Overwatch is the very first new IP from developer Blizzard Entertainment and initially I can recall them ever releasing a console counterpart of a brand new game the afternoon as PC. This game flew under my radar until I played its beta, along side an incredible number of other gamers. Actually playing Overwatch for initially, it gets its hooks straight into you. No matter what play style you've or what character you play as, there's fun to be had. I've only played a number of hours of the last release, however it hasn't disappointed in the slightest and I can't wait to see how the prestigious Blizzard supports this title on the span of its initial release and the foreseeable future.

I'm not planning to sugar coat anything here. There's a small cutscene once you boot up the overall game that provides context to the characters you will play as through your time with Overwatch, but I can't say I even spent time to watch it. I'm sure it is an interesting couple minutes, but I'm not investing my time and money into Overwatch for a story. Thankfully the game knows that and this is the last you receive from any kind of story.

What takes the spot of an account could be 21 very detailed and different heros. These heros will be the core of Overwatch and they're what make the game stand out of other first person multiplayer games. Every one bring specific abilities to a fit and can really meld well with other characters during combat. But not just one character feels vital for a team to succeed. I'd say a whole team could play as the same character and still have a chance of winning a fit, albeit a tiny chance depending about what character.

In exactly the same vein though, there isn't a character that stands apart as essential play every match type. Each character has their own weakness and strengths, it's around the player to utilize them to their fullest potential. All the 21 characters includes a few abilities up their sleeves that suit their play style and class type. Some characters admittedly feel a bit bare in comparison to others, but ultimately, they all feel nice to play as.

The maps in Overwatch Heroes are very fun to play on. They serve the characters significantly more than anything and setup specific choke points that beg you to work as a group to overcome. They look nice and stylized, but moreover they don't eliminate from the characters inhabiting them.

Game modes are extremely standard. You have capture and defend type matches, along side escort missions. They're both thrown into exactly the same quick play option. You can even play against A.I. and create custom matches.

There is also a leveling system in place. It's very standard and moves along at a brisk pace. It will undoubtedly be interesting to see if people stay around following the presumed level 50 cap. I'm sure it is going to be raised after a few months though. Customization comes in the form of character skins, emotes, voices, and sprays. They are fun to collect, but they're definitely not the reason I will soon be loitering to play the game.

My only minor complaint could be that there isn't a lot of content in the game. Sure you have a crap ton of characters to choose from and some decent apparel to collect, but there's nothing to help keep someone like me who's used to unlocking weapons and attachments in Battlefield to stick around hours on end. Though hoping set for a few hours each day has been extremely satisfying.

One thing I might have liked to see is during a match your abilities can be upgraded to do more damage or last a little longer, maybe a shorter refresh rate. Something other than the bare bones we've now.

Also, Overwatch costs an affordable $40 on PC, while console players will have to fork over some extra money for the $60 version that is the exact same thing. If you're into first person shooters or character driven gameplay, I possibly could easily recommend Overwatch if you are thinking about it. But I don't know if there's enough to satisfy most gamers for the asking price, on the console that is. Luckily I'm having a crank playing Overwatch and know my money has been well spent. Not merely do I possess a solid game on release, Blizzard will continue supporting the game until nobody is playing it anymore. Which makes purchasing the game easier to do.