Review Critics agree

Overwatch – reviews and rating

Overwatch has an average rating of 95% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (10/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5). The game was released on May 24, 2016 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Metacritic score is 91, players on RAWG rate the game 85%.

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What critics praise
„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.“
What critics criticize
„Blizzard has perfected the RTS and now they’ve laid a fantastic foundation for the FPS.“

Game info

Release date
May 24, 2016
Platforms
PCXbox OnePlayStation 4Nintendo Switch
Genres
CasualShooterMassively MultiplayerAction
Developer
Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher
Blizzard Entertainment, Square Enix
Average playtime
41 h
Reviews count
2

FAQ

What is the rating of Overwatch?

Overwatch has an average rating of 95% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (10/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5).

When was Overwatch released?

Overwatch was released on May 24, 2016.

What platforms is Overwatch available on?

Overwatch is available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

How long does it take to beat Overwatch?

Players on RAWG spend on average 41 hours playing Overwatch.

Is Overwatch worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 95%, Overwatch is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Overwatch?

Games similar to Overwatch are for example Diablo 4, Diablo II: Resurrected, Lego City Undercover, Call of Duty: Ghosts and MXGP: The Official Motocross Videogame.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
10 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 5,0
Best rating
10/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
4,5/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #45 of 709 games released in 2016 better than 94 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 95%
  • Foreign critics10 reviews 88%
  • MetacriticMetascore 91%
  • Players (RAWG)546 votes 85%

Local critics rate the game higher by 7 %.

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 47 %
  • Recommended 37 %
  • Meh 12 %
  • Skip 3 %

546 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4,5/5
HardcoreGamer May 26, 2016
Blizzard has perfected the RTS and now they’ve laid a fantastic foundation for the FPS. Though simple on the surface, Overwatch manages to create depth thanks to its 21 character roster and 12 intricately designed maps, consistently rewarding players that master their characters, learn the maps and work as a team. Putting a competent team together and snatching victory from the jaws of defeat is one...
10/10
Game Informer May 24, 2016
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.

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