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Publication Date

May 23, 2016

Computer Platform

PC

ASIN

B017L187YG

Release date

May 23, 2016

Customer Reviews

4.3 841 ratings

4.3 out of 5 stars

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#56,438 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
#14,546 in PC Games & Accessories

Product Dimensions

8 x 7 x 8 inches; 4 ounces

Type of item

Video Game

Rated

Teen

Item model number

72984

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Item Weight

4 ounces

Manufacturer

Activision

Date First Available

November 6, 2015

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The future is now. Are you with us?

Clash on the battlefields of tomorrow and choose your hero from a diverse cast of soldiers, scientists, adventurers, and oddities. Bend time, defy physics, and unleash an array of extraordinary powers and weapons. Engage your enemies in iconic locations from around the globe in the ultimate team-based shooter. Take your place in Overwatch. The world needs heroes.

Experience the extraordinary

Speed up and slow down time. Rain destruction from above in an experimental, jet-powered armor suit. Stalk your prey as a wraith-like assassin that can appear anywhere, anytime. Unleash powers such as dragonstrike, transcendence, graviton surge, and so much more. Every hero has a unique set of devastating and game-changing abilities.

Play heroes, not classes

Every hero has a unique perspective on the battlefield and a story behind how they arrived there. You are a champion of a bygone age wielding his punishing rocket hammer in the service of honor, a robotic monk committed to healing the rifts between man and machine, a genetically engineered gorilla who also happens to be a brilliant scientist, and many, many more.

Fight for the future...together

Teamwork is imperative for survival as you enter the fight with friends and comrades. Careful coordination will prove the difference between victory and defeat as your team combines the formidable powers at your disposal to devastating effect.

Shift your perspective

Just when it seems like your team is destined to go down in defeat, switch heroes on the fly and change the course of the battle. But don't forget that your opponents can do the same. Master the game within the game as both teams shift strategies and heroes in a constant dance to gain the upper hand.

The world is your battlefield

Protect the secrets of the mysterious Temple of Anubis in Egypt, safely escort an EMP device through King's Row in London, and do battle at other key locations around the planet. Every map has its own distinct feel with unique gameplay and team-based objectives.

Unlock the Widowmaker Noire skin

Pre-purchase Overwatch and receive the special Noire skin for the deadly and ruthless Widowmaker. Clad in black and red, she stalks her prey like a venomous spider.

Origins Edition Features*

Overwatch - Hero Skins

Pay homage to the original Overwatch strike force by wearing the vintage skins Blackwatch Reyes or Strike-Commander Morrison. Explore other heroes’ origins with Overgrown Bastion, Security Chief Pharah, and even Slipstream Tracer!

Diablo III - Mercy's Wings

Slay demonic forces throughout the High Heavens and Burning Hells as you don Mercy's wings. All of Sanctuary will know of your allegiance to Overwatch!

World of Warcraft - Baby Winston Pet

Adorably cuddly and highly intellectual, the Baby Winston pet will be at your side as you fight your way through Azeroth.

Hearthstone - Card Back

Battle it out in Hearthstone with an Overwatch-themed card back fit for a hero!

StarCraft II - In-game Portraits

With brand new portraits of Tracer, Reaper, Pharah, Winston, Bastion, and Soldier: 76, you're sure to become a champion of the Koprulu Sector.

Heroes of the Storm - Tracer Hero

Jump into the Nexus with Tracer and surprise your enemies in the blink of an eye.

Product Requirements:

Pre-purchase: Overwatch is expected to release on or before 6/21/2016. Overwatch: Origins Edition items will be available on or before the release of the game. Internet connection, Battle.net application, and registration required.

From the manufacturer

The future is now. Are you with us?

Experience the extraordinary

Speed up and slow down time. Rain destruction from above in an experimental, jet-powered armor suit. Stalk your prey as a wraith-like assassin that can appear anywhere, anytime. Unleash powers such as dragonstrike, transcendence, graviton surge, and so much more. Every hero has a unique set of devastating and game-changing abilities.

Play heroes, not classes

Every hero has a unique perspective on the battlefield and a story behind how they arrived there. You are a champion of a bygone age wielding his punishing rocket hammer in the service of honor, a robotic monk committed to healing the rifts between man and machine, a genetically engineered gorilla who also happens to be a brilliant scientist, and many, many more.

Fight for the future, together

Teamwork is imperative for survival as you enter the fight with friends and comrades. Careful coordination will prove the difference between victory and defeat as your team combines the formidable powers at your disposal to devastating effect.

The world is your battlefield

Protect the secrets of the mysterious Temple of Anubis in Egypt, safely escort an EMP device through King's Row in London, and do battle at other key locations around the planet. Every map has its own distinct feel with unique gameplay and team-based objectives.

Shift your perspective

Just when it seems like your team is destined to go down in defeat, switch heroes on the fly and change the course of the battle. But don't forget that your opponents can do the same. Master the game within the game as both teams shift strategies and heroes in a constant dance to gain the upper hand.

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4.3 out of 5

841 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, variety and ease of use of the video game. They mention that it's a great game, with diverse and fun characters. They appreciate the fast-paced FPS gameplay and the value for money.

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256 customers mention240 positive16 negative

Customers find the game great, fun, and interesting. They also say the gameplay is great, complete, and competitive. Customers also appreciate the amazing character design and play style.

"...Overwatch is fantastic and is not solely for those that are out to get the most amount of kills, but for those that want to help their team achieve..." Read more

"...the accolade system... and it's SUPER FUN TO PLAY, oh yes it is. I love playing it. I love playing as Mei...." Read more

"...Overall, the game is pretty fun. The game mechanics are polished and it's easy to get into...." Read more

"...It oozes personality, it's incredibly fun, it takes very little time to jump into, and Blizzard's promise of an indefinite stream of free expansions..." Read more

55 customers mention52 positive3 negative

Customers find the variety of characters in the game great. They say the heroes are diverse and fun to play as. They also say the selection of playable characters is easy to understand but hard to master at the same time. Customers also say that the character design makes the game fun and unique. They mention that the game oozes personality and has 23 unique characters that all serve different purposes.

"...You also get the ability to pick between 23 unique characters that all serve different purpose for the team...." Read more

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"...The game mechanics are polished and it's easy to get into. All the characters are unique and have their own mechanics that make them fun to play...." Read more

"...It oozes personality, it's incredibly fun, it takes very little time to jump into, and Blizzard's promise of an indefinite stream of free expansions..." Read more

46 customers mention40 positive6 negative

Customers find the game super quick to learn, incredibly easy to play, and simple. They also say it's a great game to just hop on quickly and have some fun running.

"...I implore you to look into this game, it is gorgeous to look at, easy to pick up and caters to some many different types of players that it would be..." Read more

"...Overwatch is a fast-paced first person shooter that brings a sense of sheer delight to the genre not seen since Team Fortress 2...." Read more

"...The game mechanics are polished and it's easy to get into. All the characters are unique and have their own mechanics that make them fun to play...." Read more

"...It oozes personality, it's incredibly fun, it takes very little time to jump into, and Blizzard's promise of an indefinite stream of free expansions..." Read more

38 customers mention29 positive9 negative

Customers like the pacing of the video game. They say it's fast-paced, with charming characters and excellent sound design. They also say the combat feels fast and fluid, and the game is a definite change of pace from average games. Customers also say it runs smooth and has no stutter issues or connection issues.

"...To the game's credit, it's quite good. It's very fast paced and geared towards casual play...." Read more

"...to run really well on all machines and so far I've had no stutter issues or connection issues. I recommend it." Read more

"This game is very fast paced, fun, and intricate...." Read more

"...There are bugs, there are balance issues, there is that really weird tick rate. But Blizzard is listening, communicating, and always updating...." Read more

36 customers mention29 positive7 negative

Customers like the value of the video game. They say it's well worth the price, worth a buy, and has great replay value. They appreciate the fact that there are no DLC or extras, and no monthly fees.

"...It's a great game; easy to pick up and have fun in, and worth pursuing getting better at...." Read more

"...for me, and with all the content coming in the future, it's well worth the price for the time you will spend in it...." Read more

"...Overall, I like the game and think it's worth a buy if you are looking for a new FPS to play that isn't CoD or Battlefield." Read more

"...The Origins edition is worth the money, because it has great bonus items for Overwatch and the other battle.net games...." Read more

31 customers mention31 positive0 negative

Customers like the graphics in the video game software. They mention that the visuals are polished to the brim, the graphics are more animated than realistic, and the game play and graphics are decent. Some say that the presentation is great.

"...8. It feels highly sterile. The graphics are gorgeous... but very static. It really REALLY feels sterile.9...." Read more

"...Here is why they are right.The game is beautiful, the visuals are stunning.The game play is engaging, and rewarding...." Read more

"This game is very fast paced, fun, and intricate...." Read more

"...The graphics are more animated then realistic but are very nice. The visual interface and the sound are also very nice...." Read more

32 customers mention14 positive18 negative

Customers are mixed about the balance of the game. Some mention that it's well balanced and fun, while others say that it is repetitive, has terrible logic, and has no storyline aspect.

"...There are bugs, there are balance issues, there is that really weird tick rate. But Blizzard is listening, communicating, and always updating...." Read more

"...There's a high variety of heroes and yet the game doesn't feel terribly imbalanced...." Read more

"...There's a HUGE over-reaching backstory, full of drama and pathos. And it is 100% irrelevant...." Read more

"...Despite millions of people playing it was still very seemless. I would say this was the best game launch I have ever experienced...." Read more

32 customers mention19 positive13 negative

Customers are mixed about the game modes. Some mention that there's a nice selection of maps and game types, and that the game has lots of options for gameplay. They also say that the heroes have their own play styles. However, others say that there aren't enough game modes, and there're too little map variety.

"...character design makes this game great, and the maps are fairly straight forward and competitive...." Read more

"...The game does sorely miss a single-player campaign, especially with the enticing depth of characters and lore...." Read more

"...Can also do private custom games (i.e. co-op against AI characters or just private game among friends)..." Read more

"...are basically TF2 copies, but they all feel unique, and have their own play styles...." Read more

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neadams

A great team game

Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2017

Platform For Display: PCEdition: OriginsVerified Purchase

If you like fast paced team games than this might be the perfect game for you and you don't need to be a master at the first person shooter to jump in. Overwatch is fantastic and is not solely for those that are out to get the most amount of kills, but for those that want to help their team achieve their goals and claim victory over the competition. This game is perfect for veterans of the first person shooter and those who are jumping into the genre for the first time.

Overwatch is a six player versus six player team first person shooter. You work with your team to either capture a point, a very king of the hill mode, or push a payload where you and your team try to get an object all the way inside the opposing team's base. You also get the ability to pick between 23 unique characters that all serve different purpose for the team. You can play as characters that are designed to take out opponents and make it easier for your team to progress, or you can play as a support character that helps heal your teammates that have been injured in battle, or you could play as a defense character to protect your territory and allies while they press forward on an objective and the list goes on. Every member of team is vital and it never feels like your not contributing to achieving a win.

There are a multitude of ways to enjoy this game too, if you are just looking for a casual fun time then you have the option between arcade mode and quick play mode. Quick play is everything mentioned above with less stress as no matter what you'll always end up earning points for yourself and never have to worry about the rest of your teammates losing points from their total score. However, there is a competition mode where you compete with other teams in a mad brawl to see which teams are better and the competition can get incredibly fierce and communication become an important part of winning a game.

There are some things to keep in mind before putting down the cash for Overwatch, these revolve more around the specs of your PC and extra devices. Overwatch does not take a very powerful PC to run, it will absolutely look gorgeous the more powerful your computer is but it is not necessary for you to get the full experience out of the game and compete with everyone else. A stable internet speed is desired too; because you don't want to be randomly falling out of matches or lagging when trying to assist teammates in battles. Finally a microphone is not necessary as you can talk to users using the keyboard, but if you are thinking about getting into the competitive scene than a headset and microphone will help excel your odds for success.

I implore you to look into this game, it is gorgeous to look at, easy to pick up and caters to some many different types of players that it would be hard to not find something to love about the game. This is a game that is absolutely astounding.

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Overwatch is a fast-paced first person shooter that brings a sense of sheer delight to the genre not seen since Team Fortress 2

Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2016

Platform For Display: PCEdition: OriginsVerified Purchase

15 million players can't be wrong, right?

Overwatch is a fast-paced first person shooter that brings a sense of sheer delight to the genre not seen since Team Fortress 2. It's not the most competitive of games (bizarre hit boxes and tick rate, balancing issues, these hold it back) but it's easily one of the most fun. Featuring a massive cast of heroes, the learning curve is steep but rewarding. "Training" and "Quick Play" modes help the novice practice and prepare themselves, while offering seasoned players a less-pressuring respite from the "Competitive" mode, where things get a bit more serious. And you'll want to train extensively - each hero is unique and has their own play style and personality, no clones here.

Content-wise, the game can feel a little sparse but Blizzard is clearly hard at work. Just a few months after launch, they've added another hero (for free!) and a fun summer event with special cosmetic unlockables (cosmetics, incidentally, are the only things you can buy outright - no pay to win here) and its own mode of play (which is absolutely a ball.) The game does sorely miss a single-player campaign, especially with the enticing depth of characters and lore. However, this feels like a game that will grow for a long time, so it's not one you'll be quickly bored with.

Graphically, the game ranges from good to adequate, and while it's not exactly stunning in any regard, it generally performs reliably, which I'll alwys prefer. It really shines in sound design, however. Sound cues are clear and really, truly important in this game, adding an extra layer of depth. The music is fun and atmospheric without being intrusive, though not much is memorable besides the main theme.

Five stars do not indicate a perfect game, of course. There are bugs, there are balance issues, there is that really weird tick rate. But Blizzard is listening, communicating, and always updating. This is the most fun I've had with an FPS in ages, and for that, five stars for sure.

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Rain

Didn't make me motion sick!

Reviewed in Canada on August 2, 2017

Platform For Display: PCEdition: OriginsVerified Purchase

Overwatch is an amazing game. I won't go into the specifics of the game because you can find that information anywhere online.

I was very reluctant to pick it up at first because I get motion sick very easily in FPS games (or any game with first person POV). I decided to go for it during the Christmas sale 2016, and it turns out for some reason I don't really get motion sick from it! Disclaimer: There are certain heroes that will cause me to feel motion sick, but it's a lot better than other games.

I bought the Origins edition for my sister when it was on sale. It came with a bunch of codes but honestly we just wanted the game. I would definitely recommend buying the game when it's on sale (which is pretty often) through Blizzard.

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Excelente juego

Reviewed in Mexico on January 12, 2017

Platform For Display: PCEdition: OriginsVerified Purchase

Excelente juego.
Esta versión tiene 5 skins para personajes, y cosas extra para otros juegos de blizzard.
El empaque esta muy bonito, por eso compré esta versión, y me llego en buenas condiciones, viene con una libreta, el dvd y 3 tarjetas códigos de blizzzard.
La compré cuando estaba en descuento así que a mi parecer valió cada peso.

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good one

Reviewed in India on October 26, 2016

Platform For Display: PCEdition: OriginsVerified Purchase

good one bought it now downloading it those who dont wana do international transactions can buy this its rather cheap than Flipkart. will be updating my comments once download

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Amazonluver

Two Stars

Reviewed in Canada on January 8, 2018

Platform For Display: PCEdition: OriginsVerified Purchase

Love this game however i wish they had the game of the year edition

Juan Pablo

Que más podía esperar de Blizzard <3

Reviewed in Mexico on January 9, 2017

Platform For Display: PCEdition: OriginsVerified Purchase

Como siempre Blizzard me asombro con la edición física ORIGINS de Overwatch, el juego del año... Para mi la versión origins ya es una edición coleccionista

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