatch for the many months that it was in Closed Beta, then the open beta came around and I gave it a whirl. I knew beforehand that it's a purely team-based pvp game with a diverse cast of "heroes" with a coupe of abilities. I had no idea how the game felt when played thou.

    I was blown away, the responsiveness is great and it feels amazing, you feel in control of everything you do and when you fail you feel you could've done better and not blame the controls or mechanics.

    The heroes are amazing, the character design and art style is stellar and all of it feels very polished (in true Blizzard style).

    At launch you get 21 unique heroes on 12 maps with 2-4 game modes. I say 2-4 because there are basically only 2 game modes with slight variations that could be considered an extension to 4 game modes.

    The game revolves around team play, all modes are centered around 6 vs 6 and coordinating with your team on the fly can be very rewarding. Naturally quick plays with random people can and will often end in disaster with a "fluster cluck" of people doing everything but what the objective is on the map.

    The game also revolves around being able to change heroes on the fly every time you die in order to counter whatever your enemy team throws at you. There are some iffy plays such as 6 of the same heroes (yes you can have more than one of one type of hero in a team) that require an almost full team of hard counter heroes to pummel into non-existence and that can be difficult to agree on with a random array of players.

    Each hero has a few abilities unique to them with an "Ultimate" skill that for many/most classes can turn the tables in a match if played out right. Very satisfying to pull of your skills just right and throw the ultimate just right (each ultimate is different and has its own role and synergy). Exploring the synergies between heroes makes for endless, potentially satisfying, plays that keep you going from match to match.
    Speaking of matches, the extremely fast pace of the game makes for a very small average match time of about 7-9 minutes which is great and lets you get past that bitter defeat (that you will likely run into..) and move to another match.

    Many reviews I've seen here from disgruntled users talk about how the game lacks content for the price point of 40/60 dollars (40 on pc, 60 on consoles). I was slightly inclined to agree when it dawned me that I actually consider it to have enough content for the 40 dollar price tag on pc at least.

    Firstly the game was advertised as a purely competitive pvp experience and no pve, even thou the cinematic "trailers" could lead you to believe it might have....
    The closed beta has been going on for ages and anyone interested in the game should have already known this, and what the game will launch with, this was common and basic info available to everyone.

    Secondly, when people say "I got bored of the same modes on the same 12 maps in a few hours" I don't understand it, does a FIFA fan get bored of the same exact mode of play ? Does a CS player get bored ? This game is hugely varied by comparison to most competitive, no progression (no leveling, no items) games out there. I and, I assume, many like me, play for the situations I'm put in with my team mates. I'm trying various classes in various situations and having a blast.

    One thing to note is that there is some alleged net code "issues" discussions floating around. Those are actually Blizzard's choice on how to approach the netcode of their game, weather it's the best choice or not remains to be seen and if needed I'm sure Blizzard will tweak it. (see Overwatch tickrate articles on reddit)    … Expand
  54. 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
  55. Valazor
    May 27, 2016
    10
    After waiting a long time to finally play this game , i have to say that it's even better than i expected. easily my favourite game that has come out in the last 4 years. It's not trying to be complicated or "deep" , it's just some good old , lighthearted fun.
  56. Sqs
    May 30, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a insanely fun game from Blizzard. especially when you have friends playing with you.
    Overwatch is a brand new IP, with a lot of distinctive characters and a bunch of stories.    … Expand
  57. drterrett
    Jun 1, 2016
    10
    Overwatch is instant fun, quick pick up and play, and far from shallow. It's perfect in how simple and straightforward it is. There is zero fluff or fat in the this game and I am thankful for the fact that the developers didn't over extend themselves trying to make a game that did everything. To master this game is to understand the multitude of moves and counters that each offer oneOverwatch is instant fun, quick pick up and play, and far from shallow. It's perfect in how simple and straightforward it is. There is zero fluff or fat in the this game and I am thankful for the fact that the developers didn't over extend themselves trying to make a game that did everything. To master this game is to understand the multitude of moves and counters that each offer one another. The game looks and plays incredible, and the slick and smooth menus and sound design stick with the player long after they end their play session. Lastly, I see people commenting that it's a Beta, or not enough content, and in my opinion they are greatly mistaken. I love Overwatch.… Expand
  58. 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
  59. RappScallion
    Jun 7, 2016
    9
    Overwatch brings back the fun back in shooters. Remember that? When shooters actually were fun? Before they got bogged down in military shooters "ad naseum", like COD and Battlefield? Before everything had to be so damn serious and "realistic"? Before you had to grind levels to unlock weapons and attachments just to stand a chance? Before you had to have reflexes like a mongoose to get aOverwatch brings back the fun back in shooters. Remember that? When shooters actually were fun? Before they got bogged down in military shooters "ad naseum", like COD and Battlefield? Before everything had to be so damn serious and "realistic"? Before you had to grind levels to unlock weapons and attachments just to stand a chance? Before you had to have reflexes like a mongoose to get a kill or calculate the Coriolis effect when firing? When shooters actually were "casual" and for all skill levels, rather than a group of elitist jerks with too much time on their hands? When it was about up close-up mayhem and carnage rather drawn out sniping duels over miles of distance? Blizzard took a long, hard look at the state of shooters and had the courage to throw out the tropes and do something new. Yes, Overwatch borrows ideas and concepts from other shooters and games but Blizzard puts their own spin on them polishes them to brilliant sparkling gems. I haven't had this fun in a shooter for ages and it takes me back to the early days of Quake, Half-Life and Unreal Tournament, it's mayhem at it's finest. It's beautiful, polished and oh so much fun. Two thumbs up!

    Update! After reading some of the negative reviews here I thought I'd adress some of the, in my opinion, unfair and whiny complaints.

    THERE IS NO SINGLE PLAYER!

    Blizzard made it very clear from the start that this was a multiplayer game ONLY so whining about single player makes no sense at all. That's like going to an Indian restaurant and then complaining that they don't serve Italian food.

    THERE IS NOT ENOUGH CONTENT!

    What? 21 superbly crafted characters, 12 maps and four game modes is not enough? I'm sorry, I'll take a highly polished gem over a dinosaur-sized turd any time of the day. Quantity does not equal quality. Also, remember when TF2 was released? It only had 3 game modes, 6 maps and still only has 10 characters.

    THE GAME IS UNBALANCED!

    Not it's not. Granted, a character might need a minor tweak here and there but for the most part I'm astounded how balanced the characters are. However, one of the core concepts of this "rock-paper-scissors"-game is that you must change character as needed during a match and a team must have a balanced composition. Only offense characters in your team with no tank, healer or defense? You don't want to change character from your precious Reaper/? Then expect get beaten, often and thoroughly and you deserve it.

    MATCHMAKING IS BROKEN

    No it's not. And no, there is no Blizzard conspiracy to keep you at a 50/50 win/loss ratio. Game Director Jeff Kaplan addressed most of these complaints in the Blizzard forum and they turned out to be nothing but conspiracy theories and hot air. Remember, level does not equal skill.    … Expand
  60. 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
  61. guiiimkt
    May 29, 2016
    5
    It's a well done and polished game. But it needs way more content to be worth the price tag. As it stands, it should be a F2P game. Overwatch even has micro-transactions.
  62. Burkzy
    Nov 21, 2016
    10
    Might be terribly expensive, but after playing this like 16 hours in 2 days, I must say that this game is a Must-have PC game.

    Lose your social life.
    Go buy it.
  63. mescalito27
    May 28, 2016
    10
    First review ive done on Metacritic, I felt i had to create a new account just to say how awsome Overwatch really is. I have played a ton of first person shooters and this is an absolute standout ! its is amazing. High quality, High replay value. Well played Blizzard ! Well played !
  64. ZdriveX
    Jun 8, 2016
    10
    Muy divertido, esa seria la palabra con la que se describe, no es un juego que tenga gran profundidad, pero tiene la justa para sacar buenas partidas, sentirte bien cuando lo juegas y a la vez querer aprender a jugar mas heroes, falto de contenido pero se deja disfrutar
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 5starreviews
    Jun 8, 2016
    9
    This is an absolutely fantastic game! This game is the game I've been needing because of the amazing gameplay. This game revolves around being a team unlike call of duty. 21 heroes to play as all with different abilities, looks, roles and much more. A definite yes to recommending and buying this game.
  68. SubbotaAnton
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    I read a lot of reviews here and was surprised when people marked this game as really bad because they for some reason expected some story here, for example. No, it's only high-quality shooter, and nothing more. And it's best one among others, like TF2 or "free" shooters.

    Here you should only buy this game once and have fun. You absolutely don't need to buy anything more here, and I    I read a lot of reviews here and was surprised when people marked this game as really bad because they for some reason expected some story here, for example. No, it's only high-quality shooter, and nothing more. And it's best one among others, like TF2 or "free" shooters.

    Here you should only buy this game once and have fun. You absolutely don't need to buy anything more here, and I have played since August 2016 and have never done it. No reason to pay for it if you can take it for free because of your level.

    And skins here matters nothing.

    Also people hate matchmaking, and of course they have some reason for it. But your skill is matter too, and if you are really good, you will increase your rating (for example, I raised from 2000 to 3300 for this 6 months).

    As summary it's 10 of 10 among shooters with different heroes.    … Expand
  69. Shion16
    Jul 27, 2016
    9
    Great gameplay mechanics and it's optimized for less powerful PCs.
    But on the other hand it suffers from the same problems that SF5 had, lack of content, unfair micro transactions and the game gets tiresome if you play it alone.
  70. Phil_8811
    Jun 8, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing. It's better than any other recent FPS game in my opinion, and costs less. It's all about teamwork and objectives, so if you're the kind of player who just wants to get the most kills, this isn't the game for you.
  71. 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.
  72. crazayman123
    May 29, 2016
    7
    Overwatch is the first online only game I have actually enjoyed. It's a class based multiplayer only fps that feels both modern and old school at the same time. The heroes are really balanced. Picking the right hero for each situation is vital for your team to win. There are 21 heroes and 10 maps at launch. As far as optimization goes, I have had no issues running the game even on my IntelOverwatch is the first online only game I have actually enjoyed. It's a class based multiplayer only fps that feels both modern and old school at the same time. The heroes are really balanced. Picking the right hero for each situation is vital for your team to win. There are 21 heroes and 10 maps at launch. As far as optimization goes, I have had no issues running the game even on my Intel HD 5500, which is a terrible card. Overall, at launch I would only recommend this at $40 because of there not being very much content. But in the future, when more heroes and maps are added, this game will become even better, and hopefully even worth the full $60 of the origins edition.… Expand
  73. MrShaoran
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    The best FPS game I've been played in my entire life and my existence.
    Characters so iconic, amazing graphics.
  74. vinger
    Nov 6, 2016
    10
    Overwatch шикарен во всем , начиная с того что он p2p а не как Heartstone f2p т.е новый контент будет для нас бесплатен.
    Сам геймплей очень радует и не надоедает из за разнообразия героев и карт .
    Радует развитие киберспорта и лора игры . Однозначно 10/10 .    Overwatch шикарен во всем , начиная с того что он p2p а не как Heartstone f2p т.е новый контент будет для нас бесплатен.
    Сам геймплей очень радует и не надоедает из за разнообразия героев и карт .
    Радует развитие киберспорта и лора игры . Однозначно 10/10 .
  75. Faller
    Jun 4, 2016
    8
    Its a great team based fps, in the same vain as Team Fortress 2. The individual heroes that are well crafted, interesting, and fun. The only down side of the game as on release is the lack of some content. There are only three game play modes and about thirteen different maps. Their is promise from Blizzard for a ranked mode, more maps, and heroes to look foreword to in the future.
  76. dislexicpotato
    Dec 17, 2018
    8
    Overwatch is a great game with so many things to love such as its graphics, music, UI, characters and its gameplay all of which are phenomenal. It is also very well optimised and has a ton of charm that most games lack. The game however is held back by how unbalanced the characters are most of the time as well as its very toxic community and the slow pace at which Blizzard provides updatesOverwatch is a great game with so many things to love such as its graphics, music, UI, characters and its gameplay all of which are phenomenal. It is also very well optimised and has a ton of charm that most games lack. The game however is held back by how unbalanced the characters are most of the time as well as its very toxic community and the slow pace at which Blizzard provides updates and new content to keep the game fresh causing the game to often get stale. Still a great game that everyone should try out.… Expand
  77. doug1138
    Sep 1, 2016
    9
    I REALLY like this game. It is polished and beautiful and has a great range of characters and weapons.

    I'm sure everyone is comparing it to team fortress 2 and it's a fair comparison so I will too. I find TF2 to be (for lack of a better word) funnier. I am constantly laughing at the things I see people doing and for a game as mature as TF2 that's amazing. Overwatch which I am still    I REALLY like this game. It is polished and beautiful and has a great range of characters and weapons.

    I'm sure everyone is comparing it to team fortress 2 and it's a fair comparison so I will too. I find TF2 to be (for lack of a better word) funnier. I am constantly laughing at the things I see people doing and for a game as mature as TF2 that's amazing.

    Overwatch which I am still getting used to is a crazy fast game (maybe I'm just getting old) but I find myself gravitating towards the support classes so the young twitchy players can handle the front line offense.

    The only reason I didn't rate Overwatch a 10 is because it seems to me that there aren't very many people playing it. I'm in Silicon Valley and I was pretty surprised when I found myself playing skirmish for almost 10 minutes before getting dropped into a game. When that game ended I was dumped back into skirmish because there were 'not enough players'. This was not in the early morning or very late night... it was evening on the west coast.

    I will be playing a LOT more Overwatch. Great game.    … Expand
  78. Bardia1381
    Nov 15, 2016
    10
    One of the best shooter game ever. Good design for characters,maps and a hyper game.
    At least you can have fun time with this game.
    Recommend for teenagers who love online and shooter games.
  79. miketava
    Nov 16, 2016
    9
    Light on modes and content, but it's an outstanding Blizzard production. They've got some questionable balancing on their loot boxes, but other than that the gameplay has me hooked with over 150 hours of game time - an unprecedented feat. I'm so involved in reviewing the meta and pouring over every release note and balancing tweak. I adore this game and it helped get my wife in to FPSLight on modes and content, but it's an outstanding Blizzard production. They've got some questionable balancing on their loot boxes, but other than that the gameplay has me hooked with over 150 hours of game time - an unprecedented feat. I'm so involved in reviewing the meta and pouring over every release note and balancing tweak. I adore this game and it helped get my wife in to FPS gaming to boot!… Expand
  80. OnlyLegends
    Mar 2, 2017
    10
    I don't really understand all the hate, yeah I'm stuck in Elo hell too, but that doesn't mean you can't still have fun. The custom game modes you can make in this game are really entertaining and they are adding more stuff seems like every week, and there should be a new hero coming up fairly soon as well. I am level 140 or so and I think this game is very good, they are trying as hard asI don't really understand all the hate, yeah I'm stuck in Elo hell too, but that doesn't mean you can't still have fun. The custom game modes you can make in this game are really entertaining and they are adding more stuff seems like every week, and there should be a new hero coming up fairly soon as well. I am level 140 or so and I think this game is very good, they are trying as hard as they can to balance all the heroes abilities etc. but every once in a while the Overwatch team won't heed the community's advice and they mess up, but we're all human. VERY SOLID GAME OVERALL WOULD BUY AGAIN… Expand
  81. Inzaine
    Mar 19, 2017
    9
    Overwatch is a GREAT game. By no means is it BAD. It has a variety of "Heroes" to play, each with their unique abilities. Every hero has their own charming personality.

    The one flaw with this game is lack of content. Seriously, this game gets BARELY updated. Sure you could say the Seasonal Events are common, but all they add are cosmetics and a POSSIBLY good gamemode. Only 3 new    Overwatch is a GREAT game. By no means is it BAD. It has a variety of "Heroes" to play, each with their unique abilities. Every hero has their own charming personality.

    The one flaw with this game is lack of content. Seriously, this game gets BARELY updated. Sure you could say the Seasonal Events are common, but all they add are cosmetics and a POSSIBLY good gamemode.

    Only 3 new characters have been released so far.    … Expand
  82. robmak3
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    It is an amazing team-based multiplayer FPS which will surround you for hours if you are a fan of AAA multiplayer games (CoD, Titanfall, Battlefield) and other only-online games (CS:GO, DOTA, League of Legends). You are able to both enjoy a casual experience via arcade and quick play modes, as well as learn the skills, get better, and have fun through competitive modes.

    It is very    It is an amazing team-based multiplayer FPS which will surround you for hours if you are a fan of AAA multiplayer games (CoD, Titanfall, Battlefield) and other only-online games (CS:GO, DOTA, League of Legends). You are able to both enjoy a casual experience via arcade and quick play modes, as well as learn the skills, get better, and have fun through competitive modes.

    It is very easily a 10/10 for someone who likes the sort of games mentioned above at half the price of a triple-a game. It is easy to sink in a lot of time, and learn a ton of characters. Blizzard has been dedicated to adding content, and the game has a large community. If you are not sure if you like the genre, maybe try out another game like Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike, Global Offensive, DOTA 2, or League of Legends which have the similar style of not giving a huge game, but the game is played by improving your skill level, and are much cheaper or free. However, if you are someone who would prefer a lot of content in their games, $40 or $30 on sale is a little high of a price to get this one at.    … Expand
  83. Fonix42
    Apr 20, 2017
    9
    Honestly, this is probably the best blizzard game right now. It is a great fps that is keeping up with and even surpassing the sales of the (lately disappointing) CoD series and games like Battlefield 1. It has constant updates, and a developer that is actively listening to the community. Pros are endless amount of replay value, a server browser for custom games, seasonal events every 2-3Honestly, this is probably the best blizzard game right now. It is a great fps that is keeping up with and even surpassing the sales of the (lately disappointing) CoD series and games like Battlefield 1. It has constant updates, and a developer that is actively listening to the community. Pros are endless amount of replay value, a server browser for custom games, seasonal events every 2-3 months, PvP and PvE events. Cons are: Really toxic community at lower ranks. It deserves a solid 9.… Expand
  84. Lomiun
    May 16, 2017
    9
    Almost perfect, i loveeee it! Playing it nonstop, its a great easy to learn game. Point taken off for **** designed maps though. Characters and design is great though.
  85. BMO
    Sep 4, 2017
    8
    It's an interesting universe, with interesting stages, great character design, and at times fun gameplay. However one has to be discouraged by the lack of quick communication from the game developers. They can completely break a character (Reinhardt) and it takes them months before they actually acknowledge the issue, and another month to actually fix the issue. The same goes withIt's an interesting universe, with interesting stages, great character design, and at times fun gameplay. However one has to be discouraged by the lack of quick communication from the game developers. They can completely break a character (Reinhardt) and it takes them months before they actually acknowledge the issue, and another month to actually fix the issue. The same goes with underpowered/overpowered characters. Many times they ship an unbalanced character into PTR and ship it to the main game without hearing the concerns of fans. The other big issue is the toxicity of the community, especially in competitive.

    Other than that, the new content being added is great, and the game is generally enjoyable. However the issues noted above detract a lot from the enjoyment.    … Expand
  86. VladiMiagk
    May 15, 2018
    10
    Лучшая игра в своем жанре! Большое спасибо разработчикам за их труд! Просто супер!
  87. ChickenSquash02
    Dec 28, 2017
    10
    Characters-Each character in overwatch feels like a combination of outside inspiration and inside creativity. Each character has an interesting backstory abilities. They all shake up the playing feel and make every overwatch match new and interesting. There’s something for everyone with the different skill sets and abilities attributed to each character.
    Maps-Every map in overwatch is    Characters-Each character in overwatch feels like a combination of outside inspiration and inside creativity. Each character has an interesting backstory abilities. They all shake up the playing feel and make every overwatch match new and interesting. There’s something for everyone with the different skill sets and abilities attributed to each character.
    Maps-Every map in overwatch is unique and beautifully created. The amount of detail and style put into every aspect of every mp is breathtaking.
    Graphics-overwatch's cartoony and fun yet surprisingly detailed and beautiful graphics make it a unique and fun game to play.
    Gameplay-For the most part, the gameplay in overwatch feels fluid and satisfying. All the different arcade and quickplay gameplay modes provide a lot of content and experimentation, which leads to a lot of fun.
    Overall, I don’t really have any really big problems with otherwatch, its just in general, an all around good game
    It's also worth mentioning the surrounding story behind overwatch is very interesting and provides hours of exploration and learning into the games lore    … Expand
  88. Galaxithea
    Feb 2, 2019
    8
    It's clear most of the bad reviews here are just from jealous TF2 fanboys who probably haven't even played the game. Overwatch is an excellent game that'll keep you coming back over and over. Of course, it's not without its problems - but it's nothing Blizzard won't eventually fix.
  89. Mauron
    Feb 23, 2019
    8
    Overwatch fue unos de los juegos mas innovadores que salio al mercado, cuando salio, muchos pensaron que seria una mala copia de team fortres 2, pero la verdad es que a toda la comunidad gamer le sorprendio lo bueno que es el juego, el juego tiene un nivel de detalle, el diseño de personajes, es unico e inigualable, los jugadores en mi experiencia no son nada toxicos, a lo mucho en talesOverwatch fue unos de los juegos mas innovadores que salio al mercado, cuando salio, muchos pensaron que seria una mala copia de team fortres 2, pero la verdad es que a toda la comunidad gamer le sorprendio lo bueno que es el juego, el juego tiene un nivel de detalle, el diseño de personajes, es unico e inigualable, los jugadores en mi experiencia no son nada toxicos, a lo mucho en tales partes hay toxicidad, pero yo en mi caso, no he detectado usuarios toxicos, ahora viene lo malo, el juego en si es bueo, pero tiene que nerfear cosas cada mes, lo cual es algo malo porque le quita lo competitivo, ya sea ppr tal o cual poder, lo cual, yo no veo mal, porque pues si estan actualizando el juego constantemente para quitar parches y otras cosas, pues ahi se nota el interes de mejor el juego en los creadores, y creo que hasta aqui termina mi critica, es un juego excelente, con graficas excelentes, con mecanicas excelentes, y personajes excelentes, sin nada mas que añadir, gracias… Expand
  90. Reichard
    Feb 1, 2020
    0
    Warcraft 3 reforged. Игра сломавшая мнение о метелице всё объясняет"За моего отца"
  91. tacticalcraptic
    Jun 1, 2016
    10
    OverWatch is one of the most fun online multiplayer games I have ever played. I feel as if it sits alongside Smash Bros.4, Street Fighter 4, League of Legends and Rocket League as the most fun games you can play endlessly online.
    It is every accessible, even to those who are not great at shooters (for example, myself) it gives lots of strategic options and we way to contribute to your    OverWatch is one of the most fun online multiplayer games I have ever played. I feel as if it sits alongside Smash Bros.4, Street Fighter 4, League of Legends and Rocket League as the most fun games you can play endlessly online.
    It is every accessible, even to those who are not great at shooters (for example, myself) it gives lots of strategic options and we way to contribute to your team in a meaningful way, even if you can't pull a jumping headshot at 400 paces.

    Everything from the art, to the level design to the balance is very good and it only seems to be improving and will likely continue to improve for a long time. It's also just a lot of plain ol' fun to play.

    Also, just get it for PC. Mouse and keyboard work much better, it only costs $40.00 on PC ($20 less than on console) and just like TF2, Awesomenauts and most other online multiplayer games that get a PC and console release, the PC version will likely be relevant for much longer. It scales pretty well on pretty much any mid-range laptop bought within the last 5 years.    … Expand
  92. 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
  93. killab1984
    May 27, 2016
    10
    Wow dunno what to call it really other than original. Gonna be a great game for a long time. 10/10 all the dif ppl are dope in their own right, all in all just a really deep interesting game.
  94. Bout73Ninjas
    May 28, 2016
    10
    I don't give many games a 10. But if one deserves it, it's Overwatch.

    This game is incredible. What's truly amazing about it though is how Blizzard has managed to just get everything about it right. The graphics are very good, even on low-end machines, the art style is gorgeous, I haven't encountered a single lag issue in 16 hours of play, and most of all, despite the sparsity of the    I don't give many games a 10. But if one deserves it, it's Overwatch.

    This game is incredible. What's truly amazing about it though is how Blizzard has managed to just get everything about it right. The graphics are very good, even on low-end machines, the art style is gorgeous, I haven't encountered a single lag issue in 16 hours of play, and most of all, despite the sparsity of the game modes, I'm having a crap-ton of fun!

    I honestly do not like Team Fortress 2, I've never liked it and I hate playing it. But somehow, Blizzard has managed to make Team Fortress minus every single one of its mistakes. It's heroes are joyously fun, with loads of personality, the level design on almost every single level is outrageously well-balanced, and every single little detail has been thought through so well.

    People here are complaining that the lack of content means the price isn't justified, and in almost any other case, I'd agree. But not here. This game so well deserves it's $40 price tag, and not to mention that every new map, game mode, and hero will be free on release. The only micro-transactions are for random loot to customize your character, all cosmetic items, which I am 100% okay with.

    Buy this game. You won't regret it.    … Expand
  95. PunditPiers
    May 27, 2016
    10
    i think it is a good game it shows a lot of competitiveness between people their is loads of people to choose from and find your favourite definitely buy this game.
  96. Beiqhy
    May 25, 2016
    8
    Good job Blizzard, the games is very smooth, fun and challenging. People complaining that there is no campaign but Blizzard never say there will. The games looks very good on PC, the AI is fun to play against when you start playing the game.
    Pros:
    A lot of heroes Nice Graphics Good Maps Cons: The games feels awkward while moving because you can't run like any other FPS, it takes a    Good job Blizzard, the games is very smooth, fun and challenging. People complaining that there is no campaign but Blizzard never say there will. The games looks very good on PC, the AI is fun to play against when you start playing the game.
    Pros:
    A lot of heroes
    Nice Graphics
    Good Maps

    Cons:
    The games feels awkward while moving because you can't run like any other FPS, it takes a little time to get used to.    … Expand
  97. Mrscorpion123
    May 25, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра замечательна такие игры больше не кто не делает рекомендую всем (если вы не школьник) интересные герои карты сам геймплей и она стоит своих денег… Expand
  98. Seafox89
    Apr 20, 2017
    8
    Super fun team-strategy FPS multiplayer action. In some ways, Overwatch is a spiritual successor to Team Fortress 2, but vastly improved, with tons of unique features and gameplay quirks. A huge variety of heroes with unique weapons, stats, and abilities makes for a great variety of strategies and team comps. Blizzard is intentional with balancing overpowered heroes, but there couldSuper fun team-strategy FPS multiplayer action. In some ways, Overwatch is a spiritual successor to Team Fortress 2, but vastly improved, with tons of unique features and gameplay quirks. A huge variety of heroes with unique weapons, stats, and abilities makes for a great variety of strategies and team comps. Blizzard is intentional with balancing overpowered heroes, but there could probably be some more development in matchmaking and team arrangements between games for solo players. The gorgeous levels are eye-catching and fun to battle in, but Blizzard's visuals still prioritize your allies and opponents to keep the environment from being too distracting.. Overall, super smooth with a good PC (or console) and really fun to play.… Expand
  99. Sharp268
    May 29, 2016
    10
    This game is a lot of fun. Each character feels relevant and very different from the other. Matches are fun and fast, the gatcha system is great as you are always eager to see which new flashy skins you'll get for your favorite character, and it's good that player that spend more money don't get gameplay advantages, so you are never at a disadvantage if you stick with the initial fee.
  100. Jobbig
    Jun 9, 2016
    10
    Blizzards new franchise. If you have friends that you can play with or if you are a person that can easily make friends while playing you will love that game and the people that are giving this game negative reviews are playing solo. It is a team game, you can still play solo but without decent communication and people to play with I can see it gettting booring since ranked is coming inBlizzards new franchise. If you have friends that you can play with or if you are a person that can easily make friends while playing you will love that game and the people that are giving this game negative reviews are playing solo. It is a team game, you can still play solo but without decent communication and people to play with I can see it gettting booring since ranked is coming in the end of june. It's polished the feel and gameplay is amazing, the sound is to die for.… 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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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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