Overwatch is a highly stylized team-based shooter set on earth in the near future. Every match is an intense multiplayer showdown pitting a diverse cast of soldiers, mercenaries, scientists, adventurers, and oddities against each other in an epic, globe-spanning conflict.
There’s something to be said about a game that does one thing well, and in the realm of online shooters that’s more important than tacking on a string of different modes or story content.
From its celebratory replays to its hero of the match voting and on-the-fly hero switching, it's a game that does everything it can to make you feel good and bring you into the scene. Play it if you love online shooters, play it if you don't: Overwatch is ready to join the likes of Quake and Team Fortress 2 in the pantheon of greats.
Weapons and equipment are equally as diverse as the characters and whether that’s shurikens, mines or guns, everything has a place.
We are hopelessly hooked on this exclusively multiplayer proposal, but we would like Blizzard to provide us with a greater variety of options, especially in the long term.
The bottom line is that Overwatch is easy to pick up and understand, and amazingly fun to play.
One of the most interesting games of the year, bringing a breath of fresh air in the Arena Shooter genre with an inspired design and highly accessible, yet satisfying, gameplay. Its main downside is the limited set of modes, something we hope Blizzard will keep expanding month after month.
Blizzard have made a really good game with Overwatch, and succeeded in building a foundation from which they can build another mega-franchise. But it’s not perfect. Despite their inclusion of so many eSport friendly features and an incredible diverse cast of uniquely powered characters, a lack of modes, party options, and a context-creating campaign are sore points in my eyes.
February 25, 2020
Blizzard is rolling out a new game mode for Overwatch: Triple Damage.
February 26, 2019
Overwatch presents Baptiste, its 30th hero. Watch video
January 31, 2019
Blizzard reveals a new Overwatch map: Paris. Read more
January 25, 2019
Overwatch kicks off "Lunar New Year 2019" event. Read more
January 18, 2019
Overwatch reveal the official date for the Lunar New Year event. Read more
December 5, 2018
Overwatch: Winter Wonderland comes back on December 11. Read more
November 13, 2018
The next Overwatch major patch will require a full reinstall. Read more
November 5, 2018
Overwatch presents a new hero: Ashe. Watch video