Overwatch
2016
Audio: English, Polish, German, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean
- shooter
- strategy
- action
- science fiction
- comedy
- multiplayer
The story
Join the fight for the future in the world of Overwatch and choose your hero from a diverse cast of soldiers, scientists, adventurers, and oddities. Bend time, defy physics, and unleash a dizzying array of extraordinary powers and weapons. Engage your enemies in iconic locations from around the globe in the ultimate team-based shooter.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated, cartoon-stylised arenas that look like a toy box of future cities: sunlit rooftops in Lijiang, rain-slick neon streets, the pale glow of a London or Rio plaza, with ability effects bursting in bold oranges, cyan and violet against clean, readable silhouettes. The camera sits high and fixed over the shoulder, so the screen stays legible even when it's chaotic. Sound is punchy and cheerful, with voice lines full of quips, synth-pop and orchestral swells, and the snap of gunfire and whoosh of teleports. Pacing is brisk and frantic, with rounds of about ten minutes and sudden swings from skirmish to triumph, but the mood stays playful and sportslike rather than grim. Violence is constant but cartoonish: bodies vanish in bursts of light, with no gore and little real menace. Its tone is upbeat, witty and competitive, a warm-hearted sci-fi romp with a light touch of nostalgia. It suits a lively evening with friends, a quick session between tasks, or anyone who wants bright, team-driven action without darkness. It is for players who enjoy tactical teamwork, character-driven play and inventive abilities.
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