Overwatch does many things well, its success is built on the backs of so many diverse and unique characters. All of 23 characters are grouped into 4 categories, no two feel alike. They are all so different that they'd look silly just standing next to each other, but through subtle visual cues that are in their equipment and style, it seems as if they share a common world. The strong sense of differentiation is quite important because it makes the keeps team compisition strategies from developing into simple ones. You have to look deeper to see over this game's true beauty.
"It speaks volume that the one character that adheres to wellworn shooter tropes feels like the odd man out here."
Overwatch is not a traditional fps (first person shooter), it features healers, tanks and damage fighers. The game itself lacks a campaign mode, but its addictive online multiplayers means that players will sinks hours and hours into the game. The bright setting reflected by battlegrounds and characters alike is a welcomed changes from the usual and boring grays and greens that infest every other AAA shooter. Although massive destruction and death are taking place all around the player, Blizzard's color palette and trademarked humor make it a lighter experience. The games also includes lots of vibrant and colorful maps.
"Overwatch turns the shooter genre on its head by delivering a bright, colorful world full 21 unique heroes and game modes that demand players to work together if they want to pull off a victory."