Heroes don’t die. It’s the rallying cry for supporting character Mercy as she revives her teammates after they fall.It’s time to apply the same phrase to Overwatch as a whole. The first game isn’t gone, it’s far from over, though it’s gone as we know it.Instead, it becomes Overwatch 2.
The game has come a long way since its launch in 2016, and its latest release introduces 21 heroes with a variety of backgrounds, abilities, and personalities that fans love. It’s a mainstay in the competitive community and a fixture in the gaming industry right now.
and Overwatch 2, everything has changed, but somehow everything remains the same. It’s hard to think of this new game, the sequel itself, as a true sequel. It feels more like an expansion pack with a few tweaks in many ways, many good and some bad.
However, this is its inner essence Overwatch, whether it’s players wanting to see nerfed new characters or a dysfunctional map, it’s always about feeling things and settling in. No doubt there will be a lot of series as players get their hands on this new evolution, but luckily there will be a lot of smiles on everyone’s face when they realize this is the game they love, just wrapped slightly There are different.
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Overwatch 2 Review: Gameplay
till this moment, Overwatch Has become a mainstay in the hero shooter genre. this is very simple. Choose your favorite character, whether it’s a tank, DPS (dealing damage) or a support hero. Then you tap on different maps to attack or defend control points, escort payloads across the map, and more.You can choose special arcade matches where you shoot each other and play cute games like Mei’s Yeti Hunt or Lúcioball, or variations of other main games Overwatch theme.No story missions yet, but that will change later Overwatch 2 The life cycle.
The way has not fundamentally changed Overwatch The game, but the way the team interacts there.In fact, one of the most notable changes between the originals is Overwatch to Overwatch 2 is the team composition. While the team was 6v6 before, they have now moved to a smaller, tighter 5v5 format. This means you now have one tank, two damage and two support heroes. This immediately gives a sense of not-Overwatchwhich means that each team now has one tank per game.
However, this does make it harder for the tank to keep up at times.in the previous Overwatch When set up, there is usually a “main” tank and a “secondary” tank, one of which absorbs and deals damage and the other acts as an aggressor against the other team. Tanks now have to change their playstyle, which isn’t great news for those unfamiliar with heroes like the shield-heavy Reinhardt or those with the ability to attack, defend, absorb damage, and complete objectives.
It’s a frustrating change for tank players, but the rest of the team will feel the difference, as DPS players need more input, while support players need to stretch themselves further to ensure there’s enough healing for the tank Keep going. Overall, it’s nitpicky in a big plan, but still nitpicky, an example of changing things that really don’t need to be changed.
As far as the rest of the game goes, it’s a classic Overwatch. Each hero feels very balanced, with unique abilities that truly differ from each other. There is a character for each playstyle, and if you don’t find the right one at first, even in battle, you can switch to a different one. There’s a joyous positivity that pervades the game that seems to be lacking in other games, and it’s nice to see that it’s still very important, even in the midst of the changes.
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Overwatch 2 Review: New Content and Adjustments
Team composition isn’t the only thing changing Overwatch 2. There are also new heroes to play: Kiriko, Junker Queen and Sojourn. An unknown additional tank character will also appear later.Great for every hero Overwatch 2 Gallery, none of them is more powerful than the other. It feels as if all three have always been part of the team, and each has something to appreciate.
As a strict Zenyatta main, I love playing the ninja support hero Kiriko, whose well-timed kunai throws allow her to get in on the action while healing allies and getting in and out of battle quickly. The Junker Queen is the exact opposite, an unstoppable aggressive force whose tanking abilities work best when they complement each other – especially with her powerful shotgun hitting straight in the face, you can’t escape fast enough. Sojourn is a DPS hero with a fun balance of running and shooting, a happy alternative to heroes like Soldier: 76 or Cassidy, with some serious style and flair.
Plus, the new game mode Push is a fast, frenetic sprint. Similar to Escort, the player pushes a robot with obstacles across the map to the other side, defending and attacking the other throughout the match. While it’s refreshing to be assigned a role throughout the game instead of switching sides, such as regaining control points on a loss, it’s hard to regain control if the offense loses. Or, if the defender loses, it’s hard to attack again.
All these additions do borrow Overwatch 2 A fresher feeling, but for the same reason, removing a system makes me feel a little cold. Overwatch 2 The loot crate system of the past has been replaced and is now replaced by the modern battle pass system.about $10 or $1,000 Overwatch Coins participate and last for nine weeks. Each season features a different set of tiers, with rewards including skins, voices, sprays, souvenirs, and more, awarded as you collect XP.
While many may prefer this system, I don’t particularly like it. I’m hooked on the optional “buy loot box, get what you get” system because it feels more exciting. I don’t know what I’m going to get, I like that. There are always a few heroes that I never use, and when I accidentally get a new skin or cosmetic, I end up trying it out and liking a different hero. Now, all of the battle pass tiers were prepped for me in advance, and that element of surprise, “what am I going to get next?” is gone now.
There’s also the frustrating thought that new heroes like Kiriko are part of the premium battle pass tier.They will no longer be immediately available to everyone because Overwatch 2 The payment model has shifted to a free-to-play system. So while this is Blizzard’s main way of making money, it’s not a good move for those who play casually, don’t have time, or want to wait for tier 50 to unlock new heroes. And to be fair, luckily, each new hero has a three-week buffer before it can be used in competitive play. Beyond that, however, there’s no doubt that FOMO players get that feeling when trying to earn enough XP for a hero, which doesn’t necessarily improve the game’s progression to me.
All these additions (and deletions), and more. Overwatch 2 It’s still expected to receive its highly anticipated PvE content in 2023, which should round out its content offering – although it will arrive a little late in the game. For a series that’s always been filled with lore and characters who actually beg for a battle, these missions should kick off with the game, but at least they’ll still come.
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Overwatch 2 Review: Verdict
Overwatch 2 Bringing a bunch of improvements to the original game, but it also makes some changes that aren’t always in the player’s best interest.Still, it’s a top hero shooter and no one does it better Overwatch 1 These bring us back for more when it comes to recognizable characters, unique abilities, exciting maps and cosmetic items.It might take a little getting used to the new team configuration and lack of loot boxes, but essentially, it’s still Overwatch We know and love.
Score: 8/10
Overwatch 2 Now available on Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC.