After it was first announced in 2014, Blizzard's first new IP in years and first cross-platform launch is finally here with Overwatch. In what many see as the veteran studio's take on the whole competitive team-based online shooter thing. And with a cast of 21 distinct heroes, Overwatch once again proves the studio's flawless attention to detail, fun, and accessibility. Is this the best shooter in years? Quite possibly.

The comparisons to Team Fortress are fair. Because hey, capturing points and pushing payloads in a specific role is what you do when you play Team Fortress. And in all fairness that’s pretty much all there is to Overwatch. If you were so inclined to sum it up that way. But the setting, the characters, the world, the maps, the art direction, the music, the borderline genius sound design and audio cues, the animation, the sense of cohesion with a cast of characters that currently sits at 21 distinct heroes, are all polished to such a degree that it’s hard to fault even a single thing without feeling like you’re simply nit-picking.

And much like with other online experiences, once you’ve had a few intense and close rounds where you feel like you’ve contributed towards victory, you’ll be hooked.

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