“Overwatch 2 isn't quite a sequel, nor is it a patch – but it is brilliant.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Excellent refinements to gameplay mechanics
- Three new heroes added
- New maps, modes and graphical boost
- Free-to-play model expands player base
- Cross-play and cross-progression support
- Smooth 60 fps performance on PC
Points of Contention
- Microtransactions present
- Does not fully justify the ‘2’ in the title
- Battle pass adds tedious grind
- Promised PvE mode scrapped
Professional Reviews
2 reviews from 2 critics“Overwatch 2 is as fun and fast-paced as the original game, but its free-to-play structure sullies the experience.”
