OFFICIAL OverWatch (Discussion)

[AlienIsGOD]

Just bought the pre order Origins version, wondering how many other TPUers are gonig to be playing this when it comes out? I should have an early access beta key for the 3rd and 4th to give away

So who else is hyped for this game?

 

[RCoon]

I'm gonna poke and prod at it from time to time, although I didn't click with TF2 or Paragon so I'm unsure how I'll feel about it. Bit of a lottery these days when so many people dive into a market that doesn't exist yet, each vying for a monopoly.

It'll just end up in the same position as League, DotA and SMITE, although I have no idea who's going to take what position.

 

[Tsukiyomi91]

tried the closed beta already. Quite satisfying though. The standard version does the job for me once it gets green-lit for the masses. BTW, Tracer's new pose just got them SJWs & feminists burned =D

 

[AlienIsGOD]

I loved tf2 and played it for about 2 years daily, I'm hoping this game gets me in that same way tf2 did

 

[MakeDeluxe]

Love TF2 and from what I've seen of Overwatch I would love it too. But I won't be buying before I can test it for myself and I haven't had luck with the "open" betas thus far

 

[Tsukiyomi91]

didn't play much TF2, but a lot on L4D2 for eye candy reasons few years ago. I will be hopping mad like a rabbit now since I have Steam, Battle.Net & Origin in both main rig & laptop XD with popular games in their list.

 

[Tsukiyomi91]

@MakeDeluxe took me 3 attempts on getting a beta key. Hopefully Mr.RNG will go nice on you.

 

[AlienIsGOD]

I haven't had luck with the "open" betas thus far

there is an open beta for everyone starting May 5- 9 , pre orders ordered by today (29th) receive a early access key for a friend and early access for themselves on may 3 - 4

 

[Tsukiyomi91]

I might take the initiative for the open beta though... if there are changes from closed beta. If there isn't, I'll just make a standard purchase when it comes out.

 

[Guitar]

It doesn't really look like the game for me. I considered trying to get in early to start playing in a league/team, but I like Counter Strike too much and this doesn't look nearly as strat heavy (or skill really) compared to CS from the videos I have seen so far.

 

[Frag_Maniac]

Every time I hear the word Overwatch, I think of HL2's Combine, and am right back to cursing Valve for not yet having released a HL2 Ep 3, or HL3.

Sorry, just had to vent.

 

[ZeppMan217]

I'm not paying Blizzard to be their beta tester.

 

[Frick]

I'm not paying Blizzard to be their beta tester.

Depends on how stable the game will be. Is there any reason it wouldn't be?

I'll probably play the open beta at least, if I have the time for it.

 

[ZeppMan217]

Depends on how stable the game will be. Is there any reason it wouldn't be?

I'll probably play the open beta at least, if I have the time for it.

I got into Hearthstone for a couple of months (since it's free) - from gameplay to technical stuff, Blizzard takes way too long to address issues.

I also tried Gearbox's Battleborn - it's buggy and boring and they charge $20 more than Blizzard, but it at least has a semblance of a campaign.

 

[AlienIsGOD]

Tf2 didn't have a campaign and I loved that I'm not much for sp anyways, I like playing with and against ppl

 

[Niteblooded]

It's fun. Playing it during the free open beta on b.net. Feels like a more polished Team Fortress 2 with more character options and more customization. If you like TF2 it is definitely worth giving it a try during the free open beta days (May 5 - 9th).

I haven't played every single character yet but so far every character feels very different and unique! There are four sub-classes (Offense, Defense, Tank and Support). There are 6 offense characters, 6 defense characters, 5 tanks and 4 support so you get a pretty good variety of characters to choose from. Normally I don't like playing healers especially when that is basically all they do but its actually a nice of pace of from time to time to play as healer in this game. They give the healers some pretty cool abilities to make it easier on them and give a slightly different dynamic to the game. For example the easiest healer, Mercy, to play gets a massive speed boost and flies to an ally that is within line of sight. Another healer, Zenyatta, can apply a healing orb to a teammate and as well as a damage boost orb to an enemy.

The sniper, Widowmaker, is actually very viable in CQB and doesn't have to perch somewhere to be effective. At least 1 tank, 1 offense, and 1 defensive have a healing ability so its also viable to play a self-sufficient class, but obviously the game is completely built around team play. Unlike some games that claim to be a team based shooter (looking at you Battlefield 3+) this game completely relies on team play to win and many characters are completely dependent on it. Some of the offense and tank types can go solo for a bit but they will still want to play near their team or come back very soon.

If you're not too much into PvP you can always play against AI with other players. Seems to be a lot of people playing so no problems finding matches in PvP or co-op.

Move over hats there is plenty of customization in Overwatch to make you feel like a special unique snowflake. The characters have skins, opening sequences, voice statements, spray paint (still figuring out what this does), victory poses and probably a couple more things I'm forgetting that all can be customized. When you level up you get a loot crate for free that gives you 4 of the customization options for any of the characters. Pretty sure they will make this a micro transaction for those who have to have appearance items right away, but right now all you have to do is level up to get it.

But ya solid game, definitely worth a try for any TF2 fan and worth a try even if you're not. It's very easy to pick up and be relevant from the start, but there is also so much you can do that it will take time to really learn the game. I recommend learning the characters in co-op (vs AI) as that's the best place. There is also a training ground with dumb bots where you can try stuff out and switch characters on the fly just by going back to the starting room (which you can do in all modes actually) so if you just want to see what's what without any distraction that's a great place.

 

[ZoneDymo]

played it aaand its just another game, it does NOTHING new and is as far as Im considered uninteresting and ofcourse generic as all hell.

 

[Cvrk]

Did not play it. But i watched so many hours of content (recorded and live stream) to be 100% convinced that i don't wanna play this.

 

[RCoon]

Had a play of this over the weekend between Stellaris marathons. It's a very strange game, I have to say.

I think this is the first multiplayer MOBA/Shooter where the hero pool is on such extremes. I either absolutely hated a character to the point of discarding them entirely, or loved them to the point of playing only that one person for hours on end. I'm not 100% sure on balance right now, but it's Beta.

That said, rewards are half decent, and matches are so fast it doesn't feel like you're investing too much.

 

[Niteblooded]

That is how I feel. Some characters are a blast to play and others I just have no interest in playing again. That said, its no different than any other game where you have bunch of characters to choose from. I used to play fighting games all the time and that is a common theme. Even with the best games. That's why they give you options so you find something that you will like.

I too like how the matches are quick. It feels like the kind of game you can turn on just for a little bit and not feel guilty if you can only play 30min - 1hr. Or you can binge it too.

Either way its not often that a high budget, high profile AAA game has a period for everyone to play for FREE so everyone can see if they like it enough to pre-order/buy. It's not just free for the weekend on the PC as even the consoles have it for free too. I wish more companies would allow people to try their game before buying. Though that does require companies to have faith in their games because people can easily cancel their pre-orders if they don't like it. Gamers are always complaining about greedy companies but how many gamers here are actually taking advantage of this opportunity? Their loss. Light download @6.5GB.

 

[flmatter]

looks like I will buy it too. it was fun to play

 

[Guitar]

IMO there was way too many classes. Also I only had one game that was close, the rest were really one sided. I think it would be more fun with friends. I'm not a huge fan of it personally so I'll probably only get it if it goes down to $20 or something and I get bored with CSGO. I'm not a fan of the whole anime-ish style stuff either.

 

[AlienIsGOD]

i've played a few games and i enjoy it alot didnt play too much during open beta as I don't want to unlock things just to have my progress wiped before the 24th when game launches

 

[Mindweaver]

I'm gonna poke and prod at it from time to time, although I didn't click with TF2 or Paragon so I'm unsure how I'll feel about it. Bit of a lottery these days when so many people dive into a market that doesn't exist yet, each vying for a monopoly.

It'll just end up in the same position as League, DotA and SMITE, although I have no idea who's going to take what position.

Yea, it's nothing like 10-15 years ago when we just had UT, bf1942, Everquest, and Warcraft.. lol Now the player base is spread out so thin.. I mean it makes you think, were those games that good or were they the only thing we had at the time.. We can go back to the days of doom, quake, hl, ureal.. and even tribes.. When each of those games where hot the other ones were lacking. Now, there is so many good games that most of the time when ever I figure out which game I want to play.. I'm tired and just go to bed.. lol But I believe it's a good thing. I just don't have the time or the money to play them all. hehe

 

[Moofachuka]

I got the Origins Edition from CDKEYS. Played the beta and I quite like it. I got Battleborn too cuz I like these types of games Hope to see u guys around