Overwatch (2016)

 PlayStation 4
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6.4

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  1. Jenskuli
    Dec 1, 2022
    8
    Addicting at first, feels like a chore after 200 hours. As the first person shooters go this game is easily in my top 3. As of today there are 20+ heroes to choose from. Each of them are divided into three classes: Tank, Dps and Support. Each character plays differently, but most share similar play styles. Tanks are a wall, that pushes the team forwards. They are heavy to move aroundAddicting at first, feels like a chore after 200 hours. As the first person shooters go this game is easily in my top 3. As of today there are 20+ heroes to choose from. Each of them are divided into three classes: Tank, Dps and Support. Each character plays differently, but most share similar play styles. Tanks are a wall, that pushes the team forwards. They are heavy to move around with, but do a great deal of damage. DPS is arguebly the most popular class. Most of the time these heroes like to go solo, lead the team or just like to showoff. Often times this class gets picked the most (talking from experience), so don't be suprised if you end up filling in as either a tank or support class. Then finally there's the Support class. It is the easiest class to play. All you have to do is keep your teammates alive. Sure the weapons aren't that effective, but as a support main player myself it's thanks to our boosts and heals, you're still alive!
    There are four game modes: Quick play, Competitive, Arcade, Custom mode. In Quick play is great mode hop in if you're into casual fun. If you like a little variety there's an Arcade mode for that. If you really want to challenge yourself and hit the scoreboards, (become a pro player maybe?), that's what Competitive mode is for. Lastly there's the custom mode, where you get to try out levels created by other players.

    Most addicting portion of the game comes from the cosmetic items and levels you gain after every match. Most skins are creative while the rest are mostly recolors of regular skins. Only lacking parts are the story and patch updates. I'd love to know more about the characters and their world, but Blizzard barely fill those gaps in. Sure there are animated shorts and comics, but no campaign or single player stories to play? Then there's the ineffective patches of the game. Blizzard seems to make unnecessary patches, that effect the game. For example some of the heroes weapons don't always work as they should. Like shooting sometimes one bullet at a time or incapability to heal others. And no matter how many times you reinstall or reset the internet router, the faults still remain.

    Sequel so far looks like the first installment with accessories. From what I've seen from the beta gameplay it plays exactly the same as the first installment. I don't care if the game is free, the issues still remain. Maybe the sequel might have actual story campaigns, but I still feel like there should have been something in the first game other than easter eggs. But even with all that said, I still love Overwatch. And when the game works it's a lot fun. (No but seriously Blizzard get your **** together.)    … Expand
  2. Darkyurem
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Altamente adictivo, el juego al que mas horas he dedicado en mi vida, genial la libertad a la hora de jugar con tantas posibilidades
  3. Derskert
    Jun 18, 2022
    8
    While this game does have its flaws it is a really fun game to play with friends, the PVE modes are quite soulless however and I'm not a big fan of loot boxes however the monetization methods are purely cosmetic.

    The game does have a few balancing issues but I'm sure most of them will be fixed in the iteration, right now at its core Overwatch is an incredibly fun game to play with a    While this game does have its flaws it is a really fun game to play with friends, the PVE modes are quite soulless however and I'm not a big fan of loot boxes however the monetization methods are purely cosmetic.

    The game does have a few balancing issues but I'm sure most of them will be fixed in the iteration, right now at its core Overwatch is an incredibly fun game to play with a huge emphasis on teamwork.
    By far one of the most fun times I've ever had with a hero shooter, its less arcade-y and more competitive unlike titles like Team Fortress Two but that does not take away the fun I've had with this game.
    Graphics are also good.    … Expand
  4. BMX
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    I only love this game because of play vs a.i game mode it's so much chill and fun Also I love Roadhog he such a hot piggy
  5. Molariusborn
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    I love this game it makes so much fun to play well done Bilzzard

    the skillbased matchmaking in ranked ist very good
  6. greenwood101
    Nov 10, 2021
    9
    Lit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  7. ibblue07
    Aug 14, 2021
    9
    I used to love playing this game back in the day, but now the community has become progressively worse. As long as you stay away from competitive, this game can still be fun.
  8. LyonFace
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    I've been playing this game for close to 5 years now and throughout all the games i have played i always keep coming back to play overwatch. the charaters are intriguing and the gameplay never gets boring
  9. marvsfontanilla
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    Story: N/A
    Graphics: 9
    Sound:8
    Gameplay: 10
    Game Time: N/A (Online Multiplayer) + PvP
  10. agapokolo
    Feb 9, 2021
    8
    Playing this game is a solid multiplayer experience, though I would only recommend playing it with friends.
  11. VadersFist501
    Jan 1, 2021
    9
    Coming back to Overwatch now, I still have a lot of fun with the game, and am excited for the release of Overwatch 2. The game looks amazing, and it does the 6v6 mode very well. It's even more fun when played with friends and is relatively beginner-friendly.
  12. SuperKing
    Nov 22, 2020
    9
    Great objective based squad FPS. Great characters all being unique and memorable. After you try all of them out you'll easily find one to match your play style. One of the best in the genre and highly recommended.
  13. Marh23
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    Jfhrhftjridhdhevdihfhrjcjfbfjcbd of the United kingdom of clans is one uppercase symbol that
  14. RasaPahit
    Oct 4, 2020
    8
    This game is addictive. I have over 1000 hours on this game and for me this is my favorite game of all time but this game have some of the worst developer out there. They consistently make bad decisions to the game. They make matchmaking 10 minutes for damage role like WTF and they make buffs or nerfs to the game that just bad for the game. If you want to buy this game you need to learnThis game is addictive. I have over 1000 hours on this game and for me this is my favorite game of all time but this game have some of the worst developer out there. They consistently make bad decisions to the game. They make matchmaking 10 minutes for damage role like WTF and they make buffs or nerfs to the game that just bad for the game. If you want to buy this game you need to learn and be calm because this game is kinda hard for newcomer but when you get the feeling of it it will be addictive.… Expand
  15. MatthewDavisMed
    Sep 22, 2020
    9
    I'm usually a guy that just sticks with singleplayer games, but this games surprisingly kept me replaying matches over and over thanks to it's colorful cast of fun and interesting characters with unique skills. Though it could use a bit more content, it's still a lot of fun to play.
  16. shaggx83
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I have played thousands of hours and still keep coming back. Sure the match can be frustrating but it is the kind of game that I really enjoy playing. So many free updates, new heroes, events and regular challenges kept it fresh whenever I started to get burned out. Will be playing this for years to come. The strength of the game is the cast of characters.
  17. Kozmik82
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    This game is just a legendary piece of work and so fun tot play. I have never played an fps so long.
  18. Karloz_Hellzing
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    A continuously changing FPS, every match would be a new experience, graphics are amazing, controls are very responsive and you could spend thousands (literally) hours playing and still loving you.
    This game has a huge and complex lore what if you get to know makes you love the characters and understand their motivations and skills, it is more an strategy first person shooter (SFPS) than    A continuously changing FPS, every match would be a new experience, graphics are amazing, controls are very responsive and you could spend thousands (literally) hours playing and still loving you.
    This game has a huge and complex lore what if you get to know makes you love the characters and understand their motivations and skills, it is more an strategy first person shooter (SFPS) than just a FPS, victory depends of heroes compositions that you and your team pick up. The variety of heroes and their skills adds an a huge amount of possibilities to play.    … Expand
  19. Linn19
    Jul 14, 2020
    9
    Um dos melhores jogos multiplayer que tive o prazer de jogar. O nível de competitividade e trabalho em grupo nesse jogo é singular. O único personagem que acho desbalanceado é a Echo, acredito que devido ao foco no Overwatch 2.
    Existem sim pontos que poderiam melhorar e o que preciso mencionar é a falta de um modo história, ficando limitado aos eventos (em especial o sensacional Arquivos).    Um dos melhores jogos multiplayer que tive o prazer de jogar. O nível de competitividade e trabalho em grupo nesse jogo é singular. O único personagem que acho desbalanceado é a Echo, acredito que devido ao foco no Overwatch 2.
    Existem sim pontos que poderiam melhorar e o que preciso mencionar é a falta de um modo história, ficando limitado aos eventos (em especial o sensacional Arquivos). Também é bom mencionar a falta de Cross-plataform que chamaria ainda mais jogadores.
    Um dos pontos positivos é que devido o jogo ser pago, não existem as cansativas propagandas de "passe de temporada". E também todos os personagens estarem desbloqueados assim que se inicia o jogo, sem precisar pagar mais pra isso (R6 eu falei de você mesmo).    … Expand
  20. DandyDavid
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    One of the best FPS games around. It’s not just packed with fun and complex gameplay, but with deep characters. Characters with all different personalities, aesthetics, and lore. The game tries to entertain the community with many different events, which adds new cosmetics every few months. As it may have loot boxes, which is kinda annoying at times. But these loot boxes do not contain anyOne of the best FPS games around. It’s not just packed with fun and complex gameplay, but with deep characters. Characters with all different personalities, aesthetics, and lore. The game tries to entertain the community with many different events, which adds new cosmetics every few months. As it may have loot boxes, which is kinda annoying at times. But these loot boxes do not contain any items that give a player any ingame advantages or upgrades. These loot boxes are completely optional with only cosmetics, which easily unlocked through the leveling up system. They don’t you forced to pay for in game microtransactions to be better than others. Many other games do this and I respect overwatch from steering away from it. Have been playing it since year of release and I don’t intend on stopping anytime soon.… Expand
  21. Dylan117
    Jul 4, 2020
    8
    Overwatch is a great team shooter. If you like team fortress you'll love Overwatch. It translates the moba style to FPS. While I think Blizzard should of embraced a campaign the gameplay of the multiplayer is very additctive and really fun solo or with friends. Grinding can be tedious as leveling up gets really slow around level 40.
  22. whatagoodguy
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    I bought it in 2016 and I'm still playing it 4 years later. They give new characters and key content for free. The animations and the design of the characters are top notch. In my opinion, the online connection is nearly flawless. They have a type of character for every preference. For example, if somebody can't aim, there are many other characters that require different skills. The onlyI bought it in 2016 and I'm still playing it 4 years later. They give new characters and key content for free. The animations and the design of the characters are top notch. In my opinion, the online connection is nearly flawless. They have a type of character for every preference. For example, if somebody can't aim, there are many other characters that require different skills. The only microtransactions are optional cosmetics that you can choose not to get if you don't want to. They organize cool seasonal events in which you get cosmetics, should you choose to participate. Every player has the same chances to win at all times. My only two gripes are that you usually get matched with players with a much lower ability than you and you often end up losing simply because one or two people didn't contribute to the team the way they should. Also, if a player leaves a competitive game in the middle of the match, you might be forced to play until the very end of an already lost game, even if there are many rounds left.… Expand
  23. Armin4
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    The best and most addictive online game of my life
    And this game have personality
    Characters and maps and everything have their own story
    And this story perfect like a masterpiece single player game
  24. Martma
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Best game ever, I bought it for my wife’s boyfriend he really like it so he let me sleep on the couch instead of the floor.
  25. illuvatar_1st
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Great game, with great characters.
    simply put when it came out, it came with a BOOM and earned the best game of 2016 title. Following the years it kept its relevancy with releasing a map every 3 months and a new hero every 4 months. Its idea of only being a 6 vs 6 has been tested through out the years and gave the players different game modes that at time looked ridiculous. Game modes    Great game, with great characters.
    simply put when it came out, it came with a BOOM and earned the best game of 2016 title. Following the years it kept its relevancy with releasing a map every 3 months and a new hero every 4 months. Its idea of only being a 6 vs 6 has been tested through out the years and gave the players different game modes that at time looked ridiculous. Game modes like Lucio ball (rocket league) Junkerstein Revenge(zombies) Mei's snowball and yeti hunt and last but not least Archive (story events) shows the potential that this project has. Although Balancing heroes come become a problem , blizzard is always making sure to place that bar and find the best Meta. Other game modes such as capture the flag, death match and others were introduced and very recently they release the workshop where people come with unique ideas to make their pwn game modes such as parkour , infinity stones, flappy bird ,death room and plenty plenty of others    … Expand
  26. Tinagowtfay12
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    Overwatch is a fun and unique experience. With heroes with different abilities, its hard to master all classes. At release, Overwatch was a small game. With only 3 game modes and a handful of maps to keep it going. No campaign. But over the years, Overwatch has grown with new heroes, new maps, new ideas. A fun, competetive multiplayer experience.
  27. Viperalan
    Apr 9, 2020
    8
    I’ll get straight to the point the game is great but difficult to play by yourself you can win a few games. If you are reading this and still haven’t got the game I recommend you play it also try to get people you know to play with you. You will in joy it more. Know your reading this and wonder why I rated it 8 out of 10 and the reason is that some characters in the game are a bit overI’ll get straight to the point the game is great but difficult to play by yourself you can win a few games. If you are reading this and still haven’t got the game I recommend you play it also try to get people you know to play with you. You will in joy it more. Know your reading this and wonder why I rated it 8 out of 10 and the reason is that some characters in the game are a bit over powered.… Expand
  28. alescartoonyguy
    Mar 26, 2020
    9
    i've raged many times,while losing in over-time,i've said "i'm done",when getting one shot by a hanzo,but i cant deny that i love this game.yea this game has some trouble with matchmaking or smurfs in the lower ranks,but the countless hours i played were filled with so many good feelings,that it weighs out the mistakes and bad things.i love that there's 32 heroes,to choose from,everyonei've raged many times,while losing in over-time,i've said "i'm done",when getting one shot by a hanzo,but i cant deny that i love this game.yea this game has some trouble with matchmaking or smurfs in the lower ranks,but the countless hours i played were filled with so many good feelings,that it weighs out the mistakes and bad things.i love that there's 32 heroes,to choose from,everyone will find at least one suiting for him/her.i like the physics of the guns,which is very important for a FPS.i like the variety of maps,and blizzard listens to the community it nerfs or buffs a certain hero or ability.i like teaming up with a friend,and playing some unstoppable combo.i love this game.… Expand
  29. Sopranzzz_
    Mar 24, 2020
    8
    Overwatch is one of the few fps that stand out during the past years. An online futuristic multiplayer team based game which contains both fps adrenaline and coordinated gameplay. It's really an enjoyable and engaging experience, both in defence and attack. Every hero feels unique, the maps are well-designed and, in addition to the classic game modes, the arcade game modes are fun andOverwatch is one of the few fps that stand out during the past years. An online futuristic multiplayer team based game which contains both fps adrenaline and coordinated gameplay. It's really an enjoyable and engaging experience, both in defence and attack. Every hero feels unique, the maps are well-designed and, in addition to the classic game modes, the arcade game modes are fun and original.
    So, why this game isn't a 10? Well, for two particular points:
    1) The game is living a real "content drought", adding very few new things every two or so months, especially since Role Que was added (but also before this period, which was august 2019); this because Blizzard has announced Overwatch 2 and almost every new type of content will be left for that game, leaving Overwatch with its stale yearly events routine. The only things that are really new are the few skins that are added during the aforementioned events.
    2) The multiplayer core experience is based on teamwork and coordination, especially in competitive, where people are supposed to communicate; however, this doesn't happen very often, particularly on console. And when you cannot coordinate your team, you are most likely going to lose and get frustrated. Yes, frustrated, because you clearly know what you have to do in order to win, but you can't because your teammates are not performing properly their role, leaving the whole squad in the tide. Infact, always play with some friends, not only because it is more fun, but also because if you are going for solo que, you are left to the fate of your teammates (for real), resulting in a much more difficult and, again, frustrating experience in order to climb into new ranks.

    In conclusion: Overwatch is a really good game, one of the best fps games ever made, but play it with some friends, otherwise it will be an exhausting experience, most of the times (especially in competitive).    … Expand
  30. Thegamingrex
    Mar 15, 2020
    9
    I find overwatch a really good game and i think you should get it in 2020.The only thing i don’t like about the game are some heroes (doomfist,moira,pharah and sombra) but at the same time it’s hard to like all 31 heroes.So buy it if you like class based shooters and if you’re looking for a new game.
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#4 Best PS4 Game of 2016
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#12 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016
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#17 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Games Master UK
    Jul 25, 2016
    94
    Simply the best multiplayer shooter to come along in years. Pure, joyous fun. [July 2016, p.74]
  2. Edge Magazine
    Jul 24, 2016
    90
    That the game hangs together visually is remarkable; that it should cohere so well in design terms, unfathomable. [Aug 2016, p.104]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jul 16, 2016
    90
    Blizzard's addictive and tactical team-based shooter is essential - the character-switching mechanic sweetens the genre. Group up with friends to avoid clueless carnage and enjoy the true game. [Aug 2016, p.82]
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