Overwatch (2016)

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5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 985 Ratings

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  1. DNAcritic
    Jun 18, 2016
    9
    I believe that blizzard hit it out of the park with this one. The game brings together a lot of familiar and lovable game mechanics to its diverse cast of 21 heroes. To me this feels like the tf2 that I can finally enjoy in 2016. Its a new, polished coat of paint to a number of game mechanics that im glad to see return. I hope the game keeps a steady stream of free content throughout theI believe that blizzard hit it out of the park with this one. The game brings together a lot of familiar and lovable game mechanics to its diverse cast of 21 heroes. To me this feels like the tf2 that I can finally enjoy in 2016. Its a new, polished coat of paint to a number of game mechanics that im glad to see return. I hope the game keeps a steady stream of free content throughout the next few years so that it can keep its rapidly expanding player base interested.… Expand
  2. Michu0609
    Jun 22, 2016
    10
    This game is so funny. Every Character have his own strongs and weaknesses. The Maps are small, but every Round it plays differently... because every Team Composition, let feel the Round different .
  3. iamevilhomer
    Jul 30, 2016
    7
    I haven't played the game so you can't take my review seriously but I heard it's pretty good stuff for fans of multiplayer and shooters. This is blizzards take on team fortress basically. That being said you don't have to play the game to know that there are lame micro transactions and a lack of playable story mode. Just do a little research. I would give the game anywhere from a 6-8...I haven't played the game so you can't take my review seriously but I heard it's pretty good stuff for fans of multiplayer and shooters. This is blizzards take on team fortress basically. That being said you don't have to play the game to know that there are lame micro transactions and a lack of playable story mode. Just do a little research. I would give the game anywhere from a 6-8... Maybe once they add in stuff and it's price goes down a lot it will truly be a 9 like the critics say. Maybe... Until that day may or may not come... I'm with Angry Joe on this one. Even if I haven't played the game...

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

    This isn't a review so much as it is a warning that if you want a shooter with a playable multiplayer mode AND story... This isn't it.    … Expand
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Miguelxdz
    Jun 21, 2016
    9
    This is a only multiplayer game, right now the content might look limited, i won't argue that there are very little maps for a only multiplayer game but more content is coming. Blizzard has stated that the DLC will be completely free, it also has a loot boxes system. They give you a loot box every time you level up with is fairly often, the problem is that most of the time they give youThis is a only multiplayer game, right now the content might look limited, i won't argue that there are very little maps for a only multiplayer game but more content is coming. Blizzard has stated that the DLC will be completely free, it also has a loot boxes system. They give you a loot box every time you level up with is fairly often, the problem is that most of the time they give you really bad stuff but they are only cosmetics so it is not that big of a deal.
    The character design is one of the strongest points in the game, they are very diverse and cool looking, right now the number of heroes is 21 and they make for very diverse games. The game is smoothly balanced, sometimes some characters can feel a little cheap but you just need some coordination to deal with it.
    The gameplay is the best aspect of the game, the maps are design so that every character be the best at what it does. There are not many maps right now but i have never felt bored. If you like this kind of games and have some friends to play it give it a shot.    … Expand
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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!
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. TheCrafter
    Jun 7, 2016
    9
    What people don't understand when viewing user reviews it is their opinion, I feel that this game does need more content, OK, but there has been one instance with lag and I live in the US, the game is one of the most balanced games out there, finally the devs will add more content to freshen up the game, take this review with a grain of salt if you want but overwatch is a great gameWhat people don't understand when viewing user reviews it is their opinion, I feel that this game does need more content, OK, but there has been one instance with lag and I live in the US, the game is one of the most balanced games out there, finally the devs will add more content to freshen up the game, take this review with a grain of salt if you want but overwatch is a great game recommend you check it out, also if you have a PC get it for that it is the best version because it is $50.… Expand
  23. Borschkovski
    Jun 29, 2016
    8
    The Good:

    -Solid mechanics -Easy to pick up and play -Easy to find matches -A fair amount of customization -Good match length -Lots of characters to choose from -Fun with strangers or friends -Few squeakers on mic The bad: -Some characters are too good (e.g. Torbjörn and Mei) -Some characters are useless (e.g. Symmetra or D. Va) -Few maps -Only three game modes: king of    The Good:

    -Solid mechanics
    -Easy to pick up and play
    -Easy to find matches
    -A fair amount of customization
    -Good match length
    -Lots of characters to choose from
    -Fun with strangers or friends
    -Few squeakers on mic

    The bad:
    -Some characters are too good (e.g. Torbjörn and Mei)
    -Some characters are useless (e.g. Symmetra or D. Va)
    -Few maps
    -Only three game modes: king of the hill, payload, and attack/defense
    -Ultimates are a mixed bag (Soldier: 76 has an extremely strong one but Tracer has a nearly useless one)
    -Although it may be an issue with the Xbox community, nobody wants to be a healer and everybody wants to be a sniper    … Expand
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
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  1. Positive: 18 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
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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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