In spite of my huge sentiment towards Overwatch, having played hundreds of hours, it is unfortunately impossible to give the game a positive review without feeling massively guilty.


The percentage of people displeased or utterly appalled by the game should warn you before alloting money to Blizzard. Back to Overwatch 1 times, new game modes were introduced along with seasonal events, allowing players to participate without any cost. Players received free heroes and could obtain cosmetics for them through the previous lootbox system. Even if players didn't spend money, they could still earn in-game currency, which they could use to save up for the desired cosmetics and skins. Overall, it created a player-friendly experience where everyone could engage in the game and obtain rewards. Unfortunately, the company operating this game, as of now, is primarily focused on maximizing profits for them, often at the expense of their customers, who feel exploited.

It's not all, this game is called Overwatch 2, which implies it's a new installment over the now gone Overwatch 1. Unfortunately, it's all just a digit. This game is practically just a huge update to Overwatch 1 and a huge slap to the face for people who had bought Overwatch 1 and now lost their product and got the worse version of it. The trick is, there was a story PVE mode of the game promised to players back in 2019 that left people (myself included) super excited. It took the company a few years of supposed development only for all of it to be completely scrapped and cancelled. Initially, the hero mode was planned to offer extensive cooperative story missions and hero missions. Players would have been able to level up heroes through skill trees and unlock customization options, altering their abilities to craft distinctive playstyles. Blizzard has mentioned that Overwatch 2 will eventually feature some PvE content, although it won't be as extensive as what was initially promised before the game's launch and the very glimpse of what had been promised that is now in the game feels truly laughable. Right now it's really just Overwatch 1 but everything costs real money and characters are no longer unlocked for everyone by default. Instead, you are faced with the monotonous grind of the battle pass. Hardly what any fan of the game had dreamt of. Many people felt lied to, including me. It is a complete farce.



Visually, the game has seen enhancements in lighting, shaders, and various effects like fog and cloth physics. The heroes also received updated appearances, although the extent of changes varies. Blizzard introduced advanced audio features, altering weapon and footstep sounds based on the environment using the Convolution Reverb System. However, despite these improvements, Overwatch 2 maintains a striking resemblance to its predecessor, Overwatch 1, in both its user interface and the interactions and dialogues of the in-game heroes. Overwatch 2 has transitioned from 12-player matches to 10-player matches, altering the team composition to include one tank, two DPS, and two support heroes on each team. This adjustment is VERY perceptible in gameplay. For instance, tanks are designed for aggressive strategies, resulting in a faster-paced and more agile gameplay experience in Overwatch 2 compared to its predecessor. This is approach is liked by some and hated by some and it's entirely up to you what you think of it. I personally do not mind this as much.

The only positive thing (sort of) that can be said about the game and that still makes me play this game, especially with friends, is that the key strength of Overwatch 2 is that it is still Overwatch. Despite the updated menus, introduction of the battle pass, challenges, and revamped maps, the game preserves its unique identity as an FPS that values and rewards diverse skills. Despite the additional layers, Blizzard has managed to retain the distinctive features of the original game and THANK GOD because otherwise the game would have probably been shut down by now. I like the new things such as maps or characters that are being added but quite honestly, it eludes my understanding - why would this game be called a sequel?

With the number of dreams shattered, utter falsehoods and predatory monetization- as much as I still enjoy the core gameplay of Overwatch 2, it cannot ever be recommended to anyone. It is a huge shame that other games of the kind such as Paladins or the now iconic Team Fortress 2 could be a fun alternative but are ultimately a downgrade with their own problems, too and cannot quite replace Overwatch, at least not for me.

In spite of my huge sentiment towards Overwatch, having played hundreds of hours, it is unfortunately impossible to give the game a positive review without feeling massively guilty. The percentage of people displeased or utterly appalled by the game should warn you before alloting money to Blizzard. Back to Overwatch 1 times, new game modes were introduced along with seasonal events, allowing players to participate without any cost. Players received free heroes and could obtain cosmetics for them through the previous lootbox system. Even if players didn't spend money, they could still earn in-game currency, which they could use to save up for the desired cosmetics and skins. Overall, it created a player-friendly experience where everyone could engage in the game and obtain rewards. Unfortunately, the company operating this game, as of now, is primarily focused on maximizing profits for them, often at the expense of their customers, who feel exploited. It's not all, this game is called Overwatch 2, which implies it's a new installment over the now gone Overwatch 1. Unfortunately, it's all just a digit. This game is practically just a huge update to Overwatch 1 and a huge slap to the face for people who had bought Overwatch 1 and now lost their product and got the worse version of it. The trick is, there was a story PVE mode of the game promised to players back in 2019 that left people (myself included) super excited. It took the company a few years of supposed development only for all of it to be completely scrapped and cancelled. Initially, the hero mode was planned to offer extensive cooperative story missions and hero missions. Players would have been able to level up heroes through skill trees and unlock customization options, altering their abilities to craft distinctive playstyles. Blizzard has mentioned that Overwatch 2 will eventually feature some PvE content, although it won't be as extensive as what was initially promised before the game's launch and the very glimpse of what had been promised that is now in the game feels truly laughable. Right now it's really just Overwatch 1 but everything costs real money and characters are no longer unlocked for everyone by default. Instead, you are faced with the monotonous grind of the battle pass. Hardly what any fan of the game had dreamt of. Many people felt lied to, including me. It is a complete farce. Visually, the game has seen enhancements in lighting, shaders, and various effects like fog and cloth physics. The heroes also received updated appearances, although the extent of changes varies. Blizzard introduced advanced audio features, altering weapon and footstep sounds based on the environment using the Convolution Reverb System. However, despite these improvements, Overwatch 2 maintains a striking resemblance to its predecessor, Overwatch 1, in both its user interface and the interactions and dialogues of the in-game heroes. Overwatch 2 has transitioned from 12-player matches to 10-player matches, altering the team composition to include one tank, two DPS, and two support heroes on each team. This adjustment is VERY perceptible in gameplay. For instance, tanks are designed for aggressive strategies, resulting in a faster-paced and more agile gameplay experience in Overwatch 2 compared to its predecessor. This is approach is liked by some and hated by some and it's entirely up to you what you think of it. I personally do not mind this as much. The only positive thing (sort of) that can be said about the game and that still makes me play this game, especially with friends, is that the key strength of Overwatch 2 is that it is still Overwatch. Despite the updated menus, introduction of the battle pass, challenges, and revamped maps, the game preserves its unique identity as an FPS that values and rewards diverse skills. Despite the additional layers, Blizzard has managed to retain the distinctive features of the original game and THANK GOD because otherwise the game would have probably been shut down by now. I like the new things such as maps or characters that are being added but quite honestly, it eludes my understanding - why would this game be called a sequel? With the number of dreams shattered, utter falsehoods and predatory monetization- as much as I still enjoy the core gameplay of Overwatch 2, it cannot ever be recommended to anyone. It is a huge shame that other games of the kind such as Paladins or the now iconic Team Fortress 2 could be a fun alternative but are ultimately a downgrade with their own problems, too and cannot quite replace Overwatch, at least not for me.