Overwatch (2016)

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  1. cypherhalo
    Jun 21, 2016
    7
    Overwatch is a fun game but it's a little overhyped. For starters, the lack of a story mode and the inclusion of microtransactions in a paid title, are something that seem to have been completely overlooked by the games journalists. Now, none of these are dealbreakers in my book. Other games have launched with no story and sadly microtransactions are a part of our lives now. TheOverwatch is a fun game but it's a little overhyped. For starters, the lack of a story mode and the inclusion of microtransactions in a paid title, are something that seem to have been completely overlooked by the games journalists. Now, none of these are dealbreakers in my book. Other games have launched with no story and sadly microtransactions are a part of our lives now. The microtransactions in Overwatch are purely for cosmetic items and do not give you any benefits in game (other than looking/sounding cool), so it's a fair system. You can also earn everything for free, if you have the patience of a Zen Buddhist Monk, otherwise you're going to pony up some cash. It's a system designed for gambling, addiction, and frustration.

    Anyway, gameplay wise it's a lot of fun. The characters are all very unique and interesting. They all play differently and give you a variety of ways to contribute to your team. If you're not the world's greatest aim, that's all right, you can play a support and focus more on helping your teammates versus trying to kill everyone yourself. The game is very "casual" friendly in that it doesn't focus on kill/death ratio, it has fun things like play of the game and allows people to vote/commend other players who did well. It's a bit short on maps and modes, there's only three modes and the assault/defense and team deathmatch just don't feel all that different from each other.

    Overall, I don't think it's worth $60, more like $30 or better yet since it has microtransactions should have been F2P. Personally for me it gets old, pvp is something I enjoy but only in doses and eventually it gets frustrating and of course you're inevitably going to run into something that is annoying. Whether that be people running a troll team (all McCrees) or just someone who is loads better than you and dominating you. In those times I like to have a story mode to retreat to and OW lacks that. If you are big into pvp and/or just really loved Team Fortress 2, go for it. Personally, there are other "hero shooters" I prefer to Overwatch.    … Expand
  2. Judge-Thanatos
    Jun 21, 2016
    5
    Graphically speaking great to look at, frame rate is good too. Plenty of characters to choose from, very diverse from one another. It does not have a campaign feature and the introductory modes are not that many. I have invested some hours into it; not a lot to do to be honest. No reason to play after a while apart from stylistic character changes. Not bad but not good either. Average atGraphically speaking great to look at, frame rate is good too. Plenty of characters to choose from, very diverse from one another. It does not have a campaign feature and the introductory modes are not that many. I have invested some hours into it; not a lot to do to be honest. No reason to play after a while apart from stylistic character changes. Not bad but not good either. Average at best. Expected something better from Blizzard.… Expand
  3. polarfists
    Jun 20, 2016
    7
    Highly polished and fun, but its not worth the money. After about 10 hours, you've seen everything intresting and you just want a refund. I would recommend Overwatch to anyone with lots of money and spare time, otherwise you're better off playing TF2 or PVZGW.
  4. SnowDay
    Jun 20, 2016
    1
    Call me biased, but I don't even have to play this title to tell you I won't be purchasing it. No split-screen co-op? No thank you. Gone are the days of family entertainment.
  5. Crimekiwi
    Jun 18, 2016
    9
    Okay, so I have never reviewed a game on metacritic, but I have some bones to pick with a few of the negative reviews. While some qualms are understandable, such as a need for competitive mode or the fact that leveling only earns you skins, most of them are wrongly applied to this game, giving it an unfair score. As a Splatoon fan and a newcomer to online arenas, here are my thoughts.Okay, so I have never reviewed a game on metacritic, but I have some bones to pick with a few of the negative reviews. While some qualms are understandable, such as a need for competitive mode or the fact that leveling only earns you skins, most of them are wrongly applied to this game, giving it an unfair score. As a Splatoon fan and a newcomer to online arenas, here are my thoughts.

    1. The game is incomplete but full-priced. So was Spatoon upon release, which was also full-priced, but the dlc is all free. In months, it will have so much more. I think that it's reasonable to release Overwatch with just a few free-form multiplayer modes. Get the feel for the game now, why go into competitive when you just started playing anyway? Not everyone played beta. It's only been out for a month or so, it's to be expected that a game is lacking in content when we live in an age where patches and updates are a click away. And free.

    2. There is no campaign.... But not every game needs a campaign. While Splatoon's campaign served essentially as training, being boring and easy, I don't think that Overwatch needs one, nor would a campaign even seem useful in any way. There are training and pve modes that supersede what the campaign would be for, so what's the deal? This game is meant for online play, just like Splatoon. It could use more modes, but remember, it JUST came out. Games these days are never released complete. They improve over time and the developers do it on purpose to not only acquaint people with the vanilla first, but to keep things fresh while they add to it. If, let's say, Lucio wasn't vanilla and was a dlc character, you'd better believe that I would be more excited about him. That's the point of what they're doing. Some may argue that it's a cop-out, withholding what should've been in the main game to begin with, but if it's free, that's literally just whining.

    3. Somebody thinks the game is imbalanced? This one I don't understand. You can change characters essentially at will, specifically to counter other characters. Anybody who says that this game is imbalanced is just a rage quitter and hasn't learned which characters counter which. I'm a girl who plays Nintendo games normally like Animal Crossing, so if I can be good at Overwatch, anyone can be. In fact, I think that the balancing is one of this game's greatest highlights.

    So, if you haven't guessed, Splatoon is my favorite game. If Splatoon is a 10/10, Overwatch would be an 8/10. My only qualms would be the way the overtime system works (make it like Splatoon, duh) and that mean-spirited, insanely harsh and unreasonable 75% exp penalty they give you if you so much as see what medals you've earned. They don't give you enough time to leave the match without claiming you 'disconnected', and the idle time is also extremely harsh. Once these things are fixed, this game will be a 10/10. I give Overwatch a 9/10 because it's one of the few games on the market that I find fun (at all, that deserves credit), it's very imaginative and fresh, and although it's no Splatoon or Ocarina of Time, I think that its deserving of its hype, not just a fanboy circle-jerk. Take that from a person who doesn't like WOW.    … Expand
  6. chrisranum1997
    Jun 17, 2016
    9
    I was skeptical of this game at first, and didn't play the open beta at all. I was very into Destiny at the time it came out and the more Casual gameplay didn't appeal to me. However, I had a weekend with a lot of time to kill and finally rented this gem. It's very cool, very smooth gameplay got more and more addicting.
    I like the fact that YOU can level up but the actual characters    I was skeptical of this game at first, and didn't play the open beta at all. I was very into Destiny at the time it came out and the more Casual gameplay didn't appeal to me. However, I had a weekend with a lot of time to kill and finally rented this gem. It's very cool, very smooth gameplay got more and more addicting.
    I like the fact that YOU can level up but the actual characters DON'T so you aren't facing players with BIGGEr BADDER guns and abilities. I'ts more based on skill.
    The other thing I like is you don't feel robbed when you die, and the only REAL penalty to dying is having to find your way back to the OBJECTIVE, you don't lose much else.    … Expand
  7. SuperkenGaming
    Jun 16, 2016
    8
    Overwatch
    A Great feeling game with not much to do
    Overwatch is an online only multiplayer shooter.. there is no story here other than a quick introduction when the game starts up, and there is no single player campaign.. Its basically play the tutorial and then jump into the action… There are 21 unique feeling characters all separated into 4 different classes, offense, defense, tank    Overwatch
    A Great feeling game with not much to do
    Overwatch is an online only multiplayer shooter..
    there is no story here other than a quick introduction when the game starts up, and there is no single player campaign..
    Its basically play the tutorial and then jump into the action…
    There are 21 unique feeling characters all separated into 4 different classes, offense, defense, tank and support.. so you can contribute to your team in any way you please whether that’s getting kills, being a shield, or healing
    Some classes do have more character variety than the other.. but every last character has its own weapon and special abilities with cool downs, so youre guaranteed to find one to match your playstyle, and hopefully youll find at least 1 in each class for whatever each situation calls for, as you can switch characters during the match much like a gun loadout in other competitive multiplayer shooters
    so if youre not feeling one, go down the list until you find your right fit..
    All of this is great,, every character feels useful in their own way..
    The only problem is theres not much here
    There are 12 maps here which is a decent amount of variety, but none stood out to me…
    I can easily name maps in other shooters that are fun to just run around and kill people in..
    But I couldn’t here.. they all really feel the same…
    And evry mission is just objective based…
    You have capture.. escort…and control…
    Basically youre either fighting or defending a section of the map at all times…
    I understand that these are really the only kind of missions that make sense in a game thats about character variety…
    But I’d like to see some innovation beyond just the characters…
    Maybe coming up with modes for each individual classes, such as a team death match for offense and tanks only
    a tower defense for the defense and support team…
    get creative
    Not just the same modes in every other shooter set inside pretty average maps…
    After you’ve put your hours into the game youll level up which unlocks a loot box…
    And inside of these loot boxes are garbage taunts, costumes, and sprays…
    You grind to looks different while you do the same thing for hours on end.
    Which honestly I wouldn’t mind all too much if there was more gameplay variety
    I can only capture and defend for so long
    Negatives aside, Overwatch is a decently fun multiplayer shooter that I feel fans of this genre will enjoy
    I give overwatch an 8.0/10    … Expand
  8. Mr2ude
    Jun 12, 2016
    0
    Shallow, empty shell of a game. Nothing but a boring, unimaginative arena shooter. Grind out 'levels' to unlock cosmetic rewards. If you have a group of friends to play with, great.. If not, solo play really isn't supported. You play random pug groups with a broken matchmaking system. Usually it's one sided, stomp or get stomped. Leave too many games? -75% experience penalty.no warning,Shallow, empty shell of a game. Nothing but a boring, unimaginative arena shooter. Grind out 'levels' to unlock cosmetic rewards. If you have a group of friends to play with, great.. If not, solo play really isn't supported. You play random pug groups with a broken matchmaking system. Usually it's one sided, stomp or get stomped. Leave too many games? -75% experience penalty.no warning, nothing. Waste of money.… Expand
  9. BigMatchu
    Jun 12, 2016
    5
    This game neither deserves a 0 nor a 10. It is well made with beautiful graphics, gameplay etc but characters are unbalanced and for a shooter its missing a huge amount of content...no unlockables like guns and skins. I know cod has flaws but its a better shooter. Rainbow six siege is a better shooter. This game requires no skill. Its a team based game. Your victory depends on your team.This game neither deserves a 0 nor a 10. It is well made with beautiful graphics, gameplay etc but characters are unbalanced and for a shooter its missing a huge amount of content...no unlockables like guns and skins. I know cod has flaws but its a better shooter. Rainbow six siege is a better shooter. This game requires no skill. Its a team based game. Your victory depends on your team. Lost many games because of noobs. I played this game for a little while but i will be exchanging it soon.… Expand
  10. Xzyler
    Jun 11, 2016
    8
    Overwatch has a lot going for it. Being a team-based game, a lot of the enjoyment of an individual match will come from your teammates and how well you work together, but there is still a lot of individual skill required. Some characters seem OP, but the more you get to playing them, the more you recognize that the player controlling them matters a lot more than the character. The otherOverwatch has a lot going for it. Being a team-based game, a lot of the enjoyment of an individual match will come from your teammates and how well you work together, but there is still a lot of individual skill required. Some characters seem OP, but the more you get to playing them, the more you recognize that the player controlling them matters a lot more than the character. The other major thing this game does is let you change your character during the match, this allows for countering and altering strategies as the match progresses.
    Overall, the only things making this game less than perfect are the few game modes and lack of meaningful progression. But the core game play is incredibly fun and the variety of the characters make this a great game.    … Expand
  11. LunnaticOne
    Jun 9, 2016
    1
    A game with very little content, graphics for undemanding machines, or rather not demand anything for not being the best, no competitive game modes or ESL or anything, unbalanced characters.
    Wait wait Diablo 3 expansión.
  12. Sunykamey
    Jun 9, 2016
    3
    Remember Evolve?! This game is about the same. Cool concept of a hardcore team focused game (MLG) but if you lack a decent team it's just frustrating. Not bad but just not fun. If they do patch/fix the matchmaking then maybe.
    On the plus side all new heroes and maps will (should) be free - in the end contrary to Evolve.
  13. karowhat
    Jun 8, 2016
    2
    First of all, Overwatch is a great looking game. However, it's 2016 and most games are pretty great looking, so there are no bonus points for that. Basically, this game felt like a remake of Timesplitters 2 for Gamecube. It's a cartoon shooter that has two game modes that get boring very, very quickly. I bought this game on a Friday, and returned it on a Sunday. Do yourself a favorFirst of all, Overwatch is a great looking game. However, it's 2016 and most games are pretty great looking, so there are no bonus points for that. Basically, this game felt like a remake of Timesplitters 2 for Gamecube. It's a cartoon shooter that has two game modes that get boring very, very quickly. I bought this game on a Friday, and returned it on a Sunday. Do yourself a favor and get this one out of the red box before you buy it. If you're really in need of a shooter, Star Wars Battlefront is down to 40$ and blows this game out of the water as far as content and play control goes. Having 25 characters is great, but none of them are really fun to use. I for the life of me cannot understand what all the hype about this game is for, it's very below average.… Expand
  14. Kirbinski
    Jun 8, 2016
    4
    This game gets really boring really quick. It had the potential to be good with a good variety of distinctive heroes to play as breaking the norm from your typical FPS. However there's no progression system (nothing to unlock/upgrade except for the appearance of the heroes) which makes earning experience points and “levelling up” very ungratifying. Furthermore despite the various maps andThis game gets really boring really quick. It had the potential to be good with a good variety of distinctive heroes to play as breaking the norm from your typical FPS. However there's no progression system (nothing to unlock/upgrade except for the appearance of the heroes) which makes earning experience points and “levelling up” very ungratifying. Furthermore despite the various maps and game modes, all games seem to play out the same with all the action focused around a given objective point - it's a frantic run-and-gun experience which soon gets v.repetitive. After only a few hours I felt I'd done it all and there was little point forcing myself to continuing to playing. I've returned my copy for a refund.… Expand
  15. Silverbow
    Jun 8, 2016
    10
    Most fun I've had with a squad based FPS in my life. As a general rule I don't like online play and I don't like FPS, but overwatch has won me over.

    The hero design is excellent, making you feel so powerful if you use them right and so weak if their counter hero shows up, the balance is perfect. I've only played "solo" games on PS4 without using any in game voice comm I've been able to    Most fun I've had with a squad based FPS in my life. As a general rule I don't like online play and I don't like FPS, but overwatch has won me over.

    The hero design is excellent, making you feel so powerful if you use them right and so weak if their counter hero shows up, the balance is perfect. I've only played "solo" games on PS4 without using any in game voice comm I've been able to have tons of fun. Sometimes I feel like I have to pick a healer (Lucio) or a tank (Reinhardt) just to get the team balance right so we can win.

    Buy this game, it's a full $60 but the 100s of hours your likely to loose here makes it great value    … Expand
  16. DanielRhino
    Jun 8, 2016
    10
    This game is my new fav and is simply amazing! All the heroes are diverse and enjoyable! The maps are made for the game modes, which is a great thing! Finally all future DLC's are FREE, perhaps other franchises could learn off of this!
  17. pixelbacter
    Jun 7, 2016
    5
    After 30 hours game play, I think this game deserved 7, but -1 for ridiculous buggy PS4 achievements design, -1 for kid style art. I wonder this game is just designed for the kids rather than adults.
  18. ramtinkamanian
    Jun 7, 2016
    7
    when i saw the animated shorts i was hyped for a great campain but we dont get that in a modern fps thats somehow to much to ask for i mean 60 dollars for a few multiplayer mods and this is the same as the beta i mean if you have the beta you have the full 60 dollar game but the at the end this is not a bad game and all the characters are great and fun to play as
  19. Elfondo
    Jun 6, 2016
    10
    I'll be frank, reviews stating the game is unbalanced, are morons. Every character has a counter, if you are so stubborn that you will not play for the team and change character when required, don't get the game. I don't want to see you on my team any time soon.
    People have complained of Bastion being over-powered. Mccree, Widowmaker, Hanzo, Roadhog, Mei, Tracer, Pharah and even another    I'll be frank, reviews stating the game is unbalanced, are morons. Every character has a counter, if you are so stubborn that you will not play for the team and change character when required, don't get the game. I don't want to see you on my team any time soon.
    People have complained of Bastion being over-powered. Mccree, Widowmaker, Hanzo, Roadhog, Mei, Tracer, Pharah and even another Bastion can all counter Bastion.
    Ignore those giving reviews about balancing issues, if you take the time to actually pay attention to what is going on, you will have a great time. On the other hand you can just play Soldier 76, have a beer and shoot stuff. Either way, you will have a good time.    … Expand
  20. dallasnda614
    Jun 6, 2016
    1
    Im giving this turd a 1 to simply counter the dilusional people and kids that are giving this a 10! This game got super boring quick and there was absolutley no content. the loot boxes are basicly at a slow trickle to force your hand for spending even more money lmao....stay away from this game and dont listen to the game reviewers scores either because there obviously paid or dumb to giveIm giving this turd a 1 to simply counter the dilusional people and kids that are giving this a 10! This game got super boring quick and there was absolutley no content. the loot boxes are basicly at a slow trickle to force your hand for spending even more money lmao....stay away from this game and dont listen to the game reviewers scores either because there obviously paid or dumb to give this any higher than a 6!… Expand
  21. Alexgamer_222
    Jun 6, 2016
    4
    this game could be funny, but its completely emptiness, without single player and its a copy of TF2.
    EA and Capcom do this and the people started to hate them, but Blizzard do the same and people don´t mind.
  22. JPoppaWUSC
    Jun 6, 2016
    10
    I normally hate shooters, and I typically steer clear of online multiplayer unless a close friend compels me to join. Against all odds, Blizzard has overcome both of these aversions, and I'm absolutely in love with Overwatch. The game is a joy to play, nuanced yet totally accessible. Many comparisons have been drawn to Team Fortress, but it also harkens back to a time when I still playedI normally hate shooters, and I typically steer clear of online multiplayer unless a close friend compels me to join. Against all odds, Blizzard has overcome both of these aversions, and I'm absolutely in love with Overwatch. The game is a joy to play, nuanced yet totally accessible. Many comparisons have been drawn to Team Fortress, but it also harkens back to a time when I still played games like Quake II and Unreal Tournament with my college buddies. Yet Overwatch is so much deeper and well-polished. The backstory is interesting, the cast is an unparalleled multi-cultural mix of instantly lovable personalities, the visual design is sublime, and the online functionality is flawlessly fluid. I love the concept of leveling for cosmetic loot, incentives for backfilling quick matches is genius in that it keeps you engaged and progressing regardless of your team's skill or success, and the contextual awareness between the characters you control means you don't even have to talk with strangers if you'd prefer to keep the mic off. It's a lesson in community inclusion, in making even the weaker links feel like they're worth having on the team. Overwatch is multiplayer genius. I'm so glad I purchased it on a whim and got outside my single-player RPG comfort zone.… Expand
  23. Rhume91
    Jun 6, 2016
    10
    The concept people need to understand about this game before buying it is that there isn't really an end game...yes you can level up, unlock skins etc but the guns/characters you have at the start are what you have in 40 hours...

    The game is designed to be FUN to play and it does this so well. You'll not play a better online FPS game this year, I feel very confident saying that Wide    The concept people need to understand about this game before buying it is that there isn't really an end game...yes you can level up, unlock skins etc but the guns/characters you have at the start are what you have in 40 hours...

    The game is designed to be FUN to play and it does this so well. You'll not play a better online FPS game this year, I feel very confident saying that

    Wide variety of characters, I don't remember the last time I went the same character in back to back games!

    Does something which not many FPS make me want to do these days and that's play it for hours on end.
    "Just one more game.....one more game....one more.....damn where have 4 hours have went"

    Best game i've played this year, hands down. For me I'm marking it as a 10/10, the game does have a few slight problems (lack of modes) however 10/10 for what they have developed currently and I'm praying they have more stuff coming out over the coming months    … Expand
  24. Nowayder
    Jun 5, 2016
    0
    Overwatch suffers from some major problems. Foremost, the lag is horrendous. Servers operate at a tickrate of 20hz. This is slow. I want to like this game, I really do. but i cant...
  25. ChronicXL
    Jun 5, 2016
    9
    I haven't had this much fun playing PS4 and it's all because of Overwatch. I honestly was not that excited at the idea of Blizzard making an FPS shoot em up game and I wasn't even going to get. Man, am I glad that I did! This game is so addicting, even to the non-traditional FPS player; and to add a cherry on top, Blizzard is notorious for DLC and patching so that no characters become allI haven't had this much fun playing PS4 and it's all because of Overwatch. I honestly was not that excited at the idea of Blizzard making an FPS shoot em up game and I wasn't even going to get. Man, am I glad that I did! This game is so addicting, even to the non-traditional FPS player; and to add a cherry on top, Blizzard is notorious for DLC and patching so that no characters become all powerful and unstoppable. Mei will be nerfed for sure for example and possibly McCree. But they will add new skins, sprays, icons, etc as the game continues. Just like Diablo 3 and World of Warcraft, this game will still be just as popular 3 years from now.… Expand
  26. xenofiend95
    Jun 5, 2016
    5
    Initially I would've given Overwatch a 9/10. But after about 15 hours of play it isn't as great as it's hyped up to be. It's alot like TF2 with a more pixar art style and less balance. With so many characters only useful on specific maps it's hard to ever play as your favorite all the time. The biggest issues are the lack of content at launch, hopefully more will be released, and the factInitially I would've given Overwatch a 9/10. But after about 15 hours of play it isn't as great as it's hyped up to be. It's alot like TF2 with a more pixar art style and less balance. With so many characters only useful on specific maps it's hard to ever play as your favorite all the time. The biggest issues are the lack of content at launch, hopefully more will be released, and the fact that theres next to no community on ps4. Most players run around chasing kills or just camping as a handful of turret characters or shielders as well as the same couple of powerful attackers. It's hard to enjoy when 9 times out of 10 people wont communicate, play balanced teams or play objectives. Although it is really fun when you get in a good lobby and everything comes together. I cant recommend a 60$ price tag.… Expand
  27. willmoy38
    Jun 5, 2016
    3
    Just another plotless, pointless multiplayer game. Yet another way for video games to make endless surplus coinage with "promises" to add more meaningful content.
    Frankly, if I want to just run around and compete with other people, I'll play Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, WWE or some sports title. I play games for the immersion, an escape, not to deal with toxic multiplayer communities in    Just another plotless, pointless multiplayer game. Yet another way for video games to make endless surplus coinage with "promises" to add more meaningful content.
    Frankly, if I want to just run around and compete with other people, I'll play Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, WWE or some sports title. I play games for the immersion, an escape, not to deal with toxic multiplayer communities in a game that is plotless. There are far too many of these types of games being released.    … Expand
  28. FunkyMonk31
    Jun 5, 2016
    10
    --------======WARNING; LENGTHY REVIEW=======--------

    Firstly, this game isn't good because of its flashy visuals or whatever people care about these days. Over also isn't a Team Fortress 2 clone as some would lead you to believe. Overwatch is something, different yet familiar. It combines the fast-paced style of a multiplayer FPS with a very team and character based aspect. There is a    --------======WARNING; LENGTHY REVIEW=======--------

    Firstly, this game isn't good because of its flashy visuals or whatever people care about these days. Over also isn't a Team Fortress 2 clone as some would lead you to believe. Overwatch is something, different yet familiar. It combines the fast-paced style of a multiplayer FPS with a very team and character based aspect. There is a strong emphasis in the game of making the ultimate team to counter the enemy. Making a whole team of the most powerful character won't win you the game, making a balanced team the counters the opposition well will win. The other thing about this game is the diverse roster of characters to choose from. The lovable ape Winston and the tough woman Zarya are both classified as tanks but they couldn't play more different. With 21 characters in the game, each with their own backstory and special abilities, there is more than enough choice to build your squad.
    One more point. This game is NOT a mindless copy of Battleborn OR TF2. Both play very differently to Overwatch and honestly, Overwatch is a lot better then those games.
    Don't be afraid of the micro transactions in this game. There are absolutely no items in the game whatsoever that can give you a feasible in game benefit, no matter how much money to pump into this thing. The micro transactions are for loot boxes, containing cosmetic items. You get one loot box per level up, so buying these isn't the only way to get that Spirit of: 76 skin you want. The reason these micro transactions exist is because, to quote TotalBiscuit, so that people with more money then time don't get locked out of any content. If you don't have time to grind you can still get the normal level-up loot. In a game such as Call of Duty people that play more have more guns, and an advantage over people like me that don't play much. Overwatch's micro transactions are there so people aren't locked out of any content, even if it doesn't help in the game.
    Verdict: Don't listen to the negative reviews, they don't know what they're talking about. This game is a fun experience with solid gameplay, stunning visuals and a great play style with diverse characters and team-building.
    10/10    … Expand
  29. Dreamcast
    Jun 4, 2016
    10
    I'd like to preface this with two facts; I'm not normally a fan of competitive shooters, and I picked up Overwatch with the expectation that it would hold my attention all of one weekend. I've never been so happy to be wrong.
    Overwatch is not a twitch shooter like Call of Duty, nor is it a grind-worthy DOTA clone like Battleborn. Instead it takes the best of both worlds to make an    I'd like to preface this with two facts; I'm not normally a fan of competitive shooters, and I picked up Overwatch with the expectation that it would hold my attention all of one weekend. I've never been so happy to be wrong.
    Overwatch is not a twitch shooter like Call of Duty, nor is it a grind-worthy DOTA clone like Battleborn. Instead it takes the best of both worlds to make an amazing team based shooter with enough content to remain fresh for months. Each of the 21 characters has been carefully crafted to offer a unique but balanced style of play, and with a dozen objective based maps there is an infinite number of team builds and strategies to play with.
    Many negative reviews I've seen complain that there is no story or that the gameplay is simple and repetitive, but this is simply not true. Overwatch is chalked full of story, but nearly all of it is lore. Nearly 80 hours in I'm still catching new voice lines and interactions that expand upon the characters and their relationships to one another. These kinds of small nuances are also part of what keeps the gameplay so fresh. Being killed when the enemy deflects your sniper round or is sometimes even more fun than making the shot because you know you just witnessed either a miracle or a monster. Even the smallest details can make a difference; not only can D.Va combine her self-destruct and rocket booster abilities to make a devastating missile she is also able to activate it during the fraction of a second it takes her to eject after reaching 0 health, which can create some unexpected openings.
    At it's heart Overwatch feels more like Smash Brothers than anything else. Tons of unique and fun characters with simple and addictive gameplay governed by an incredibly intricate and well thought out engine. Even if squad based shooters isn't your thing give it a chance, you might just fall in love.    … Expand
  30. FacelessWhisper
    Jun 3, 2016
    0
    Only game I'm ashamed to have paid full price for. Bad maps, bad gameplay, bad balance, bad almost everything outside of pretty colors. What a waste of money and time. You got me Blizzard...good for you, won't happen again.
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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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