Will Greenwald
PCMagOverwatch (for PC) Preview
Published 5/20/2016
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PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 5/24/2016
Overwatch
Join the fight for the future in the world of Overwatch and choose your hero from a diverse cast of soldiers, scientists, adventurers, and oddities. Bend time, defy physics, and unleash a dizzying array of extraordinary powers and weapons. Engage your enemies in iconic locations from around the globe in the ultimate team-based shooter.
- Developer
- Blizzard Entertainment
- Publisher
- Blizzard Entertainment, Square Enix
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91
Average of 51 scored external reviews.
User average
88
Average of 1 saved user rating.
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Critic avg
91
51 scored reviews
Total coverage
51
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Score range
70–100
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Signal shape
Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 91 across 51 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
Score distribution
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51 included scored reviews
90–10041 reviews · 80%
80–898 reviews · 16%
70–792 reviews · 4%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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