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Overwatch

In this hero shooter, gamers face off against each other in two teams of six in online matches. With dozens of characters to choose from, each with their own skills and abilities, players can spend hours mastering different play styles.

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Overwatch

Platform(s)
Xbox One , PlayStation 4 , PC
Released
May 24, 2016
Developer(s)
Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher(s)
Blizzard Entertainment
Genre(s)
Shooter
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
ESRB
T
How Long To Beat
80-100 hours
Sequel
Overwatch 2

Summary

In this hero shooter, gamers face off against each other in two teams of six in online matches. With dozens of characters to choose from, each with their own skills and abilities, players can spend hours mastering different play styles.

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