Overwatch (2016)

 Xbox One
User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 985 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 518 out of 985
  2. Mixed: 113 out of 985
  3. Negative: 354 out of 985
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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  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. Higknox
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Its the best Hero-Shooter i have ever played. Many Heros, many Maps, many Gamemodes, good Hero balancing,...
  6. TomKing13
    Jul 17, 2022
    8
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Awards & Rankings

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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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