Overwatch - Blizzard's latest game

johnny_ultimate

Didn't actually realise I was kind of jonesing for more Overwatch until I jumped into a few games there. Sweet relief :P

Predictably plays great on PC. Had played the beta on PS4, but yeah definitely one for PC if you can - and not just because it's quite a bit cheaper

froog

goon_magee wrote: »

How is everyone finding playing with randoms? I really want to get this after putting in time with the beta and enjoying it, but felt the longevity of the game might be hurt for me as none of my friends on PS4 are planning on picking it up, and more often than not in the beta randoms just ignored the objective.

most seem fine. but you do get the odd collection of turnips. playing defence - 2 reapers and 2 mcrees. a few games with three widowmakers too.

Canis Lupus

Benzino wrote: »

Well I played about 15 hours of it during the beta with randomers and it was some of the best multiplayer experience I have had in a game

And some of the most frustrating. Escort the payload with 3 snipers anyone?

Links234

Overwatch Is Blatantly Better With A Controller

Links234

Links234 wrote: »

Overwatch Is Blatantly Better With A Controller

"Since controllers are predominantly for consoles while those strange PC loving freaks toil away on their glorified typewriters"

:P:P:P

Pickpocket

Hi guys. Where's the cheapest place to pick this up for PS4? Dublin City Centre area. Thanks.

Misty Chaos

Links234 wrote: »

Overwatch Is Blatantly Better With A Controller

Sometimes, it's hard tell whatever he is serious or not. Entertaining though.

Dcully

Hi guys, loving the game just as I did the beta,unfortunately none of my gaming mates seem to be interested [some don't grasp the part where you have to swap heroes to counter others etc]
It would be cool to play with some boardsies, ingame voice is as good as any third party voice comms.

Feel free to add me Cully#2309

Shiminay

Misty Chaos wrote: »

Sometimes, it's hard tell whatever he is serious or not. Entertaining though.

To be fair to Jim (thank God for him), he's never serious unless he specifically says so

KoA-Ollie

Hi also looking to pick this up for PS4, where's the cheapest spot for it? Checked Argos but they dont seem to have it!

Andrew76

Dcully wrote: »

Hi guys, loving the game just as I did the beta,unfortunately none of my gaming mates seem to be interested [some don't grasp the part where you have to swap heroes to counter others etc]
It would be cool to play with some boardsies, ingame voice is as good as any third party voice comms.

Feel free to add me Cully#2309

Just sent you a request there, usagi76#1869.

Never got a proper chance to play during the beta so started last night. Just trying to get a feel for a few of the characters and make sense of the different game modes.

Nody

Nody #2214; also provide HS to watch if you need it for your daily quests (though I suck :P ).

Links234

Misty Chaos wrote: »

Sometimes, it's hard tell whatever he is serious or not. Entertaining though.

Always assume he's not serious, his whole persona is completely tongue in cheek.

Andrew76

Nody wrote: »

Nody #2214; also provide HS to watch if you need it for your daily quests (though I suck :P ).

Added you.

Kiith

It's getting some great reviews.

Twinfinite - 10/10
Review
Author: Ed Mcglone
Just as Team Fortress 2 burst onto the scene and captivated so many with its charm, and accessible gameplay, Overwatch is poised to do the same with its sharp gameplay and likable characters. There’s little doubt that the next great class-based shooter has arrived.

Game Informer - 10/10
Review
Author: Daniel Tack
Overwatch is an amazing experience. It’s fresh and consistently fun, with matches that are great in random groups, but astonishingly good when played with friends. Blizzard has taken its masterful art of polishing and perfection to the team shooter, and things will never be the same.

The Escapist - 5/5
Review
Author: Steven Bogos
Overwatch is a fast, fun, and fresh take on the class-based shooter. Blizzard has made sure its first new IP in 17 years is polished to perfection.

Destructoid - 10/10
Review
Author: Chris Carter
You can't help but take note of the attention to detail immediately, even during the first few seconds of booting it up and watching a random character emote on the title screen. This arena shooter (not a MOBA) looks, sounds, and feels great, with the polish of a Pixar film without feeling overly childish. That extends to every facet of the experience, from its 60 FPS frame rate (even on consoles), beautiful locations, and insanely detailed character models.

Playstation LifeStyle - 10/10
Review
Author: Jowi Meli
With accessibility to spare, a real commitment to diversity and an infectious sense of innocent fun, Overwatch feels like an important game — the sort that can bridge boundaries in the oft-segmented gaming community. I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I say that this may just be the project to revitalize lapsed or disheartened gamers’ interest in the medium, or the one to bring new players onboard the FPS wagon.

Attack of the Fanboy - 4,5/5
Review
Author: Scott Grill
Overwatch has been polished to a high sheen by Blizzard. There are a handful of nits to pick, but everything comes together in an extraordinary fashion when it could have just as easily been a mess of half-baked ideas.

CGMagazine - 8/10
Review
Author: Jed Whitaker
I mostly enjoyed my time with Overwatch as it is very easy to pick up and play. The characters are diverse and just as colourful as the levels where battles take place. As a free-to-play title, I’d have no problems with the grinding and micro-transactions, but these mechanics in a feature-lite, full priced title, mar the overall experience for me. Maybe you’re okay with that, but I’m not. No matter how many games do it, I’ll never be okay with it.

AngryCentaurGaming - BUY
Video Review

IGN - 9,4/10 [Review in Progress]
Review
Author: Vince Ingenito
Overwatch is an incredible achievement in multiplayer game design, and one of the best games of the year so far.

USgamer - In Progress
Review
Author: Kat Bailey
It sure seems like Blizzard has another mega hit on their hands.

GameSpot - In Progress
Review
Author: Mike Mahardy
From the dozens of hours I've played in Overwatch's betas, it's clear that developer Blizzard has crafted a fantastic shooter worthy of praise on numerous levels. It manages to maintain focus, despite the complexities and variety of its cast, locales, and interlocking systems.

cherryghost

cherryghost#2858, we're on the boards.ie ts every evening

neeel#11514

Whats the boards ts details?

Shiminay

I just sent a stack of Battle.Net friend requests there folks, I hope you don't mind the spam Shiminay#2408 is me. I'll have a copy of the game on Friday (payday!)

Osmosis Jones

Ozz#2834, can't get enough of this game

Xenji

KoA-Ollie wrote: »

Hi also looking to pick this up for PS4, where's the cheapest spot for it? Checked Argos but they dont seem to have it!

The Game Collection have it for €51, if you use Parcel Motel you should have it by Friday if you order it this afternoon.

Dcully

Osmosis Jones wrote: »

Ozz#2834, can't get enough of this game

I hear ya, after the beta i didn't want to play anything else,first time ive ever missed a game lol.

added and accepted you guys on battle.net

any have the boards ts details handy?

Dcully

Boards / battle.net names so far


Dcully / Cully#2309

Andres76 / usagi76#1869 [cough cough!! Soldier 76 :P]

Nody / Nody #2214

cherryghost / cherryghost#2858

partyjungle / neeel#11514

Shiminay / Shiminay#2408

Osmosis Jones / Ozz#2834

Xenji / Xenji#2503

Kevovek / kevovek#2203

johnny_ultimate / maccydee#2368

Stormhawk88 / Nerobear #2862

Xenji

Xenji#2503

kevovek

Just picked it up today going to get some practice in now. Great variety of characters to pick and get used to!
kevovek#2203

johnny_ultimate

maccydee#2368

I should also probably get some sort of voice input device one of these years

Shiminay

You can get a mic in a €2 shop

Stormhawk88

Nerobear #2862 will add everybody else there in a short while.

Disappointed with quick match still being the only option

Andrew76

Dcully wrote: »

Andrew76 / usagi76#1869 [cough cough!! Soldier 76 :P]

Yeah I thought he would be a good pick but then you can't really stick with the same character all the time as I'm learning. I've only played with Tracer, 76, McCree and that sniper lady (she was pretty good fun actually). Tried Winston for a few minutes too but didn't have a clue how to use him properly so switched.

Shiminay wrote: »

You can get a mic in a €2 shop

Hopefully he'll spend a little bit more than €2! Get something with a bit of noise cancelling at least. :pac:

goon_magee

KoA-Ollie wrote: »

Hi also looking to pick this up for PS4, where's the cheapest spot for it? Checked Argos but they dont seem to have it!

Picked it up from Argos myself on PS4 today, it won't show up on their website as it always takes them a few days to update their systems, but usually they do have games in on launch day. It was 63 euro.