Overwatch (2016)

 Xbox One
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5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 985 Ratings

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  1. JCXdsonic
    May 9, 2023
    0
    Me parece un juego aburrido y sin alma, solamente lo hacen para ver los personajes femeninos y ya está. Solo lo pusieron esa nota porque era el juego de moda
  2. BigManReviewer
    May 9, 2023
    3
    This game sucks, there are so many better team based shooters. .
  3. 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.
  4. True-Gaming1
    Oct 5, 2022
    0
    Completely unplayable game. Blizzard have even deleted my Overwatch account. Overwatch is a scam.
  5. TomKing13
    Jul 17, 2022
    8
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  6. Higknox
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Its the best Hero-Shooter i have ever played. Many Heros, many Maps, many Gamemodes, good Hero balancing,...
  7. Jonathan_M_2
    Oct 29, 2021
    0
    This game is gorgeous. I describe it as X-Men meets Call of Duty. I think there's amazing characters, powers and balancing going on. That said, this game is so focused on working as a team, which is tough with strangers. So, it's luck of the draw. Sometimes healers will heal, sometimes healers will play as damage because they don't want to wait extra time to be damage. So, I am excited forThis game is gorgeous. I describe it as X-Men meets Call of Duty. I think there's amazing characters, powers and balancing going on. That said, this game is so focused on working as a team, which is tough with strangers. So, it's luck of the draw. Sometimes healers will heal, sometimes healers will play as damage because they don't want to wait extra time to be damage. So, I am excited for Overwatch 2 which has less focus on working as a complete, flawless team. In any case, give this game a shot if you like shooters, powers, and strategizing as a team.… Expand
  8. 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.
  9. HHTheMoon
    Mar 1, 2021
    1
    Very bad game. Too many unbalanced parties. Very long wait for the competitive parties. Very very very long wait for training parties. Game too focused on the team to have fun alone as most of the players don't play with a team. Too many players leave the games due to lack of balance or interest, which accentuates the phenomenon. The idea that you have to change character just to counterVery bad game. Too many unbalanced parties. Very long wait for the competitive parties. Very very very long wait for training parties. Game too focused on the team to have fun alone as most of the players don't play with a team. Too many players leave the games due to lack of balance or interest, which accentuates the phenomenon. The idea that you have to change character just to counter another one is so basic and ridiculous. Seriously, most of the time the game is just stupid, like skeet shooting. In fact, I had a little fun 5-10 minutes on sessions of 2 or 3 hours... I will not have played more than 10 hours if I did not pay the game. Added to this is the fact that it looks like a rigged game, because the probability of making streaks of 20 games lost, 20 games won, which many players have noticed, must be close to absolute zero in a random draw. I do not see how the matches can other than intentionally be unbalanced to have such series. Very frustrating. I finally uninstalled it. 2 point for the graphism.… Expand
  10. Anatar90
    Feb 10, 2021
    0
    Blizzard the worst company ever and this is one of th worst games. Must be illeagle in every country!
  11. 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
  12. Jerych0
    Jan 3, 2021
    0
    The smurfing problem is beyont underestanding. On forum everyday ppl says that smurff is destroying game experience but still blizz says, yea no it's not a problem.
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. fernaoo
    Nov 24, 2020
    0
    The game is very repetitive, they are always the same maps, with the same goals. All players know that each map has a specific character to be used in a strategy, that without exaggeration, all players repeat the same thing. For example Hanamura, who uses wrecking ball to spin and knock everyone down. In this type of map, which one team attacks and the other defends, it is much moreThe game is very repetitive, they are always the same maps, with the same goals. All players know that each map has a specific character to be used in a strategy, that without exaggeration, all players repeat the same thing. For example Hanamura, who uses wrecking ball to spin and knock everyone down. In this type of map, which one team attacks and the other defends, it is much more difficult to attack, because the game is unbalanced because of Bastion, Torbjorn, Wrecking Ball, and others. I play on Xbox, and it takes thirty minutes to find a competitive match. And even taking a long time to find the match, it’s not because it’s more difficult to find the match, because they separate people by level and ranking, because if you’re level 100, you’ll play against level 1000 players, when I play with a full team pre formed by friends of mine, the opposing team is harmed, because my friends and I are talking to each other and we know how to communicate well. In a game like this, communication is very important, they should only be players from pre-formed teams, against other pre-formed teams. Even though it takes a long time, a bronze person plays against a platinum or diamond, all this proves that the delay is not because it is separated by platform, level and skill, it is just that there is no one playing. It is impossible to play twenty-four competitive matches in one day, because you will only be in the queue for twelve hours. The game has no updates, all year round are the same events, Christmas, birthday, archives, Chinese New Year, Halloween and summer games. The only difference each year is that it launches some new outfits that cost three times the price of others, and if you don't have points to buy them, and the event will end, you can't buy the item you want, the only way is buying loot boxes, which are very expensive and you will never win what you want in them. The most relevant updates they had was the launch of a new character, but they haven't released a new one in seven months. There are so few players that in each game there are at least two people on the enemy team that I have seen before, because they are always the same players. The competitive ones are very bad, it only serves to make you angry, get points to buy a golden weapon.Os critérios de classificação são discriteriosos, nas partidas primeiras partidas de cada temporada servem para estabelecer teu ranking conforme tua habilidade. Em suporte, quanto mais cura fizer melhor o teu rank. Um amigo meu conseguiu platina, eu fiz o triplo de cura que ele e ganhei mais partidas que ele, e peguei bronze. Os servidores são instáveis, a qualquer momento tu é desconectado da partida e o jogo te dá penalidade por abandono de partida. Tu fica por um tempo determinado sem poder jogar. Se tu for desconectado mais vezes, o tempo de banimento aumenta, com apenas alguns banimentos, tu é banido permanentemente da temporada, e precisa esperar meses para poder jogar de novo. Overwatch não vale o preço, tinha que ser de graça. Eu não entendo como tem uma nota 90, que prova que se as pessoas tão gostando, os críticos vão falar bem, porque eles nem sabe sobre o que eles estão falando.… Expand
  16. KhalfaniHouston
    Nov 17, 2020
    3
    A game for casual playing, no completive nature and a overall mess for those seeking to have anything but random shooting and game mechanics.
  17. Caldan
    Nov 15, 2020
    2
    ❗️22%
    I’m just **** fed up of this damn game. It’s not good, and so overhyped. Seriously.
  18. Pedri1989
    Aug 21, 2020
    0
    The worst matchmaking system in a game, absolutly don't buy it, the most toxic community ever, AFK, leavers, smurfs, kids, flammers, cheaters, hackers, toxic fanboys in forums, the denounce system doesn't works (Jeff Kaplan lies).
  19. 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
  20. PLAYER5432
    Aug 11, 2020
    0
    No story Mode ($60 if you want overwatch 2), cheaters, AFK players, leavers, toxic people, kids and retard players, The worst matchmaking in a shooter game, a complete waste of time, abusive politics, etc.
  21. 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
  22. UserJS
    Jul 14, 2020
    0
    The worst community ever (millions of AFK, suicide players, flamers, toxic players, kids, smurfs, leavers), The report system doesn't works, The worst matchmaking in a game.
  23. JRPS
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The worst community (Hackers, AFK, Leavers, Toxic Players, Kids trash), Jeff Kaplan lies, Poor Content.… Expand
  24. 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!
  25. NinjaSpeed
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Game is unbalanced and full of smurfs and blizzard doesn’t do any thing about it
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. Vysithis
    Apr 11, 2020
    2
    Technically the game is excellent, graphics, sound, controls...but that is where it ends the matchmaking is abysmal, the game is so over run with trolls and smurf accounts it takes the fun out 90% of the time...all the dillholes who want to say "git gud" make up the 10%-20% of the highest ranks of tge game...the same ones who are more than happy to make multiple accounts to boost theirTechnically the game is excellent, graphics, sound, controls...but that is where it ends the matchmaking is abysmal, the game is so over run with trolls and smurf accounts it takes the fun out 90% of the time...all the dillholes who want to say "git gud" make up the 10%-20% of the highest ranks of tge game...the same ones who are more than happy to make multiple accounts to boost their fragile little egos by bullying young kids and the rest of us normies who lack super human reflexes and just want to use our leisure time to try and have a bit of fun....blizzard's srance is to say "Oj, well...they will get moved out if your skill ranking pretty quickly"...ya well when it happens 8/ 10 matches handing your teams loss after loss and their is some bew jag off or the same ines on tgeir fifth acct doingbthe same crap...no they dont just "move up" our of your ranking/skill lvl...its been like thus for a good 3+ years and tgey are not going to do a damn thing to change it as the want to lick the boots if their top 10% of olayers while giving a giant middle finger to the rest of we lowly little normies who just looking for a bit of enjoyment outside the everyday grind...screw you overwatch dev team… Expand
  29. 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
  30. Ren57
    Jan 10, 2020
    2
    I’ve played this game since day one and it’s done nothing but go downhill. At the beginning it was a very fun game, matchmaking may have taken a while but matches felt balanced and fun, then came the “improvements”. Most people don’t remember when they talked about this but they said themselves that they were moving over to a 50/50 win loss ratio system, where matchmaking will always tryI’ve played this game since day one and it’s done nothing but go downhill. At the beginning it was a very fun game, matchmaking may have taken a while but matches felt balanced and fun, then came the “improvements”. Most people don’t remember when they talked about this but they said themselves that they were moving over to a 50/50 win loss ratio system, where matchmaking will always try to keep you at a 50/50 win loss ratio to improve matchmaking times. After this the game became just a headache to play in my opinion. You either get stomped on or do the stomping (9 times out of 10 you’re the one getting stomped) hero’s are unbalanced, there is no real “matchmaking” anywhere when you as a level 60 can be paired up with 200-300+ level players. Honestly if you played overwatch before, remember it for what it used to be, maybe come back from time to time to play a game or two but move on, if you’re thinking about buying this game I can’t suggest it, I loved and love overwatch but I just can’t recommend the headache it will give you getting into a game where most the time the balancing feels unfair.… Expand
  31. GATOR31
    Nov 5, 2019
    4
    The thing of change a hero on the game instantly, from my point of view doesn't have any sense. In comparasion to Paladins.
  32. xbox_one
    Nov 3, 2019
    9
    Slick, gorgeous, and flush with tactical depth, Overwatch is the new gold standard for multiplayer shooters.
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. Overwatchsuck
    Mar 5, 2019
    0
    Overwatch has a terrible matchmaking system. Instead of games the teams are balanced and it is a good challenge. Matchmaking sets up one team to be stacked with good players and the other team to have 1 to 2 skilled players. This results in winning streaks of 3 to 5 games. But then you go on 10 game losing streaks. One game matched all silver borders plus on one team vs all 1 star ranks onOverwatch has a terrible matchmaking system. Instead of games the teams are balanced and it is a good challenge. Matchmaking sets up one team to be stacked with good players and the other team to have 1 to 2 skilled players. This results in winning streaks of 3 to 5 games. But then you go on 10 game losing streaks. One game matched all silver borders plus on one team vs all 1 star ranks on the other team. How is that fair. Please fix your match making… Expand
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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.
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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.

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    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.
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  47. 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.
  48. 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
  49. MortonDude
    Jun 1, 2018
    4
    So this was game of the year 2016... well we're doomed...
    Overwatch is a game featuring 20+ heroes from different backgrounds and countries. Set in the future, the world is recovering after the Omnic Crisis (A robot version of the world wars) which was stopped by the Overwatch Team. 30 Years later and the world has named the Overwatch Team as Criminals after many controversies caused by a    So this was game of the year 2016... well we're doomed...
    Overwatch is a game featuring 20+ heroes from different backgrounds and countries. Set in the future, the world is recovering after the Omnic Crisis (A robot version of the world wars) which was stopped by the Overwatch Team. 30 Years later and the world has named the Overwatch Team as Criminals after many controversies caused by a splinter group known as Blackwatch are revealed and so on... Honestly, I'm wasting my time telling you the lore because you won't find it in the game. This game is solely multiplayer and has no campaign, which is unacceptable for the price you need to pay to play this game. Sure there are events regarding lore but this is once a year! If you into the lore of this game, wait until they release a campaign or permanent PVE mode because you might as well read the comics.
    This game gets repetitive very quickly and most of the heroes remain unbalanced, which can be unfair and annoying to play with as some heroes are stupidly overpowered and some are completely useless. This game is too overrated and didn't deserve any awards.
    Also Lootboxes...
    This game has positives however...
    The game looks really nice and the controls are really good. The Heroes are very unique and control differently. But that's it...
    If you want to play a multiplayer online game, play Team Fortress 2, you get more content, play styles, maps, balance, A PVE MODE!!!! and enjoyment... ALL FOR FREE might I add.    … Expand
  50. 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....
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. QuarantineV1
    Apr 24, 2018
    1
    I had lost all hope for Blizzard in the WoW-centric era of their development. Finally releasing non-MMO sequels (Starcraft II, Diablo III) couldn't restore my love of their brand. But, one day, I learned they were attempting a new IP for the first time in 13 years AND a new genre. That game was Overwatch.

    Overwatch was once a fun game. The characters are all visually well designed, and    I had lost all hope for Blizzard in the WoW-centric era of their development. Finally releasing non-MMO sequels (Starcraft II, Diablo III) couldn't restore my love of their brand. But, one day, I learned they were attempting a new IP for the first time in 13 years AND a new genre. That game was Overwatch.

    Overwatch was once a fun game. The characters are all visually well designed, and I love almost all of them. I was also a fan of how each character had a set loadout, and had only cosmetic unlocks to be earned over time. Plus, the objective based play made the game feel different than your average CoD or Halo title. Throw in a fun seasonal game mode every once in awhile to keep things fresh, and you had a halfway decent multiplayer title. Not to mention the graphics were very crisp for its cartoony style.

    Unfortunately, Blizzard has absolutely no idea what they're doing. Their questionable balance changes, being knee-jerk reactions to high/low usage of certain characters, are never subtle. They'll take a seldom used character, and make them broken to the point of being the meta (Bastion, Junkrat), or make a character unusable for a season or two (d.Va, Roadhog, Lucio, ect). They'll even defy their "logic" and do a unneeded character rework when the character already was in heavy use (Mercy). The game will likely never see an actual balanced state at any point in its lifetime, so enjoy having your favorite heroes randomly become unusable.

    Their matchmaking and skill distribution is subpar at best, as well. I am hard pressed to find a game where skill ratings seemed to mean as little as in Overwatch. Simply put, at almost any level of play, there is an extreme gap between actual skill of players; you'll have guys that are superstars and guys that definitely belong multiple tiers lower, with almost nothing in between. Just finding a match that feels good, outside of you unfairly stomping the opposition, is a rarity.

    Unfortunately, as a multiplayer-only title, the game is woefully incomplete. Considering the price tag, multiplayer should have been treated as an afterthought to a story rich campaign. The story is there, and is rich... but aside from a short cut-scene at the beginning of the game/at the start of a seasonal game mode, none of it is presented in-game. Considering Blizzard forced console players to buy the more expensive Origins Edition (which only included a few cosmetics, for an additional $20 at launch), there is a clear lack of value presented in the title.    … Expand
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. jugadorhardcore
    Mar 6, 2018
    0
    extremly overrated. This IS NOT a GOTY. It just a good game. The scoreds from the critic are a joke.
  57. 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
  58. Cpillow
    Dec 20, 2017
    9
    A game with incredibly longevity. I have spent an unbelievable amount of hours in "Overwatch", and yet I still find myself revising it on a semi-regular basis. Having twenty-six, (at the time of this writing), playable characters that are all distinct makes it so that the appeal is longer lasting than that of a Call of Duty game. Personal favorites of mine include Sombra, Soldier 76,A game with incredibly longevity. I have spent an unbelievable amount of hours in "Overwatch", and yet I still find myself revising it on a semi-regular basis. Having twenty-six, (at the time of this writing), playable characters that are all distinct makes it so that the appeal is longer lasting than that of a Call of Duty game. Personal favorites of mine include Sombra, Soldier 76, Doomfist, and Orisa. Some of the characters aren't as great, (Symmetra and Ana), but with so many different play-styles it rarely gets stale. In addition, characters are added as well as maps and seasonal events, and all of these additions are FREE. For someone who isn't that good at first-person shooters, Overwatch is one of the best out there and one that I have enjoyed playing for almost two years now, and don't see me putting down anytime soon.… Expand
  59. Bharvey
    Dec 11, 2017
    10
    This game is fun to play, easy to pick up, but hard to master. This game has interesting take on the first person online shooter genre, with many unique and diverse characters to chose from, along with diverse maps and game modes to play. This game is great for people who are getting tired of call of duty and battlefield.
  60. lemmingninja
    Nov 30, 2017
    10
    I don't typically enjoy multiplayer-only titles, however Overwatch pulled me in, and it deserves a 10 for three main reasons.
    1) It's fun. The diversity of the characters, the objective oriented gameplay, and the sheer mobility of most of the characters make the gameplay very fun.
    2) It's functional. Seriously, the game works. It works well. The balance is carefully curated, and the    I don't typically enjoy multiplayer-only titles, however Overwatch pulled me in, and it deserves a 10 for three main reasons.
    1) It's fun. The diversity of the characters, the objective oriented gameplay, and the sheer mobility of most of the characters make the gameplay very fun.
    2) It's functional. Seriously, the game works. It works well. The balance is carefully curated, and the meta, while constantly shifting, always does feel balanced. The game-modes aren't monotonous, even though they are objective oriented which can be problematic sometimes.
    3) It's *supported.* Jeff Kaplan and the overwatch team Support the game and remain engaged with the community. They're constantly adding heroes and adding new modes and maps to make the game fun. They're adjusting abilities to move the meta towards an essentially impossible goal of perfect balance. They're working to make sure that the players, who support the game through loot-box purchases, remain happy, and that's amazing. And rare. And it should be emphasized.

    Certain developers could take some hints from Blizzard on this one (I'm looking at you, EA.)    … Expand
  61. OnandOff
    Nov 30, 2017
    4
    The lack of content and maps is a huge problem. How it won GOTY surprises me. I'm not gonna deny it's a great game and I think it can be a game even better than TF2 in the future. But it's stage right now,
    even after one year, is still lacking. Blizzard is still making these "Cinematics" which I really hate. Their effort for trying to make a story off of videos just has to stop.
  62. diggre318
    Oct 21, 2017
    0
    thanks for encouraging loot boxes or loot crates.
    ever since Diablo 3's always online marketplace, I knew this company had such terrible ideas to rip their customers off.

    The game is chopped into bits to sell more of this stuff.
    While their base games have quality art in them, ugh just rather support smaller or indie companies.
  63. JDfluffybunny02
    Oct 18, 2017
    9
    Overwatch is by pretty far one of my favourite games to play whether I'm by myself or with others. when by myself there are many game modes to choose from which could be fast paced to medium paced. The levelling up system works very well and i personally love the fact that it takes a long time to get to the maximum level. there are frequent updates of which are events or new characters toOverwatch is by pretty far one of my favourite games to play whether I'm by myself or with others. when by myself there are many game modes to choose from which could be fast paced to medium paced. The levelling up system works very well and i personally love the fact that it takes a long time to get to the maximum level. there are frequent updates of which are events or new characters to play as meaning that if you don't have anything to do then you should soon have a knew game mode or character to mess around with for a while. When playing any of the game modes i promise you that you will be entertained due to the pace being perfect to keep your attention and at the same time not overload your hands so that you can't play the game, in other words its definitely a game made for many different people.
    The graphics of the game are pretty good and the animations and noise system are very entertaining, it is a skill based game and the longer that you play the better you will get. there are in game purchases but none of which would give advantages to other players, the in game purchasers give you skins and voice lines and the boxes that you are buying with your money can easily be won in game without paying anything at all.
    Altogether i believe that Overwatch is a very fun to play game for many ages and everything about it is pretty spot on, there isn't much that i would change about this game other than maybe adding a campaign because i believe it could be very fun if they did it right.    … Expand
  64. dramaqueen7102
    Oct 9, 2017
    9
    Blizzard’s newest game, Overwatch, has won over 100 awards including Game of the Year 2016, leading us to believe it’s a one of a kind game for a wide audience. With a choice from 25 characters and a variety of gameplay to experience, Overwatch is definitely a game to try out.
    A crucial part of the game is the cartoon styled characters which are categorised into 4 different groups:    Blizzard’s newest game, Overwatch, has won over 100 awards including Game of the Year 2016, leading us to believe it’s a one of a kind game for a wide audience. With a choice from 25 characters and a variety of gameplay to experience, Overwatch is definitely a game to try out.
    A crucial part of the game is the cartoon styled characters which are categorised into 4 different groups: Offence, Defence, Tank and Support. Within the groups, each character has their own unique abilities to ultimately win the match. My personal favourite characters from each category would be, Tracer, Mei, Zarya and Lucio. Each of these characters have very different gameplay; Tracer is agile and quick as she can teleport around the map and go back in time to regain health, while Mei is typically used for stealth as she can freeze enemies and kill them with a headshot afterwards.
    Not only are their skills diverse but their backgrounds are too, Blizzard really outdid themselves when it came to the characters, animated shorts have been released for certain characters further explaining how they came to be a member of Overwatch.
    When playing online they are three different game modes; Quick Play, Arcade and Competitive. You can choose which mode best suits you. However, the objective within matches in Quick Play or Competitive is to either push the payload as far through the map as you can or to capture an objective and hold it till the percentage equals 100%. Be warned, if you’re playing the same character on every map, attack and defence, you’re going to get bored eventually which is why the vast selection of heroes is so important. It keeps the game fresh.
    Competitive is my preferred game mode. Once a new season starts you participate in 10 placement matches and are placed into a tier based on your skill within games. Your skill rating changes depending on how many medals you achieved in game but mainly if you won or lost. At the end of the season, you win a collection of competitive points dependant on what tier you’re in, which can be used to buy golden guns for any character along with other rewards. The idea of a Competitive game mode is really fun, it can help you find how good of an Overwatch player you are, but in all honesty unless you are placed in a high tier there’s not much hope. Many other online players often cause havoc on teams as they aren’t picking the heroes that are potentially needed to win the game.
    Within the world of Overwatch sound plays a huge part in fully immersing yourself in the gameplay, each hero has their own voice actor based on the country the character originated from. Mei for example is Chinese, therefore so is her voice actor which is an amazing extra. They all have their own voice lines, in English and their native language. While in a game, if an enemy uses their ultimate ability the hero will say so in game using his/her unique voice line to alert every player that this is taking place. The use of sound is super fun and helpful in game.
    As the developers of this game is Blizzard, they are constantly working on how the game could be improved and listening to what the players themselves have to say. Videos are often published online from the Lead Developer of Overwatch, Jeff Kaplan, who explains what they are adding to the game and what that means for us. Characters are constantly being buffed or nerfed depending on players’ remarks of them and how popular each character is. Every 3 months, a new hero is added to the game which always seems to cause a wave of excitement as another animated short will be released to go along with the new addition. The updates are frequent and the majority of bugs are quickly found and corrected.
    Another huge part of Overwatch is the customisation of the characters as well as the events that are held. Each character has their original outfit along with other skins, maybe in a different colour or even following a specific theme; these can be obtained by opening loot boxes which can be bought with real money or receive one after levelling up, or using the in-game currency. After having a whole year of Overwatch, the following events are likely to take place every year now; Summer Games, Halloween Terror, Winter Wonderland, Lunar New Year, Uprising and Anniversary. When these events are active extra game modes are added keeping to the theme, now it may just be me but I find these events really fun and do nothing but add to the already wonderful game.
    Finally, the price of Overwatch constantly varies from £25-£50. Overall Overwatch is a fun game suitable for anyone, particularly those who are already fans of Blizzard. There is such a wide variety within the game and there's guaranteed to be a character that suits the gameplay you're looking for. In my opinion, it is more of a social game, to play with friends is better than by yourself but that doesn't mean you don't have a good time. To put it plain and simple, it's worth every penny.    … Expand
  65. 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.
  66. Direwolf73
    Aug 18, 2017
    8
    Blizzard has a solid history of taking a type of game tweaking it and than just making it work at a level of greatness that is just plain fun. Tons of well thought out detailed characters add to the fun that in essence is a simple first person shooter with no in game story beyond the lore they provide outside the game. The graphics are awesome and the mechanics work well. It is a ton ofBlizzard has a solid history of taking a type of game tweaking it and than just making it work at a level of greatness that is just plain fun. Tons of well thought out detailed characters add to the fun that in essence is a simple first person shooter with no in game story beyond the lore they provide outside the game. The graphics are awesome and the mechanics work well. It is a ton of fun. A solid story driven single player campaign mode that was the background of all of the characters would be nice and make this a 10 in my book.… Expand
  67. Sam3336
    Aug 15, 2017
    9
    This is definitely another awesome pvp game developed by Blizzard Entertainment, with an epic range of groovy heroes and fancy maps to get your battle on! The maps, graphics, controls, game features gameplay are well designed and swiss as! What i love most about the game, is the different game choices to choose from, such as quick play, arcade, game browser, competitive, lockoutThis is definitely another awesome pvp game developed by Blizzard Entertainment, with an epic range of groovy heroes and fancy maps to get your battle on! The maps, graphics, controls, game features gameplay are well designed and swiss as! What i love most about the game, is the different game choices to choose from, such as quick play, arcade, game browser, competitive, lockout elimination and total mayhem. The voting system, at the end of a match is just an ego boost for players and means nothing. I highly recommend this game to anyone, as i find that it's highly captivating and it is for all audiences who want a good taste of first person pvp action.… Expand
  68. Rafizans
    Aug 8, 2017
    9
    Overwatch is a stepping stone to what multiplayer games are heading to in this generation of gaming. It is an addicting, enjoyable experience to anyone interested in online shooters. There are plenty of characters to choose from (25 at the time of this post), each with their own special abilities and playstyles, and unique personalities. The maps and their level design are visuallyOverwatch is a stepping stone to what multiplayer games are heading to in this generation of gaming. It is an addicting, enjoyable experience to anyone interested in online shooters. There are plenty of characters to choose from (25 at the time of this post), each with their own special abilities and playstyles, and unique personalities. The maps and their level design are visually appealing and their obstacles encourage different ways to approach a situation. Graphics aren't realistic compared to games like Battlefield, but the art style is an absolute charm to look at, making it differ from other first-person shooter out there. Sound design and the soundtrack itself is stellar and iconic; it blends in very well with whatever part of the game you are in (main menu, map themes, gameplay, after-game etc.) The gameplay is diverse, versatile, and innovative, presenting players to think carefully on how to handle enemy players. Team work is essential in Overwatch and communication is key, and after joining up with my friends we had a blast playing together, conversing on how we will handle objectives and such. I must say though that some heroes perform better than others, meaning that the diversity of who to choose from decreases. This is especially evident in competititve mode, where for most games, I had come across very similar team builds, making the gameplay experience slightly repetitive and stale. Of course, Blizzard can buff and nerf certain heroes to improve the balance of the multiplayer. Overwatch is hands down of the best multiplayer experiences I've had in gaming and one that you should try for yourself.… Expand
  69. Kubasa_Undead
    Jul 24, 2017
    10
    I would really like to write something inspiring, but I can't think of anything. Instead, I'm just gonna say what comes to my mind. The game is great. The last time I've had so much fun with multiplayer FPS game was in Team Fortress 2 era. They are very similar, but Overwatch has so much more heroes. Each and every one of them has different play style and "flow". There something forI would really like to write something inspiring, but I can't think of anything. Instead, I'm just gonna say what comes to my mind. The game is great. The last time I've had so much fun with multiplayer FPS game was in Team Fortress 2 era. They are very similar, but Overwatch has so much more heroes. Each and every one of them has different play style and "flow". There something for everybody. There are a lot of game modes and maps to play on, and Blizzard is still adding more which is very good and means that they care about this game. I'm hooked onto this game and think I will be playing it for a long time.… Expand
  70. ywoopery
    Jul 24, 2017
    10
    Blizzard knows how to construct a whole world even without a campaing mode. The personality of the characters are extremely very well executed and It makes the game a lot funnier to play.
  71. iAmKindler
    May 31, 2017
    8
    Yes, the full price is hard to swallow, yes the content is kinda light but to everyone wondering what would Overwatch F2P look like, I say Paladins... the mechanics are solid but nowhere as good, coupled with the difference in art quality and overall polish makes the 60€ entry fee a bit easier on the eyes.
  72. hiruma87
    Apr 28, 2017
    8
    si es un juego vacio sin historia ni nada por el estilo mas que el multijugador pero esta genial y la comunidad de jugadores lo han mantenido vivo en lo personal un gran juego aunque debio de estar ligeramente mas barato y que las micro transacciones apestam
  73. twos
    Apr 25, 2017
    9
    genuinely excellent first person pvp arena game.
    The major issue I have with the game tends to be more based around community than gameplay, this game draws arrogant solo "carriers" to it like moths to the flame, a character trait which is detrimental to a game that relies so heavily on calculated and effective team work and cooperation. So often you play with abusive players who claim to    genuinely excellent first person pvp arena game.
    The major issue I have with the game tends to be more based around community than gameplay, this game draws arrogant solo "carriers" to it like moths to the flame, a character trait which is detrimental to a game that relies so heavily on calculated and effective team work and cooperation. So often you play with abusive players who claim to be carrying teams and blame their player ratings on others rather than acknowledging that there may in fact be a skill deficit between confidence and ability. I think these sore losers are probably responsible for a large quantity of the negative reviews. (don't get me wrong I lose plenty. I just accept my limitations)

    - addressing peoples concerns about lack of story, this game is developed around the idea of an interactive community the story content related to character depth is often in the form of external media which you can chose to access or not, some of the movie shorts created for characters are really entertaining and some of the character lines and interactions in waiting rooms leave you wondering what is going there.
    -game depth, this is achieved through a large character class counter system which works remarkably well with constant free updates and patches to work on balancing.
    -game runs and controls smooth and is incredibly entertaining I acknowledge the statement that it is in many ways a rip off of team fortress, this is accurate.    … Expand
  74. 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!
  75. Spillzer
    Apr 2, 2017
    9
    This game is a blast to play. My friends told me to play it so i got it and it was worth every penny. If you are looking for a fast paced, team based game, this is for you. It is fairly easy to learn characters. There are a few characters that are annoying to play against, but that comes with all games.
  76. artimis
    Mar 20, 2017
    8
    Game is a lot of fun, especially if you're with friends playing for fun. Its worth a try. Only major downsides is blizzard has some issues balancing, and it lacks some content and story, if you play competitively as well it can get really old and boring fast but it is a fun game!
  77. dspalato
    Mar 15, 2017
    1
    At least on xbox one the matchmaking takes a lot of time. The characters are not balanced at all. Low player base on consoles. Bought this game and regret it.
  78. DrezKy
    Feb 26, 2017
    10
    I have just about reached 1000 hours in Overwatch and have finally decided to leave a review. First off, a lot of people say that the game has a lack of content, which it does, If you actually sit down and play this game for a long time, you won't notice it. People also say it can get boring, which is a personal thing. I have been playing overwatch ever since it has released with the lackI have just about reached 1000 hours in Overwatch and have finally decided to leave a review. First off, a lot of people say that the game has a lack of content, which it does, If you actually sit down and play this game for a long time, you won't notice it. People also say it can get boring, which is a personal thing. I have been playing overwatch ever since it has released with the lack of content, and not getting bored. Also people who keep saying that this is a team fortress 2 ripoff, just stop. It isn't all that much like team fortress. The variety of characters in overwatch is much better and more different than TF2, and story behind these characters are much better. The gameplay in overwatch is amazing, and much more fun than any other shooter I played. The animated shorts that Blizzard makes are awesome. Overall I have rated Overwatch as my #1 game of all time. I haven't spent as much time on any other game as i have overwatch. The fun and joy overwatch brings me is just amazing and no other game has given me that. Like I said, overwatch isn't for everyone. If you don't like games that are repetitive, then that's fine. There is only one thing that I hate about overwatch. The community. In the first 3 months of Overwatch's release the community was great. I didn't come across one toxic player ever. But after that the toxicity you would find in overwatch is nearly 100%. There is a hero that I play all the time (still today as well) that if i played him in the first 3 months, no one would get mad, but now if i choose him, i get reported, called a troll, told to switch, or even they would throw matches. This game is great if you can deal with a over-toxic community.… Expand
  79. 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
  80. 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.
  81. RookOnzo
    Dec 20, 2016
    10
    I almost didn't pick up this game due to the childish look of the game. It looked like the market audience was geared for the WOW or TF crowd. That being said. The immersive game play is a blast. I have more hours of play into this than nearly any of my other games. This is one of the rare games that are fun to play even when you find yourself losing at times. Every round of play feelsI almost didn't pick up this game due to the childish look of the game. It looked like the market audience was geared for the WOW or TF crowd. That being said. The immersive game play is a blast. I have more hours of play into this than nearly any of my other games. This is one of the rare games that are fun to play even when you find yourself losing at times. Every round of play feels like a chess game full of options and attacks. Every team is faced with decisions and the small individual can do great things to sway the tide of battle. Team balance and cohesion is everything. You can take this game as seriously as you want to. There are professional MLG level players and there are very laid back fun matches. Literally every character is enjoyable to play.

    Well done Blizzard. Coming from an Eve player sworn off of games like WOW you have earned my respect with this masterpiece.    … Expand
  82. Maelzrael
    Dec 16, 2016
    10
    Played like 500 hours this year. Paid 60$ one time fee. Received free content and balance updates all year at a pretty high quality. The heroes are each a lot of fun, and just when you feel a little bored with your current picks, you will begin to learn new ones.. this keeps the game going for awhile. Only complaint is the human factor, some matches are ruined by toxic behaviour, butPlayed like 500 hours this year. Paid 60$ one time fee. Received free content and balance updates all year at a pretty high quality. The heroes are each a lot of fun, and just when you feel a little bored with your current picks, you will begin to learn new ones.. this keeps the game going for awhile. Only complaint is the human factor, some matches are ruined by toxic behaviour, but that's not the games fault.… Expand
  83. Overmana
    Nov 23, 2016
    0
    Simplesmente impossível jogar é com certeza o pior mathmaking de um jogo que ja vi. 90% das partidas eu entro no final e perco. A cada 40 minutos procurando eu consigo entrar em uma partida jogavel. Fora o total desbalanceamento dos herois.
    Com certeza foi a maior decepção que ja tive em um jogo online. E também a pior gameplay que ja vi em um fps.
    Fora os servidores totalmente vazios,    Simplesmente impossível jogar é com certeza o pior mathmaking de um jogo que ja vi. 90% das partidas eu entro no final e perco. A cada 40 minutos procurando eu consigo entrar em uma partida jogavel. Fora o total desbalanceamento dos herois.
    Com certeza foi a maior decepção que ja tive em um jogo online. E também a pior gameplay que ja vi em um fps.
    Fora os servidores totalmente vazios, se tu entrar em um time horrível é melhor fechar o jogo e ir jogar outra coisa porque tu vai ficar horas entrando sempre na mesma partida.
    Mais um jogo que a blizzard inventou um numero fantastico de players online sendo que é impossivel achar uma simples partida.    … Expand
  84. 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
  85. pajama_dad
    Oct 31, 2016
    8
    A lot of the low scores are based on misunderstandings of the games systems, but plenty of them make good points.

    The game is fantastic. Gameplay is fast and easy to pick up, but rewards skill and teamwork heavily. Players at all skill levels can play and enjoy themselves. Does the game lack content? Kinda... There are two basic objectives- capture a point, and escort a payload that    A lot of the low scores are based on misunderstandings of the games systems, but plenty of them make good points.

    The game is fantastic. Gameplay is fast and easy to pick up, but rewards skill and teamwork heavily. Players at all skill levels can play and enjoy themselves.

    Does the game lack content? Kinda... There are two basic objectives- capture a point, and escort a payload that are used and sometimes combined in mostly asymmetric matches. There are a number of maps that do feel similar at times. However, the characters are each different enough that the lack of single-player campaign can be overlooked if you take the time to learn most of them.

    If you are the type to only play with 1 or 2 characters this game might seem lacking at $60.

    For those willing to learn the various toons in the game this is easily 8 out of 10.

    If not, this is a strong 6- above average, buy used.    … Expand
  86. jorgegom87
    Oct 7, 2016
    9
    Overwatch is a game that is perfect for different people:

    --> People who wants to play without complications --> People who has no time to play 1600+ hours in a game (or at least in a row --> People who like competitive play. It's easy to get into, but is Hard AF to dominate it. Said that, is a game that is lack of content. Really, it has few maps, and 3 game modes, but it    Overwatch is a game that is perfect for different people:

    --> People who wants to play without complications
    --> People who has no time to play 1600+ hours in a game (or at least in a row
    --> People who like competitive play.

    It's easy to get into, but is Hard AF to dominate it.

    Said that, is a game that is lack of content.
    Really, it has few maps, and 3 game modes, but it costs like a game with a great story and great multiplayer, lacking the half of it.

    So, I give it a 9, because is funny and enjoyable, but, with the thinking that it costed more than it really costs. Anyway, if a game gives you the fun you are looking, and you spend some hours in it... Who cares of how much it costs?    … Expand
  87. ap0110
    Sep 18, 2016
    1
    Here's a typical gaming session:
    - join a "quick" match
    - wait a few minutes - get dropped in to a game in progress - as you're running to the action, game ends - "DEFEATED" - wait for end game recap and stats to finish - start over waiting for a new match - match begins - nope, too many players have left - 30 seconds later, match dumps remaining players to "reinstance" - start    Here's a typical gaming session:
    - join a "quick" match
    - wait a few minutes
    - get dropped in to a game in progress
    - as you're running to the action, game ends - "DEFEATED"
    - wait for end game recap and stats to finish
    - start over waiting for a new match
    - match begins
    - nope, too many players have left - 30 seconds later, match dumps remaining players to "reinstance"
    - start over waiting for a new match
    - rinse, repeat

    Honestly, this has to be the most boring, disappointing game I've played in recent memory. Even when a match does last long enough to finish, there's just nothing to it. A few maps, limited characters, nothing worth putting up with the ridiculously broken matchmaking system.    … Expand
  88. Tenchi_Jay
    Sep 18, 2016
    8
    I'll be honest, I'm not a fan of any first-person action games because my aim is always terrible. The character design and charm of Overwatch drew me in and I'm hooked. It provides choices for almost any player & their play styles. It gives every player the chance to feel like an important member of a team and it's just plain fun!

    If there were more game modes and the infamous    I'll be honest, I'm not a fan of any first-person action games because my aim is always terrible. The character design and charm of Overwatch drew me in and I'm hooked. It provides choices for almost any player & their play styles. It gives every player the chance to feel like an important member of a team and it's just plain fun!

    If there were more game modes and the infamous purchase/unlockables system was different this game would have scored higher. If you haven't played Overwatch though, you need to jump in!    … Expand
  89. Herpderpattack
    Sep 14, 2016
    0
    One of the worst games I've ever played, here's why:

    1. Utter lack of content for price. There is absolutely no reason to charge full retail price for 3 game modes. There is simply not. 2. There are only a few usable characters and they translate well from quick match to ranked play, so yes you can choose your favourite but you won't necessarily enjoy using them or do well. E.g,    One of the worst games I've ever played, here's why:

    1. Utter lack of content for price. There is absolutely no reason to charge full retail price for 3 game modes. There is simply not.

    2. There are only a few usable characters and they translate well from quick match to ranked play, so yes you can choose your favourite but you won't necessarily enjoy using them or do well. E.g, Bastion in quick match is extremely powerful. Competitively, he the worst character in the game.

    3. It's the rock, paper, scissors the video game. Certain characters have an almost unwinnable handicap in certain areas, and it sucks to turn a corner and by no fault of your own, get hooked in by Roadhog, then immediately killed. Or, be in a building, get flashbanged by McRee, then immediately killed by his alternate fire, unless you have about 300+ health. In short; players are rewarded and punished essentially at random and can simply not respond to certain characters.

    4. Ultimate's that are definitely not equal in power are all unlocked at seemingly the same rate. It is stupid that McRee's ultimate, which can potentially wipe out an entire team, is unlocked just at fast as Soldier 76's dramatically worse Tactical Vision.

    5. Microtransactions. If I only play Reaper, please let me only buy stuff for Reaper. No player wants to drop $20 for the CHANCE to get gear for their favourite character.

    Different does not mean good. Overwatch is bad.    … Expand
  90. RCTech
    Sep 13, 2016
    3
    "Overwatch" sets up a cliché and dull story, but it nonetheless does. After the initial introduction about saving the world, the player just engages in round after round of multiplayer combat. Why are the heroes fighting copies of each other? What about trying to save the world? Overwatch instead ignores this, and creates a multiplayer shooter at its finest. But the lack of story,"Overwatch" sets up a cliché and dull story, but it nonetheless does. After the initial introduction about saving the world, the player just engages in round after round of multiplayer combat. Why are the heroes fighting copies of each other? What about trying to save the world? Overwatch instead ignores this, and creates a multiplayer shooter at its finest. But the lack of story, additional modes, and unapologetically cartoonish graphics, make it an over-hyped, monotonous, dull, game, that gives the player no purpose. That's something even the disappointing "Star Wars Battlefront" could accomplish. Unless you want to spend hundreds of hours shooting cartoon superheroes over and over with no particular reason, ditch Overwatch.… Expand
  91. TheQuietGamer
    Sep 13, 2016
    8
    While perhaps not as rich in content as other team-based, class oriented multiplayer shooters, Overwatch is still able to make a case for itself thanks to tight gameplay and a strong cast of characters. You have a nice selection to choose from and each of them have their own abilities that set them apart from one another. They do lack true personality, but their different roles on theWhile perhaps not as rich in content as other team-based, class oriented multiplayer shooters, Overwatch is still able to make a case for itself thanks to tight gameplay and a strong cast of characters. You have a nice selection to choose from and each of them have their own abilities that set them apart from one another. They do lack true personality, but their different roles on the battlefield allow you to pick the ones that suit your play style.

    Even better is that you can change which character you're using either upon death or back at the spawn point. This ensures that you aren't locked into one character type for the entire match and allows you to change up your approach in order to combat whatever the other team is throwing at you. Each character is effective in their own way, with their own strengths and weaknesses to ensure that the entire thing is fairly balanced.

    The depth definitely comes from the characters. Figuring how best to use them and what scenarios they can help you overcome is a blast. Utilizing their different powers makes for frantic, exciting combat. The overall package is missing the potential for true depth though. That is due to the lack of modes.

    While what's here is fun and works, the lack of options in the mode department keep it from reaching the true depths of it's tactical potential. With a more diverse selection of match types, the sheer variety of potential situations mixed with the already diverse cast of characters and abilities on display, could have taken this to true heights of depth and strategy, on the fly, in cooperative multiplayer. As Overwatch expands, which is hopefully going to happen, the potential here could be reached and gamers could have another masterpiece on their hands. As of right now though, there are only two modes and an option for custom games. Something that may actually bore gamers after a while.

    This is also a multiplayer-only shooter. There's no campaign or single-player content of any kind. That alone could lead gamers to feel like they just got ripped off. Especially since that as of right now the game is still pretty close to that $60 price tag it launched with.

    Yet, even if it's a little bare bones in some areas, Overwatch can still provide hours of entertainment. Matches are fun and the characters are great. There's also a great system that lets players pat the person they think did the best in the match, be it on their team or the other, on the back. With a little fleshing out of the modes and personality, Overwatch has the potential to soar to the tops of multiplayer gameplay. As of right now, it's still a great game.    … Expand
  92. Lukecali97
    Sep 12, 2016
    8
    over watch is a fun(if you don't take it to seriously) team based first person shooter and I say it is the most balanced cooperative first person shooter iv ever seen although at the time of this review I think widow maker needs a desperate buff and zarya need a bit of a nerf since no character can counter her right now but other than that I wouldn't change anything balance wise I reallyover watch is a fun(if you don't take it to seriously) team based first person shooter and I say it is the most balanced cooperative first person shooter iv ever seen although at the time of this review I think widow maker needs a desperate buff and zarya need a bit of a nerf since no character can counter her right now but other than that I wouldn't change anything balance wise I really love how almost every character has their own strength and their own weakness and although not perfect I love seeing the play of the game at the end of the match even if it is just a mercy revive or a bastion multikill
    the physics and the graphics in the game is amassing
    but now to address the two boxes this game didn't tick for me
    this game dose suffer from a lack of content and a lack of a story mode which is clear to me that blizzard chose quality over quantity which is better then a game that has 200 plus hours of **** but since their are games such as Skyrim and the witcher 3 that can demonstrate that you can have both of these things in one game their was no way I could ever give this game a 10 out of 10 score and it hurts to because I look at all of the animated shorts on YouTube that this game has and it makes me think how awesome it would be if every character had their own hour or two story mode like some fighting games do if blizzard had that for overmatch at the quality of those animated shorts I would off had no problem giving this game a 10 out of 10
    but overall I do love this game and I be exited to see a e sports for this game and more of those animated shorts and more content in the future    … Expand
  93. Paperfox
    Sep 4, 2016
    10
    THE BEST GAME IN THE UNIVERSE: A game gifted from the GODS of ROCK N ROLL ... It's a HIT!
    And here's why ...
    Blizzard has knocked one out of the park here ... What they may not know is how actually AWSOME this game really is ... or maybe they do? ... cos ... It's perfected to a shiny polish of excellence that illuminates and magnifies all ya top moves ... It has nigh on perfect physics    THE BEST GAME IN THE UNIVERSE: A game gifted from the GODS of ROCK N ROLL ... It's a HIT!
    And here's why ...
    Blizzard has knocked one out of the park here ... What they may not know is how actually AWSOME this game really is ... or maybe they do? ... cos ... It's perfected to a shiny polish of excellence that illuminates and magnifies all ya top moves ...
    It has nigh on perfect physics ...
    It makes you feel like a Jedi Master ...
    And if that was not enough ...
    It gives me Hanzo to play with ...
    And the games soars to another level of addiction ...
    Cos ...
    I AM Hanzo! ... only kidding ... but I'n pretty good ( I think )
    But to keep this review short n sweet .. This is what I think in a nutshell ...
    Overwatch is what ALL other games shall now have to strive to match ... Cos with Overwatch, YOU'RE THERE ... In the ZONE ... And it's the perfect balance of skill and fun. It can raise the hairs on yer back all the while spinning its magical world around you and pulling you in ... Overwatch should be main stream TV ... Get with it world ... Gaming is where it's at ... and Blizzard ... please make a Jousting game ... And you'll become the Gaming Gods of Rock n Roll ... Although ... I do believe may already have ...
    Right, enough babble ... I'm going in ... as Hanzo ... I must have the Golden Bow!    … Expand
  94. 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
  95. GamesXtreme
    Aug 31, 2016
    8
    Like one of our favourite table top RPG games, it's fast, furious, and fun. It doesn't necessarily tax the braincells but co-op play is fun and with the absence of on screen loot drops, it doesn't mean you are left cursing as someone beats you to a weapons upgrade or ammo cache, and that makes a welcome change.

    Oh and camping? Not much of an issue here I've found, even with the new DLC    Like one of our favourite table top RPG games, it's fast, furious, and fun. It doesn't necessarily tax the braincells but co-op play is fun and with the absence of on screen loot drops, it doesn't mean you are left cursing as someone beats you to a weapons upgrade or ammo cache, and that makes a welcome change.

    Oh and camping? Not much of an issue here I've found, even with the new DLC character Ana, who is clearly a sniper, camping is not encouraged because if you stay in one spot you will soon find yourself having to play 'catch up' with the rest of your unit.

    This is also a factor when you die, and is a minus point against it. There are times when you re-spawn some distance away from your comrades, so you have to run like the clappers to catch them up. Sometimes the fight can end before you can get there, especially in the dying seconds of the match making you feel, 'heck I missed mop up!' which can cost you some XP.

    All in all it's fun. Is it a must buy? CoD players and Destiny players will probably think not. People who like their sessions to be relatively quick without a mission based grind however may find this more appealing. It all depends on what you are looking for and for some time, I admit the coin was up in the air. I say worth getting but the coin almost fell on the side of must buy.    … Expand
  96. camo1902
    Aug 11, 2016
    9
    Yes the amount of content leaves a little to be desired (DLC will fix this), but in every other regard this game is absolutely perfect. Another winner for Blizzard, that can be enjoyed by all ages.
  97. Drakon
    Aug 11, 2016
    8
    Overwatch's greatest quality is the fun factor. When I look for something to play, above all else, I want to have fun, and without a doubt Overwatch is damn fun. There are few experiences that compare to sitting down playing with six friends. The characters are masterfully crafted to allow for many different play styles. The maps are tactfully built to allow for competitive strategy.Overwatch's greatest quality is the fun factor. When I look for something to play, above all else, I want to have fun, and without a doubt Overwatch is damn fun. There are few experiences that compare to sitting down playing with six friends. The characters are masterfully crafted to allow for many different play styles. The maps are tactfully built to allow for competitive strategy. I also appreciate that Blizzard is following through with their promise for long term support of this game. Having already released a new hero and a surprise Olympics event, I feel certain that there is much more to come for this game, promised at no extra cost. The only real problem with the launch of this game, is that there is not enough Overwatch. Looking at the game on release compared to the beta, I personally fail to see much difference other than some balancing. We didn't see any new maps, new characters, or any new modes. I think that while it is good that they did a "balance" test while also doing a stress test, it really took away from that "new game" wonder when you play a game for the first time. Hopefully with the promised updates to Overwatch we can watch this game grow and expand into the amazing experience it has already shown it can be.… Expand
  98. KnightFire919
    Aug 9, 2016
    1
    I find this game really boring with unbalanced maps and uninspired game modes.
    The idea that you have to play certain characters just to counter certain characters your opponents use in order to have any success is ridiculous. I should be able to use any character I want and be able to have success.
    Another problem with this game is that everyone can choose the same character, unless in    I find this game really boring with unbalanced maps and uninspired game modes.
    The idea that you have to play certain characters just to counter certain characters your opponents use in order to have any success is ridiculous. I should be able to use any character I want and be able to have success.
    Another problem with this game is that everyone can choose the same character, unless in competitive mode which is a mess too, at the start which tends to cause pickup teams to lose and just wastes player's time.
    You also can't just play this game solo and join a random team with any sort of success which makes this game a waste of time and isn't fun.
    Lastly the constant nerfing of characters by Blizzard due to pressure from players with no skill is really annoying. The game hasn't been out long and so to nerf all the characters they have has either cause those characters or others to become unbalanced which is annoying.    … Expand
  99. Molvanian
    Aug 9, 2016
    0
    Don't be fooled by the accounts here that only rate Blizzard products (all at 10s, naturally), this game is not worth your time. The match making is so random, with team work being so critical, that the odds of a satisfying experience approach zero.
  100. Espiritus8
    Aug 8, 2016
    0
    Story (0/10) - there is none
    Soundtrack (2/10) - voice acting is silly, and childish, while the music is nothing memorable
    Gameplay (1/10) - heroes are unbalanced, there is zero reward for being a skilled player and zero punishment for trolling
    Graphics (2/10) - there are Xbox360 games that look better ( let's say Alan Wake)
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  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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