Overwatch free to play from the 22nd to the 25th September.
Got this game about 3 weeks ago and think it's great! Definitely worth a try!
All comments (55)
malachi
14 Sep 17#1
Thanks
chrisredmayne
14 Sep 17#2
But destiny 2 is out now...
MrCollective to chrisredmayne
14 Sep 17#3
Oh, thats why my staff are turning up extremely tired and discussing "Raid"...
EQL to MrCollective
14 Sep 17#4
You have staff to play your games for you? :wink:
chezybezy to MrCollective
14 Sep 17#5
Now that's a boss!
Gavinge
15 Sep 17#6
Had it for almost a year now, one of the best games I've ever played
Unlike Destiny, COD, Battlefield etc. every single update is free and they frequently balance the game's mechanics every 3-4 weeks so you never feel cheated by players doing annoying stuff.
It launched at about the same time as Battlefield 1. B1 has had 1 paid DLC update since then.
Overwatched has introduced 4 new character types, close to 15 new maps, over 5 new game modes and had close to 10 seasonal events which have exclusive play modes and one off unlockables.
Plus it cost me £25 then and it's the same price or less now
BubaMan to Gavinge
15 Sep 17#9
2 actually but yeah, it's a poor show...
It's probably my ailing reaction times but I still prefer Battlefield to these 12-men-in-a-box games. I got Titanfall 2 but regardless of the result, the default game modes become tedious very quickly. I do like the co-op PvE mode though - perhaps I should bend over to pick up Activision's Destiny 2 soap :stuck_out_tongue:
Heat for the heads up - it was a previous F2P weekend that helped me decide that this game wasn't for me :smile:
LilHammerette
15 Sep 17#7
I'm level 1200+ on console but just bought a PC so I'll defo be giving the k+m a try. Gonna instalock Torbs :laughing:
Twizzar to LilHammerette
15 Sep 17#8
Pls no. Think of the children
LilHammerette to Twizzar
15 Sep 17#10
I am! I could have said Hanzo, Widow or Trash Mouse :worried:
snappyfish to LilHammerette
22 Sep 17#33
PC is always better... :raised_hand:
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Themadcow
15 Sep 17#11
I don't like shooters much.
I really enjoy Overwatch.
It really is the game for people who don't gel with the insta-headshot reflex world of COD and the like. Yeah, I quite like a bit of those characters every now and again, but in my session this morning I played two different kinds of healers, two different tanks, a builder / turret and a DPS - and enjoyed playing all of them. The sheer variety, easy to learn mechanics and balance makes it ideal for casuals and short bursts - but I've heard the meta-game isn't quite as strong.
Hotlipz
15 Sep 17#12
Thanks, will give it a go. Seems like a good game. I'm a Battlefield player and other games haven't grabbed me like that has. I'm curious if this will. Sounds like a contender!
Fellows
15 Sep 17#13
Excellent game.
boboz21
15 Sep 17#14
How many gb is it on ps4?
peonyfour
15 Sep 17#15
Thanks
condracky
15 Sep 17#16
Hot but I'm at EGX that weekend..
Jammy212 to condracky
16 Sep 17#17
:thumbsup:
seb231
20 Sep 17#18
Can anyone actually find the PS4 download link on PSN?
Hotlipz
22 Sep 17#19
When will it be up in the store? Can't find it yet
Hotlipz
22 Sep 17#20
7pm! Just had a look and it says in the description (ps store) 11:00 a.m. PT
Still full price... Will have ta wait longer, check in a bit
SUMMONER
22 Sep 17#24
The game is now available to download for PC.
kautya to SUMMONER
22 Sep 17#31
Still showing buy now for me ? cant seem to see the try for free option !!!
SUMMONER to kautya
22 Sep 17#32
Have you tried closing/re-opening the Blizzard app? That is what I did and it changed from buy to try for free.
kautya to SUMMONER
22 Sep 17#40
Yeap thanks. Did that and it worked. Downloaded now.
ScotBoy
22 Sep 17#25
I guess 7pm is not the start of the free weekend then? Still costs on the store.
Skypie
22 Sep 17#26
Downloading as I want to try and get back into PC gaming. Surprised a free weekend has gained so much heat!
mhq1
22 Sep 17#27
It's up on psn now
Under 'what's hot' click the overwatch deal
Hotlipz to mhq1
22 Sep 17#37
Thanks very much :grin: . I couldn't find it in the search, still can't now, didn't know it was hiding away!
SUMMONER
22 Sep 17#28
9.4GB remaining of the download, OMG!
Time to read the user guide while it downloads: linky
ScotBoy
22 Sep 17#29
Hmm, still not on Xbox
ScotBoy
22 Sep 17#30
Downloading now. Origins edition, not GOTY. 16GB no less!
BigPro
22 Sep 17#34
Its a decent game. However there are far too many immature trolls playing it - spamming insults and general nonsense in the chat. And good luck working as a team, too many players don't or want to work together - they just pick an easy attacking class and run off by themselves, just wanting a high score.
lilson
22 Sep 17#35
Over the weekend the PC standard version is £19.99, this is the best price that you'll get this game for and it's not very often on promotion.
The Game of the Year Edition doesn't really offer much benefit for £10 extra.
CraigMilsom
22 Sep 17#36
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: give this a go, not brill at FPS mind
lageryron
22 Sep 17#38
Thought i was getting pretty damned good at this game tonight ,it's just all the new players LOL.
SUMMONER
22 Sep 17#39
It is certainly a very polished game, now back to Insurgency and one shot one kill.
CoumbBarr2000
23 Sep 17#41
This game quickly gets boring. The best multiplayer game on PC right now is Dawn of War 3 after the latest patch.
Jammy212 to CoumbBarr2000
23 Sep 17#43
I felt the same initially but after sticking with it you realise there is quite alot of strategy to the game. Also, I like using all of the characters. :smile:
I would assume that regular players hate these free weekends because you get an influx of noobs and idiots turning up. Or is the game level/skill matched so that regulars won't see the noobs?
soap_box to andyt99
25 Sep 17#53
You won't match with the level 1s on the free trial.
fuzzle3
23 Sep 17#45
Is it any good for playing on your own? I don't mean like single player, I mean like do I need to be in a party with mates to get the most out of it?
5nowman to fuzzle3
23 Sep 17#46
you can. you get setup in teams. 6 vs 6. quick matches. deathmatches.
5nowman
23 Sep 17#47
Epic!!!!!
Jammy212
23 Sep 17#48
I also play alone. People do still work as a team...most times. (I have no friends) :raised_hand:
Add me if your on PSN KingJam-
jacjacatac
23 Sep 17#49
Fantastic game, my lad loves it. Heat added. Can't stand it myself, dunno why.
stickyapple
24 Sep 17#50
Just been playing this, very enjoyable shooter/team shooter!
EQL to stickyapple
25 Sep 17#51
It was fun playing a variety of roles. Need docs on how to play better (or faster reflexes) :disappointed:
Jammy212 to EQL
25 Sep 17#52
YouTube is your friend here!
EQL to Jammy212
25 Sep 17#55
So, I have to find a friend called YouTube, then? :P
Opening post
Got this game about 3 weeks ago and think it's great! Definitely worth a try!
All comments (55)
Unlike Destiny, COD, Battlefield etc. every single update is free and they frequently balance the game's mechanics every 3-4 weeks so you never feel cheated by players doing annoying stuff.
It launched at about the same time as Battlefield 1. B1 has had 1 paid DLC update since then.
Overwatched has introduced 4 new character types, close to 15 new maps, over 5 new game modes and had close to 10 seasonal events which have exclusive play modes and one off unlockables.
Plus it cost me £25 then and it's the same price or less now
It's probably my ailing reaction times but I still prefer Battlefield to these 12-men-in-a-box games.
I got Titanfall 2 but regardless of the result, the default game modes become tedious very quickly.
I do like the co-op PvE mode though - perhaps I should bend over to pick up Activision's Destiny 2 soap :stuck_out_tongue:
Heat for the heads up - it was a previous F2P weekend that helped me decide that this game wasn't for me :smile:
.
I really enjoy Overwatch.
It really is the game for people who don't gel with the insta-headshot reflex world of COD and the like. Yeah, I quite like a bit of those characters every now and again, but in my session this morning I played two different kinds of healers, two different tanks, a builder / turret and a DPS - and enjoyed playing all of them. The sheer variety, easy to learn mechanics and balance makes it ideal for casuals and short bursts - but I've heard the meta-game isn't quite as strong.
Under 'what's hot' click the overwatch deal
Time to read the user guide while it downloads: linky
Try the free version, then buy it here: eu.battle.net/sho…tch
The Game of the Year Edition doesn't really offer much benefit for £10 extra.
Overwatch PC Metacritic: 91% (63 critics, 6.8 from 4586 users)
Overwatch PS4 Metacritic: 90% (11 critics, 6.3 from 1604 users)
Overwatch Xbox One Metacritic: 91% (18 critics, 5.8 from 752 users)
I noticed that there was more than one platform here...
TotalBiscuit's thoughts on Overwatch (Beta)
Add me if your on PSN
KingJam-
Can't stand it myself, dunno why.
Try the other thread, where a digitral copy is £19.99?: hotukdeals.com/dea…029