Overwatch (2016)

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  1. Prrgangsta
    Feb 18, 2017
    6
    Overwatch is a fun team based shooter with a variety of characters with their own skills and a world with a good amount of lore but that is only able take this game so far with its lack of modes and sort of gets boringly repetitive after a while. The progression feels pointless and the loot crates offer useless prizes such as skins, sprays, voices (emotes), icons, stances, and PotGOverwatch is a fun team based shooter with a variety of characters with their own skills and a world with a good amount of lore but that is only able take this game so far with its lack of modes and sort of gets boringly repetitive after a while. The progression feels pointless and the loot crates offer useless prizes such as skins, sprays, voices (emotes), icons, stances, and PotG stances. All of which i have not felt compelled to use.

    Anyway even though it is fun the lack of modes and pointless progression and rewards makes me feel like I should have waited for a sale.    … Expand
  2. DanBenevenuto
    Feb 17, 2017
    9
    If you're looking for a game that will make you spend hours of fun in front your TV, Overwatch is one of the best choices, fps, amazing heroes, large maps, ranked games, many types of modes, but, you always will play online, because it hasn't a story mode, that's a mistake of Blizzard, However the game is amazing !
  3. Keaton_Miller10
    Feb 13, 2017
    9
    Pros
    - Multiplayer
    - 1st person shooter -Different game modes -Based solely on skill -Rated T -Skirmish while your match loads Cons -No campaign -Have to have Xbox live / PS plus -Takes a while to get loot boxes -Little pricey This year for Christmas, all I wanted was a new Ps4. I was very confident that I would be getting one, so I looked into some possible games that I    Pros
    - Multiplayer
    - 1st person shooter
    -Different game modes
    -Based solely on skill
    -Rated T
    -Skirmish while your match loads

    Cons
    -No campaign
    -Have to have Xbox live / PS plus
    -Takes a while to get loot boxes
    -Little pricey

    This year for Christmas, all I wanted was a new Ps4. I was very confident that I would be getting one, so I looked into some possible games that I would like. It didn’t take me very long to find Blizzard's new console creation, called Overwatch. It was recommended on many websites that I looked on, (Amazon, Gamestop, and blockbuster) I was very interested in the game from the start. I watched many trailers and game play videos, to make sure this was the game I wanted. I loved it, I couldn't wait to start playing it. I showed my parents, and they thought it also was a cool game except for how pricey it could get. You are required to buy Ps plus / or Xbox Live which gets pretty pricey, and the game itself which costs forty dollars.

    Christmas morning I found out that I was correct, I got the Ps4 and Overwatch. I hurried down and set it all up and shortly was able to play. The game immediately introduces itself with the characters explaining why you were chosen to become apart of their elite force of heroes. You are then sent to a screen that has many game modes including season three, quick play, arcade, custom, and player versus AI.
    Quick play is my only a shorter game that you play against people who are your level. In arcade mode there are many different types of game modes including three Versus three, the event mode, no limits, brawl list, and Mystery hero. The most recent event mode was, capture the flag. No limits is where there is no limitations on the hero's your team chooses. Brawlist is a playlist of different events. like everyone has to be one hero, or everyone has to be a Certain type of hero.

    When you choose one of these game modes you enter a skirmish while you wait for your main match to load. In this skirmish you can try out new characters and the map. I really love this feature because instead of having to watch the loading sign as you wait for a match you can play with other people that are also waiting for a match. Once your match has been found they pull you out of the skirmish and bring you into your match. Your then put in a kiosk where you choose your hero. After everyone selects their hero you enter the map. The teams wait in different ends of the map, until everyone is let go at once and you fight. At anytime when you die, you can change your hero to change the course of the match. After the match ends you watch the play of the game, and you get exp. you use the exp from the match to level up.

    In the end my point is that this a very good choice if you are choosing a new game to play. The animation is much better than any other game I have played. I truly believe that this game has great potential for the future, I don’t see this game getting old. It always has new ways to bring back there players. New events come out often, keeping the game up to date. Overwatch has also received many awards such as game of the year, Best Studio/Game Direction, best multiplayer of 2016, and many more. I rate this game 4.5 stars.    … Expand
  4. JASONL2022
    Feb 13, 2017
    10
    Pros
    -Amazing graphics
    -Online -Simple controls -Different game modes -Lots of characters to play as -Customizable characters (different skins) -Only online Cons -Only online Developed by Blizzard, Overwatch is fun game with simple controls that are easy to learn. The game is a little pricey being at sixty dollars but it’s worth it. Overwatch is a game for the Playstation 4,    Pros
    -Amazing graphics
    -Online
    -Simple controls
    -Different game modes
    -Lots of characters to play as
    -Customizable characters (different skins)
    -Only online

    Cons
    -Only online

    Developed by Blizzard, Overwatch is fun game with simple controls that are easy to learn. The game is a little pricey being at sixty dollars but it’s worth it. Overwatch is a game for the Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC. Overwatch can keep you entertained with all the game modes including: Quick play, 3v3, Competitive, Brawls, Custom and even more. Overwatch is a very fast paced game, so you have stay alert. Even though the game is fast it is still fun to play.

    The game is set sixty years into the future so all the weapons and maps are very futuristic and are very developed. Overwatch is a game that has amazing graphics in the maps and also the weapons. In Overwatch you can customize the characters by getting different skins to put on them. You can get skins from loot boxes or with credits that can come in loot boxes. Some of the characters include: Tracer, Genji, Hanzo, Mcree, Soldier 76 and tons more. Overwatch is only online online, that means it can go both ways, good and bad. It is good because you can play with people and friends that are not with you, but it’s bad because you can’t play locally and you have to be able to play online or you can’t play at all. Something I would recommend is playing with friends. You don’t have to but if you do you get 20% more XP.

    All in all Overwatch is a very fun game to play. Overwatch is rated teen but I think it could be for kids littler than that if their parents let them. Once you start playing you can’t stop. It hooks you in. Like I said Overwatch will keep you entertained for days. I think this is one of the best games of the year. If you have any questions about Overwatch I will try my best to answer them.    … Expand
  5. abcdefgaaa
    Feb 13, 2017
    10
    Blizzard has once again struck gold with a first person shooter, with it’s amazing graphics Overwatch is a game that involves many heroes that appeal to many different peoples play styles. Each hero falls into a category which include Offense, Defense, Tank and Support, and each one plays a very different role on many of the maps in Overwatch. Also it depends if you're defending theBlizzard has once again struck gold with a first person shooter, with it’s amazing graphics Overwatch is a game that involves many heroes that appeal to many different peoples play styles. Each hero falls into a category which include Offense, Defense, Tank and Support, and each one plays a very different role on many of the maps in Overwatch. Also it depends if you're defending the object or attacking the objective and trying to push the payload, with this you must pick a hero that fit the necessities to complete your tasks while also doing your duties like healing fellow teammates or soaking up massive amounts of damage with your shield while your team pushes or defends. From Gamestop the game costs $60 dollars new and remember each console plays different whether you are playing it on a Computer or XBOX or Playstation each controls, graphics, and sound quality will be different. The controls are easy to grasp on most platforms but not too sure on PC because I play this game on the PS4, but other than that they also give you the option to change controls if you are used to another control on another console which is great at times.

    But keep in mind the rating of the game is Teen because of blood and violence, but excluding this, the game is really fun and I enjoy playing new characters in competitive matches with other people. I wouldn’t recommend it to people under the age of 8 or 9 because younger people may have a hard time grasping the harder play style of the game or understanding the objectives or controls.

    I really like this game because of it’s diverse feelings and that you can play with other people including your friends and another thing I really enjoy is the loot boxes and the skins because they are really cool and detailed and the loot boxes are like prize for leveling up in game. One thing I don't enjoy is the players that are rude while you play, making the game less enjoyable. I would rate this game 5/5 stas because it’s really fun and engaging for a first person shooter    … Expand
  6. HashZ21
    Feb 13, 2017
    8
    This game has been very difficult for me to review. I have played it and put it down multiple times and after 6 months of its release a few things have stuck with me. The game play and variety of play styles and astounding and polished. The constant update of skins and less frequent update in maps provides some nice goals and interesting playgrounds but what really drags this game is it'sThis game has been very difficult for me to review. I have played it and put it down multiple times and after 6 months of its release a few things have stuck with me. The game play and variety of play styles and astounding and polished. The constant update of skins and less frequent update in maps provides some nice goals and interesting playgrounds but what really drags this game is it's repetitiveness. The will come a time when I will no longer find enjoyment in this game. Another issue is that the constant character balance updates do irate when you get used to particular character. The unecessary compulsion of consolke prauyes to buy the origin edition is also a needlessly greedy tactic. And overall I feel this game is worth $40, its price of PC. The saddest thing is that there is a story on the internet but not in the same no single player no context.

    TL:DR
    Good
    Gameplay
    Visual Design
    Music
    Characters
    Maps
    Bad
    Repetitiveness
    Constant updates
    Price point    … Expand
  7. SassyQuatch
    Jan 26, 2017
    7
    The game succeeds in constructing well designed arenas with well designed characters, each made with a unique skill set. This makes for often times fun and often times frustrating combat. Unfortunately, the game severely depends upon exact and succinct team play, which depends on players playing as a team. This a phenomenon that is a rare occurrence indeed. This makes for more frustratingThe game succeeds in constructing well designed arenas with well designed characters, each made with a unique skill set. This makes for often times fun and often times frustrating combat. Unfortunately, the game severely depends upon exact and succinct team play, which depends on players playing as a team. This a phenomenon that is a rare occurrence indeed. This makes for more frustrating combat than fun combat.

    And unlike other games that you grow tired of playing and can eventually return to, there comes a point with this game where you will put it down and never pick it up again. That at least is what happened to me. After playing this game for a while, you'll begin to feel that there's nothing really left to discover. It is a perfectly complete circle and I often times felt myself going mad going around and around the circle. This problem is slightly amended by the addition of free DLC, but even the DLC still fails to really offer anything that doesn't become subsumed into the restrictions of the game.    … Expand
  8. antihazard
    Jan 22, 2017
    4
    The game itself is good, with a good quality, nice graphics and with a lot of cool mechanics.
    But, Blizzard told us that everyone can choose a character which you like, so everyone will find a best fit. It's an illusion in which you will never win a game. Because key to this game - constantly change characters, same for Dota and LoL. And this game doesn't feels like a good shooter. It's a    The game itself is good, with a good quality, nice graphics and with a lot of cool mechanics.
    But, Blizzard told us that everyone can choose a character which you like, so everyone will find a best fit. It's an illusion in which you will never win a game. Because key to this game - constantly change characters, same for Dota and LoL. And this game doesn't feels like a good shooter. It's a good MOBA, not more. It's feels like porn-parody shooter. I can't find something interesting for myself in this game. All fine, except the price. 60$ for Dota it's too much, it's highly overpriced and extremely empty inside for this value. 15-20$ and I can keep calm trying to find it interesting, but not 60$. You can buy a lot of games for 60$, and you will feel that this money invested in a content, in a game design, in a graphics, in entertainment innovations. But not for dota with World of Warcraft textures.
    I will not recommend this game anyone, who are not crazy about MOBA and who are not a rich guy :)    … Expand
  9. willg37
    Jan 22, 2017
    0
    I was expecting this game to be decent because it is made from blizzard but the game sucks. Some characters are more powerful than others and their are some characters that are just useless to play. I only like three characters in the game. The characters also do not have enough abilities. Some characters are so plain and boring. I don't know what blizzard was thinking when they made thisI was expecting this game to be decent because it is made from blizzard but the game sucks. Some characters are more powerful than others and their are some characters that are just useless to play. I only like three characters in the game. The characters also do not have enough abilities. Some characters are so plain and boring. I don't know what blizzard was thinking when they made this game. Just skip this game.… Expand
  10. fghpv_14
    Jan 17, 2017
    10
    people do not understand what are buying here ... it's so hard to read the online reviews? no one knows the WoW pvp? This is the game experience ... do you like? No? do not buy it! there is no progression no offline game there is no campaign no story ... stop complaining! here there is only a great brutal hard core team PvP game! is not for all ... enjoy!
  11. RedBioHawk
    Jan 9, 2017
    0
    This game started out great, then it became dull,
    It's not for everyone, and it can sometimes cause huge anger and frustration because of the matchmaking system.
    I don't regret buying it as it was great when it first came out, but I probably won't play it much anymore, I'd like to check out better games than wasting my time playing more Overwatch.
  12. criticool
    Jan 8, 2017
    7
    Pros: Graphics are great, something different to COD or BF on console. Diverse cast of characters each enabling different play styles. (ties into the cons however) However, to get the most out of this game you need to be playing with 5 people on mics. W/O that the game is a 5/6.

    Reviews under a 5 are either trolls or people who are incompetent at shooters/multiplayer games. Cons:    Pros: Graphics are great, something different to COD or BF on console. Diverse cast of characters each enabling different play styles. (ties into the cons however) However, to get the most out of this game you need to be playing with 5 people on mics. W/O that the game is a 5/6.

    Reviews under a 5 are either trolls or people who are incompetent at shooters/multiplayer games.

    Cons: Massive flaws in the conversion to a controller operating system. (some have been fixed since launch such as the new communication stick, ability to bind keys, change sensitivity etc) . This game has probably the worst aiming of any multiplayer shooter I've played on console. To counter this it also has huge character models, and very strong auto aim. (in my opinion this takes a lot of skill out of the game, combined with the average hit detection and lag assist can make the experience very frustrating.    … Expand
  13. Phil_Panteleit
    Jan 8, 2017
    7
    I'm a little behind the Overwatch craze. I decided to give it a try and I picked it up when it was on sale during Christmas. So far I'm about 3 hours in and I must say Overwatch is a fun game that is perfect to play a few games a night. I'm completely shocked that Overwatch won game of the year though. By no means is this game the pinnacle of all games for 2016. I understand people givingI'm a little behind the Overwatch craze. I decided to give it a try and I picked it up when it was on sale during Christmas. So far I'm about 3 hours in and I must say Overwatch is a fun game that is perfect to play a few games a night. I'm completely shocked that Overwatch won game of the year though. By no means is this game the pinnacle of all games for 2016. I understand people giving the argument for best FPS but game of the year is a joke. I'm glad I picked it up on sale and I would suggest others who are thinking of buying it to not pay full price. All in all Overwatch is fun but can get very boring with very little game modes. The characters are fun. NOT GAME OF THE YEAR!!!!!… Expand
  14. ignore78
    Dec 27, 2016
    6
    the most irritating things about this game that gives the game a much lower score is, every time you respawn you have to walk a long time before you get to the attack point or defence. and the respawn time takes too long. and when you get to the point and you die you have to walk all over again. Every character should have a little faster walk speed. or a sprint button like soldier 76. Andthe most irritating things about this game that gives the game a much lower score is, every time you respawn you have to walk a long time before you get to the attack point or defence. and the respawn time takes too long. and when you get to the point and you die you have to walk all over again. Every character should have a little faster walk speed. or a sprint button like soldier 76. And when you search for a match you will spawn in a fake match before the real map begins. What if i want to check my loot box in between. i think titan fall 2 is much better.… Expand
  15. McWobbleston
    Dec 13, 2016
    9
    This is my first time leaving a review, I decided to do so because I thought it was a bit silly that this game had a 6.1 user average. As someone who had gotten bored of most video games for years, Overwatch finally brought me back and I've logged close to 300 hours over the past half year.

    The important thing to note: This is a PvP game. There is no campaign or anything of that sort.    This is my first time leaving a review, I decided to do so because I thought it was a bit silly that this game had a 6.1 user average. As someone who had gotten bored of most video games for years, Overwatch finally brought me back and I've logged close to 300 hours over the past half year.

    The important thing to note: This is a PvP game. There is no campaign or anything of that sort. If you're not into online competitive games, you likely won't get as much out of this game as others. That said:

    I was introduced to Overwatch by a friend who described it as TF2, but better, and while I was skeptical they were completely right. With four classes and 23 heroes (and more to come), each with their own unique aesthetic, abilities, and gameplay that all stand out, there is quite a bit of depth in that regard. Whether you want to be a massive hammer swinging german tank that protects their teammates, a roller blading aura caster that can ride on walls, a sharpshooting cowboy, or an adorable climate scientist that freezes your opponents, this game has a plethora of roles to fill. All of the maps are beautiful, memorable, and generally well designed. The catch being there are only 4 (technically 5) regular game modes (Capture Point, King of the Hill, Payload, 1v1/3v3 Elimination, and Capture Point / Payload hybrids), with each map having a specific game mode. Although, there have also been limited time holiday modes and brawls (such as Lucioball and Dr. Junkensteins Revenge) with more to come in the future. The upside to this is that Blizzard is extremely attentive to the community, regularly updates / tunes heroes to be more balanced or in line with their vision, and has stated they are actively seeking out new modes to implement. Since launch they have already added two new heroes, two maps (one with a new game mode), three holiday events, and another map just around the corner (all for free).

    One of the aspects I love most about this game is that teamwork is paramount, easily trumping individual skill. I had long been tired of games like Halo and Call of Duty where it is largely a chaotic fest of people running and gunning without a care to what their teammates are up to. With the hero designs, ultimate abilities, and structure of maps, it is far more important to focus on coordinating pushes and defenses with your teammates than having Godlike aim. If you try to run around as a lone wolf, you will get shut down by those who have learned to stick together and synergize.

    Overall it is an amazing game if you like team oriented and competitive multiplayer, even if you haven't traditionally been a fan of shooters (with the diverse character designs, you may not find even yourself using a gun all that much). If online multiplayer isn't your thing however, you may find the $60 or $40 price tag hard to justify.    … Expand
  16. Jaga-9403
    Dec 11, 2016
    5
    Pensaba puntuar menos este juego, pero recorde el feeling o sentimiento, pasion que juegas las partidas ranking no tiene precio, y por eso añadi un punto mas.
    POBRE DE CONTENIDO, aunque cabe admitir que Blizzard lo advirtio en su lanzamiento.
    Considero que este titulo hubiese triunfado con un modo campaña, tiene tela para eso, tiene personajes suficientes para un modo compaña, y lo han    Pensaba puntuar menos este juego, pero recorde el feeling o sentimiento, pasion que juegas las partidas ranking no tiene precio, y por eso añadi un punto mas.
    POBRE DE CONTENIDO, aunque cabe admitir que Blizzard lo advirtio en su lanzamiento.
    Considero que este titulo hubiese triunfado con un modo campaña, tiene tela para eso, tiene personajes suficientes para un modo compaña, y lo han desaprovechado.
    Nivel grafico nada sorprendente, nivel tenico, muy buena jugabilidad y balanceo de personajes.
    Lo he jugado entorno a 60 horas, soy nivel 75, lo he disfrutado con colegas, como digo, las partidas ranking son buenas.
    Pero muy repetitivo, actualmente me hago entre 2 o 3 partidas, pero me aburre y lo dejo.
    Lo compre en su lanzamiento, lo compre por Amazon, mas coste de envio me costo $75, lo se una estafa pero tenia que probarlo, y saber por que tanta gente lo defendia y criticaba, mi opinion personal, fue un timo con advertencia, no lo recomiendo en Consola.    … Expand
  17. bartalex
    Dec 7, 2016
    7
    Juego bueno pero muy mejorable.
    Pocos personajes comparados con los grandes juegos online como puede ser league of legends o dota.
    Pocos mapas y la verdad es que algunos que son muy poco jugados como Numbani, y pocos modos de juegos y contenido general en el juego. Aun asi gran curva de aprendizaje con todos los heroes del juego cada uno con su dificultad, muy buena idea de meter    Juego bueno pero muy mejorable.
    Pocos personajes comparados con los grandes juegos online como puede ser league of legends o dota.
    Pocos mapas y la verdad es que algunos que son muy poco jugados como Numbani, y pocos modos de juegos y contenido general en el juego.
    Aun asi gran curva de aprendizaje con todos los heroes del juego cada uno con su dificultad, muy buena idea de meter aspectos para mejorar la experiencia y muy buen modo competitivo.
    Aun asi creo que en consola a la larga no valdra la pena comprarlo en consola ya que el nives es mas bajo que en pc y es un juego que se disfruta mucho mas en la plataforma del ordenador    … Expand
  18. Gemineses
    Dec 7, 2016
    3
    Very easy, the graphics are not the best, it does not inspire to know the history or stories of the characters, very expensive for a game still in development, the objectives are very simple, there is no challenge, it is understood that it does not need campaign because this Oriented to be multiplayer, but not so it should be limited to a single objective that makes the games last lessVery easy, the graphics are not the best, it does not inspire to know the history or stories of the characters, very expensive for a game still in development, the objectives are very simple, there is no challenge, it is understood that it does not need campaign because this Oriented to be multiplayer, but not so it should be limited to a single objective that makes the games last less than 5 minutes, it takes longer to find a game than hard in a game, microtransactions within a video game already purchased does not make sense.… Expand
  19. NTB1787
    Dec 2, 2016
    10
    By far my favorite game of all time, the characters and world it creates without a story is amazing, and the game play is phenomenal. Buy this game, I promise you it'll be worth it.
  20. Pormetheus12
    Nov 28, 2016
    9
    Great game for anyone that likes team based FPS games on either the PS4, XBOX ONE or PC. The competitive experience is quite good, it is only unfortunate that the other players can't hear you on the consoles. Ranking system is pretty decent, puts you up against players of your level but sometimes gives you players to work with that are much worse.

    Overall, i think that it is a good    Great game for anyone that likes team based FPS games on either the PS4, XBOX ONE or PC. The competitive experience is quite good, it is only unfortunate that the other players can't hear you on the consoles. Ranking system is pretty decent, puts you up against players of your level but sometimes gives you players to work with that are much worse.

    Overall, i think that it is a good game, which could be improved if it would include a campaign mode and a better competitive system.    … Expand
  21. coryinthehous25
    Nov 24, 2016
    10
    The best anti-war game I've ever played. This game is a breathtaking experience as blizzard strikes up a game again. idk what im talking about xd Gabe the Dog.
  22. JamilNadimi
    Nov 23, 2016
    10
    The Best FPS game I've played yet.

    Very fun and addictive and even better when played with friends.

    The Graphics are gorgeous and the voice acting is perfect.

    I recommend this game to all FPS lovers.
  23. Searth
    Nov 22, 2016
    9
    Overwatch... Yet another fantastic Blizzard game that i've sunk way more money and time into than I have sense.

    Overwatch is that special kind of game that suits many different sub genre of gamer and as many different skill levels to boot. From your FPS loving hardcore "Pr0" to your casual "i'll play a little after work" kinda guy. Combining the fast paced action of an FPS with    Overwatch... Yet another fantastic Blizzard game that i've sunk way more money and time into than I have sense.

    Overwatch is that special kind of game that suits many different sub genre of gamer and as many different skill levels to boot. From your FPS loving hardcore "Pr0" to your casual "i'll play a little after work" kinda guy.
    Combining the fast paced action of an FPS with moba-like un-lockables including skins, sprays and voice lines, there's a LOT to enjoy about Overwatch and very few things to fault it on.

    So let's talk gameplay.
    Overwatch as of writing this review has several game modes including Quick Match (6vs6, for your quick casual games), competitive (for your more stressful but more rewarding gaming needs), custom game, training and Arcade, which itself houses several OTHER game modes!. Since the game's original launch 2 new Hero's, multiple hero changes and the previously mentioned competitive mode and arcade mode were added, and there's plenty more to come as Overwatch continues to grow.

    Most Matches are played against teams of 6 players each side, where each player chooses from a roster of 23 (current number) hero's to do battle against each other. Each hero has their own unique play style, abilities and role so it's very important to choose which hero you think is best for your team, and dealing with the enemy. The great thing about Overwatch is that you can switch out your hero mid game! meaning there's endless possibilities and no match is ever the same.

    Let's talk a lil bit about competitive and the community though shall we?
    I've played competitive since it launched and am currently Diamond on the PS4 (rankings are Bronze - Silver - Gold - Platinum - Diamond - Master - Grand Master - top 500) however I've played with players as low down as silver and as high up as top 500, and so I can say without a doubt that the higher you advance in rank, the more toxic the community becomes.

    Outside of the game, the Overwatch community can be a bit over-hyped with fan content, cosplay and the like but are generally a friendly bunch, but when it comes to a player around platinum rank or above possibly loosing a bit of their ranked rating? you're gonna know about it!

    All in all I couldn't recommend Overwatch anymore than I already do, but please be warned that it is a competitive FPS, you are going to get salty toxic players in any and all game modes regardless of rank, and will see much more of that if you decide to go competitive. If the idea of being angrily messaged should you make a slight mistake doesn't dishearten you however, then get out there and win! coz y'know, the world could always use more hero's! (...sorry)    … Expand
  24. sityoazzdown
    Nov 7, 2016
    8
    Easily the best new ip of this console generation by far in its lifecycle... Overwatch is a team based tactical first-person shooter which pits 6 V 6 players againgst each other in objective game modes, which consists of protecting/ take over a base and escorting a "robot" to its destination. What makes overwatch unique is that it consists of 21 unique characters who all have differentEasily the best new ip of this console generation by far in its lifecycle... Overwatch is a team based tactical first-person shooter which pits 6 V 6 players againgst each other in objective game modes, which consists of protecting/ take over a base and escorting a "robot" to its destination. What makes overwatch unique is that it consists of 21 unique characters who all have different weapons and special abilities. Overwatch basically takes every cool element in video games (teleportation, grappling hooks, wall running, etc) and puts them in a pot and shares them equally with every unique character; and characters are surprisingly very balanced, you'll wish they just had one different power so they'll be perfect. It's mostly a spamfest of special abilities, and I enjoy it. The only and I say this with an exclamation point..downfall of overwatch is the lack of game modes, a lack of playlist, and even a lack of a deathmatch. There are literally two-three game modes in this game (listed above), and I'm shocked there are no deathmatch.. sometimes I just want to kick back and kill stuff and you know? Shame, this game is an high 8 to me, but could easily be a 9+ if given more game modes and an actual playlist. Buy this game if you like multiplayers that depends on working together as a team, an arcadey shooter that focuses on your special abilities, and if you like the challenge of grinding to master a character to dominate your peers. Avoid this game if you can't stand "futuristic" fps shooters, and are looking for boots on the ground fps (like cod and battlefield). Also a big chance you'll hate this game if you plan on lone wolfing it/not working as a team. If all you do in these games is run and gun, you will die A LOT.… Expand
  25. Spitbot
    Oct 29, 2016
    8
    Is Overwatch for you if you want an immersive single-player experience? No.
    Is Overwatch for you if you want some dumb fun? You know it is.
    Overwatch is an objective based six on six hero shooter from our pals over at Blizzard. You need to be connected to the internet to play, and the only single player content is in the form of bot matches. Again, if you need a campaign, this is not    Is Overwatch for you if you want an immersive single-player experience? No.
    Is Overwatch for you if you want some dumb fun? You know it is.

    Overwatch is an objective based six on six hero shooter from our pals over at Blizzard. You need to be connected to the internet to play, and the only single player content is in the form of bot matches. Again, if you need a campaign, this is not the game for you. With that out of the way, the multiplayer is sooo good. I'm forty hours in, and I'm still having a blast. There are 22 characters that fit into 4 classes who all feel unique, and only like, 13 maps, but let's not dwell on that. All the game modes are objective based (no team deathmatch or anything similar) so you have to stick with your team instead of wandering off alone. Team composition matters too, though playing six of the same character is admittedly fun.

    The game is a bit light on content right now, that's true, but Blizzard has stated that all future heroes, maps, and game modes will be free, so that problem will fix itself later on. Even so, the game might not be worth it to you at full price. If it looks interesting, but you're not super into it, wait on a price drop.

    In conclusion, pretty darn good, just not too much to keep the average person busy for hundreds of hours.    … Expand
  26. Xabretooth
    Oct 28, 2016
    10
    Overwatch just keeps me coming back for more. This is an online only multiplayer game that just keeps everything fun yet very competitive. The range of characters keeps the game enjoyable all through out and mastering each character takes some time. Some characters are easier to use then others but practice will come a long way. Blizzard provides a practice range so that you can get usedOverwatch just keeps me coming back for more. This is an online only multiplayer game that just keeps everything fun yet very competitive. The range of characters keeps the game enjoyable all through out and mastering each character takes some time. Some characters are easier to use then others but practice will come a long way. Blizzard provides a practice range so that you can get used to a character and you can also play against bots. Blizzard is also constantly updating the game with new features, game modes, skins, emotes and new characters as well. There is still so much more to come from this game and i am really looking forward to it.… Expand
  27. shady965
    Oct 26, 2016
    5
    This game ia 20$ at It's best, very generic online shooter, and It's the most unbalanced games in the gaming world, It's not fun ... it does very little job introducing the characters and almost no story, great visuals though .
  28. NegaTiago
    Oct 25, 2016
    10
    Surprisingly, I never heard of this game until the free weekend a month ago ( I never played a Blizzard game before), played it, loved it, bought it almost immediately. Such a great game to play with friends, either in a casual or more serious tone. Since last month I've already sinked in 150 hours.
  29. SirDickens
    Oct 19, 2016
    5
    This is fun if you're playing norms, cool heroes and fun graphics. But if you try the ranked gameplay; you can really find out how crap this game can get. Ps4 has no chat, the best communication you can give other teammates (which are most the time attempting to play genji) is a good old' thumbs up and an indication that we have no healer. If you cannot communicate with a garbage team inThis is fun if you're playing norms, cool heroes and fun graphics. But if you try the ranked gameplay; you can really find out how crap this game can get. Ps4 has no chat, the best communication you can give other teammates (which are most the time attempting to play genji) is a good old' thumbs up and an indication that we have no healer. If you cannot communicate with a garbage team in overwatch, it's the hardest thing in the world to carry. forever getting dumped on in gold because that one bloke chose Hanzo instead of a support. I'm sure this game is a lot smoother and less retarded on PC but for PS4; this game is frustrating as balls, 5/10.… Expand
  30. OmegaTigerWoods
    Oct 19, 2016
    0
    Do not get this game for PS4. It's a fun game, but the PS4 version is the worst by far, and you're much better off getting it on the PC or even the Xbox One. The problem with the PS4 version is that Sony runs the servers, and don't care one bit about people intentionally ruining the experience.

    Basically, you can purposefully make your team lose via Mei walls or Symmetra teleporters in    Do not get this game for PS4. It's a fun game, but the PS4 version is the worst by far, and you're much better off getting it on the PC or even the Xbox One. The problem with the PS4 version is that Sony runs the servers, and don't care one bit about people intentionally ruining the experience.

    Basically, you can purposefully make your team lose via Mei walls or Symmetra teleporters in faraway locations, and there are no consequences, because Sony doesn't provide a report option.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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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