Overwatch (2016)

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5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 985 Ratings

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  1. EA_Bad
    Jan 18, 2023
    10
    If i had known then what I know now. we had it so good back then. 2 makes me sick to think of where we came from til now.
  2. TomKing13
    Jul 17, 2022
    8
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  3. Higknox
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Its the best Hero-Shooter i have ever played. Many Heros, many Maps, many Gamemodes, good Hero balancing,...
  4. Koorle
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    Overwatch went on to be my favorite game ever. It shaped the entire hero shooter genre with its incredibly unique characters and maps. The art style is fantastic, vast amount of unique characters, beautifully crafted maps, and topped with an amazing community.
  5. regularoldcar
    Jan 20, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Anyone writing a review this late in the life of this game has probably played a very large amount of the competitive play list, which is great fun when played with friends, but kind of discredits their super negative response to this game. The competitive experience for me, as a player who grinded to the heights of Master rank, was ultimately was caused me to dislike the game. The nuanced bugs and issues in terms of interactions between heroes is hardly noticeable to a player who isn't taking the game seriously.

    My friends who played casually enjoyed the game for a long time and moved on not because they started to hate this game but moved on because they found a new game they loved as well. The fact that I took this game seriously by playing the competitive modes made me more aware of the issues that existed. Those issues usually revolved around hero balance or interactions and bugs that made competitive moments feel out of my own control at times.

    I truly believe that if someone were to pick this game up for the first time today, not taking it seriously and trying to be competitive with it, they would completely enjoy the robust roster of heroes and the plethora of abilities/modes/maps that are available to play around with and have fun.

    I will say before ending that this game shines with friends when you're messing around and joking together. When played alone it can get a bit draining as it's very intense and high action.    … Expand
  6. vaulttec
    Nov 27, 2020
    8
    Great!
    The Heroes feel solid and no Hero is the same as other. Blizzard is adding New Heroes over time and you have an incredible cast of Heroes you can play without buying Microtransactions. The Classes have unique benefits.
    The Gameplay is amazing. In every Mode there is a moment an intense battle starts and Communication with your Teammates is key! This Game is a game to play with a    Great!
    The Heroes feel solid and no Hero is the same as other. Blizzard is adding New Heroes over time and you have an incredible cast of Heroes you can play without buying Microtransactions. The Classes have unique benefits.
    The Gameplay is amazing. In every Mode there is a moment an intense battle starts and Communication with your Teammates is key! This Game is a game to play with a Team, and it is totally worth it because of the Teamwork. All of the Modes are fun to play with a team. The Matchmaking is ridicilously long in Quick Play, but you thankfully can play Practice Range or do some other things while waiting. In Overall I would not recommend playing it alone, it is way more fun playing with a team.
    The Story of Overwatch is interesting, but I wish Blizzard will make a campaign for Overwatch 2 so we can learn more about the Overwatch World.
    BUT. I think this game gets more credit than it actually deserves. I don't think that the Game is worth 60$ just for Teamwork and Multiplayer; It is fun, of course but it still is not worth 60 bucks. If there was a Campaign, this would be one of the best 60 Bucks I have ever spent.

    Verdict; 8/10. While it might not feel like it is worth 60 Bucks, it is worth getting the game because the big amount of fun Teamwork, just not full priced.

    2020 Edit: It now goes often on sale for 20$ and Bllizzard released a lot of new free content. Buy it!
    Edit: IGN just posted an Ad and gave the game a 10/10.    … Expand
  7. GizmoRulz710
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hammond is a really good character in the game and before hammond the game wasnt really fun and now it really fun because AREA DENIED DONT ANGER THE HAMSTER SMALL MAMMAL IS IMPATIENT SHUT DOWN ROLLED… Expand
  8. Fatal_R
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    this game is one of those games that make me say."I want more"

    the first time i played this game i couldn't stop.the characters are fantastic and the maps are great.

    10/10
  9. robshack1
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    The amount of updates to this game was amazing! It started out pretty unbalanced, but they worked on this game so much and it is fantastic! The arcade mode alone brings back all the previous changes to the game so its good to see how far this game has come!
  10. Frank-G-Review
    Jun 14, 2020
    8
    If u love playing shooter game with powers competitively, this is the game should be in ur list.
  11. DapperChef
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    This game isn't the most unique concept however it is well executed. There is no overall pot but in-game we are given a few snippets of plot and lore but finding lore for these characters is as easy as finding cooking recipes if you are interested. From the gate, you are given charm and well put together game-play. Competitive can be the world's biggest pain but it's wonderful for findingThis game isn't the most unique concept however it is well executed. There is no overall pot but in-game we are given a few snippets of plot and lore but finding lore for these characters is as easy as finding cooking recipes if you are interested. From the gate, you are given charm and well put together game-play. Competitive can be the world's biggest pain but it's wonderful for finding friends as everyone who plays this game is quite chill.… Expand
  12. xbox_one
    Nov 3, 2019
    9
    Slick, gorgeous, and flush with tactical depth, Overwatch is the new gold standard for multiplayer shooters.
  13. alexbudke
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    This game brought in a new game style to home gaming consoles. The unique character's and abilities give an endless array of gameplay styles. Pushing the cart, attempting to stop it, and capturing points along with the different heroes gives this game a design that no two games will ever be the same. I have put more hours into this game and PUBG than any over the last 4 years.
  14. LORDtroldemort1
    Jun 23, 2019
    8
    This is a very imginative, fun shooter game with lots of great heroes and game modes to chose from... even if it can, sometimes get a little repetitive.
  15. hhatam117
    May 24, 2019
    8
    The game play is fun. Characters are diverse and good. graphics is cool and gives a good feeling even if it's like animations. Great support after 3 years by Blizzard.
  16. FairCriticism
    Apr 23, 2019
    8
    Quite a brilliant game that only gets better, it’s fun and starting out is greatly fun. Anytime you die as a new player your left wondering who the character that killed you was.
    The community is a lot better than most will claim, it can get repetitive but updates always swoop in to stop that.

    The custom games allow for a lot changes, endorsements are flawed but overall a great change.
  17. alithekick
    Apr 16, 2019
    10
    This is byfar the best game I've played!! The graphics, the story (for each character and the overall lure) and of course the new heroes that are added every once in a while; everything is just so stunning. I don't get to play it that often, but when I do, it's easy to forget about the real world, which is amazing, especially when you're a junior in high school. I urge anyone who stillThis is byfar the best game I've played!! The graphics, the story (for each character and the overall lure) and of course the new heroes that are added every once in a while; everything is just so stunning. I don't get to play it that often, but when I do, it's easy to forget about the real world, which is amazing, especially when you're a junior in high school. I urge anyone who still hasn't played it (if you don't have a console or pc) to watch play-throughs or just the animated stories, you'll find yourself intrigued and wanting more. It's unique and just amazing! :)… Expand
  18. MaxPaul20
    Mar 3, 2019
    9
    I had obtained Overwatch when a friend of mine said he didn't like it so I said I would try it... That was 2 years ago and he wants it back but I say no. This took the format of a good multiplayer and stepped it up a level. The unique characters are all really easy to use (except Genji but that's only when you start), the map designs are superbly made and all the other features besideI had obtained Overwatch when a friend of mine said he didn't like it so I said I would try it... That was 2 years ago and he wants it back but I say no. This took the format of a good multiplayer and stepped it up a level. The unique characters are all really easy to use (except Genji but that's only when you start), the map designs are superbly made and all the other features beside quick match are brilliant like arcade and custom match maker. Its a fun experience to play by yourself but its even better with friend online. Overall if you are looking for a good multiplayer game I would strongly recommend.… Expand
  19. soulkirou
    Feb 25, 2019
    9
    It is clear that Overwatch is very good game with good graphic, level design and gameplay. Continuous update, adding new maps and heroes make it much more fun, however the same thing do not making game fresh until now. on higer level of play there is still same 6-8 heroes that are playable, not much variation of that If you are casual player there is no doubt that you can play it and haveIt is clear that Overwatch is very good game with good graphic, level design and gameplay. Continuous update, adding new maps and heroes make it much more fun, however the same thing do not making game fresh until now. on higer level of play there is still same 6-8 heroes that are playable, not much variation of that If you are casual player there is no doubt that you can play it and have fun. What is more, if you have more people to play with the more fun you get.… Expand
  20. realestgamer11
    Feb 17, 2019
    9
    This is probably my favorite game of all time, and I still only give it a 9. It's amazing, trust me, if you like fps it's the best one out there, not to mention the added excitement of mixing in team based combat and control points... but it still has so much more potential based on the fact that blizzard could create a single player mode or career mode, something like that, not likeThis is probably my favorite game of all time, and I still only give it a 9. It's amazing, trust me, if you like fps it's the best one out there, not to mention the added excitement of mixing in team based combat and control points... but it still has so much more potential based on the fact that blizzard could create a single player mode or career mode, something like that, not like retribution, or junkenstein's revenge, which are quite hollow, but an ACTUAL story mode like call of duty, with dialogue, cut scenes, and varied enemies, and bosses even. Perhaps if there were enough people interested Blizzard could start developing it. Blizzard's still pumping out free content, new characters, new maps, and new modes 3 years later, and tbh it's still fresh. Let's be honest, this title is a ten, but gets a nine because of how much more it could be.… Expand
  21. BiggTony
    Dec 6, 2018
    9
    Overwatch is obviously one of the most enjoyable fps games on the One to date, unlike most FPS games where to change play-styles you have to change you your gun, Overwatch you change heroes, which you can do in the middle of a match. Each hero has a specific function that contribute to the overall team and hero selections have so much strategy behind them. If you want to play up andOverwatch is obviously one of the most enjoyable fps games on the One to date, unlike most FPS games where to change play-styles you have to change you your gun, Overwatch you change heroes, which you can do in the middle of a match. Each hero has a specific function that contribute to the overall team and hero selections have so much strategy behind them. If you want to play up and personal... boom Roadhog, If you want to play at a distance but no be a sniper... Boom Ashe. Everybody is saying it is a dead game but Blizzard clearly patches the game and introduces new heroes, skins, and maps on a regular basis which keeps the game fresh and entertaining. You can clearly see there is still a huge fandom as the Overwatch League gets hundreds of thousands of views on their streams. So to that I say, keep up the good work Jeff from the Overwatch team!… Expand
  22. ToshiroUchiha
    Oct 18, 2018
    8
    This is a great game if you could snatch it for anything below 50$ i say do it you will enjoy it gameplay if nice and Blizzard unlike a lot of gaming companies are actually active and giving out patches on characters that seem broken. every new character they drop brings a special element into the game but aren't forcing out the old ones like a game like Siege does by making charactersThis is a great game if you could snatch it for anything below 50$ i say do it you will enjoy it gameplay if nice and Blizzard unlike a lot of gaming companies are actually active and giving out patches on characters that seem broken. every new character they drop brings a special element into the game but aren't forcing out the old ones like a game like Siege does by making characters like Glaz useless unless your a MLG level dude. the Maps are nicely spaced and they have a lot of easter eggs on them and its cool to hear what each character says when they enter a map or what they can say to each other. don't get me wrong the game has it flaws though one big one can legit be the community idk what can the makers do about the community but I've played games in ranked where either this player doesn't belong in ranked or he's just simply trolling bad and at time players will run with no tank or healers and get smoked? Another problem is sometimes spawn killing and how theirs no defense against it games like Siege has it where you can pick where you spawn and i suggest overwatch follow suit cause its annoying to be leaving your spawn as a mercy then BAM widow-maker shoots you and your dead or a bastion hiding in a corner waiting for you to leave. like i stated this is a great game and if you could get it for 50$ or less ill say take it maybe even 55$ cause unlike most game like this its not a PAY TO WIN all new characters that drop are free skins voice lines and spray paint you cant earn with money you have to get on the game around that time and earn it by grinding loot boxes ik most people arent a fan of it but the lootboxes are free the only thing i suggest is Blizzard allowing you to buy skins with the in game currency like the Halloween editions not just the basic ones but this is a nice fresh game i love watching the MLG and i cant say that for a lot of games i play. I enjoy the characters and their interactions I mean for a shooter type game to give their characters stories that are fresh and can even challenge LOL its amazing most of these negative reviews are from 2016 the game has evolved hugely since then and they've added a lot more game modes so ill pick it up for 50$ since the community is still alive and they gaming Blizzard working on this game… Expand
  23. Ogaar
    Oct 10, 2018
    9
    Introduction

    Overwatch is a team-based multiplayer first-person shooter video game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. It was released on May 24, 2016 but since then many improvements have been made. Comparable to TF2, it has made a big impact in the eSports scene and made shooters more kid-friendly, with blood and gore being minimal. Blizzard is known to be a great game    Introduction

    Overwatch is a team-based multiplayer first-person shooter video game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. It was released on May 24, 2016 but since then many improvements have been made. Comparable to TF2, it has made a big impact in the eSports scene and made shooters more kid-friendly, with blood and gore being minimal. Blizzard is known to be a great game maker and despite this being their first multiplayer shooter, it has been a success.
    I played six months after the game came out and as soon as you get the game, you realise that it is very PvP orientated with little PvE gameplay apart from rare events that happen every few months. It is a hero shooter, with a wide range of characters with very diverse power sets. This allows every game to be different and make each game feel fresh. Instead of the cliché, "how many people each team can kill", Overwatch is very team based which allows for a very teamwork focused element in the game. There are three main game modes, with a custom game feature which allows you to change how the game is played and adds variety.

    Main body

    The story in Overwatch is what brought many people over to it, with exciting cinematics being produced every so often and a very diverse set of characters that bring a lot of different cultures to the game. From assassins to cyborg ninjas to talking gorillas, the story has it all to bring a range of people over to the game. This game is very accessible, even for new FPS players. With skill based match-making putting you with people of your skill level, anybody can play this game and have fun as the game continues to make games harder as you get better. The mechanics in Overwatch are very good in my opinion. The controls are very accessible and easy to learn, which is very important for a game with 28 heroes to choose from. With the so called "meta" always changing, there is no wrong hero to pick which makes you feel freedom when playing. The graphics in Overwatch have a cartoony feel, which allows the game to be for all ages as the blood is very minimal. These kind of graphics are perfect for a game like Overwatch because you would not want perfectly realistic graphics for a very action packed game like this.
    As said before, there are a variety of game modes which means you will never run out of things to play and adds longevity, a very important feature for a game like a first person shooter.
    Sounds and music are very good in Overwatch. With its own soundtracks, and particular characters having conversations with other characters in game, this not only makes the game more immersing but also adds lore to the game while playing. Every few months, more and more voice lines and sound feature are added to the game so there is no shortage of voice lines for players to enjoy.
    Overwatch is not pay to win, which makes it a very good game to pick up if you do not spend money in games. There are microtransactions, such as buying loot boxes and aesthetics, but these are by no means necessary to help you play. Often skins that are brought out for heroes are good, but can be earned without buying skins too as you get a loot box every time you level up, which does not take very long (from experience).

    Conclusion

    This leads me to give the score of 9/10. I definitely think this game is worth picking up as it is not very expensive due to it being out for just more than 2 years now. The one thing that lets down this game is the community (so not anything in the game). The community can be extremely toxic but this is easily avoided by staying away from these players and muting anyone like this.
    10th October 2018    … Expand
  24. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Sep 2, 2018
    9
    "Overwatch" is an instant classic that joins the ranks of the all-time great competitive shooters. It's "Team Fortress" for a whole new generation. Featuring a cartoon-like presentation and the most iconic roster since "Street Fighter IV", it's a highly accessible game that is a lot of fun to play. Each character offers their own unique weapons and abilities to master. There's also tons of"Overwatch" is an instant classic that joins the ranks of the all-time great competitive shooters. It's "Team Fortress" for a whole new generation. Featuring a cartoon-like presentation and the most iconic roster since "Street Fighter IV", it's a highly accessible game that is a lot of fun to play. Each character offers their own unique weapons and abilities to master. There's also tons of unlocks and a nice variety of well-designed maps. Its only shortcoming is the lack of modes, but the constant updates make up for it. Overall, I would rate this with a 9.4 out of 10.… Expand
  25. nakoll
    May 3, 2018
    10
    Its great game and online multiplayer experience. Plus lots of events and new updates to support the fun... Its better than just boring shoot em up fortnite or call of duty....
  26. Hessioni
    May 3, 2018
    9
    I love this game and all the constant updates blizzard brings out weather it’s new heroes, new maps, new events or even tweaking existing characters. I love that Blizzard always listens to our feedback but the downside is the somewhat toxic community
  27. Yadonkadamoo
    Apr 26, 2018
    9
    Overwatch is a brilliant game with a diverse group of characters with many different abilities, weapons, and looks, but where the game really shines is with it's team based fighting, that may seem quite overwhelming to an on-looker. The objective-based shooter is filled to the brim with wacky character design and colorful creations. From the outside this may seem like a distraction, inOverwatch is a brilliant game with a diverse group of characters with many different abilities, weapons, and looks, but where the game really shines is with it's team based fighting, that may seem quite overwhelming to an on-looker. The objective-based shooter is filled to the brim with wacky character design and colorful creations. From the outside this may seem like a distraction, in game this is actually a masterpiece. You could get lost for hours playing as one character without even thinking of switching, and you could be wondering how all of these different characters can be in a single game. It's absolutely outstanding that a game with almost no in-game story-line can be so full of creative character. This game will have you feeling immersed for long periods of time and with every death or kill will have you jumping out of your seat with excitement.… Expand
  28. Crowzz64_
    Apr 20, 2018
    8
    I loved, the game is a lot of fun. Mainly the events that happen during the year. If you like FPS Multiplayer. Purchase !!!
    I Just do not give 10, because the console versions do not have a
    report system
  29. Naruto78909
    Apr 2, 2018
    10
    Overwatch is a great game the graphics are great the characters are good exepht that op mei and bastion the maps are all great the game is bascally a bigger and way more improved of tf2 witch is a great game
  30. Cyrodin
    Jan 1, 2018
    10
    Another masterpiece by Blizzard. The gameplay is so much fun, with over 20 different heroes (each with unique abilities)! Probably the best thing about this game is its lore and overall story. It´s so well written and you will probably get really interested in it, because of its poignant moments and fun characters. Its game modes are similar, but still pretty good. The maps are also niceAnother masterpiece by Blizzard. The gameplay is so much fun, with over 20 different heroes (each with unique abilities)! Probably the best thing about this game is its lore and overall story. It´s so well written and you will probably get really interested in it, because of its poignant moments and fun characters. Its game modes are similar, but still pretty good. The maps are also nice and detailed, with hints of each characters backstories. Overall, it´s just a really awesome game, complete with multiple events and new heroes. But again, it´s not perfect, because of a missing campaign, some bad updates, bugs or glitches, bad patching and some frustrating things. It´s still really good.… Expand
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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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