Sirlin on Game Design, Ep 16: Overwatch

Sirlin.Net - Game Design by David Sirlin

Jul 22, 201601:16:03Games & Hobbies

We discuss Overwatch, Blizzard's first-person shooter. It far exceeded our expectations and we attempt to explain how it manages to do that. This isn't a "review," but rather us analyzing the design decisions involved, t...

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