Overwatch (2016)

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6.4

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  1. Whyyyyyy
    May 25, 2016
    9
    OverWatch is a fun and exciting multi-player game and after playing a dozen hours over the past few days with friends and alone, I found that the game has both the variety of characters and gameplay to succeed in the long run. In additon it has the most interesting and enjoyable fps gameplay of this console generation, standing as an equal to black ops 3.

    I am giving this game a 9    OverWatch is a fun and exciting multi-player game and after playing a dozen hours over the past few days with friends and alone, I found that the game has both the variety of characters and gameplay to succeed in the long run. In additon it has the most interesting and enjoyable fps gameplay of this console generation, standing as an equal to black ops 3.

    I am giving this game a 9 because although it has the graphics, gameplay, voice acting, sound track, and depth (in strategies and maps) for a 10/10
    BUT I fear that it lacks the longevity, It seems to be the same that was released in the BETA, I wish this game had a campaign or a story mode.

    All in all, This IS a very good game, but those who wish to find a game that centers more in story should look at battle born, This game is polished and fun, but not as deep as I would like it.    … Expand
  2. geistreiches
    May 25, 2016
    5
    to me it feels just boring, the character design and everything too childish, coming from doom the speed of this game is incredible, it feels like I'm glued to the ground, I really wanted to love a blizzard shooter but the cartoon style and repetitive gameplay truns me off, its basically just capture the flag, and thats the multiplayer I hate the most... they should have done a mature mmoto me it feels just boring, the character design and everything too childish, coming from doom the speed of this game is incredible, it feels like I'm glued to the ground, I really wanted to love a blizzard shooter but the cartoon style and repetitive gameplay truns me off, its basically just capture the flag, and thats the multiplayer I hate the most... they should have done a mature mmo instead, frist person and everything, this just feels like they wanted to recycle some of their assets from project titan, buy doom instead, you get the best singleplayer plus actionpacked multiplayer in one box… Expand
  3. Plain_Sight_Doc
    May 25, 2016
    0
    Don't believe the hype. This game has the least amount of content i've ever seen any game ship with. It is a shame that this is what qualifies as a AAA title. It is a piss poor game that has very little fun in it. There are 21 characters, a few maps, and 2 game modes. 3 if you dont count the third game mode which is a composition of the first 2 game modes.

    I can't begin to describe the    Don't believe the hype. This game has the least amount of content i've ever seen any game ship with. It is a shame that this is what qualifies as a AAA title. It is a piss poor game that has very little fun in it. There are 21 characters, a few maps, and 2 game modes. 3 if you dont count the third game mode which is a composition of the first 2 game modes.

    I can't begin to describe the depths of problems this game has but ill try.
    -Overpowered Characters
    -No singleplayer
    -Terrible cartoon graphics
    -Gigantic innacurate hit boxes
    -Clunky movement and shooting mechanics
    -Uninspired ripped off characters
    -No replayability
    - Leveling grants vanity items and skins nothing else
    -Piss poor matchmaking
    -No singleplayer campaign
    -No grounded lore
    -its just an team arena shooter
    -targeted towards children as a kids game

    This game and games like this are destroying the gaming industry. Developers pander to the stupidest people with no coordination or skill and their games reflect that in shallow, pointless, buggy messes like Overwatch. Blizzard is treating you like your an idiot and you prove them right by buying this garbage. This game is meant for the lowest commen denominator. Not gamers. This game is meant for people who think games on your phone are real video games. If you buy this, you are supporting the destruction of the gaming industry.

    No one will play this game in a month. No ones even playing it anymore now. Now that the new fresh smell is gone, this game will wither like it shouldve before it was released. Save your 60 bucks. This game should be a free to play game on your iphone.

    Overwatch boils down to a repetitive, bland, pointless, uninspired TF2 clone that costs $60 with microtransactions included day one.    … Expand
  4. ArchangelSigma
    May 25, 2016
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I kinda like Overwatch, it is fun,aloof and has a lot of fun characters,but, if you played the Beta, you have played the full 60 dollar game!
    Also, I cannot believe how hard it is to get the little loot boxes with experience just so you can get useless junk like voiceovers, sprays,character icons,emotes (that most barely use), victory poses and the stuff that everyone should care about, skins and the awesome highlight intros.
    I was hooked after I saw the Winston intro and I was like "Ohh this game has story mode? Awesome, I want to know the characters!" But nope, no story mode whatsoever. Also, if you want to be in highlights, it is easy with 2 characters, Torbjorn and Bastion because they have turrets and turrets win matches.
    I like this game but it should be at 40 bucks not 60 bucks. Also remember that you can purchase loot boxes with real money!    … Expand
  5. oDjento
    May 25, 2016
    9
    This feels like the Team Fortress 2 of a new generation. Maps for the most part all play well and uniquely, all characters serve a purpose. Easy game to play but hard to master. I enjoy the wide variety of ways you can play the game, but some explosive abilities can be a little OP. Look forward to a competitive mode and what ever other additions they bring.
    8.5/10
  6. Datamari
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Blizzard, you never disappoint. Just make sure the Warcraft movie is good, ok?
    Overwatch is Blizzard's first attempt at a new type of game; they've put away their knowledge of MOBAs and MMOS, and have now moved into the world of first person shooters. The question is, does it work? Hell YES. This game is incredible. Overwatch has done something that no other FPS has done in years: be    Blizzard, you never disappoint. Just make sure the Warcraft movie is good, ok?
    Overwatch is Blizzard's first attempt at a new type of game; they've put away their knowledge of MOBAs and MMOS, and have now moved into the world of first person shooters. The question is, does it work? Hell YES. This game is incredible. Overwatch has done something that no other FPS has done in years: be truly engaging and fun. The classes are all fun to use, each with their own personalities. The game modes are hype-filled thrill rides, the gameplay is balanced to where people who don't like shooters can enjoy, the maps are all fun to play on, and almost everything about this game is absolutely amazing. It's easily one of Blizzard's best games in years, and while Overwatch isn't the best shooter i've ever played, but I can see myself playing this game for a long time coming. It's one of the best games i've played this year, and no other shooter this year will come close to what this game has accomplished.

    Overwatch gets a 10/10. Cheers, love!    … Expand
  7. Nataraja
    May 25, 2016
    8
    Overwatch is essential the updated version of Team Fortress 2, but in my mind is more polished and varied. Its also a great experience that is simply fun. Unfortunately it is online competitive multiplayer only and unless you get the PC version ($40 for the base game) you are stuck with the Origins edition for consoles with a $60 price tag - which is definitely $20 more than it should be!Overwatch is essential the updated version of Team Fortress 2, but in my mind is more polished and varied. Its also a great experience that is simply fun. Unfortunately it is online competitive multiplayer only and unless you get the PC version ($40 for the base game) you are stuck with the Origins edition for consoles with a $60 price tag - which is definitely $20 more than it should be!

    With that aside, Overwatch is a great FPS competitive multiplayer game that is easy to pick up and play. Each character is very unique and fun to play.

    GRAPHICS: Great detail and love in the maps and to the characters - its very upbeat and lighthearted and works very well with a smooth 60 FPS.

    SOUND: Great sound design with good banter and indicators as well as source to reception variability.

    SOUNDTRACK: Not amazing but fits with the game for sure.

    VOICE: Well voice acted with small tidbits of sayings and emotes - not a big part of the game but is well done none the less and adds to the enjoyment.

    GAME PLAY: Incredibly varied and fun but released with only 4 modes and 12 maps.

    REPLAYABILITY: Very replayable and is is built for replay and hopefully free updates will expand the content, but this is Activision that is publishing it and microtransactions are already present - so one will most likely have to pay for every piece of additional content.

    For me the game is worth $40 and I will get $40 worth of enjoyment out of it. If you are on the fence, see if you can try it on console or rent it for a console to see if it fits for you. If you like Team Fortress at all, then I think you will really enjoy this title.    … Expand
  8. Genome12
    May 25, 2016
    4
    Glad I found a used copy to try Overwatch, as I plan to return it already. Overwatch isn't a bad game, but it is simply another example of an overhyped, overrated, overpriced, and content light multiplayer focused game ala Titanfall or Evolve. I have a feeling "professional" game reviewers are gonna be over scoring Overwatch as they did with Titanfall.

    Team Fortress 2 launched bundled    Glad I found a used copy to try Overwatch, as I plan to return it already. Overwatch isn't a bad game, but it is simply another example of an overhyped, overrated, overpriced, and content light multiplayer focused game ala Titanfall or Evolve. I have a feeling "professional" game reviewers are gonna be over scoring Overwatch as they did with Titanfall.

    Team Fortress 2 launched bundled with the content rich Orange Box and it was an amazing deal. Why Blizzard didn't follow TF2's launch example is disappointing. Overwatch should've launched at a $29.99 or $19.99 price for the amount of game content on offer. Overwatch could've even gone free to play as TF2 did.

    There is a fun game here, but unless Blizzard adds in some form of single player or actual story in multiplayer? I recommend waiting for a big price drop or used copy. The game already dropped $10 on Amazon, so, in a month or so it will drop even more.

    I expect more from Blizzard...    … Expand
  9. wpdefreece
    May 25, 2016
    9
    If you like a relaxed yet challenging FPS this game is for you. It's very team based so make sure if you don't have friends who play it to add other PSN players online. This game is packed with so much fun and couple different game modes within quick play. While you can say the game is very one dimensional the amount of fun you have playing online 6v6 against other players is over the top.If you like a relaxed yet challenging FPS this game is for you. It's very team based so make sure if you don't have friends who play it to add other PSN players online. This game is packed with so much fun and couple different game modes within quick play. While you can say the game is very one dimensional the amount of fun you have playing online 6v6 against other players is over the top. So many different characters to pick from and abilities to use. The game also looks gorgeous anthe servers run smooth which is hard to find when any game is first released.I haven't been this excited about a game in a long time(as im currently waiting for work to end). Is this game worth $60. Absolutely!!!!!!

    DON'T LISTEN TO ANYONE WHO GIVES THIS GAME A 7 OR LOWER.
    They're probably the one's who rate every game low.    … Expand
  10. Dukemang
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Overwatch got me hooked from the very beginning during the beta. It was a game I have been waiting over a year to play and the hype is real. Blizzard has put together their first successful FPS with a fun gaming atmosphere that will make you never want to stop. The various creative characters, map variations, loot boxes and other little things in the game make this game what it is. IOverwatch got me hooked from the very beginning during the beta. It was a game I have been waiting over a year to play and the hype is real. Blizzard has put together their first successful FPS with a fun gaming atmosphere that will make you never want to stop. The various creative characters, map variations, loot boxes and other little things in the game make this game what it is. I highly recommend this game to any gamer who's looking for a game that's purely fun and will keep you busy for hours on end.… Expand
  11. CODDX
    May 25, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overwatch the best of the best game! Amazing environment, heroes and dynamic of gameplay. Each character has its own story. I like theirs conversations in the game and the best of moment in the game!… Expand
  12. ronin56241
    May 25, 2016
    10
    I loathe shooters thanks to COD, that being said, I couldn't wait to play this game. The game is amazing. I love the diverse characters and the fact that teamwork is required to win. Each character has his own unique play style and you should have no problem finding one to your liking. The graphics are bright and the visuals are solid on the console. Other than bastion being a bitI loathe shooters thanks to COD, that being said, I couldn't wait to play this game. The game is amazing. I love the diverse characters and the fact that teamwork is required to win. Each character has his own unique play style and you should have no problem finding one to your liking. The graphics are bright and the visuals are solid on the console. Other than bastion being a bit unbalanced, the game is a homerun for me and will put many more hours into it.… Expand
  13. Jimi360
    May 25, 2016
    8
    Overwatch takes FPS multiplayer and provides a unbelievable immersive and fun experience. The key word here is fun, as Blizzard has created a world where you discover new characters and new features and abilities whether you have played 5 games or 105 games and, despite the lack of a story or a variety of game modes, Overwatch will keep you hooked and playing for hours. This is somethingOverwatch takes FPS multiplayer and provides a unbelievable immersive and fun experience. The key word here is fun, as Blizzard has created a world where you discover new characters and new features and abilities whether you have played 5 games or 105 games and, despite the lack of a story or a variety of game modes, Overwatch will keep you hooked and playing for hours. This is something that games like The Division has failed to do lately.

    The multiple characters, each with their own unique abilities and traits that provide something different to each game mode and battle, give the game an interesting and diverse aspect that will keep everyone hooked. What stands out here though is how strategic the game can be. Rather than choosing one character and giving him traits or perks and playing every game the same way, Overwatch requires you to play as a team, look at what the team has and what it needs, and adapt what character you choose and how you play in order to help the team win. This is something that might be new to console gamers, and could be hit or miss within the community.

    Though Overwatch does lack in game modes, the modes that are there can provide hours of fun for a FPS multiplayer shooter, and the lack of story matters none in my opinion as I am totally immersed in the experience anyway.    … Expand
  14. Rocker0407
    May 25, 2016
    9
    Overwatch... wow just wow can be said about this game,so many characters to choose from, art style to leave you smiling, fun game modes and just all round good time. You will see people say this game is bad because of hackers and cheaters... answer to that is Overwatch is dishing out permanent bans to anyone found cheating or hacking sooooooo chill haters just chill. Secondly they willOverwatch... wow just wow can be said about this game,so many characters to choose from, art style to leave you smiling, fun game modes and just all round good time. You will see people say this game is bad because of hackers and cheaters... answer to that is Overwatch is dishing out permanent bans to anyone found cheating or hacking sooooooo chill haters just chill. Secondly they will same some rubbish like this game is terrible because of Micro transactions... its just cosmetic items people relax. Anything that can be bought over micro transactions can be obtained in game. So the good about Overwatch, it's a nice escape from the usual FPS games you normally play (call of duty, battlefield etc). Overwatch is a nice change and is a truly enjoyable experience also if you bored of the same kind of gameplay just switch to a different character because each character plays differently and is just as fun as the next (use Roadhog... best ever). Overall Overwatch is a good fun time and is a must for all those that enjoy FPS and is wanting to try something new and different.… Expand
  15. MrNin69
    May 25, 2016
    4
    highly overrated, Its pretty...But it doesnt mean its good. Its just meh...Its hard to describe...There isnt much to it in a literal sense...little content. If youre looking for the hero shooter equivalent to cod despite having even less content than cod....this is for you. Battleborn is well rounded...Just was overshadowed by this hype train that wrecked.
  16. HiddenName
    May 24, 2016
    6
    You get bored very quickly, especially that does not have a ranking mode. The game suffers from a syndrome without friends do not come. The gameplay itself is not matched by a very casual goals static map. Blizzard had an idea and went poplin, which resembles a large extent inept copy of Team Fortress 2.
  17. Wolfenstein51
    May 24, 2016
    6
    Really doesn't do anything new other than a large cast of characters. No single player content and no PvE means you will get bored of this game quickly. Battleborn is a better game for anyone who likes playing a campaign and horde modes.
  18. BK201
    May 24, 2016
    7
    This is a game i have played from Beta on both PC and PS4 and couldn't wait for the release and now that it is out i can say it is easily one of the best games i have played in quite some time so much fun i can say too anyone who wants to play it but is unsure please do pick it up it is worth every cent spent.
  19. aceofspadesx
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Best shooter I've played in years. Although it is multiplayer only, every match plays out differently and provides fun even when you're on the losing end.
    Pros:
    - Beautiful graphics with a pixar like feel - Interesting and unique heroes with distinct personalities and abilities - Easily accessible for new players, but a high skill cap for better players - PLAYERS WITH MORE PLAYTIME    Best shooter I've played in years. Although it is multiplayer only, every match plays out differently and provides fun even when you're on the losing end.
    Pros:
    - Beautiful graphics with a pixar like feel
    - Interesting and unique heroes with distinct personalities and abilities
    - Easily accessible for new players, but a high skill cap for better players
    - PLAYERS WITH MORE PLAYTIME INVESTED DO NOT HAVE AN ADVANTAGE. This was a major turnoff for me with other franchises (*cough* COD), and it feels great having a fair chance in every match rather than losing to someone just because they've been playing for 30 hours more than me to get the best weapon
    - Switching characters allows actions and reactions to every team composition, sounds weird at first, but you'll never go back after experiencing it.
    - Blizzard adding all future gameplay content (ie: everything but skins) for free. Plans for maps, modes, and heroes coming in the future.

    Cons:
    - MP only can still be daunting for some, although I contest that it is fun even for players new to FPS
    - Maps are specifically customized to be best for one mode, so no control on Route 66
    - Ranked play not up until June

    Overall I'd say definitely give it a try, you'll most likely end up loving it and purchasing it for yourself    … Expand
  20. douevengamebro
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Great game, hands down. For sure worth the buy. Will be even better in the future once more game play is added and the community organizes around it..
  21. Zepappy
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Characters are extremely well balance and all offer something unique to the overall experience. Got a copy with 4 other friends and haven't looked back since. Great Game!
  22. Dukeawesome1
    May 24, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. before i start my overall review of this game one thing must be addressed first, free dlc for life. most of the negative comments for this game attack it solely because its not free to play. this game would not survive if it had that kind of system. locking characters behind a 5 or 10 dollar pay wall could not work because of how the game works. lets say that one character on the opposite team is destroying everyone on your team, the hero you are currently playing is weak to that certain character, so you decide to switch over to one that could easily defeat that character. because of the free to play system, you dont own a certain hero to counter that hero, so you basiclly lose the match because of it. imagine the 60$ as a but in fee, everyone has the same hero and same abilities, their is no advantage of some players spending the most to own all the heroes while most players only own 2 or 3. sure people can complain about spending money on loot boxes, but their purely cosmetic, and no advantage. the negative comments will also say that if you want a better multiplayer experience play call of duty or battlefield. over watch separates itself from those style of games. overwatch plays dramatically different from those games because not everyone has assault rifles or exo suits. each character in the game plays different from one another, and each has their own moves that they bring to help their team to hold the objective or to help move the payload. the game overall is graphically impressive and no lags or bugs what so ever, sound is very on point like every other blizzard title. blizzards main priority in all of their games is game play first,which is where the game raises the bar for other titles. if you are sick and tired of the generic team deathmatch call of duty where you sink 60$ every year plus 50$ dlc, overwatch is a cartoon style larger than life hero game with pulse rifles, scrap shotguns, heavy hammers, freeze guns, bow and arrows, Tesla guns, and so much more. are you with us?… Expand
  23. antonchigur
    May 24, 2016
    3
    Just another pretty and polished casual game made by Blizzard with very little depth, blizzard only makes casual games now. If this game was made by anyone else it wouldn't have been popular because it's just not a great game. Too casual, not a good long-term game.
  24. SNESStarter
    May 24, 2016
    0
    This game is FLAWLESS. I've never played a more polished launch title than Overwatch. Everything from the options down to the game play itself feels as though it's been in development for the last 15 years. There is easily 100+ hours of content in the base game, not including all the post-launch DLC which will be absolutely free.

    Devs, take notes from Blizzard. Overwatch is a smash hit!
  25. Oliver161194
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Blizzard entertainment have created an amazing First person Team Based Game with Overwatch. Its very addictive with easy controls and amazing graphics. The gameplay is smooth and tactics are key to victory.
  26. Oliver161104
    May 24, 2016
    10
    This game is the best shooter to come along in a years. Fast and very addictive gameplay with gorgeous visuals. I would highly recommend this to anyone. Don't listen to the negative feedback.
  27. MasterOogway
    May 24, 2016
    10
    I don't like shooters, but Overwatch is amazing! Addicting, accessible, beautiful! Balanced and amazing design!

    The fact that there is no single player do not affect the lore of the game. Blizzard is releasing many videos and other materials that complement the lore.
  28. JoshLuck1995
    May 24, 2016
    4
    Very let down by this, it got mighty boring within a hour, i dont feel there is any lasting appeal to keep me interested in the game. Oh well.........
  29. Reebz
    May 24, 2016
    10
    Amazing game, full of depth. Blizzard home run. Comparisons to TF2 are like cheap and have no basis. This is truly a fantastic new IP, and is a worthy new franchise.
  30. Northur
    May 24, 2016
    9
    Overall the game is very polished, has a good netcode(for me atleast) and offers old tricks in new ways. Yes it lacks maps and some heroes are better than others. But for me this is a lot of fun

    I find it a bit lackluster when a game does not have a campaing mode. SW:Battlefront was the first example and R6 Siege the next. Overwatch has already a rich lore so a campaing would've been    Overall the game is very polished, has a good netcode(for me atleast) and offers old tricks in new ways. Yes it lacks maps and some heroes are better than others. But for me this is a lot of fun

    I find it a bit lackluster when a game does not have a campaing mode. SW:Battlefront was the first example and R6 Siege the next. Overwatch has already a rich lore so a campaing would've been nice, altough you can go and watch the animated shorts from youtube, they are GREAT!

    I also like the art style, not every game needs to be hyper realistic when it comes to graphics.

    In the end if you like MOBAS and first person shooters, this hybrid is for you.    … 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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