AnathemicOne
Banned
Mercy is definitely my favorite support; it's a shame though that supports don't get that much plays of the game at the end so there's not much in be getting a highlight intro for her. Eh, atleast there's victory poses.
-
Hey Guest. Check out your NeoGAF Wrapped 2025 results here!
Overwatch Beta Thread: Cheers Love, The Beta's Here!
- Thread starter Nirolak
- Start date
- Status
BaraSailey
Member
This game is so much fun!! After playing a few hours I completely love it. Tracer and Widowmaker are my favorites right now. I can't wait to play more tomorrow; this game is addictive, haha
QuantumSquid
Member
Pharah is so good, such a versatile character. I got a 19 kill streak with her in one of the first matches I played tonight like it was nothing.
true mostly on payload maps
ArgyleReptile
Banned
Goddamn, some rounds people just rip through me like tissue paper. I could just get to the fight and I get taken out immediately.
Enter the Dragon Punch
Banned
Not gonna lie, maps are alright... But only 12 at launch?
Kagoshima_Luke
Gold Member
Jeez, my Blizzard friends list is barren. Add me PC Overwatch GAF!
Battletag: Kagoshima#1454
Battletag: Kagoshima#1454
Yeah, it's unfortunate we won't see any community maps. A lot of TF2 map makers would probably make some great shit.
Check that your FPS limit is set to "Off" and not refresh rate dependent. The default locks you to your refresh rate + 10 I believe so it sounds like that's what it is.
Slammin_Hammon
Member
Super dumb question, but I see a lot of people playing on ps4 already. I have a beta code from an Amazon preorder in North America. Did it become available early or am I seeing people that redeemed a beta code on an Aussie alt account or something along those lines?
I think TF2 had 6 and one of them was hydro. Shit got old fast, and yet it didn't, somehow.
This is legitimately one of the biggest positives for me, games aren't drawn-out affairs. If you lose, at least you lose quickly.
Man, Mei can be godlike when it comes to blocking Payloads, I wouldn't be surprised at all if the cooldown for her big ice-wall was increased. Five seconds almost felt like cheating - then again they're pretty easily destroyed, so who knows. Also, I've noticed teams have the hardest time handling Reinhardt, especially if the player is turtleing up using that big-ass shield. Anyone know of a good counter to that?
BaraSailey
Member
Servers went online at 7PM EST today (well more like 8 on PS4), so if you have a code you can start playing.
The Auxiliary
Member
Junkrat, probably.
Slammin_Hammon
Member
Cool. Thanks.
Novel Mike
Member
I think one of the greatest achievements for this game is how much fun it is to play support roles. I mean the whole game is fun but in most games generally playing the healer isn't a really fun thing to do, challenging sure but not generally fun or at least not as much fun as it is playing an offensive character.
Every support character in this game plays very differently and all offer some really great mechanics. Sure its easy enough to heal with Mercy but choosing between when you need healing and when you need to buff someones attack? Using her ultimate at just the right time which can give your team the win? All of the support characters offer different things like that. I was so surprised how much I liked playing Symmetra her turrets are crazy strong if setup right and her weapon is pretty powerful, the teleporter doesn't seem like that big of a deal but it can completely wreck a team that can't find it. Lucio is crazy fun with his speed boost but his hp regen is massively helpful and he can hold his own against a lot of the attackers. Then you have Zenyatta whose orbs both heal allies and can debuff enemies causing them to take more damage, there is nothing better to throw an orb on an enemy tank and just watch as your team just melts his/her face off in seconds just because of your orb.
Blizzard absolutely nailed the characters in this game I just wish we had a campaign of some effect to go along with it.
Every support character in this game plays very differently and all offer some really great mechanics. Sure its easy enough to heal with Mercy but choosing between when you need healing and when you need to buff someones attack? Using her ultimate at just the right time which can give your team the win? All of the support characters offer different things like that. I was so surprised how much I liked playing Symmetra her turrets are crazy strong if setup right and her weapon is pretty powerful, the teleporter doesn't seem like that big of a deal but it can completely wreck a team that can't find it. Lucio is crazy fun with his speed boost but his hp regen is massively helpful and he can hold his own against a lot of the attackers. Then you have Zenyatta whose orbs both heal allies and can debuff enemies causing them to take more damage, there is nothing better to throw an orb on an enemy tank and just watch as your team just melts his/her face off in seconds just because of your orb.
Blizzard absolutely nailed the characters in this game I just wish we had a campaign of some effect to go along with it.
XANDER CAGE
Member
12 isn't so bad considering the game is 40 bucks (I mean, they're pushing the 60 dollar doodad edition, but I mean) but yeah, hopefully we get some kinda updates in this department as time goes on.
typically depends on their team, if reinhardt pushes up way too far flanking is the best with tracer or genji afaik. main thing is gotta break the death ball up if they stack up behind the shield.
BananasWithGuns
Member
Winston seems really, really bad.
worrying about launch content is sort of a thing of the past with Blizz tbh
they already confirmed they have at least two more heroes and two more maps in the works. and they'll support it for years
This game is 40 dollars where exactly? Serious question, I've only seen it for 59.99
Just played for a couple hours on PS4. I haven't been this immediately in love with an MP game since the first time I played the original Counter-Strike. Everything feels super polished and well executed. Shockingly, despite the huge roster of characters the game feels easy to pick up and play while still having a significant amount of depth. Pulling that off is not easy and is insanely impressive for a studio that hasn't made an FPS before.
Visually it's gorgeous too. Great image quality and rock solid performance on PS4.
My only gripe is that because I'm always so focused on making sure that I'm filling a gap in roles on my team, I haven't really gotten to use the attacker Heroes much. Lucio has been who I've mostly been sticking to and he's a whole lot of fun. I suck with Tanks
I really like the random Hero mode. Gives me a good chance to try out a lot of characters and see how they work with others. I even got a Play of the Game my first time as Tracer in this mode!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPK1cVnv1Yk
I can already tell this will be a rare MP title that has serious staying power with me.
Visually it's gorgeous too. Great image quality and rock solid performance on PS4.
My only gripe is that because I'm always so focused on making sure that I'm filling a gap in roles on my team, I haven't really gotten to use the attacker Heroes much. Lucio has been who I've mostly been sticking to and he's a whole lot of fun. I suck with Tanks
I really like the random Hero mode. Gives me a good chance to try out a lot of characters and see how they work with others. I even got a Play of the Game my first time as Tracer in this mode!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPK1cVnv1Yk
I can already tell this will be a rare MP title that has serious staying power with me.
Oh I see it now, they kinda hid that shit in the battle.net launcher huh....
I wouldn't say it's hidden, it's right on the purchase page
Yeah but if you click the "Buy Now" button on the launcher it takes you to the 60 dollar version, you have to click the "Overwatch Products" button at the top left corner of the screen or you never even see the option.
If I hadn't been looking for it I doubt I'd ever have noticed.
I played a few hours before I left to work. The game is top notch but for some reason it didn't really feel satisfying to play. Most of the weapons did a shitload of damage but at the same time they didn't feel powerful. With all of the characters they have, I kinda wish that there would be some sp content.
Haven't had much experience, but soldier 76 (?) seemed like a good counter for me. Junkrat was alright as well.
Joyful
Member
i think sp content is inevitable
just based on the story its supposed to be overwatch vs robots
Let's be honest it's "hidden". They only show you the Origins edition first.
XANDER CAGE
Member
I mean if you go to the basic purchase page, there's 3 giant tabs at the top, and if you click the standard one it links you to the $40 version in big bold lettering. idk how you can get lost there
I agree, that's the real problem with the pricing. Everything else is silly
Yes let's ignore the giant bold lettering at the top
EroticSushi
Member
Game is a lot of fun. Maining D.Va right now. Love how she plays both in and out of the mech.
And $60???????
Dance Inferno
Unconfirmed Member
All future maps and heroes will be free to everyone.
Game is a lot of fun. Maining D.Va right now. Love how she plays both in and out of the mech.
That pea shooter of hers is surprisingly fun to use.
Because he's a person? He's stationary and he can only look one place at a time. You don't just walk right up behind him from somewhere he's looking. By that logic anyone behind Reinhardt would be unkillable because he's got 2000 hp that he can face wherever he wants.
Mfw when 3 hanzos on my team @ lijang tower 1st cp
Yep
Welcome to new player day.RE: 12 maps: They've got a LOT of depth and routes and positions to learn. The hero combinations and abilities make the maps a lot more involved than something like Call of Duty where there are basically only a few considerations for where you can attack into and where you can be attacked from. We played only 8 maps for most of the beta nad had a blast for hundreds of hours. Plus, they're adding more. They added 4 already this past few months.
No you are right. I'm just saying I bet 90% of people will click the link on the launcher tab in the Games section. Which doesn't show you the 40 dollar option. I don't blame them for that, good marketing.
Besides, I gladly paid for the 60 dollar version and even though I've yet to play it, I have no regrets!
- Status