Overwatch (2016)

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6.4

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  1. TwoBe
    Apr 20, 2019
    9
    Great game full of adrenaline. Sadly is a game meant to be played with people that know how to play as a team, if you have five other friends to rely on then this game will be amazing, otherwise it will be a bitter sweet experience.
  2. VictinJoojPrays
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    I loved this game Blizzard has delivered one of their best games ever! Play it since 2014 (BETA), and until today (2019) I have fun with it! My favorite hero will always be Moira!
  3. reinventingwed
    May 24, 2019
    9
    I play this game almost every day. It's super fun (when you have a good team comp), but I wish they would add more game modes. Making Total Mayhem a mode that is available to play all of the time would be awesome. What would be even more awesome would be to add other game modes into competitive play. Overall, it's a super fun game!
  4. 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
  5. ToddChavez
    Aug 19, 2019
    9
    Slick, gorgeous, and flush with tactical depth, Overwatch is the new gold standard for multiplayer shooters.
  6. Trumpet_Boi_208
    Aug 3, 2019
    9
    Overwatch is a very addicting hero shooter with multiple unique heroes, maps, and modes. However, some of the provocative skins, and the toxic community prevents it from being one of my favorites.
  7. 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.
  8. GALACTICFUT
    Oct 6, 2019
    10
    El juego es una auténtica pasada, todo lo hace el mejor juego multijugador en primera persona
  9. Balazs360
    Mar 2, 2020
    9
    Every time I play with this game I have so much fun. I think it's a pretty good online multiplayer game. I used to play it more, but this game still manages to keep up. The characters are great (at least most of them) and pretty much everything works fine. One reason I give it a 9 is because not all of the characters are balanced e.g. Bastion is waay too strong, and another reason is thatEvery time I play with this game I have so much fun. I think it's a pretty good online multiplayer game. I used to play it more, but this game still manages to keep up. The characters are great (at least most of them) and pretty much everything works fine. One reason I give it a 9 is because not all of the characters are balanced e.g. Bastion is waay too strong, and another reason is that there have been some changes that changed the game in a "bad" way e.g. I don't like that now you have to choose which class you wanna be in the new quick play. it has a story of some kind as well, but nothing really special. Honestly I didn't think this game will be that good, but it is. Definitely get it if you're looking for a good online multiplayer game, although be aware of toxic players.… Expand
  10. JayNxtGen
    Nov 9, 2019
    8
    As a gamer who has been playing this game since 2016 I have well got my moneys worth with this game. The multiplayer is fun as hell specially with friends and a high skill level is not needed as some heroes are so easy to use. If you want a good time with a fresh multiplayer with Blizzards high polish? Take the dive as even in 2019 this game is superb and is guaranteed a long life with theAs a gamer who has been playing this game since 2016 I have well got my moneys worth with this game. The multiplayer is fun as hell specially with friends and a high skill level is not needed as some heroes are so easy to use. If you want a good time with a fresh multiplayer with Blizzards high polish? Take the dive as even in 2019 this game is superb and is guaranteed a long life with the Overwatch 2 update coming.… Expand
  11. 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.
  12. LuisNrd
    Feb 9, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its an awesome game.Is makes so mich fun to play ranked againsz Player wich are as good as you .… Expand
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. marvsfontanilla
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    Story: N/A
    Graphics: 9
    Sound:8
    Gameplay: 10
    Game Time: N/A (Online Multiplayer) + PvP
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. Marh23
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    Jfhrhftjridhdhevdihfhrjcjfbfjcbd of the United kingdom of clans is one uppercase symbol that
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. agapokolo
    Feb 9, 2021
    8
    Playing this game is a solid multiplayer experience, though I would only recommend playing it with friends.
  28. 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.
  29. greenwood101
    Nov 10, 2021
    9
    Lit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
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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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