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Question Notes: Online multiplayer games are games that can be played over the internet with multiple players. Multiplayer games are made up of player vs player as well as co-op games.

For a similar question regarding local “couch” multiplayer games, see here.

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Best online multiplayer games on PC	Price	Genre	Platforms
95 Dragon Ball FighterZ	$59.99	Fighting	Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
93 Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn	$19.99	MMORPG	PlayStation 4, Windows, Mac
91 Borderlands 2	$19.99	Action RPG	Windows, macOS, Linux, Xbox 360, Xbox One
91 Don't Starve Together	$14.99	Roguelike, Survival, Horror	PlayStation 4, Windows, macOS, Linux, Xbox One
91 Monster Hunter: World	$59.99	Action Role-Playing, Multiplayer	PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows

Dragon Ball FighterZ

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Healthy roster of characters

With classic characters like Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Frieza, Captain Ginyu, Cell, and several more, as well as a new addition with Android 21, fans of the series will find at least a few of their favorites to play with. More powerful characters are unlockable through completing the story and arcade modes. The voice acting both in English and Japanese for every character are superb, sounding just like their anime versions. Players who aren't familiar with the Dragon Ball Z series are bound to find a few characters that they enjoy through gameplay alone, with each fighter boasting unique visuals with their special and ultimate attacks. See More

Top Con

Online lobbies are a mess

Unfortunately, the game automatically forces the player to connect to a lobby right from the start. This can sometimes take a while if lobbies are full, or if the connection drops for whatever reason. Sometimes, even after successfully entering a lobby, there will be frustrating disconnects, forcing another round of going through the same loop of trying to connect and possibly dropping back out again. Thankfully, there's an offline lobby for those only looking to do the story or arcade modes. See More

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Steam Rating:Very Positive

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The game looks just like the anime

Character models are recreated faithfully from the show, their expressions and animations all unique and reminiscent of their hand-drawn anime versions. They also have their arsenal of super dashes that surrounds their fighter with their ki aura as they zip forward, the dragon rush that throws out several punches and kicks in speedy succession, as well as super attacks and meteor attacks that recreate each fighter's iconic moves from the show, like Goku's enormous Super Saiyan 3 Kamehameha blast and Vegeta's Final Flash attack. See More

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Story mode is padded and repetitive

The three arcs in FighterZ's story mode feature campaigns from three different points of view: Goku and his allies, Frieza and the Ginyu Force, and the Androids and their struggles, but the story can be distilled down to the player "linking" with the fighters as well as battling endless numbers of clones. There are clever knocks on the fourth wall as the characters acknowledge the player who has taken control of their body via linking, and there are also plot reasons for this phenomenon, but the cutscenes waste a lot of time explaining this mechanic to every new fighter who joins the team. The third arc picks up as the cast learns more about Android 21, yet the slog to get to that point is a repetitive series of fights against the clones. See More

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Combat is easy to learn and difficult to master

The control scheme among combatants is universal enough to work well for players who are new to the fighting genre, while veterans have access to more specialized combos and timings to perfect with individual fighters. Beginners can get away with starting off with auto-combos by pressing the face buttons. Simple button mashing is serviceable for the easy parts of the story and arcade modes. Those looking to improve their play can practice in the tutorial with the combo challenges for every character. Mastering these manual combos takes dedication, but adept use of these moves will undoubtedly pay off for harder story battles and online play. See More

Top Con

No honor in online matches

This is more of an issue among the playerbase than in the game itself, but don't be surprised if you're about to win a ranked World match and your opponent suddenly "disconnects". When that happens, you will also lose connection to your lobby, forcing you to connect to another one. Disconnects don't count as a loss or a win for either party involved, so there's no penalty that punishes quitters. See More

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Characters work well together in combat and in cutscenes

The three-on-three battles have you play one character at a time, with the ability to switch in another team member with the press of a button, or bring one in to combo your special attack with their flashy meteor attack. Characters typically work well together for these Ultimate Z Change combos, and it's fun to discover which ones work best for you: if you can master the timing of Android 16's brute force close-range attacks, then you can have another character, like Android 18, come in with an overhead beam for even more damage. During the story, the banter between characters before battles are a fun way to see different fighters interact with one another. Watching Gotenks try to teach Nappa how to turn into a Super Saiyan as if it's the easiest thing in the world, or Vegeta and Piccolo grudgingly accepting their need to work together is entertaining in a way that makes the slog of the story mode tolerable. See More

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Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn

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All classes can be played with one character

You don't have to create a different character for every single class. Your one character can be every single class. Each class has a specific weapon (bow for archers, daggers for rogue, axes for marauders, etc.), and you just equip that weapon type and your character switches classes. Each class starts at level, so you have to level each class you want to play, but there are numerous ways to get exp so it feels a little less like a grindy chore. See More

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Pay to play

The game itself has a base price of $19.99, but also has expansion pack prices that could be added on top of that. This is just to get the game, once purchased the player will also need to pay a monthly subscription of $12.99 to continue playing the game, which can add up over time making for a pretty steep investment for some. See More

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Combat is very in-depth

The combat in FFXIV is incredibly polished. It requires quick, real-time decisions and reactions, as well as a plan for how your team is going to take on whatever you're fighting. Like many games, it begins as simply hitting your attack buttons and waiting for your abilities to be ready again. FFXIV, however, has taken it a step further and has implemented complex combos and other interactions. These other interactions often have wildly different end results, so you must decide how best to use them. See More

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The story is incredible

Most MMORPGs don't offer much in the way of a story line, but that is not the case with FFXIV. The story will span the entire world, and is completing it is actually a requirement to get into most of the game's content. However, it doesn't feel like you're being forced into following a story you don't care about, the characters get into your head and you begin to feel like an actual hero. It's very well written, and can be listened to in multiple languages if you prefer that. See More

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An absolutely stunning game

Final Fantasy XIV is gorgeous. The developers clearly put a lot of time and energy into creating all types of climates, ranging from harsh, desolate deserts to untamed, icy wastelands. The cities and villages in this game are vibrant and alive, while the cinematics can be dreary and depressing. Apart from the landscapes, the spells and abilities of this game will take you by surprise. Every ability is animated very well, and has gorgeous pixel designs to pull you even further into the game. See More

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Play all classes with one character

You don't have to create a different character for every single class. Your one character can be every single class. Each class has a specific weapon (bow for archers, daggers for rogue, axes for marauders, etc.), and you just equip that weapon type and your character switches classes. Each class starts at level, so you have to level each class you want to play, but there are numerous ways to get exp so it feels a little less like a grindy chore. See More

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Plenty of side-quests to keep the player busy

For those that would like to level their character without having to d a lot of grinding in dungeons or the main story, There is quite a lot of side-quests on offer in this game. So many in fact that the player could level up through mainly side-quests if they liked. Every area the player reachers will see plenty of NPCs that will offer a new quest to go out on (an even sometimes multiple quests), which not only means a ton of content but an actual story to the game (that is different from the main quest) that can keep the player involved without feeling like they are repeating the same things over and over again. See More

Borderlands 2

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Allows for multiple playstyles

Borderlands 2 is all about options. With hundreds of weapon options and 4 classes, you can have multiple play-throughs that will play completely different each time. Along with each class, there are multiple skill trees meaning you can tweak your character to exactly how you want to play. Even if playing the same class on multiple playthroughs, you can equip completely different skills which will make the experience much different from the last. This all adds up to a game that can be bent to the wants of the player, something that is highly configurable which makes for a gaming experience that is difficult to beat in customizability. See More

Top Con

Gameplay can become repetitive

Many battles can be cheesed by running away, taking cover, shooting, and repeating. The AI doesn't do much to pursue you which gives the player the advantage of using the same technique for most fights, which can become boring with time. See More

FascinatingCephisso's Experience

Insanely fun game even though theres not much to do once you complete the story mode See More

Specs

Genre:Action RPG

Co-Op:4 Player Online / 4 Player LAN / 2 Player Couch

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Humorous writing in a game with a serious tone

Despite being an in-your-face action game with an generally serious plot, Borderlands 2 features an interesting yet slightly cliche sense of humor. This is even exaggerated in the side quests, which at times feature the funniest and most creative parts of the writing. This way the player can dive into the main plot and get an enjoyable action plot, while also being given the choice to go on side-quests that feature a break from the more serious overtones through an expanded sense of humor. Often the humor is meme based or low brow, which should appeal to a wide array of sense of humor. See More

Top Con

Lack of diversity among weapons

There are only a few weapons worth using throughout the game. See More

DecisiveNemesis's Experience

Played in co-op with a brother, and he managed to finish the game with me that's quite an achievment i have to say See More

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Variety of co-op options

Borderlands 2 offers 4 player online co-op as well as 2 player split screen local co-op. There is even a way for two player local split-screen to play online with others. See More

Top Con

Tedious to check gun stats

You are hit with a ton of different weapons throughout the game that checking the stats on each can become tedious. This can be a pro to some but to others it can be an quite an annoyance. See More

crayg's Experience

This game is fantastic. If you're a fan of FPS and RPGs, this is a must-have. Great art direction means that despite the game being a few years old, it still looks great. Intense combat that genuinely feels different depending on character skill trees. One of the best villains ever and a ton of levels to explore set out in an open-world style. Great character customizations. See More

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Great comic book art style

Using solid black outlines and bright colors, this game looks great. It has memorable looks to it that makes it stand apart from other first person games. Very similar in style to comic books, the art is clean and bright taking advantage of a palette not often found in modern (brown and grey) shooters. See More

Top Con

Boring bulletsponge enemies

A lot of the enemies, and especially bosses, are just bulletsponges that require no different tactics in place to beat them. See More

Yonatan's Experience

This game is so much fun! Probably my favorite FPS of all time. I love the art style that is very cool and unique, the humor and the awesome characters. It's a very chaotic game that's really fun to play together with friends since each player can play a character with different capabilities that complement each other. It's also a pretty long game if you take the time to do all the side missions which are also lots of fun. Once you finish this one make sure to go for the pre sequel! See More

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Enjoyable co-op play that focuses on teamwork

The varying classes and play styles are designed to work together and promote co-op play. One player may be a tank, with large guns and long lasting armor, while another may have medic abilities with a long range sniper rifle. This makes for a scenario where each class compliments each other, which is a fun way to work as a team when playing co-op. See More

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Lost loot due to sharing

The unfortunate downside to all of the loot is that it is anyone's game. Loot isn't reserved for each individual player when playing co-op and can be taken by anyone. So that means the first person to get to the loot can basically take all of it. this can lead to contention between co-op players, which basically goes against the idea of cooperative play. See More

ElatedOeyangganshin's Experience

Just plain amazing. Great story. Amazing gameplay. SUPER addictive combat system. A must-play. See More

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Tons of heavily customized and unique loot

Borderlands 2 makes it feel like Christmas every time you kill an enemy or open a chest. Whether it's ammo or health or a new and better weapon, whatever you find will reward your curiosity and pique your appetite for more. The potential to find the best loot in the most humble locations makes killing enemies and finding chests incredibly exciting and satisfying. While many loot-based games succeed due to this mechanic, Borderlands 2 surpasses the competition by delivering randomized goodies with unique appearances and stats. The guns and items in Borderlands 2 have distinct visual features depending on their attributes. For example, a gun with a melee attack bonus might have a blade on it. The customization goes beyond pallet swapping (where the only difference is the color), which leads players to become much more attached to their guns than a bunch of polygons should make them. You will also find tons and tons of different types of guns. Six different types of guns exist in the game. Each gun can be made by one of eight different manufacturers. Each gun is also made of five additional parts. All of which are generated randomly. With the many millions of combinations available, you never know what attributes the next gun you will find will have. This also gives a slightly different experience to each playthrough, because it’s entirely unpredictable what weapons you will find and when. See More

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Worst game in the whole wide world. See More

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Works on different OS's: Linux/Mac/Win

Borderlands 2 is a co-op multiplayer game, so cross platform support means you can play with your friends no matter what OS they use. See More

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It's very unique

Borderlands 2 has character unlike other multiplayer FPS these days. The style is unique and doesn't hurt the eyes. See More

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Takes incredibly long to stop being interesting

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Each playthrough is a different experience

Borderlands 2 is all about options. With near-infinite weapon options and six character classes, you can play the game multiple times and have a different experience each time. The classes have multiple skill trees that let you tweak your character’s moves and abilities to match how you want to play. This all adds up to a gaming experience that is difficult to beat for customizability. See More

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Procedurally generated loot

Stats, characteristics and more are random for each non-unique gear piece, this includes shields, class mods, relics, weapons, etc See More

Don't Starve Together

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Much grinding

The game requires quite a lot of grinding in order to gather materials that can be used to craft needed items. It is a slow process that may get repetitive as it will have to be repeated any time the player dies, unless you go all the way back to where you died which is sometimes very far. See More

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There's never a dull moment

As the game progresses, it offers more and more mechanics that require constant attention to function properly. It becomes a constant re-evaluation of risk and reward. See More

ConscientiousAmirani's Experience

Overall a great game that is really fun to play with friends! I love the graphics too. The possibilities are endless when it comes to crafting and exploring. 5/5 stars See More

Specs

Genre:Roguelike, Survival, Horror

Co-Op:2-4 Player Local

Top Con

Can get repetitive

You'll have to repeatedly collect a lot of basic materials like twigs, grass, and ore. This is because most of the starting recipes share the same required materials. Even later in the game you'll be doing many repetitive tasks. Gathering enough firewood for winter is especially bad because you have to chop down dozens of trees. All of this is made worse by the limited inventory space, causing you to make the same trip multiple times. See More

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Easy to get started but has a lot of depth

The game starts out easy, with very little in terms of mechanics, and the single objective of not starving. Then, over time, new mechanics are introduced as you explore more of the game world. The game provides very little guidance, leaving players to figure out how things work for themselves. In addition to game mechanics, even goals and story elements are unveiled organically over time. See More

ImaginativeBobbiBobbi's Experience

WORST!!! See More

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Steep learning curve

The first few attempts will last only a couple of in-game days. This is because the game has various punishing mechanics, which you can only learn through trial and error. One such mechanic is the darkness, which will kill you in under a minute if you don't have a light source. Followed by packs of hounds that randomly spawn to kill you. In most cases preparation is key and you can't prepare without knowledge. See More

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Rewarding roguelike gameplay

The basic gameplay revolves around gathering resources for crafting in a wilderness where the flora and fauna are constantly trying to kill you. Levels are procedurally generated. See More

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Constant restarts can be drawn out and boring

The beginning of a playthrough starts out pretty slow, which is exacerbated by the fact that the player will need to restart many many times as the game is a rouguelike, so permanent death is something that will be encountered often. See More

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Lots of replayability

With randomly generated (customizable) levels, different characters, ever-unfolding story elements, and permadeath, the game offers a lot of variety within the goal of constantly striving to survive longer. See More

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Great story generator

Goals and story elements are unveiled organically over time and they are different in each playthrough. See More

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Easily customized to adjust difficulty

The game gives you a lot of world customization options. You can change the length of day, weather patterns, how much of each monster or resource spawns, etc. This effectively allows you to adjust how difficult you wish the game to be. See More

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Uniquely atmospheric art style

Don't Starve has a very unique art style, using two dimensional or 2d characters and items in a 3d world gives a very interesting artsy feel to the game. The hand drawn look and feel to the graphics are a nice change of pace from ultra realistic games, but it doesn't take away from the suspense. See More

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Fun crafting system

You need to learn how to craft a variety of things, from farms to ensure a steady supply of food to items like weapons and armor so you can survive the various evils you encounter while exploring. The crafting system has a lot of depth to it and there are hundreds and hundreds of things to make. See More

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Pleasantly twisted sense of humor

Random quips from characters, infotext and the world itself (such as the existence of werepigs) show glimpses of a dark sense of humor throughout. See More

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Very active modding community with numerous mods available

Using the Steam Workshop, Don't Starve has a very active modding community. With nearly 800 mods currently available, there are unlimited ways you can change your Don't Starve experience. See More

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Great replay value

Don't Starve Together has randomly generated (customizable) levels, unlockable characters, a story mode, and you can also play it with up to 5 other friends. All of this helps keep subsequent attempts/playthroughs fresh. See More

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Deep and varied crafting system

The crafting system has a lot of depth to it and there are tons of items to make. Starting with the recipe for a torch and a pickaxe. You can also make weapons, armor, and various laboratories that enable new technologies. Building new stuff and advancing is the key to surviving the coming winter. See More

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The further you get, the more you will learn

Starting out, you'll only be gathering twigs and grass, maybe chop a tree. You'll also gather basic food such as mushrooms and carrots. Then you'll start building your encampment, learning how the day/night cycle and the seasons work. Later on, you'll start building massive farms, refrigerators, fortifications, and many other things. All of this is done for the sake of not starving. As the game progresses, you will encounter mechanics such as drought, forest fires, the rainy season, the cold and many others. To counteract these, you need to plan properly and will probably die the first time around. Once your knowledge reaches a certain level, you'll be able to survive indefinitely. See More

Monster Hunter: World

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A great variety of weapons to choose from

There are 14 weapon types total, primarily split into melee weapons and ranged weapons. This includes dual blades, longswords, bows, bowguns, and even hybrids called gunlances. Each weapon type has its strengths, weaknesses, unique combos, and even upgrade paths. For example, the dual blades allow you to move faster, chain quick combos, and enter a “demon mode”, which let you to deal more damage. The downside is that the dual blades have a short reach, so you have to be willing to throw yourself into danger by staying as close to the monster as possible. Another example, the bowgun, can be used to fight monsters at a safe distance and multiple ammo types, tailored for specific monsters and situations. The downside is that reloading leaves you defenseless, ammo can run out, and being too close or too far to the monster reduces the damage effectiveness. As a result, there’s enough variety and depth that most players will be able to find a weapon that suits their playstyle. See More

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Frustratingly difficult at times

Even though MH:W has been made slightly more accessible to new players of the series, it still has some of the most difficult combat seen in games with a very steep learning curve. You need to memorize the various map layouts, as well as each monster's habits, attack patterns, and weaknesses, to make beating them even remotely possible. It might also take while before you fully master your weapon of choice because the tutorials are too basic, instructing you just on basic controls and combos. Even when you finally manage to beat a difficult monster, your short-lived triumph will soon turn into dread, causing you to wonder about how difficult the next monster is gonna be. See More

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Genre:Action Role-Playing, Multiplayer

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Awesome graphics

The graphics look simply stunning, featuring very detailed environments with a great amount of flora, accompanied by great lighting and shadow mapping. The monster designs are especially noteworthy, allowing you to make out even the tiniest details on scales, feathers, and claws. All of this is brought to life by a very vibrant color palette, making the game a treat for the eyes. See More

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Exhilarating hunting gameplay

MH:W is a game about hunting wyverns, dragons, and many other monsters. You track them down in their natural habitat, be it a giant forest, a valley littered with dead bodies, or an active volcano, engaging them in combat that quickly turns in a struggle for survival. You use any weapon or tool at your disposal to kill or subdue the monster, while it relentlessly chases you, slashing with its claws, biting you, swiping with its tail, and using any breath attack it may have. Sometimes the monster might even try to escape, forcing you to chase it. Or it might become enraged, causing it to attack you more ferociously. As a result, you always have to be on your toes and react accordingly, which makes it a really thrilling experience. See More

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Dynamic and immersive world

You're not just stepping into an arena to fight monsters, you're entering a living and breathing world where monsters go about their daily lives - eating, fighting, hunting, and resting. It's very interesting seeing carnivores assault a flock of herbivores or two winged creatures having a territorial dispute mid-air. These type of events considerably add to the immersion, making you truly feel like a hunter that's intruding upon an ecosystem. See More

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A lot of cross-title integration/seasonal events and in-game decorations

Cross-title integration such as FF15, Devil May Cry, Megaman, Horizon Dawn, Street Fighter, Assassin Creed add new challenges to the game, as well as new equipments setup. See More

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Engaging crafting-based progression system

Monster Hunter: World is considered an action-RPG, but you don't level up or learn any new skills like in most RPGs. Instead, progression is heavily reliant on your skills as a player and the crafting system, requiring you to craft gear to improve your character. This creates an unusual gameplay loop where you hunt monsters, collect their body parts, and use them as materials to craft better gear, allowing you to hunt even stronger monsters. If you can't beat a monster, you either need to get better at fighting the monster or improve your gear. When you finally beat the monster, it's thanks to your skill and effort as a player, which feels both rewarding and gratifying. See More

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

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Toxic community

As it is a large game, it should come as no surprise that the community just won't be up to par. You may be kicked for strange reasons (like bottom scoring or the all too common random hacking accusation) and many could give you a 7 day ban. It can be very frustrating as missions in the mission system require you to play certain things while crossing your fingers. There are lots of toxic players that can ruin a user's experience. See More

Top Pro

Driven by tactics and cooperation

Each round of CS feels more like a game driven more by careful tactics than a frivolous fast-paced and lethal paintball arena of which too many modern First-Person Shooters are guilty of. Positioning, timing and thinking are key ingredients of a successful game and cooperation is crucial if you want to win. See More

PerceptiveFreyr's Experience

amazing multiplayer experience See More

Specs

Steam Rating:Very Positive

Top Con

Has a large skill gap

Since it's a pretty old game, most players are veterans at this point and have been playing for a long time. This may make it hard for newer players to jump in and play. See More

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Carefully-executed changes to existing maps

The updates and improvements made to existing maps have been pretty clever and useful. For example, cracked glass is more opaque, making it harder to go on a sniping rampage. Or the stairway which was added to the bottom of de_dust made the route more viable for the Terrorists, while keeping the original purpose of that area serving as a bottleneck. See More

LovelyPariacaca's Experience

its a hard game... but when youre good youre good. its essentially all aim and gamesense, all i the players skill. its the purest fps experience period See More

Top Con

Damage

You: 80HP in 4 shoots (chest) Enemy: 120 in 2 shoots If you start shooting first, in first wound the enemy should feel pain, not aim 100%. See More

Top Pro

Skill ceiling is extremely high

HumorousLiber's Experience

Nothing wrong with the game, just a toxic community overall See More

Top Con

Hard to see if you are hitting someone

One of the things that were changed in CS:GO is firing feedback. When someone is shot in GO, they don't wince, there's only a small amount of blood and audio that conveys the information that you are actually hitting someone. But omitting wince animation from character models makes it harder to see if you are actually hitting another player, especially at distance. See More

Top Pro

Runs well on most hardware and even on older hardware

It's a very optimized game and runs smoothly on even outdated hardware. See More

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Will be familiar to CS 1.6 and CS: Source players

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive builds on the strengths of its predecessors, even though those predecessors have been constantly improving for over a decade now. Nonetheless, Counter-Strike veterans will feel right at home in Global Offensive, albeit with some minor differences. The MP5 is now the MP7, The TMP has left its place to the MP9 and you can't attach a suppressor to the M4. See More

World of Warcraft

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Most recognized MMO in existence

WoW is the defacto MMO, almost every MMO created after it came out has been influenced by it in some way. Still to this day it is one of the most played MMO's online and has one of the largest brands tied to its name. See More

Top Con

Subscription required

WoW requires a $15-a-month sub to play. This can definitely deter some people from playing. There is a trial mode, but it is very restrictive. See More

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Constant stream of new content

Title says it all. Best MMO ever made. See More

Top Con

Tedious experience

WoW doesn't offer an engaging story [until endgame] or anything beyond point-and-click gameplay, especially with the many other MMORPGs following its model, which leads it to quickly become tedious. See More

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Low system requirements

Due to the stylised 'cartoon' graphics you won't need a top end gaming rig to be able to play WoW and have it look good. See More

Top Con

It's all about the destination, not the journey

Vanilla Wow used to have a very slow leveling process, this allowed people to experience and enjoy the world and dungeons as they leveled up. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case and the leveling process has been completely destroyed by being made trivial. It is so fast that if you enter a dungeon you will almost certainly have out leveled any loot you find by the time you finish it. Not that most people worry about loot while leveling as most players have access to heirlooms which further trivialise the leveling process and turn your character into a leveling God. See More

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Very polished

The game is very old now but has been under constant development since release so despite its age it still looks and plays very well. See More

Top Con

Class homogenisation

In the early days of WoW there were significant differences between the classes; classes had unique skills which defined that class and giving it its identity. Unfortunately, over the years, most of that variety has been stripped away and now all of the classes have minimal differences other than being ranged, melee, healer or tank. While this was done to (unsuccessfully) bring balance to the classes, it ultimately resulted in a lot of the flavour of the game being stripped away leaving a much blander experience overall. See More

Team Fortress 2

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Fun, humorous gameplay, graphics and sound

This game has a history of over-the-top characters, visuals, voice-overs, and various other items, which altogether create an amusing world both within the game and outside of it as well. See More

Top Con

Free accounts are slightly limited

Free accounts do not get rare and cosmetic items nor as many storage slots for items. Items are relevant as free accounts can only hold 50, while the game has much more than 50 pieces of equipment (that affect gameplay), let alone 50 weapons. While a premium account player can react to almost all situations with a counter item, with only 50 slots a newbie probably won't have or even be able to access it. A full inventory also means a free player will have to miss out or delete exclusive event items and cosmetics just to play the game as full as they can. A free account is upgraded when any item is purchased with real money from the store. See More

Specs

Steam Rating:Very Positive

Genre:Hero-based FPS

Co-Op:6 Player Online / 6 Player LAN

Controller Support:Partial

Top Pro

Multiple game modes allowing for great variation

TF2 has more than 10 game modes, plus variations on those, as well as community mods that offer a wide range of objective-based play. Classic game modes include Capture the Flag, Control Point, King of the Hill and Payload. There's also Mann vs. Machine, a co-operative game mode where you play against waves of AI controlled enemies. See More

Top Con

Random critical hits add a significant luck element into the game and push certain types of players out

In most 'public' servers, an option called 'random crits' (short for 'random critical hits') exists by default. This allows a random percentage of your shots to multiply damage by 3 for a shot, and also remove the damage drop-off over range. This 'feature' gets increasingly more annoying as you get more experienced, as you will die more often than your opponent having x3 or more damage over you, actively making their experiences and wins less meaningful. Some classes are especially burnt by this. Medics don't use weapons often, Snipers only have secondary weapons and melees, and Spies only have their revolver (and most sidegrades of that revolver remove this ability entirely). Quickplay (a feature most newbies use to get a match) also disables these servers from appearing in the list, so there are very few 'nocrit' servers because many don't know they exist. See More

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Fair free to play model

This game is mostly pay-to-gain, as in to get more weapons. You can randomly get things, though. You can use the things you randomly get to be also used in crafting recipes to make other things. See More

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Lots of customization options

You could customize just about anything. Although it's slightly limited (but still very broad) with the characters' items and weapons, which you can only get those available on TF2, the hud is REALLY customizable. Despite the Jungle Inferno update, which lessens the customization, it's still really broad. You can download tons of custom huds, and even make one yourself. Take ToonHud as an example, where you can make your own hud, ranging from a rainbow style hud, a classical style, or anything else. See More

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Active, fun, creative community

The TF2 community is know for actively engaging in different TF2 related activities. They create shorts using the source filmmaker, sell items via the steam workshop, build real-life sculptures, etc. See More

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Hectic FPS gameplay created by 9 distinct classes and lots of varied items

TF2 has 9 playable classes - Scout, Soldier, Pyro, Demoman, Heavy, Engineer, Medic, Sniper and Spy. This allows for a range of playstyles. For example, the Heavy, starting with 300 health (going up to 450), wielding a machine gun and usually assisted by a Medic, will commonly be found on the front-lines soaking up lots of damage and pulling the enemy team's focus; at the same time the Engineer will try and avoid direct battle as much as possible, providing infrastructure (teleports, sentry, dispensers). Add to this hundreds of weapons for each class providing different stats and you have an impressive amount of variety in gameplay. See More

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Free to play

Team Fortress 2 has been free to play since 2011. See More

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Includes Mann vs. Machine, a ridiculously fun co-op mode

Mann vs. Machine is a co-op mode in Team Fortress 2 that is comprised of gameplay in which 6 players team up to stop AI robots from deploying a bomb. Though not the central gameplay of Team Fortress 2, it is a mode that allows for co-op play to be enjoyed with the characters of the game. Mann vs. Machine works quite well over LAN and is very fun to boot. See More

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Good VR support

To enable VR support, type -vr in console. TF2 has 8 modes in which to control the game. They can be changed with the command vr_moveaim_mode in console. They offer choice in what combination of aiming and steering should be coupled to the rift and mouse and introduce the concept of dead zones - an area of the screen that controls differently when aiming or steering within its bounds than outside them. Typing vr_calibration in console gives access to adjusting interpupillary distance (distance between eyes). You can get that information from an optician or use the calibration tool to help figure it out and set it there. Calibration will help set accurate render point (camera position) and reduce nausea. See More

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Offline LAN support

As long as users last logged in to offline mode on Steam before trying a LAN connection, LAN will work. See More

Grand Theft Auto V

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Great story wrapped around in biting and relevant social commentary

Grand Theft Auto V is a smart, comical but biting social commentary on contemporary relevant matters. It satirizes almost anything that has to do with the current pop culture. Millennials, celebrities, the right, the left, the middle class, the upper class, the media and even the video game industry itself. The story and the world in which it takes place are fictional, but the social commentary and the problems it raises and things it satirizes are real -- corruption, greed, hypocrisy, the abuse of power -- are all real and relevant in today's world. See More

Top Con

Very Grindy if you want to have any money

Money takes along time to get and everything is overpriced in-game. See More

EmbiggenedTibertus's Experience

Online version is most of the time down. See More

Specs

Genre:Action-Adventure

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Freedom to explore almost anything

Besides providing players with a huge open world, Grand Theft Auto V also gives them the ability and freedom to explore every corner of the map available to them with any vehicle available to them in the game. See More

Top Con

Multiplayer is overrun by hackers

During online games you'll encounter hackers who have infinite money, can spawn any vehicle of their choice, and many other things, which reduces the fun quite a bit. What's even worse is that by interacting with the hackers you can get banned immediately without any additional investigations on the developer's part. See More

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Online multiplayer

GTA V has included an online multiplayer mode where up to 30 players can play at the same time in the online world. See More

Top Con

Players who do not use hacks may become banned

Hackers using mods that alias themselves as the innocent player and may result in an irrevocable player reset. Victims of this abuse will lose years of game progress. See More

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Massive world

It's very easy to get lost in GTA V's world both figuratively and literally. It's partly because of the sheer size of 35 square miles, allowing you to spend hours just walking, driving, or even flying around the map. It's also because of the many beautiful sights you get to see, causing you to often stop and take it all in. So it doesn't matter if you're walking along a beach packed with people, biking around a dimly lit city, cruising down a highway next to the ocean, or just hiking on the forested mountains, GTA V's world feels like a real place you can explore endlessly. See More

Top Con

Forced Rockstar Social Club online registration DRM scheme

Rockstar Social Club is a forced online registration and DRM platform that will not allow one to play the game without first logging in to it. No internet connection, no play. Forget the password to the account three times, get locked out. All hindrances to paying customers that in no way will stop the piracy of this title or effect pirates in any way shape or form. See More

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Well optimized

There were many reservations as to how well Rockstar was going to optimize the game for PC, as some of their past games had a lot of trouble in this area. Luckily it looks as though the game has been optimized quite well with the specs being quite reasonable in order to achieve 60FPS in 1080p on the best settings. See More

Top Con

Population density slider in the options does not make much of a difference

The population density option in the PC version does not make much of a difference in the game, while it does have more people and cars than the console counterparts, the increased number is not by much. See More

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First person mode

The entire PC game version has had an engine tweak that allows it to be played in first person view, making for the first time in the series run that this option is available for the full playthrough. See More

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Improved graphics over every other version

The PC version of GTA V is the optimal experience when it comes to graphic quality. Improved lighting and antialiasing make a big difference over the games XBox One and PS4 counterparts. See More

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Massive scope

The world of Grand Theft Auto V is extraordinarily massive and filled with details. For example, you can be working to complete a mission which may involve flying a plane, fighting the crew of that plane, crashing it, and finally parachuting out of it only to find an off-road buggy landing. This, in turn may lead you to explore the mountains and wilderness around San Andreas and come across backpackers who will probably be slightly annoyed at you. But this does not even come close to describing the massive scope that GTA V has. It feels like a living world where anything can happen. See More

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Freedom to do anything you want

Even aside from the many missions, there are dozens of other things you can do. This includes activities like playing tennis, going skydiving, watching a movie in the cinema, managing your businesses to earn tons of money, going hunting in the mountains, or just simply exploring the map while taking in the sights. Whatever you decide to do it's very easy to lose track of time. Mostly because it feels like a giant sandbox where you're allowed to do anything and simply have fun. See More

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Supports up to 4K resolutions

GTA V supports resolutions all the way up to 4K on the PC version. See More

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Rockstar editor

The included Rockstar editor allows for user to create their own Machinima and gameplay videos. The tools are very robust allowing for many different day, weather and character options. See More

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Game saves can be imported from console versions

Players that have game saves on their console versions can import the save to the PC version, this way they will not have to start the game over from scratch to enjoy it on PC. Rockstar has a support page specifically to transfer the saves. See More

45 Other Games Considered

Overwatch

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Good variety of maps

Each game mode features three separate maps to play on. This ensures the player does not get too bored with the looks and gameplay of each as there is another to play when one feels too played out. The distinct themes, color palettes, and layouts make each of the maps feel and play differently, keeping the gameplay fresh for a long time. See More

Top Con

Being successful requires a good amount of teamwork

For those that are more interested in solo play with little cooperation the game may not be a good choice as winning often requires a team that communicates well. For those that don't have an easy way to communicate or are just not interested in team play it may not be as fun as it should be. See More

Epiphami's Experience

The game is fast paced, casual matches don't take very long and it runs quite well on a mid range pc and still looks good. I also enjoy the artstyle. See More

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Genre:Hero-based FPS

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Unique and fast paced FPS gameplay with character depth

Overwatch combines team-fortress style game modes, traditional FPS gameplay and MOBA-esqe abilities. You'll still be shooting and bashing your way to victory, but instead of picking different weapons, you'll be often switching between one of the many characters. There are a variety of characters that play completely differently from each other, for example one is a melee basher with a charge ability while another is a super agile character with the ability to zip around the battlefield. Each character has its own strengths, weaknesses, and unique playstyle. Every character also has an ultimate ability that re-charges throughout the match and can single-handedly change the outcome of a fight. For example, there's Tracer that dual wields handguns, is pretty quick on her feet, and can rewind time when in a tough spot, which makes her well suited to hit-and-run tactics. However, she has poor aim and low health, so you have to be a lot more careful when playing as her. Another example would be the very durable Reinhardt who has high health and armor. He's able to protect his allies and himself with a projected energy shield while moving at a slower rate. Unfortunately, his only real means of attacking is a giant hammer, so fast characters or characters with a long range can easily outmaneuver him. As a result, Overwatch not only rewards accurate shooting, but also quick decision making and clever use of your abilities, creating gameplay that feels different from most competitive FPS games. See More

Top Con

Reheated game scheme

Nothing innovative or without anything that would appeal to play this over other games. See More

DecisiveNemesis's Experience

TF2 remake but gives less fun, meh physics See More

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Solid presentation

Developed by the world renowned Blizzard Entertainment, they are quite familiar with what it takes to create a game with solid gameplay and polished looks. The gameplay itself feels very satisfying as a responsive first person team based shooter. On top of this the presentation feels quite polished as the graphics are vibrant and clean, which gives the player a more immersive experience due to the high level of design. The animations found in the game are done well, which makes each weapon feel realistic. The sound design also fleshes these weapons out thanks to the unique sounds each one has when using them, Overall this is a game that will not disappoint when it comes to the overall presentation See More

Top Con

Not for solo players

Overwatch is all about team compositions, cooperation, and communication. If you prefer a more solo-oriented playstyle, this game might not be as fun for you since it's very hard to win a match with your abilities alone. See More

EagerFengMeng's Experience

Best with friends See More

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Simple to learn and play

While Overwatch has MOBA elements, it's very simple at its core, you just shoot the enemy and take objectives. It may take a couple matches to get the basic down, but from then on it's gonna be a blast. This makes it a lot more accessible than most MOBA-esque titles that take a really long time to learn and master. See More

Top Con

It's lifeless

It has no style, nothing that jumps out to make you interested in the game, the characters feel lifeless. See More

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Simple and easy to understand

The gameplay itself is quite simple, it is hero on hero first person shooting. There is little to keep track of other than the main goal of defeating the other team, which makes the game easy to pick up and play. See More

Top Con

Lacking in story

There is no campaign mode in the game meaning there is not really any story to learn about. While there are some clues dropped here or there by NPC chatter between team mates, really there is not much to learn about the game, its world or the characters within. See More

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Tons of unlockables to keep you playing

Each playable character in the game can have more than 90 different unlocks such character skins, color schemes, emotes, and victory poses. While these don't affect gameplay, they allow you to create a personalized character you can feel more attached to. This gives additional goals for both regular players and completionists, keeping the game interesting for a long time. See More

Top Con

No mod support

The game is dependent on how much Blizzard develops for it as there is zero mod support, which may limit the amount of longevity to the title. Of course Blizzard may support this for years to come with plenty of new game modes, but that is yet to be seen and is something to consider. See More

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Beautiful graphics

The graphics are very clean as well as brightly colored. Characters n the game each have their own individualistic appearance and exist in a world that looks futuristic as well as beautifully animated. Much of the game stands out in standard Blizzard form as a game that will age well much like World of Warcraft, but still exudes its own style. See More

Top Con

No content creation tools

You can't create custom maps or game modes, which considerably limits how much the community can contribute for keeping the game fresh and exciting. This is a step back when you look at the Warcraft 3 map editor, which helped the game stay popular a decade after its release even without regular updates from Blizzard. See More

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Customizable rule set

You can create a custom game with adjustable rules. This includes adjusting game modes, heroes, and lobbies to your will. See More

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Unique progression system

Each character in the game can have upwards of 90 different unlocks, which will take a lot of time invested from the player in order to use the majority. This gives incentive in order to keep the player coming back. Unlockables include things such as emotes, skins as well as victory poses. These can all signify a more advanced player, which makes for great bragging rights. See More

Left 4 Dead 2

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Local 2 player and online 4 player co-op

Left 4 Dead 2 supports 2 player local co-op as well as 4 player online co-op. See More

Top Con

AI lacks craftiness

The AI has a tendency to make ridiculous choices that can screw up what players are doing. This can become a big problem when relying on AI teammates in order to get through a level. See More

Case Cowboy's Experience

It's fun and addictive! Even better with friends, but that's not required ;) See More

Specs

Steam Rating:Overwhelmingly Positive

Co-Op:1 Player Online / 100 Player Couch / 400 Player LAN

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Invigorating team-work dynamic

Left 4 Dead 2 requires players on the same team to cooperate in order to survive. This makes for an interesting team dynamic, as it will be increasingly difficult to make it through a level if any one player on the team decides to go off on their own instead of staying with the group and cooperating. See More

Top Con

Very difficult without team engagement

For those looking for a casual co-op experience, Left 4 Dead 2 probably isn't the best option. Without a good sense of teamwork and focus, this game can get very challenging. See More

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Play as zombies or survivors

Experiencing both sides of the zombie apocalypse brings a fresh experience. See More

Top Con

Not much different from its predecessor

While the game has been improved from the original, if you did not have much fun with Left 4 Dead, you will probably not get much enjoyment out of the sequel. It is essentially the same game and some have complained that it just feels like a large DLC update. See More

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Awesome game for singleplayer

One of the best co-op games for offline bot play. See More

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Unique and diverse co-op versus mode

Left 4 Dead 2 features a versus mode that pits two teams against one another. For the survivor team, it is basically the same game as the normal campaign. However, versus mode adds a new way for teammates on the opposing team to work together by playing as the infected, which opens up a whole new play style and set of strategies. See More

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Much more improved over Left 4 Dead

If you loved the original Left 4 Dead, this game will be even more fun for you. Almost everything has been improved, such as the AI and multiple new additions to the game like new enemies and weapons. See More

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Melee weapons offer a more visceral gaming experience

Left 4 Dead 2 allows for the player's use of melee weapons. These create not only more graphic violence when playing (in comparison to that created when just using guns), but also a more personal and intimate experience. See More

Dark Souls III

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May be too depressing and dark for some

This game can feel like a weight on one's shoulders. Everything about it is dark, gloomy and depressing. Some people may not enjoy this atmosphere at all. See More

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Unpredictable boss fights

The boss battles will see the boss shift their strategies and attacks often, making for a battle that will react to how the player is fighting as well as constantly change in order to keep the player on their toes, which makes for challenging battles. See More

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Genre:Action Role-Playing

Top Con

It's hard

You should try avoiding the trap of great review scores since most of them fail to mention the difficulty. It's simply put - hard. A lot of the combat requires quick reflexes, good mechanics, and the mental fortitude to carry on after failing for hours. If you're new to the Souls-like genre or simply want to enjoy a relaxing evening playing a video game, you most likely won't enjoy Dark Souls III. See More

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Vast variety of equipment and spells

The equipment found in this game is quite numerous. There are many different swords, bows, and spells as well as a huge selection of different armors. Weapons such as swords can each have unique abilities such as different strikes. So while one sword may have a long reaching sideways swipe, another may have a deep penetrating forward strike. These weapons can also be changed in their special abilities as the player can infuse certain crystals, to then give the weapon a magic bonus such as flame damage or frost damage. For those that prefer magical abilities, there will be many NPCs to be found that can teach different spells such as pyromancer spells, miracle spells or sorcery spells. Each can be used depending on what equipment the player uses, such as staffs or talismans or chimes. Armor is also something that comes in a variety of flavors, though it cannot really be adjusted with abilities, though it can be mixed and matched in order to match with the user's play style or look they are going for. Some armor is quite heavy and will require certain characteristics to be upgraded in order to be used. Overall, the choices the game gives the player when it comes to equipment is quite vast and can allow for really deep strategy, planning out what equipment will work for any particular situation. See More

Top Con

Some areas have slowdown

No matter what equipment is used, there are portions of the game (even when using the best equipment) that will see a dropped frame rate. See More

Top Pro

Can give a great feeling of accomplishment

The Dark Souls series is known for how difficult it is and Dark Souls 3 is no slouch in this area. The game is difficult and the player will die a lot. This, of course, can give a feeling of aggravation, but once a difficult boss is finally defeated, there is a sense of achievement that is not often found in other games. Conquering this game is a feat, one that many will relish. See More

Top Con

Occasional performance issues

There are portions of the game that will have noticeable framerate drops, which can negatively affect the gameplay. Most of the fault lies with the game engine, so getting a PS4 Pro won't help that much. See More

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Great combat system

The combat in Dark Souls 3 asks you to understand how each enemy moves, what the weak spots in those movements are and exploit them. To exploit enemy moves, you'll have to know how your equipped weapon behaves as they have wildly different behaviors and timings. There are different kinds of melee and ranged weapons as well as spells. You'll have to choose the right tool for the job. Additionally, positioning in a fight is important as attacking from behind will be more effective than attacking from the front. All elements combined, DS3 offers a deep combat system that's satisfying to master. See More

Top Con

Poor support for mouse+keyboard control

The default DS3 key/button bindings actually prevent full use of certain weapons by requiring the shift key to be pressed and not-pressed simultaneously. Rebinding is possible, but limited by issues like the left mouse button overriding all others and certain bindings not actually working in game (e.g. Shift+MiddleClick). See More

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Unique experiences through exploration

The game focuses less on linearity which means that the player can go their own direction in large environments, in order to explore what appeals as the best path to them. It sees the player constantly winding around different paths that interconnect, all while holding secret passages and hidden items. There is much to discover in the game, which gives a great sense of wonder as to what will be found next. With so much to see and do in the game, depending on how one plays and where they go, their experience can be quite unique when compared to someone else's experience, who may have taken a different path and found different items. Overall this makes for a game that feels personal to the player, as no two gameplay experiences are alike. See More

Top Con

Poorly tuned dynamic visiblity

You may notice some texture pop in while sharply turning the camera. It can be somewhat distracting if you notice it, but most of the time you won't because it happens in the distance. See More

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Good selection of classes

There are 10 total classes the player can choose from during character creation. This makes for a quite a few options for the player to pick from, giving them a sense of originality as well as a character that can fit just about anyone's play style. See More

Top Con

Open atmosphere makes for confusing paths

With the game having more of an open world feel, it can be difficult to know what direction to go in. While much can be explored, there is a certain feeling of being lost that can make for a frustrating experience. See More

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Appealing graphics that illustrate a dark and interesting world

The design of said graphics makes for a world so in depth it is quite a site to behold. Everything in the game feels and looks like it belongs and only serves to further flesh out this dark mystery of a world. The game definitely takes advantage of better hardware over the previous titles and it shows, the game looks really good. See More

Top Con

Designed to work better with Intel CPU

The game can only take advantage of up to 4 cores of a CPU, meaning those using AMD CPUs (which tend to have 8 cores) will only be able to use half of their cores for the game. This will make for a poorer experience if using an AMD CPU. See More

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Fast load times

The load times in the game can vary, depending on if the user has an HDD or an SSD, but even when using an HHD the games load times are under 10 seconds, with the majority taking under 6. See More

Top Con

Some graphical pop-in

No matter what graphical settings or rig are used, the game suffers from some pop-in when turning fast. This can be distracting when noticed, which detracts from the feeling of polish and immersion in the game. See More

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Save points in the game are easy to find

There are a lot of bonfires (where the player can save) scattered around the game. This makes it easy to save before death, which is a big help for many, due to how difficult the game can be. See More

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Solid controls

It doesn't matter if you're using a keyboard and mouse or a gamepad (or Steam controller), the controls work well and can be customized easily in the settings. This makes the controls versatile as they can be customized to fit any type of player and their preferred control scheme. See More

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Customizable HUD

The heads up display in the game can be turned on or off as well as set to a new third setting where the HUD adjusts itself automatically to only show what is important at the time of play. See More

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Fixed issues found in previous titles

The first game in the series had some issues with roll direction, the second had issues with a boring layout and forgettable bosses. This being the third game in the series takes the best out of the previous two and combines them into a cohesive experience. Everything is polished to improve the game. Bigger and better bosses, skillful level design, omni-directional rolling and all weapons have a special ability. See More

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Fast and precise gameplay

Dark Souls 3 adds a bit of speed over its previous releases. This makes for an exciting new experience for players of the franchise as well as an overall exciting experience for new players, as it requires impeccable timing of how one can react to counter, dodge or hit an enemy. See More

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Worthwhile equipment combinability

Any and all equipment in the game can be useful at some point of gameplay. The players are not penalized for wanting to use particular equipment for looks over usefulness, as all equipment are useful in some way. This greatly opens up how one can combine the equipment they find as the player is not held back by equipment not being as useful as the rest. See More

Titanfall

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Everything is online-only

Having everything online means you're at the mercy of your internet connection. If you disconnect during a story mode match, for example, then you risk losing all progress and having to start over again. The story isn't exactly something you can skip, either, since you have to play through it if you want to unlock all of the Titans. For those with decent connections, you'll probably be okay, but anyone else should be wary about dealing with frequent interruptions. See More

Top Pro

Thrilling first-person shooter multiplayer with teams of six

Titanfall is a great team-based FPS game with well-designed gunplay. Running and gunning with your team of six friends or online players is fast-paced, with tons of destruction on the battlefield all around you. You rely on twitch reflexes to gun down enemies as soon as you see one rounding a corner, or to react in time to someone shooting at you and taking you by surprise. Though there aren't too many guns to choose from, the ones you can pick are each unique and fun to use. Everything feels balanced in a way that's well thought-out, leading to frantic and intense multiplayer matches. See More

Specs

Genre:First-Person Shooter, Multiplayer

Co-Op:6 Player Online

Top Con

Online community is dying pretty fast

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Tension of each match is escalated by following a three act structure

Top Con

Lack of gun variety, game modes, and customization

There's a distinct lack of variety to what's available here in general. Even though the available guns and game types are solid, there just aren't enough of them. It can be easy to get bored with using the same guns and playing the same matches over and over again. There's also not nearly enough customization options for your character or your Titans. Without ways to make them truly your own, they end up feeling like soulless avatars. What is here has lots of potential, but there needs to be more to choose from to keep things from getting stale. See More

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You can use powerful mechs called Titans for their added defense and high-powered weapons

Aside from playing as a regular infantry soldier, there are also huge mechs on the battlefield, known as Titans, that you can control. As soon as a player gets in the cockpit, that's when you know that the tides are about to turn. Titans are big enough to act as tanks for your allies, soaking up damage and dealing a ton more with their specialized guns, giving your team a huge advantage just by having one with you. But they're not all-powerful, since a normal soldier can get on a Titan's back to dismantle it and take it down, even though it won't be easy. Titans are strong without being overpowered, turning battles into power plays to see who can take out the enemy team's mechs the fastest. See More

Top Con

The story in multiplayer is low-effort

Even though Titanfall tries to compensate with a story through multiplayer, it's a wasted effort. It's limited to a few cutscenes and voice overs here and there, with things like exposition and character development dumped on you without any emotional investment. The story is so bad and bare-bones that the writers shouldn't have even bothered putting it in. See More

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Stormtrooper NPCs are present on the battlefield as allies and enemies

Maps and missions feel realistic thanks to the stormtrooper units that you see during matches. Some are part of your team, acting as guides to your next objective and moral support in the way their voiced lines express appreciation for your presence on the battlefield. The enemy team also has groups of these same NPCs, with certain multiplayer modes focusing on you taking out certain number of them in order to dwindle their numbers. Overall, they help populate the maps to make them feel like actual missions with soldiers accompanying you or opposing you, making things feel more epic. See More

Top Con

No single-player campaign

There is no dedicated single-player story mode whatsoever. It's worrying that the devs overlooked or chose to outright ignore an actual narrative. If you're looking for a single-player FPS experience, you won't find it here. See More

Top Pro

Jetpacks and wall-running let you move around more freely

While playing as a regular soldier, you have great mobility with jetpacks that allow you to run on walls. Maps are designed with verticality in mind, giving players options to use their jetpacks to climb above the opposition for a better vantage point. It also gives you a leg up when facing against a Titan, since you can always run along a nearby wall to get on top of the mech to take it down. This helps to make sure than infantry soldiers aren't just weak fodder for Titans to take out, with their speed and parkour abilities as their main advantages. See More

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Multiplayer has its own story

Since there's no dedicated story campaign, there is instead a narrative woven into the multiplayer gameplay. Before you drop down to each mission, you get a brief cinematic with an explanation of your objective and what's at stake. These stories all add up to an arching plot that guides you through the multiplayer. Throughout the missions, you also unlock new Titans for you to use while playing in regular multiplayer matches. Even though the story here isn't much, it's something, at the very least. See More

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Great graphics

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One of the best fast-paced FPS experiences

If you're a fast-paced game lover then this game is the best game there is (until TITANFALL 2). It has one of the best of all time fast-paced action, movement, motion, free'n'fast running gameplay with a Futuristic graphics, weapons and most of all... Titans, giant robots with unique look, ability and durability which makes every game so intensely awesome! See More

Paladins

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Free to play

Everything that affects gameplay in Paladins can be unlocked simply by playing. However, there are cosmetic items available for purchase if you'd like to support the developers. See More

Top Con

Characters are not well-balanced

Characters range from being highly underpowered to wildly overpowered. See More

JACKSON SINGLETON's Experience

Started playing when i was 10 and now im addicted. See More

Specs

Top Pro

An expansive roster of characters

Paladins currently has 37 characters available to play, and those span 4 different roles. It should also be noted that brand new players will start off with 5 characters and need to play to acquire gold in order to unlock new ones. There is also a free champion rotation that unlocks 4 different champions (one from each role) each week for players to try out. See More

Top Con

Pay-to-Win

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Fast-paced and full of action

Paladins is a fast-paced first person shooter. Games are over pretty quickly, and queue times are short, so you can make the most out of your play time. See More

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You can customize characters to fit your particular play style

Paladins has a system in place called "Card Mastery." Essentially, a player can spend their gold (or gems, if you choose to put money into it) on cards which will buff your character in specific ways in-game. These cards can radically change how characters are played, even allowing them to fit other roles in some situations. There are also "Burn Cards," which allow the player to make themselves stronger or even counteract opponents' strategies. These are limited in used, but very powerful. See More

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Runs well on nearly any system

Paladins isn't a very resource-heavy game, which means it can be enjoyed by pretty much everyone. See More

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Hi rez actually listens to community

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Well balanced strength of characters

All champions in paladins are powerful and well balanced up to a point. Each character has their role in the games, and therefore, relies on tactics and champion picks in the game to win. If a champion, however, feels quite overpowered or weak, new patches will adjust him/her to a better choice for players. See More

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Great community

Every online game has some amount of toxicity, but Paladins has a relatively supportive community of players. See More

Battlefield 1

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Solid single player campaign

The single player campaign tells many different and good stories of WW1, that are neither tied to one place or time, which allows the game to take the player through many different locales. This way the scenarios in the game stay fresh, both through graphical settings as well as overall story. See More

Top Con

Low recoil for what is supposed to be slow and old weapons (compared to modern day counterparts)

The recoil of the guns in game is quite fast for what are supposed to be pretty old and slow weapons. Most likely this off balance feel is caused by trying to make the game as accessible as possible. Sadly for those that would be interested in a more simulation like experience will be a bit disappointed. See More

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Stable PC gameplay that makes for a very solid port

Unlike a few other games in the series, the games launch and subsequent playtime has been solid throughout. No server issues, no buggy play, everything works perfectly fine and the game is optimized quite admirably for PC. See More

Top Con

Buggy

It freezes, lags, and crashes. It's almost implayable and can be difficult to even finish a 20 minute play session online. See More

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Well composed audio that is every bit as informative as the graphics themselves

The high quality of distinctive audio in the game keeps the player well informed of happenings around them. By giving the player sound ques as to what else is happening in game, you can easily suss out what type of weapons are being used around you, where someone may be located, by the sound of their footsteps, as well as vehicles may be close. See More

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Unrealistic

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Solid single player campaign that shows off many different stories from WW1

The single player campaign tells quite a few good stories, that are neither tied to one place or time, which allows the game to take the player through many different locales. This way the scenarios in the game stay fresh, both through graphical settings as well as overall story. See More

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Stable gameplay

Unlike a few other games in the series, the games launch and subsequent playtime has been solid throughout. No server issues, no buggy play, everything works perfectly fine and the game is optimized quite admirably. See More

Dota 2

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Rude, toxic community

Many players feel free to flame and insult, especially in the lower ranks and from non-english speaking countries. See More

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Incredibly deep gameplay

For players who put the time into Dota 2 to get past the early beginner phase, Dota 2 can become an extremely satisfying game. There's a reason it's one of the most popular eSports titles in the world. The amount of strategy, skill and variables involved make it a very deep game where anything could happen. See More

CharmingOshun's Experience

shitgame w shitcommunity, worthless waste of time See More

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Steam Rating:Mostly Positive

Top Con

It's got a huge learning curve

Dota 2 has 115 heroes, all of which are unique from each other. It will take time and effort to learn which heroes you like to play, and become skilled with them. See More

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Start with all heroes

You don't need to unlock or purchase characters. See More

Top Con

Miserable community

Takes 100s of hours not to suck, and even then, you're still not going to be good. See More

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In-game mic

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You love and hate the game

While infuriating at times the addictiveness of the game keeps the players coming back. See More

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Players can trade self-made cosmetic items

The game includes a system for players to create, buy, and sell cosmetic items. See More

Top Con

Zero merit goes to good players

If you score, say, a 20 kills 0 deaths but your team loses because 4 people are noobs, you lose -26 personal rank. See More

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Game balanced well by IceFrog

Gameplay is balanced in the sense that while other MOBAs would have only around 30-60 viable picks for the competitive scene, Dota 2 has heroes and strategies in the game that are more varied, which enables more heroes to be picked in the competitive scene. Number of Heroes Picked in Dota 2's Recent Major Tournament in the past 4 months (as of July 2016) is 86/111 heroes picked and 100 out of 111 heroes picked. To compare between Dota 2 and LoL pick diversity, LoL has 64 out of 131 champions picked for LCS. There are also factors such as the ban/pick phase difference and the more rigid positions in LoL that may limit the viability for different playstyles and hero picks (typically it is 2 (AD, Support Bot) -1 (AP mid) -1 (Tank Off) - 1 (Jungler), with a possibility of double junglers in LoL). On the other hand in Dota 2, there are a lot more different positions compared to Lol/Smite such as Duo Mid (1-2-2), Traditional (2-1-2), One Jungler (1-2-1-1, most similar to league), One Roamer (1-2-1-1 as well with the difference being the hero roams the map for kills to create space for the mid and safelane rather than farm the jungle which can weaken a lane), Duo Roamer (1-1-1-2, all lanes are weaker in lane presence with the tradeoff being they get solo experience with two aggressive supports roaming), Trilane (1-1-3, Aggresive or Passive Trilane) and Abandoned Offlane (0-1-3-1 where the offlane is completely left empty due to a strong duo or trilane on the opposing team). More heroes are viable and balanced in Dota 2 partly due to the greater flexibility in laning. This can be attributed the mechanics such as creep pulling and creep stacking which allows the team doing trilane to make up for the shared experience between three heroes. Besides that, the existence of teleport scrolls that allow you to defend your towers or punish a tower dive also allows you to react and assist other lanes. In pub games, any hero/lane/lineup can work, and it is more about your individual mechanical skills (understanding of hero, combo execution, map awareness, last hitting, timings, item builds, flow) over the lack of coordination and teamwork (on both teams). See More

Top Con

Matches are too long

The game is great but even just a single match can take a lot of time. And when you get to mid game and realize you already lost, you have no option but to keep dying and literally wait for the game to end. See More

Top Pro

A very diverse MOBA

This game has a steep learning curve, but it's well worth it. The games that came after Dota like League of Legends, Heroes of the Storm, Smite, and other lookalikes don't even compare to the complexity of Dota 2. Every hero is unique and valuable in one team composition or another. The amount of versatility of each hero is amazing as well. The mechanics by far destroy any other Dota style game (MOBA) and that's what makes this game top tier in it's genre. This game is the highest grossing E-Sport game in the world and will probably continue to be for a long time. See More

Top Con

No SURRENDER option

As ridiculous as it may sound, you are a slave, once you start a game. You may suffer, you may cry, but you can't concede. Very much influences an overall toxic atmosphere of the game. See More

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Regularly updated

Dota 2 is regularly patched and changed with new characters being introduced and balance changes made. This can prevent the game from becoming too stale as the tactics utilized by players changes often. See More

Top Con

Will consume a lot of time if you are not careful

Dota 2 has the potential to suck the player in. See More

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Huge Community, Endless Fun and F2P

It has a huge player base and the game experience is in no way deteriorated for anyone by someone else buying the skins and items. It involves endless strategies and never ceases to be fun. See More

Top Con

You can be put into a low priority mode for being bad at the game

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Moba-leading graphics

When compared to other leading MOBAs, Dota2 has some of the best graphics to be found. See More

Top Con

It's a slow and repetitive game

This might be the most repetitive MOBA game. See More

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Can be played online and offline

However, you will need to be logged in to Steam either way. See More

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Cross-platform

Available on Windows, OS X, and Linux. See More

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Has user-created custom games

Dota 2 includes Workshop Tools that allow users to create custom games as well as other play them. See More

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Very active professional scene

Dota 2 has one of the most most active professional scenes in eSports today. If it's not the most active, it's certainly got the largest prize pools, coming in at over $20 million in 2016. See More

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Fair free-to-play business model

Microtransactions involve only cosmetic items such as custom weapon designs or clothing colors and tickets to view live events. See More

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It's very well-balanced

Gameplay is balanced in the sense that while other MOBAs would have only around 30-60 viable picks for the competitive scene, Dota 2 has heroes and strategies in the game that are more varied, which enables more heroes to be picked in the competitive scene. Number of Heroes Picked in Dota 2's Recent Major Tournament in the past 4 months (as of July 2016) is 86/111 heroes picked and 100 out of 111 heroes picked. To compare between Dota 2 and LoL pick diversity, LoL has 64 out of 131 champions picked for LCS. There are also factors such as the ban/pick phase difference and the more rigid positions in LoL that may limit the viability for different playstyles and hero picks (typically it is 2 (AD, Support Bot) -1 (AP mid) -1 (Tank Off) - 1 (Jungler), with a possibility of double junglers in LoL). On the other hand in Dota 2, there are a lot more different positions compared to Lol/Smite such as Duo Mid (1-2-2), Traditional (2-1-2), One Jungler (1-2-1-1, most similar to league), One Roamer (1-2-1-1 as well with the difference being the hero roams the map for kills to create space for the mid and safelane rather than farm the jungle which can weaken a lane), Duo Roamer (1-1-1-2, all lanes are weaker in lane presence with the tradeoff being they get solo experience with two aggressive supports roaming), Trilane (1-1-3, Aggresive or Passive Trilane) and Abandoned Offlane (0-1-3-1 where the offlane is completely left empty due to a strong duo or trilane on the opposing team). More heroes are viable and balanced in Dota 2 partly due to the greater flexibility in laning. This can be attributed the mechanics such as creep pulling and creep stacking which allows the team doing trilane to make up for the shared experience between three heroes. Besides that, the existence of teleport scrolls that allow you to defend your towers or punish a tower dive also allows you to react and assist other lanes. In pub games, any hero/lane/lineup can work, and it is more about your individual mechanical skills (understanding of hero, combo execution, map awareness, last hitting, timings, item builds, flow) over the lack of coordination and teamwork (on both teams). See More

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Dota 2 has the world's biggest e-sports tournament

At The International 7 in summer 2017, players raised the prize pool to more than $23 million, one of the largest prize pools in E-Sports history. See More

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Excellent opportunity to work on people skills

Improving team morale and willingness to work together goes a long way toward winning matches. See More

League of Legends

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Not a very friendly/welcoming community

The community can be quite hostile even without any obvious reason. See More

Top Pro

Largest diversity of champions with unique play styles

Having 134 champions League of Legends is ought to offer the greatest diversity and it delivers. Many champions have long combos that need precision in positioning and timings on par with fighting games, while others can be effective without combos at all. Also many champions feel really unique (not necessary complicated) in play style, unseen in other MOBAs. See More

Thomas Cowles's Experience

A game which can be played in both a casual and competitive setting which has a large depth if you look into the more complicated aspects of the game See More

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Co-Op:Online PvP

Top Con

Unbalanced

Currently (Season 11) the game is not balanced at all anymore. Personal skill now values less than champion pick and build. See More

Top Pro

Constant champion reworks and visual updates

They are updating champions that have "outdated" gameplay/visuals on a regular basis. And usually they hit bull's eye, giving those champions new life and making them feel "right" to player (there are much more praises than complaints from the comunity). See More

Eric Lee's Experience

Not a very friendly/welcoming company. See More

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Bad matchmaking

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Patches every 2 weeks + annual overhauls keeps the game fresh for years on end

Every other week a new patch is released that usually changes the meta which in turn changes how the game is played. Periodically new champions are added, new items are added, items are removed, game elements are changed. Also at the end of every years the games starts its new season and a season patch is released which is like a normal patch but it changes way more things and the changes are more drastic too. To put it simply someone who plays this game after taking a long break will barely recognize the game at all, in terms of gameplay. See More

Sam Wilson's Experience

Great game, people are assholes See More

Top Con

The community is very toxic

Your teammates will most likely be hostile towards you for every mistake. See More

Top Pro

Is free to play

It's free to play without being pay to win. See More

CaringSaule's Experience

cancer. See More

Top Con

Long games (average 30-35 min) and leaver penalties

Long games aren't bad per se but when paired with leaver penalties (not just for ranked games but also normal games) it means once you start a game you are practically locked to your computer for a good amount of time. See More

Top Pro

The biggest online video game

League of Legends is one of the worlds top e-sport titles placing fifth in highest prize pools. See More

Top Con

Items are broken

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10 free champions in weekly rotations

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Hard to move up in rank

Very hard to move up, and when you do, you will get punished with a very very bad team the next 3 games or so (ranking system is made like that). In the lower ranks, you can't advance with team play, so you have to play specific champions that can carry a game 2v5 or 3v5. See More

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One of the world's biggest e-sports titles

League of Legends is one of the world's top e-sport titles placing fifth in highest prize pools. See More

Top Con

Buggy engine

With every new patch, a wave of game breaking bugs are created yet the developers still refuse to update the game engine. Some bugs result in characters being removed from the game for up to a week. See More

Top Pro

FUN mode every weekend! New fun mode every second weekend

There are a number of fun mode that are switched on Friday evening and switched off Monday evening, rotating every two weeks. This include always highly awaited URF (Ultra Rapid Fire), AR URF (all-random URF), Nexus Siege, Hunt of the Blood Moon, Legend of the Poro King, Doom Bots of Doom, Hexakill, Ascension etc. See More

Top Con

Takes a long time just to learn the game

If you want to get in the game as a new player, you'll have to play for at least a year, or put in hours and hours of studying just to be able to keep up with what characters do what, and what items to get for which character in any given situation. If you take a few months off from the game and return, you will probably have to relearn the whole game again. Almost every Champion is different, not just in stats, but in mechanics and gameplay altogether, from their original launch. The item shop is changing quite frequently, making you have to relearn it every so many months. See More

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3 different maps

There are three different maps that users can play on, which offers a bit of a change up of play and familiarity as well as allows for the player to not get burnt out on a singular stage played over and over again. See More

Top Con

Too many champions

141 champions are too many and balancement can't be reached. See More

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Champions can take a long time to unlock

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Not complex enough

Very static game. You get pushed into a pattern you have to play, can't make your own decisions. See More

Top Con

It's boring

It's repetitive, always the same, not challenging, gets boring very fast. You can feel that the game is made to get money in for Riot and not to make you happy or excited. See More

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Terrible graphics

Models of champions looks flat. See More

Rocket League

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Clear objectives keeps the focus on the gameplay

Get the ball in the net, soccer at its simplest. This game is physics driven, using different cars as players, making it a fast-paced and exciting game with a basic underlying objective. Being easy to understand, just about anyone can get the hang of the game after a single play session. See More

Top Con

Developers do not care about banning people that sell accounts and/or smurf

CapableRaediengiedte's Experience

Game isnt balanced at all, full of smurfs when you reach higher ranks and competitive scene is mostly rigged in low population regions like south america. See More

Specs

Genre:Sports / Racing / Soccer

Co-Op:4 Player Online / 4 Player Couch

Controller Support:Full

Top Pro

Great for quick play sessions

Each game has a time limit of 5 minutes, paused only when a team scores to reset the ball to mid-field. By keeping each session short, the game works well for people wanting to play a quick game without getting drawn into a long play session. See More

Top Con

Full of kids

Full of immature kids that just insult you for any mistake, it has turned out to be even worse than League of Legends in terms of toxicity. See More

Top Pro

Tons of fun for players looking to team up with friends

Rocket League is perfect for when you want to play with friends for some couch co-op or online play. Matches are fast-paced and quick, with a bunch of back-and-forth between which team has the ball and which team has chances to intercept and get the ball on their side of the field. Coordinating with your team can open up some awesome plays where you manage to outscore the other players or get some exciting last-minute intercepts. Plus, playing with a pre-set team helps you avoid the randomness of getting matched up with strangers who may or may not want to be team players. See More

Top Con

High tiers are full of smurfs

Smurfs everywhere in high rank, also eloboosting is a huge problem. See More

Top Pro

Customization of cars is creative and fun

There are quite a few cars to choose from, including DLC cars such as the Delorean from Back to the Future. After picking a car, you can customized it with countless possibilities. You can change the paint scheme, color, paint type (gloss/flat, etc.), wheels, boost color, hat, and antenna toppers. This allows you to create a car that truly matches your style. See More

Top Con

Match making can be slow at times

It can take a while to find an opponent, especially if you're a higher tier player, causing the queues to be even longer. See More

Heroes of the Storm

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Requires real team cooperation if you want to be successful

More teamfighting, less laning. Games are largely decided by how well each team can work as a unit instead of one player carrying. See More

Top Con

Can feel difficult to make an impact as a solo player

Since Heroes was designed to be more team-centric rather than individual players carrying games, games can often feel beyond your control. For example, ranked games can often feel like a coin flip of which side gets lucky and avoids players prone to tilting or toxicity. See More

DecisiveNemesis's Experience

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Characters from all Blizzard games

Heroes of the Storm features characters from other Blizzard games. Play as Jim Raynor from Starcraft, Arthas from Warcraft, or even Diablo himself from the Diablo series - and many more. See More

Top Con

Terrible reporting system

Mob mentality can get you banned when you do nothing against the rules. See More

Top Pro

Addictive when you find a balanced match

When you finally get matched with even teams, the game is great regardless of what your rank is. At higher ranks there is real sense of teamplay and at lower ranks both sides get to do their own things. Everybody has good time. See More

Top Con

Great for a while, but lacks strategic depth

The basic concept of pitting two teams of five players against each other is good for a long while, but once you get your bearings and know where you belong in team-fights, you start noticing that the game has no depth beyond a single match. There are no campaigns or big picture to be won. It's just you and that match, which you can influence only so far. See More

Top Pro

Easy to learn

Heroes of the Storm was created to be a streamlined, modern take on a MOBA, something that many others have aimed for but HotS succeeds in. Shared XP keeps teams leveling together; No Last Hits means that everyone gets XP from minions and puts less importance on who gets the kill, since there is no Carry-player. Choosing talents instead of having to buy items gives the game complexity without forcing players to wade through menus and travel back to base. The game still offers a challenge to master at higher levels, but is more accessible to new players. See More

Top Con

Lower playerbase game knowledge

The average Heroes of the Storm player is less informed about the mechanics and basic strategies of the game compared to the average player of other MOBA games. This is due to a variety of reasons, like the popularity of Quick Match and the relative lack of learning resources both in-game and out because the game isn't like other mobas so people bring the wrong knowledge and expectations to this game. See More

Top Pro

Now there are 13 available maps

Different maps with different mechanics and appearance. And they keep adding more. See More

Top Con

Broken matchmaking

Blizzard is known for "unfair" matchmaking. When you're on competitive sometimes you meet higher ranks (twice of yours) best to play with solo or duo. don't go with 4-5 man or you get higher chances to meet with pros. See More

Top Pro

Shorter game times

Games on average last approximately 20 minutes. Much more manageable for people who don't have as much time to commit to one match. AI games are even shorter. See More

Top Con

Lack of good talent diversity

Compared to the flexibility of an item system, the talent system limits the number of ways you can build a hero. The talent system is often structured so that there are 1-2 primary builds which usually focus on empowering one of the heroes basic abilities, and then a handful of niche talents. This causes a hero to feel very much the same every time you play it. See More

Top Pro

It's always possible to make a comeback

Even if you are in trouble because you lost almost all the game, you can still win by killing the enemy team on a stupid move they made at the end of the game. And it's never unfair: it's always because the losing team was overconfident and the winning one was the focus. See More

Top Con

Slow development

Blizzard is taking years to implement obvious features or fixing bugs (Ready-button regularly breaks since 2015). See More

Top Pro

Community

Has a relatively smaller playerbase than other MOBAs and Blizzard games, but one that comes from fans of every franchise represented in HotS, whether it be WC3 or Starcraft, leading to a wide range of players of all ages familiar with raiding in WoW, or the micromanagement in Starcraft. Regardless, many HotS players will share a common love for at some Blizzard franchises. All chat is disabled outside of Custom games, which arguably leads to less toxicity, as well as the fast paced nature and shorter match time which means less time for trivial flame wars as well as no surrender option and many comeback mechanics, as well as very little last hitting or kill stealing to be had leads to a far more relaxed environment. See More

Top Con

Increasing number of CC effects

If you played or used to play World of Warcraft, then all the disabling effects are familiar to you -and how the standard practise is to chain them for guaranteed kills. Blizzard has brought this to HOTS, so be prepared to be deleted no matter what you do. See More

Top Pro

Hero and playstyle diversity

Blizzard has gone above and beyond to introduce Heroes that break the standard molds for Tanks/Support/Damage characters. The talent system allows for diversity in how a character plays. Some heroes can even talent into multiple roles, like Varian, who can become either an assassin or a tank. Each Hero has 2 Heroic Abilities (Ultimates) to choose between, providing even more diversity in how each character can be played. Also, Blizzard has introduced several highly unconventional heroes, from The Lost Vikings, who are three separate characters controlled by one player, to Cho'Gall, who is two different players controlling one character, to Abathur, who doesn't venture out into the battlefield himself but manipulates the map and assists teammates from afar. See More

Top Con

Matchmaking and ranked trouble

HOTS is a 5v5 game, so you will lose many matches due to reasons out of your control. This makes the ranked and matchmaker a feel of gambling, where you have no chance to influence who you are matched with. Often one side stomps the other and when it happens, you have little control over it. See More

Top Pro

Fun emotes from heroes upon team work and team kills and more

If you play Nova and Kill Vala, Nova will say "HUNTER!?!? more like Hunted!!" Or if you play support and heal Raynor he will say "This medic is my new best friend". These emotes make it very clear what happened, and add a dimension of fun that you don't see in other MOBAs. Also, you can hear some emotes after other events, like your own hero death/respawn or during starting second of the match. See More

Top Con

Reconnect system

It's extraordinarily difficult and frustrating to reconnect to a game in Heroes if you disconnect for any reason. Reconnecting players can't simply "pick up where they left off", they have to simulate everything that has happened in the game between the moment they disconnected and the present time, which causes the reconnecting process to be extra slow and occasionally impossible. See More

Top Pro

No last hitting, no gold, no items

The game does away with the shop mechanic entirely. No last hitting means players don't have to focus on a minigame for the first 20 minutes so they can jump into the action much faster. No shop means that supports aren't starved for cash and can remain strong and relevant throughout the game. No items allows for the hero-specific talent system to shine, which provides a much more unique and easily balanced way to enhance your character. See More

Top Con

Slow game fixing

Every once in a while there is something ruining the game and it takes a little bit too long for devs to change. See More

Top Pro

Pioneers the MOBA genre

The talent system, innovative mechanics, creative new maps and extremely unique Hero design make this game a real stand out. See More

Top Con

Slow fights

Heroes inflict little damage to each other, which has the potential to make fights seem long. On top of this when one falls behind many of their skills will become useless making for a fight that one is delegated to a support role, which will also add to the slow feeling of a fight. See More

Top Pro

Great developer support

Blizzard has a great track record of supporting their game. Starcraft 1 latest patch 1.21.1 is released on December 2017, a game released 20 years ago. See More

Top Con

Clunky camera movement

The way the camera moves makes it difficult to follow your hero. Update: there is an option to switch Camera off. See More

Top Pro

Deep but not complex

The game removes a lot of pointless features of other games like last hitting and out-of-game rune/card buffs. It's also much clearer, with natural percentage based increases for characters rather than "armor/intelligence" stat increases. It also has a large map pool with greatly differing objectives in each one forcing you to consider how your playstyle will adapt to the opponent and the map itself. It may appear to be simple, but there is a lot of hidden depth. See More

Top Con

Boring and monotonous

Many matches are very similar one to another in the competitive game mode where the meta game has a higher influence. See More

Top Pro

Great situational awareness game

This requires gamers to always be on their toes to adjust their strategy to win the game. See More

Top Con

The XP sharing system has some flaws

You can get a bad player to your team, and he or she is able to ruin your match with some bad decisions, intentionally or not because XP sharing hurts the whole team in that way. See More

Top Pro

1st Esport broadcast on live network television

While other esports have aired on ESPN 3, Heroes of the Storm was the first video game broadcast live on Network TV on ESPN 2. Blizzard hosted the Heroes of the Dorm tournament, also one of the first college esports events, in which college teams played for the prize of full college tuition. See More

Top Con

Ranked mismatchmaking

Top Pro

RNG is almost non existent

Except for some objectives in specific maps, RNG doesn't exist in this game. No luck, pure skills. See More

Top Con

Badly designed and unbalanced game mechanics

The whole game mechanics are terrible: the fact there's no in-game currency ironically make the game heavily focused on farming (due to levels being an extremely important factor to win battles), there are no strategies you can use since objectives have a big impact on the game, so basically you end up just repeating cycles of farming/objective. Last but not least, the game balance is horrible, since skills were directly based on Blizzard's universe and without any adjustments to make characters unique or to create synergies with other characters or specific strategies. It's basically an oversimplified version of every MOBA out there. See More

Top Con

Terrible matchmaking

In any of the matchmaking queues, the chance of being put against someone with much higher skill than yourself is very high. The ranking system goes in this order: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Master, Grandmaster. On multiple occasions, silver players have been placed against an entire team of Grandmasters with bronze allies, leading to very poor experience. See More

Top Con

Dead game

Dying since Blizzard closed Esports. See More

Tom Clancy's The Division

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