Overwatch (2016)

 Xbox One
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5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 985 Ratings

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  1. DicStillwagin
    May 30, 2016
    7
    This game is getting way more credit that it deserves in my opinion. It is a solid, well made first person shooter. The controls are spot on, the graphics are clean and sharp and it runs smooth. There are many Heroes to choose from, all unlocked and ready to go right from the start. There's a fair number of maps, all unique in their own way. Some cleverly designed, some not so much(chokeThis game is getting way more credit that it deserves in my opinion. It is a solid, well made first person shooter. The controls are spot on, the graphics are clean and sharp and it runs smooth. There are many Heroes to choose from, all unlocked and ready to go right from the start. There's a fair number of maps, all unique in their own way. Some cleverly designed, some not so much(choke points from hell).

    This game is solely PvP only. There is no story mode. There is no campaign to complete or play when you get tired and need a break from the PvP. There are only 3 true PvP game modes: Attack & Defend, Escort and an Arcade game type that's just a juiced up version of the first 2 modes I mentioned, more health, shorter ability and Ult cool downs.

    The game lacks any real depth. As I mentioned, the maps and modes are paper thin in my opinion. The games diversity comes from the characters really. The game modes and maps get very repetitive quickly and the only thing saving them is the roster of Heroes and their various roles and abilities, but even that keeps my attention for so long. The only real depth this game has is the character cosmetics like Heroes skin variations, voice and emotes and this game has a boatload of them.

    It's a good quality made game. If you're looking for a quick time killer OW is it. If you're looking for a little more depth in your gaming experience like character progression and story or a campaign, look elsewhere.    … Expand
  2. munir
    Jun 5, 2016
    6
    This game features a very inspired character and map design, great Gameplay and brilliant graphics.
    But that's about it.
    Few game modes and maps (only 3 per mode); lack of a grown up single player mode (who needs goals?); little story related content on disc (one eye on game, other on youtube); mandatory login even for bot matches / custom bot matches (really? do these guys never heard    This game features a very inspired character and map design, great Gameplay and brilliant graphics.
    But that's about it.
    Few game modes and maps (only 3 per mode); lack of a grown up single player mode (who needs goals?); little story related content on disc (one eye on game, other on youtube); mandatory login even for bot matches / custom bot matches (really? do these guys never heard of Unreal Tournament?) and still priced AAA?

    It's said that this game is gonna receive more content in the future, and that all of em are going to be free. Good.
    But for now, Overwatch requires a bit more of faith than what I'm ready to give.    … Expand
  3. kholland65
    May 25, 2016
    5
    The only thing that makes this game fun imho opinion is the variety of the characters. Each one is unique which helps spice up the the game. The game also looks pretty good. Other than that, I think this is a very weak game that feels unfinished. It ultimately feels more like a beta than a full game.

    First of all the lack of content is astounding. After a few hours I felt like I had    The only thing that makes this game fun imho opinion is the variety of the characters. Each one is unique which helps spice up the the game. The game also looks pretty good. Other than that, I think this is a very weak game that feels unfinished. It ultimately feels more like a beta than a full game.

    First of all the lack of content is astounding. After a few hours I felt like I had already finished the game and experienced everything it had to offer. There was literally no purpose for playing the game further. There is no ranking system, no competitive play, no clans, no campaign, no alternative game modes. Just one mode, 2 gametypes, that's it.

    The aiming also feels very strange in this game. I am an experienced FPS player and I'm still struggling to get a handle on this games aiming. I am yet to find a sensitivity that seems to work for me.

    The maps are pretty straight forward and inventive. Each one feels like the same map just with a different skin. They are all linear with a few offshooting pathways here and there.

    You can tell there are some slight balance issues between the characters that needs to be addressed. A handful of them appear clearly stronger than the others, and vice versa there is a handful that seem underpowered compared to the rest. Most matches consist of the same 10 or so characters.

    This game also forces you to play with a group of friends. Unlike other shooters, this game is heavily reliant on teamwork, communication, team composition. It's not a game where a collective of individual skilled players can easily dominate. If a coordinated team of mediocre players goes up against 6 isolated but good players, the coordinated team will probably win. This isn't necessarily a flaw, but something to be considered if you are mostly a solo gamer, like me.

    Finally, it lacks conceptual innovation. It's feels like a complete rip off of TF2, even to the point that many of the characters play the same.

    Overall what the game does have I think was done ok. Things work, it's solid, it more or less plays like you can tell it was intended to play. However, it just feels like a half finished game. It feels like the beta of a game that would be awesome if given another year to polish it up and add some content.    … Expand
  4. OKIJIN
    May 24, 2016
    7
    I must make it clear that the graphics and gameplay for this are top notch. FANTASTIC! A ton of unlocks to work towards also. But what I'm concerned on is that Overwatch doesn't feel like a complete package. It's very fun, but not complete. We're given a backstory and character lore but none of it is in the game. I hate to do this but it's doing what Destiny did. Great backstory and loreI must make it clear that the graphics and gameplay for this are top notch. FANTASTIC! A ton of unlocks to work towards also. But what I'm concerned on is that Overwatch doesn't feel like a complete package. It's very fun, but not complete. We're given a backstory and character lore but none of it is in the game. I hate to do this but it's doing what Destiny did. Great backstory and lore but none of it is right there in the game. Not even a "campaign" multiplayer mode. To run it down, here's the and cons.

    Pros:
    -FANTASTIC gameplay
    -Diverse Characters, all feeling unique.
    -Excellent OST
    -Diverse settings

    Cons:
    -Lack of Lore and Backstory In-Game
    -No single player or multiplayer Campaign
    -Characters play one way

    I know I will get hate for this, but I love Overwatch. I do. But I will not be blinded by Blizzard and ignore what is missing in this game. This game could of been one of the greatest. It still can be if Blizzard adds in more for us who love the story and lore of what Blizzard has shown us.    … Expand
  5. Vasot
    May 27, 2016
    5
    Incomplete (No SP, no story), shallow (oversimplistic, the player does not affects the game, only reacts to it), repetitive (mindless and merciless pew pew, no reason and no goal why everyone fights everyone), unoriginal (both the gameplay and the characters are lent by other popular games, heroes and gameplay elements, everything has been done and seen before. Most overhyped trash sinceIncomplete (No SP, no story), shallow (oversimplistic, the player does not affects the game, only reacts to it), repetitive (mindless and merciless pew pew, no reason and no goal why everyone fights everyone), unoriginal (both the gameplay and the characters are lent by other popular games, heroes and gameplay elements, everything has been done and seen before. Most overhyped trash since Titanfall. The game is only endorsed by a part of PC community fanatics that think that Blizzard as their god.… Expand
  6. GainesvilleGuy
    May 26, 2016
    6
    Wasn't going to buy this at first (looked too cartoony) but ended up getting convinced by the uber high review scores from the "trusted" review sites. I'm a huge fan of shooters (Halo, COD, Battlefield, Borderlands, etc) so figured any shooter getting 90+ score reviews by "trusted" reviewers would be a can't miss for me. WRONG. I really don't get the appeal to this. Just a clusterf--kWasn't going to buy this at first (looked too cartoony) but ended up getting convinced by the uber high review scores from the "trusted" review sites. I'm a huge fan of shooters (Halo, COD, Battlefield, Borderlands, etc) so figured any shooter getting 90+ score reviews by "trusted" reviewers would be a can't miss for me. WRONG. I really don't get the appeal to this. Just a clusterf--k around the objectives and I'm bored after like 4 hours. The variety of characters is decent but really none of them felt very fun to play for me: all very gimmicky. I guess I'm more into traditional shooters with a grittier vibe and higher twitch skill requirement than this cartoony clusterf--k of chaos. There is no immersiveness whatsoever just an arcade cartoony low skill shooter.

    I'll give it a 6 just because it is a shooter and I appreciate what they tried to do with the variety of characters. But unless you are like a 13 year old girl who wants to try a shooter for the first time I'd just avoid this. And for the 13 year old girl I think plants vs zombies might actually be better...    … Expand
  7. TheLittleKnown
    Sep 1, 2017
    7
    This game is very diverse. I will say that. However, I wish that this game would set its sights a bit higher. This game is amazing, don't get me wrong, but if it wants to succeed, it has to stop pivoting when it comes to features and start being a little more ambitious.
  8. therandomuser
    Jan 29, 2017
    6
    overrated game without a lot of content cant believe people complain about games like battlefront about content when overwatch is equally guilty of lack of content game should only be bought if on sale. but saying that the core game is solid but feels like blizzard thought it was done without much thought if they could do something to make you care about characters as it is a characteroverrated game without a lot of content cant believe people complain about games like battlefront about content when overwatch is equally guilty of lack of content game should only be bought if on sale. but saying that the core game is solid but feels like blizzard thought it was done without much thought if they could do something to make you care about characters as it is a character driven game (the animated shorts dont count if i want to watch animation i would watch cartoon network) makes you wonder what couldve been… Expand
  9. BMTanner
    Jun 1, 2016
    5
    the game overall is fun. the characters are unique and well developed. the are ONLY 3 game types, no campaign, 21 characters,12 maps,micro transactions, and no ranked play. BUT they will be adding more characters for free, more game types, and maps. all for free. but at launch it is not worth $40-60(America) OR $80 (Canada) id wait until its on sale to purchase it.
  10. SpottedLaughter
    Jun 1, 2016
    7
    Overwatch is a fantastically fun game, probably one of the funnest, competitive FPS games I've played in a long time. With gorgeous graphics, wonderfully realized characters and gameplay that encourages variety and teamwork, it's a must buy, when it comes down in price.

    Yes, I don't believe that the game is worth a full $40 on PC or even a full $60 on Xbox and PS4. There simply isn't    Overwatch is a fantastically fun game, probably one of the funnest, competitive FPS games I've played in a long time. With gorgeous graphics, wonderfully realized characters and gameplay that encourages variety and teamwork, it's a must buy, when it comes down in price.

    Yes, I don't believe that the game is worth a full $40 on PC or even a full $60 on Xbox and PS4. There simply isn't enough content in the game at launch to warrant such high prices. I mean we're looking at a multiplayer only game, with 3 game modes and 5 -7 maps. That's all content you'll blow through in one sitting.

    Lastly we have game balance, which isn't a big issue because it can be patched, but right now there is quite a bit that could be tweaked and adjusted in terms of character abilities, damage output and so on.    … Expand
  11. ToFewViews
    May 27, 2016
    7
    Overwatch is Blizzard's new Multiplayer Shooter, Some compare it to games like Team Fortress 2 or maybe BattleBorn and other more MOBA related games. But it's basically a hero based arena shooter where each hero has something that makes it unique from the rest, This causes some heroes to be stronger against others or vice versa. Your success in Overwatch is directly related to your teamsOverwatch is Blizzard's new Multiplayer Shooter, Some compare it to games like Team Fortress 2 or maybe BattleBorn and other more MOBA related games. But it's basically a hero based arena shooter where each hero has something that makes it unique from the rest, This causes some heroes to be stronger against others or vice versa. Your success in Overwatch is directly related to your teams lineup and how well you work together. Playing solo may result in some very bad games if your team isn't wanting to work together. Playing with groups of friends will be much more enjoyable. Currently Overwatch only has Quick Matches and personal ranks but they plan to add a full ranked mode for people who want to take it seriously.
    The design behind Overwatch is done so perfectly, Everything from sound to characters it all just works so well together. Audio queues will let you know if someone is using a Ultimate or even the foots steps of a specific hero. Not much bad can be said when it comes to this aspect of Overwatch.
    One of the only things you can complain about with Overwatch is Matchmaking and team builds. Nothing is more discouraging then getting destroyed by a full grouped team over and over or getting paired up against people much higher level players. This will hopefully be fixed with the addition of competitive mode. Also having team stack one hero can make a game unplayable...some of the builds you can make up are nothing but torture.
    All in all if you enjoy multiplayer games like Team Fortress 2 and you are able to keep your cool give Overwatch a try.    … Expand
  12. Mooyini
    Apr 4, 2017
    5
    This game is good.......but only with friends!
    If you play this with solo queue only it's not fun, people you meet don't talk, nor they cooperate. Everyone plays like alone; no teamplay.
    So play this game only if you have friends that also play this, otherwise don't try it!
  13. Joypadgentleman
    Jun 8, 2016
    6
    Ok so this game is really fun, gameplay is epic. But!... Content, wheres the content? And why doesn't the tutorial get across how much you need to cooperate!? And the loot system and it's way over priced micro transactions is just broken. My wife hasn't had a single legendary and she's level 30! You need to reward people and make the rewards want u to keep getting them. She's feelingOk so this game is really fun, gameplay is epic. But!... Content, wheres the content? And why doesn't the tutorial get across how much you need to cooperate!? And the loot system and it's way over priced micro transactions is just broken. My wife hasn't had a single legendary and she's level 30! You need to reward people and make the rewards want u to keep getting them. She's feeling really disheartened with the lack of drops which is making her play less! Easy fix, every 10 levels a roulette wheel. 1 legendary skin, 3 epics and 6 common. Spin to win, and at least come away with something of worth. God damn player icons.... … Expand
  14. Deathmamut
    Jun 12, 2016
    5
    Juego sobrevalorado, por 60€ puedes comprar obras de arte ya sea The Witcher 3 o Dark Souls 3, debería ser un free-to-play com el Heroes of the Storm. Actualmente hay shooters y mobas mejores e infravalorados ya que no poseen el nombre Bli$ard.
  15. bigMIKEtheBOSS
    Sep 1, 2016
    7
    I loved Overwatch for the first couple weeks after it was released. The things that I really loved about it was the characters and how you have to play each one with a different play style based on how the character handles and their abilities. I realized that no matter how I was doing in a match I was still having fun.

    There is a story online that goes with the game but it is only    I loved Overwatch for the first couple weeks after it was released. The things that I really loved about it was the characters and how you have to play each one with a different play style based on how the character handles and their abilities. I realized that no matter how I was doing in a match I was still having fun.

    There is a story online that goes with the game but it is only available in short films on youtube. I really don't mind this and I feel like its more than they really had to do, so we are lucky that we got anything at all.

    I stopped playing the game because after a couple weeks I felt like things just got too repetitive and it was always the same thing and I would always just switch between 3 or 4 different character. I suppose that it would have retained more replay value if I was playing with friends but this is a game that I would mostly play by myself.    … Expand
  16. DrZomboid
    Jan 7, 2017
    5
    Overhyped Disney style childish shooter. It is not bad but gets boring after few hours. Game have many different character but beside that game is limited as balcony.
  17. thegadfly44
    Jun 1, 2016
    6
    This game has a lot of potential but it's kind of overpriced. It's very slow, if you die you'll sit and watch a respawn timer for 10 seconds and then walk, not run but walk back to the action. Super annoying. People say that it has depth, but that is a mis-characterization. What they mean is it is extremely well balanced, that's not the same as depth. It doesn't have much depth to it atThis game has a lot of potential but it's kind of overpriced. It's very slow, if you die you'll sit and watch a respawn timer for 10 seconds and then walk, not run but walk back to the action. Super annoying. People say that it has depth, but that is a mis-characterization. What they mean is it is extremely well balanced, that's not the same as depth. It doesn't have much depth to it at all. The RNG loot boxes are stupid and need to be fixed.

    Save your money until the price comes down.    … Expand
  18. rickyrb
    Jun 8, 2016
    5
    Blizzard still has allot to prove, the matchmaking is unbalanced, the lack of a sing player to express the story behind overwatch is disappointing, and no improvements was felt when the vouched that they properly balanced the 20 character after getting feedback from the fans.
  19. FootCreem9
    May 31, 2016
    5
    Games amazing, players are **** retarded, I cant play this game until they come out with a ranked version, tired of getting put on teams that think this game is call of duty.
  20. iamevilhomer
    Jul 30, 2016
    7
    I haven't played the game so you can't take my review seriously but I heard it's pretty good stuff for fans of multiplayer and shooters. This is blizzards take on team fortress basically. That being said you don't have to play the game to know that there are lame micro transactions and a lack of playable story mode. Just do a little research. I would give the game anywhere from a 6-8...I haven't played the game so you can't take my review seriously but I heard it's pretty good stuff for fans of multiplayer and shooters. This is blizzards take on team fortress basically. That being said you don't have to play the game to know that there are lame micro transactions and a lack of playable story mode. Just do a little research. I would give the game anywhere from a 6-8... Maybe once they add in stuff and it's price goes down a lot it will truly be a 9 like the critics say. Maybe... Until that day may or may not come... I'm with Angry Joe on this one. Even if I haven't played the game...

    Basically all I'm saying in this "review" is that this game is clearly not 9 material. I know I haven't played it yet but that much is obvious at least. Like I said though... It might be a 9 one day... Maybe. What's with games launching poorly these days? Destiny... Halo 5... This game... LOL!

    This isn't a review so much as it is a warning that if you want a shooter with a playable multiplayer mode AND story... This isn't it.    … Expand
  21. T4ND3MTHUND3R
    Oct 31, 2016
    7
    This game isn't the best FPS around but it could be one of the most fun!!! I don't understand why most of you people gave it 10/10. There are some issues: no campaign, no local co-op and full price for the equivalent of a third of what the game could be; I spent about $AU140 ($US100) for the Origins Edition and was very upset when I found out that when offline, you can't do anything on theThis game isn't the best FPS around but it could be one of the most fun!!! I don't understand why most of you people gave it 10/10. There are some issues: no campaign, no local co-op and full price for the equivalent of a third of what the game could be; I spent about $AU140 ($US100) for the Origins Edition and was very upset when I found out that when offline, you can't do anything on the game. At least the multiplayer is good and reminds me of a futurised version of COD: Black Ops 2, the graphics are amazing, the characters and weapons look cool and when the creators (Blizzard) add a campaign and local multiplayer, it shows real promise. If you want a FPS with local co-op and campaign, get Battlefield 1 but if you want an FPS for online play, give this game a chance. It's not the best game of 2016, but it could be the most fun game of the year!… Expand
  22. Chubac
    May 13, 2020
    7
    Good hero-shooter but the gameplay and the balance can go from horrible to the best in a few patches. Very heavily relies on constant updates, without it the game would've died years ago.
  23. NicoleWatson
    Sep 15, 2019
    7
    Lots of problems with aiming. Weird control problems and they didn't balance the game for console properly. Still a fun game with lots of interesting combat mechanics... both very simple and complex .. a game with which all levels of player can jump in and have fun.
  24. Guilhem96
    Sep 17, 2018
    7
    El juego es divertido con tus amigos, también el competitivo es muy bueno, pero el juego se vuelve estresante por los jugadores, hay muchos jugadores tóxicos y te arruinan la experiencia. Algo bueno de este juego es que meten días festivos y meten contenido gratis y aquí lo malo, que para ganar skins ocupas abrir loot boxes que te dan loot aleatorio y se pueden comprar con dinero.
  25. Hunyond
    Jan 5, 2019
    5
    The balance is awful. Almost every aspect of the game is superb like the graphics the sound the UI. The maps are not that good but they are still decent. However, the game falls flat when it comes to the heroes most of the 29 are excellent but there are few that ruin the game.
  26. AVORCHA
    Dec 20, 2020
    7
    Good shooter and nice character mechanics... however it let down by not insisting team play and bad balancing... also it has loot boxes and no cross progression for skins especially cash only rare skins... please add in a battle past system that contains a new skin for all characters

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#2 Best Xbox One Game of 2016
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#6 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2016
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#11 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2016

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jul 14, 2016
    90
    Blizzard at its best, refining a formula until it sings. As good as team-based shooters get. [Aug 2016, p.83]
  2. XboxAddict
    Jul 13, 2016
    90
    Despite a few drawbacks, which aren't deal breakers, Overwatch is one of the best games I've played this year. It's simplistic nature really allows you to just pick up a controller and shoot everything in sight. This is easily a game that will drain countless hours of your life away thanks to its quality, execution, and simplistic core.
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  3. Stevivor
    Jun 26, 2016
    90
    The bottom line is that Overwatch is easy to pick up and understand, and amazingly fun to play.
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