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Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2017

Update 1/12/17. This game is a blast! Perhaps the most fun I have ever had playing a video game, and I go all the way back to the original Atari Pong and race games. The recent update added characters and maps, and as I stated in my review, I expect Blizzard to continue to update and make this game better. They really are a great gaming company. I personally have never played COD style FPS online in competition with other people, so I was a little apprehensive. I'm used to playing against AI with a limited number of lives. I never got the fun of dying over and over just to run back and kill a couple of characters, but what I have realized is that the kids today don't know how to play these games! I've been playing for a week, and I now rarely die and I am able to nearly single-handedly decimate the opposing team. These are players with twice my experience and I'm sure ten times the hours of playing. Infinite lives has ruined everyone's ability to develop STRATEGY, and strategy has always been what these games are about for me. Perhaps this generation of gamers should pick up a little game called Chess before they run out and buy COD 99! Believe it or not kiddos that ancient game can teach you many, many lessons about abstract thinking and strategy, and I believe they even have it in video form these days for those who can no longer deal with the reality of actually having to pick up a game piece and move it with your hands. LOL! Better give it a shot, because if you run into me online, I'll definitely be killing you.

I am a huge Blizzard fan, and have enjoyed many of their PC games. Additionally, I am crazy about Diablo and all it's iterations. So when I saw that Blizzard came out with a new FPS, I had to jump at the chance to play it, and I have not been disappointed.

I immediately threw myself into this game. It's got some pros and cons, but overall, I'm satisfied and very happy with the purchase.

Pros:
1) Refreshing: there's so many unique characters, and different classes. No more of the COD style default boring character. These characters have personalities, great voice lines and interact with each other. They've clearly put a lot of heart into the production of these characters, which is something I have always loved about Blizzard's games.

2) Fun!: this game is fun. Point blank. There's a character/position for anyone.

3) Blizzard: this company is wonderful, they've stated that any DLC/Character/Maps they create will be available to all, free of charge.

4) Polished: this game is wonderfully polished. Unlike some games, this one isn't glitchy and buggy right at release. They've done this game right.

Cons:

- Unlockables: while I love the idea of so much being Unlockable, from what I've played, it's gonna take a LONG TIME. It seems to be a rarity to get the in-game-currency in your loot crates, and I find myself getting a lot of things I'm not too thrilled about.

- Repetition: this game isn't going to be one that you can play ALL day, unless you really really enjoy FPS games. I found myself being tapped out after a few hours of gameplay, as it did get repetitive. However, I'm accounting this to the fact that this game is BRAND new, and there is lots of room for expansion and new game modes.

I think this game is 100% worth the money. And I'm super excited to see where they take this game!

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Jimi

Beautiful Chaos

Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2016

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I waited about a month before writing this review, during which time I've logged about 60 hours. That is by far the most I've played a game on the ps4 and I don't really see another multiplayer game stepping up to take that spot any time soon. This game is superb. As has been pointed out extensively, right now the content is not as robust and diverse as you'd expect from a smash hit video game selling over 15 million copies in it's first 2 months. However, what is there is close to absolute perfection.

The game play is well balanced, very strategic and just plain fun. There are so many extremely satisfying ways to get eliminations and so many close moments and intense battles. The beautiful chaos that ensues when two well orchestrated teams are working together in unison is unmatched in gaming. 60 fps throughout with the game handling the chaos in a way that feels like your every action contributes to your team's success or failure. And it's true, whenever I die due to a poor decision or poor execution, I feel the pain in my gut because I not only let myself down, I let my team down.

This game is not nearly as fun by yourself as it is with even one other friend. If you can manage to put together a full team, this game can be a transcendent multiplayer experience unlike anything else out there.

The fact that Blizzard will provide regular content updates for free is the clincher here. I can see myself playing this game for years and years to come, much like I feel about Rocket League.

Easy to learn, difficult to master: overwatch hits this sweetspot better than any other game out there and is just plain FUN.

I have a lot of friends who are skeptics and cynics, always going against the grain of hype. Ironically, they have no problem all getting COD: Black Ops 3, but this game looks too "cartoony," or there just aren't enough game modes, or there isn't a campaign.... Anyone that says something like this just doesn't get it. The love and effort poured into this game is all about making the most balanced, strategically nuanced, dynamically and most of all FUN game Blizzard can. They listen to the fans and are constantly tweaking the game with fairness, balance and fun in mind. If you understand what this game is going in (an online competitive first person E-sport) there is no way you could be disappointed. It's a blast.

Fair warning though: this game is addicting, you will want to play it every night and you will think about it when you are not playing it. One month in I have yet to come anywhere close to burnout, but I've read some people state that burnout is a factor for this game. I just don't see it. Similar to Rocket League, it is played competitively, there is an infinite variety of potential game scenarios because every game is it's own beast, with it's own ebbs and flows and changes in momentum. 22 characters to learn and master, more to come. More maps definitely will come. New game modes more than likely. If you haven't played this game yet, you need to.

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Joey Turner

Great in both short and long play sessions!

Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2016

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GAMEPLAY:

Overwatch features two teams comprised of six players each. It currently supports the following game modes:

- Escort (move a payload to a delivery point)
- Assault (attack/defend points across the map)
- Hybrid (starts with “Assault” and ends with “Escort”)
- Control (fight over a series of objectives to a best of 3)

Each of these game types support their own maps (3 each) and multiple game types are generally played during a single play session. Across these maps, players can constantly rotate between the game’s 21 characters (Offense, Defense, Tank, and Support). Each of these characters has their own standard attack as well as two unique attacks set to separate cool-down timers. Also, unique to each character is an “Ultimate” attack that builds up as you play.

At this point I cannot stress enough that this is a TEAM BASED SHOOTER. Team composition is essential to winning. The game is built around the ability for each player to CONSTANTLY SWITCH HEROES based on what’s currently needed to succeed. Find your team lacking in damage or healing? Swap to an Offensive or Support character. It is actively encouraged that you play this way. Sticking with a single hero for the entire match can, in some cases, severely hurt your team.

AUDIO:

The soundtrack is pleasantly surprising, with each track fitting well with its corresponding map. It remains upbeat even in those tense moments where a match could go either way.

VISUALS:

Simply put, the game is gorgeous. The color palette fits well with the character personalities and looks amazing in HD. While you will obviously find a higher resolution on the PC version, the PS4 version is still very impressive. While I have experienced occasional lag, it has been very rare and never lasts for long.

PROS:

- Plenty of characters to chose from, each with unique play styles and abilities
- Fresh shooter in a market full of COD run and gun style games
- Microtransactions are limited to loot boxes only (which currently only reward cosmetic items as well as dialog lines)

CONS:

- At the time of this review (June 2016) competitive/ranked play has not been introduced to the game. So while there are various gametypes, those looking for a rank playlist will need to wait (currently scheduled for July 2016)
- As a heavily reliant TEAM BASED shooter, playing solo or with others not communicating can hurt your experience. This is especially true when going against other pre-made teams.

FINAL THOUGHTS:

I purchased this on release and have not had a single regret. Whether I want to play a few games solo to relax or go in with a full pre-made group for long play sessions, this game is absolutely amazing. While I wish the ranked playlist had been present at launch, the game’s numerous modes and “just one more” addictiveness have been sufficient to hold me over.

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Michael Lee Pavlovich

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2016

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This game is a lot of fun and surprisingly addictive.

The future is now. Are you with us?

Clash on the battlefields of tomorrow and choose your hero from a diverse cast of soldiers, scientists, adventurers, and oddities. Bend time, defy physics, and unleash an array of extraordinary powers and weapons. Engage your enemies in iconic locations from around the globe in the ultimate team-based shooter. Take your place in Overwatch. The world needs heroes.

Experience the extraordinary

Speed up and slow down time. Rain destruction from above in an experimental, jet-powered armor suit. Stalk your prey as a wraith-like assassin that can appear anywhere, anytime. Unleash powers such as dragonstrike, transcendence, graviton surge, and so much more. Every hero has a unique set of devastating and game-changing abilities.

Play heroes, not classes

Every hero has a unique perspective on the battlefield and a story behind how they arrived there. You are a champion of a bygone age wielding his punishing rocket hammer in the service of honor, a robotic monk committed to healing the rifts between man and machine, a genetically engineered gorilla who also happens to be a brilliant scientist, and many, many more.

Fight for the future...together

Teamwork is imperative for survival as you enter the fight with friends and comrades. Careful coordination will prove the difference between victory and defeat as your team combines the formidable powers at your disposal to devastating effect.

Shift your perspective

Just when it seems like your team is destined to go down in defeat, switch heroes on the fly and change the course of the battle. But don't forget that your opponents can do the same. Master the game within the game as both teams shift strategies and heroes in a constant dance to gain the upper hand.

The world is your battlefield

Protect the secrets of the mysterious Temple of Anubis in Egypt, safely escort an EMP device through King's Row in London, and do battle at other key locations around the planet. Every map has its own distinct feel with unique gameplay and team-based objectives.

Unlock the Widowmaker Noire skin

Pre-purchase Overwatch and receive the special Noire skin for the deadly and ruthless Widowmaker. Clad in black and red, she stalks her prey like a venomous spider.

Origins Edition Features*

Overwatch - Hero Skins

Pay homage to the original Overwatch strike force by wearing the vintage skins Blackwatch Reyes or Strike-Commander Morrison. Explore other heroes’ origins with Overgrown Bastion, Security Chief Pharah, and even Slipstream Tracer!

Diablo III - Mercy's Wings

Slay demonic forces throughout the High Heavens and Burning Hells as you don Mercy's wings. All of Sanctuary will know of your allegiance to Overwatch!

World of Warcraft - Baby Winston Pet

Adorably cuddly and highly intellectual, the Baby Winston pet will be at your side as you fight your way through Azeroth.

Hearthstone - Card Back

Battle it out in Hearthstone with an Overwatch-themed card back fit for a hero!

StarCraft II - In-game Portraits

With brand new portraits of Tracer, Reaper, Pharah, Winston, Bastion, and Soldier: 76, you're sure to become a champion of the Koprulu Sector.

Heroes of the Storm - Tracer Hero

Jump into the Nexus with Tracer and surprise your enemies in the blink of an eye.

Product Requirements:

Pre-purchase: Overwatch is expected to release on or before 6/21/2016. Overwatch: Origins Edition items will be available on or before the release of the game. Internet connection, Battle.net application, and registration required.

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Michael

Lack of Information on disc condition. Overall not to bad.

Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2019

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Game came looking nearly new on the underside of the disc but there is a huge issue I don't like and while I have considered a return it's just absolutely ridiculously annoying to have to do that.

This issue wasn't stated on the info other than the way the disc looked bottom side so I'll be providing pictures, now the center of the disc has a circle sticker clearly hiding that there maybe cracks in the center as you can't trade in games with the center rings having cracks to Gamestop. So clearly someone along the way tried to hide. Not the seller I would assume but they sure didn't mention it.

Now as for the game the game plays perfectly, it's a amazingly fun game very easy and simple to get in to and enjoy one's self. Easily the game its self content wise is 5 stars.

The shipping for the game fast but when its Amazon doing the leg work of course its fast.

Because the info on the discs condition was only partially stated I am removing 2 stars. If any issues arise I'll adjust the review accordingly. I don't believe the seller is bad and perhaps they over looked it but that's the fault of the seller and should be reflected in my review. But overall I am happy and overall I would buy again but I would expect a possibility of having to return the said product.

Great game I recommend it, enjoyable shooter. My opinion Mei best character.

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NS-4701

An A-MEI-ZINGly fun game!!

Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2016

Verified Purchase

Where to begin?
First, this game is a TEAM based shooter. You won't be doing well if you run in solo and try to rack up the kills. The purpose is to complete the OBJECTIVE!
I know it's still early, but a lot of players are just going for the most kills. While kills do help, the game is not about how many.

Now that I have cleared that up, let me get into it.
This game is a lot of fun! The matches last anywhere from 4 minutes to 10 minutes, depending on how well your team does.
Playing with friends is even better! Each map is very well created, and all of the characters are very unique. If you are struggling in a match, then try changing out your character. Sometimes a swap will change the flow of battle. To further support the concept of focusing on the objective, the ultimate skill auto generates at a slow rate, and the value doesn't decrease when you die. Ultimate skills can potentially change the battle. So know your heroes, and which one is best for which situation.

The game does have a story, and each of the characters have a history. But the game doesn't do well going into it. There is a cool intro video, but otherwise, its either well hidden, or not there. It's cool that while waiting for the match to start, several characters will interact with each other, and some history is presented, but beyond that, its a mystery to what the story is all about.

The game play is very smooth. On PS4, it has a very steady 60fps, with 1080p. Controls are tight, and very customizable. Animation is smooth. And the audio is crisp and everything sounds like it should. Try playing with a good headset!

The biggest complaint, (but not enough to drop the star rating) is the loot boxes. Every time you level up, you get a loot box. Loot boxes contain a 4 random customization items, such as: sprays, voices, skins, and logos. These things are 100% vanity. They have no effect on game play what-so-ever. But, I don't like how random it is. So far, I am level 5, and 3/4 items from the box are sprays, all for characters I don't use. I wish it was more biased towards characters I played. Each character has 54 things to unlock and there are 21 characters, 54x21=1134, 1134 total items. Oh, and you can get the same thing twice. If you do, you'll get coins, which can be saved up to spend on something you do want. For those who are lazy, you can spend real money on the loot boxes from the PS store.

Anyway, I highly suggest this game! If you want to play with me on either PS4 or Xbox One send me a friend request with Overwatch in the subject!
PS4: NS-4701
Xbox One: NS4701

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Chris S.

A Perfect Competitive Online Game

Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2016

Verified Purchase

One important thing to note right away

-- This game is online only, there is no offline single player campaign. You need a PS Plus subscription to play this game. No split-screen multiplayer.

I got the ps4 Origins Edition at launch and I am still regularly playing it. I never got into most other online multiplayer shooters like COD and Battlefield. I really enjoyed Team Fortress 2 though. If you enjoyed that game, you will most likely enjoy this. This is a team-base multiplayer shooter where a team of 6 players will play a match against another team of 6 players. There is a huge variety of characters to choose and they all have beautiful designs and drastically different play styles.

The main criticisms that I've heard are that the content is lacking for a $60 game and that there are balance issues with some of the characters. I think the game is worth $60 and there is a very important thing to note when considering this. The developer, Blizzard, has said that all future new maps and characters coming out for the game will be FREE. There has already been one new map and one new character that have been released. Blizzard also regularly updates that game to fix bugs, balance characters, and support competitive play. It is great to see a developer support the console versions for a game that is a PC game at its heart.

It is great to play this game with friends. Some of the best games I've had are when I've played with 5 other friends to coordinated, communicate, and strategize. That being said, I've still had a lot of fun playing by myself with other random people as well. I suggest using a mic and chat with others to coordinate better.

While I don't play many online-based games, I've stuck with this one as it ticks all the right marks:

-- Beautiful art and sound - characters, maps, and sound look great and all fit the theme well

-- Easy to jump into, but there is a lot of depth and it is very difficult to master

-- Huge community, with a lot of support from the developer

For me, it is a perfect online game and I'm excited to see how it continues to grow and change.

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W. Seligman

The PS4 version _requires_ PS+! Don't make the same mistake I made.

Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2016

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Today is the formal Overwatch release date. I received my PS4 disc from Amazon, put it in, waited three hours for the update to install... then discovered that Overwatch on the PS4 requires a Playstation Plus account ($50/year) to use it at all. This was probably in the product description, but I never noticed since a Playstation Plus account was not required for the Beta. I'm returning the disc.

Edit 12-Jun-2016:

The short paragraph above was my original review. I thought it trivial. However, it's generated more comments than any other review I've written, and more comments than most of the other reviews of Overwatch. I'm adding notes excerpted from the comments (which you may wish to read) to clarify why I feel my one-star review is justified, though I understand others may disagree.

At the time I placed my pre-order for Overwatch for PS4 (Nov 2015), neither Blizzard's web site nor Amazon's description mentioned the need for a PS+ account. Nor was it mentioned at the time of the Beta, which is the only opportunity I had to play the game. Experienced multi-player console gamers know that on-play for the PS4 require subscriptions, but I am not one of those experienced gamers.

I'm a multi-player FPS n00b, and Overwatch was my first dip in the waters. I was led to it by early reviews that suggested Blizzard had designed a multi-player shooter for everyone, not just those with good twitch reflexes. I tried the Beta, had some stumbling experiences with the AI, but was willing to give the full game a try.

That's why I was so disappointed when I put in the disc and waited through the three-hour update only to find I could not play the game. If you attempt to play the PS4 version without PS+, you only see the introductory cinematic, then a dialog box with an offer to purchase a PS+ account: no tutorial, no play with the AI only, etc. You can do nothing else but quit. This is the first game I've ever purchased that was completely non-functional upon receipt due to intentional design.

As a n00b, likely to be pwned by everyone I'd face in a multi-player shooter, I have no incentive to spend $50/year on a PS+ subscription solely to play Overwatch. From the description on Sony's web site, a PS+ subscription would offer no other useful benefit to me.

Of course the error was mine (caveat emptor!) but I feel the error is an easy one to make for newcomers to Playstation on-line gaming. On the current Amazon page, the PS+ requirement is a short line that's easy to miss. On the Overwatch PS4 packaging, the requirement is underneath a small footnoted icon with the footnote itself in small print which is easy to overlook.

Overall, I had a disappointing experience with this purchase. That is the basis for my 1-star rating. For my part, I hope that you have a great experience with Overwatch and will write your own 5-star review to counterbalance mine.

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J. Page

Solid 4 star offering

Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2016

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I had pre-ordered overwatch but was never allowed to participate in the private Betas going on starting late last year. When I was allowed to play in the pre-order Beta a few weeks ago I quickly became hooked on it.

The big draw for over-watch is not playing the game for 100+ hours the week it comes out and unlocking a bunch of weapons and mods that give you an advantage over other players. The draw is the huge number of playable heroes and combinations that can be put into teams. It takes quite a bit of time with some of the heroes to get adept at playing them and all of that goes out the window if the other team has a hero mix that nullifies your choice.

You do get "loot chests" as you level up which are opened to unlock sound bites, poses, skins and other stuff, but none of it has any effect on game-play other than potentially being a visual distraction. You really just have to put your efforts into learning to play multiple heroes very well and being able to adjust your play style on the fly. You also won't get far without team work, which a lot of FPS games these days lack... with things quickly degenerating to a brawl.

Something missing that surprised me is there is no single player game at all, zero. I personally kind of missed this and I think it's a slap in the face at the $60 asking price. Basically they treated this like a $30 Steam game that is MP only but priced it like a premium title that includes a full single player campaign that takes 10-15 hours to complete and introduces you to the game mechanics.

Speaking of game mechanics... they are quite different than most other shooters and definitely more in line with games like Team Fortress 2. There is no "aim" button with any characters but the sniper, and for me this is kind of hard to get used to. Definitely there is a cartoonish feel to the game and you just have to not take it super seriously in order to have a good time.

Still, it's pretty addictive and I was suffering withdrawal after the Beta so was very happy when it showed up today with Prime.

Solid 4 star offering that will balance out other games I play.

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Ross

Pretty dank multiplayer game

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2016

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I've been binge-playing Dark Souls 3 and I felt like I needed a new shooter to play. This one just came out, and even though I hadn't touched the beta I decided to go for it. I played WoW, Starcraft, Warcraft, and Diablo so I'm familiar with Blizzard.

This game is pretty excellent if you are looking for an online shooter with new twists. You don't pick up guns, you don't get killstreaks, and you don't unlock better weapons by playing more. You start on the same field as everyone else, and the only things you can earn through playing more are cosmetic skins, emotes, voice lines, etc.

The gameplay is fluid and relatively bug free. It looks beautiful, and even though I was resistant to the animation at first I'm very happy with it now. The heroes are for the most part balanced (and they are working on balancing them further). The devs are responsive to issues in the game.

Overall, it's a 5/5 for me. It's refreshing to not get blasted away by an OP gun someone got by playing the game 24/7 before you bought it. It's nice how the heroes balance each other, and cool that you can't really win without selecting the right combination to counter your enemies and support your team. I was worried about the lack of "progression", but the cosmetic unlocks are more than enough.

If you're reading this review you're probably really looking into this game. Go for it. The world could always use more heroes!

UPDATE: This game has been out for awhile, and has only gotten better. 0% paid DLC, but there are new characters and maps for EVERYONE to enjoy. The only potential microtransaction is for cosmetic loot, which you get for free just by playing. That said, enough people buy cosmetic loot boxes to keep Blizzard updating the game frequently, with not only new skins, but new characters, maps, and balance changes too. There are even seasonal events with exclusive skins - so far they've done the Olympics, Halloween, and Christmas.

I stand by my recommendation - if you're looking for a multiplayer shooter that isn't based on the same old formula give Overwatch a chance.

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