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I finally got to play.<\/p>
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Might not mean mutch to avid Overwatch OGs but here is my subjective opinion form someone who casually played the original Overwatch.<\/p>
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For those who have not played Overwatch is a team-based hero shooter, with a strong emphasis on the \"team\" part. You and your squad of friends (or random online people) create a team out of a roster of 30-odd heroes, and fight to complete objectives such as escorting a payload across the map or capturing a target area and holding it. The game is fast paced, often hectic and that is what makes it so fun.<\/span><\/p> <\/p> Overall the changes are both impactful and inconsequential, it seems to be more Overwatch 1.5 than Overwatch 2.<\/span><\/p> <\/p> 6v6 to 5v5<\/strong><\/p> One major change is going from 6v6 to 5v5. When first announced this was my biggest concern. The drop of 1 tank (2 support, 2 DPS and 1 tank) seemed to fundamentally change how things work. My favourite position is tank, Roadhog specifically, but with just 1 tank, you are kind of pushed to take a shield, like Reinhardt. After a few games and getting used to the system, it still works. The tank heroes have all had changes, whether it be health, armour or abilities and they seem to venture into the DPS role more than ever, being harder to take down heroes like D\u2019VA and Roadhog can dish our damage like never before. I am not going to run through all the changes here but if you have played, then you have probably noticed it yourself.<\/span><\/p> <\/p> The game seems even more fast past, it is harder to hold down points and the long, drawn out fights appear to be a thing of the past. Now it is a quick burst of war, back and forth. It feels like there is less time to think and come up with a strategy, just jump in and pray. This could be a good or a bad thing depending on your preference. I like strategy, coming up with plans with my group and trying to execute them\u2026the new 5v5 style is more of a \u2018switch off your brain and play\u2019 kind of thing.<\/span><\/p> <\/p> New Battlepass<\/strong><\/p> My biggest gripe is the new Battlepass system. Overwatch 2 has free-to-play system but new players have to wait to unlock all heroes by either paying for the premium battlepass or unlocking them over time. Primarily the new battlepass items are all cosmetic and have no impact on the game. The change from Overwatch 1\u2019s loot box system leaves less to chance with randomised loot boxes and allows you to see what you will unlock. The new daily, weekly and monthly challenge system adds a new element to the game but also kind of detracts from the team based play. If you want to complete challenges then that might not be what is best for the team or the win. In saying that, it may sway you to try a new hero or role which is the best way to learn the game. In saying this, unless you play a lot (and I mean <\/span>A LOT<\/span><\/em>) don\u2019t expect to unlock anything anytime soon and even if you do play enough to unlock items, some are still locked behind a paywall\u2026obviously the cooler and more elaborate skins and items.<\/span><\/p> <\/p> New Game Mode<\/strong><\/p> There is also the addition of a new game mode; Push. In <\/span>Push, each team needs to reach the middle of the map where a robot and two barriers are waiting. Teams battle to secure the robot and then it begins to push the barrier. The goal is for the robot to push the barrier and cover the most ground. Whoever covers the most ground at the end of the match is crowned the winner. The push-and-pull of battle is quite tense, it is a constant back and forth where the tide could change at any moment. I like the addition of the new mode, fast and action packed battles.<\/span><\/p> <\/p> New Heroes<\/strong><\/p> I am a fan of the new heroes, although I have only had a brief experience with each of them. Sojourn (DPS) is a tactical one-woman army, mobile and a good damage dealer. I feel she would be good for new and old players alike. Junker Queen (tank) is a badass, enemy-weakening abilities and an awesome knife throw that drags enemies toward you make her a fun addition to the tank family, although I feel like she can\u2019t take as much damage as the likes of Roadhog. Kiriko (support) feels like the moist original new hero. She takes some getting used to but with her ability to pass through walls, deal heavy damage and a good amount healing, she is well worth learning. <\/span><\/p> <\/p> <\/p> Overall<\/strong><\/p> Overwatch 2 feels like a good update. That is it, it feels more like an update than a new game. This is not all bad though, I loved Overwatch 1 and if it was an entirely new game then I might have walked away. In saying that, I felt like I needed more, I just don\u2019t know what that \u2018more\u2019 is. After playing for a few hours, it just feels like Overwatch, all the changes start to feel like that is how it has always been.<\/p> <\/p> Is that a good thing or a bad thing?<\/p> <\/p> How have you found the new and improved Overwatch 1.5?<\/p> <\/p> Game on friends<\/p> GGWP<\/p>","urlTitle":"overwatch-2-is-it-better-than-the-original","url":"\/blog\/overwatch-2-is-it-better-than-the-original\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/overwatch-2-is-it-better-than-the-original\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/ggwpclothing.com\/blog\/overwatch-2-is-it-better-than-the-original\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":true,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1665089769,"updatedAt":1665938299,"publishedAt":1665938299,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":243989,"name":"GGWP Clothing"},"tags":[{"id":1919,"code":"gaming","name":"Gaming","url":"\/blog\/tagged\/gaming\/"},{"id":1920,"code":"videogames","name":"videogames","url":"\/blog\/tagged\/videogames\/"},{"id":1939,"code":"onlinegaming","name":"onlinegaming","url":"\/blog\/tagged\/onlinegaming\/"}],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/m1d1bmhszkwgzxbxp1bb4k5idfxfblw3qzm1j3i8lcqhairg.jpeg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/m1d1bmhszkwgzxbxp1bb4k5idfxfblw3qzm1j3i8lcqhairg.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/m1d1bmhszkwgzxbxp1bb4k5idfxfblw3qzm1j3i8lcqhairg.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"metaTitle":"","metaDescription":"","keyPhraseCampaignId":null,"series":[],"similarReads":[{"id":21330,"title":"Most Popular Online Games","url":"\/blog\/most-played-online-games\/","urlTitle":"most-played-online-games","division":243989,"description":"What are the most played online games right now. 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