About this game
Ten players each control one of the game's 117 playable characters , known as "heroes", with each having their own design, strengths, and weaknesses . Heroes are divided into two primary roles, known as the "carry" and "support" . Carries, which are also called "cores", begin each match as weak and vulnerable, but are able to become more powerful later in the game, thus becoming able to "carry" their team to victory. Supports generally lack abilities that deal heavy damage, instead having ones with more functionality and utility that provide assistance for their carries, such as providing healing and other buffs. Players select their hero during a pre-game drafting phase , where they can also discuss potential strategies and hero matchups with their teammates. Heroes are removed from the drafting pool and become unavailable for all other players once one is selected, and can not be changed once the drafting phase is over. All heroes have a basic damage-dealing attack, in addition to powerful abilities. Each hero has at least four abilities , all of which are unique, which are the primary method of fighting. Heroes begin each game with an experience level of one, only having access to one of their abilities, but are able to level up and become more powerful during the course of the game, up to a maximum level of 25 . Whenever a hero gains an experience level, the player is able to unlock another of their abilities or improve one already learned.
Dota 2 is maybe one of the most influential games of the gaming history. It is a mod of the 2003 Warcraft III The Frozen Throne. Many games were inspired by that game including League Of Legends- the most played online games in the world. It has many core design philosophies and has contributed a lot for the modern games we play today.
You start playing the game by choosing a character to play with and you stay with him till the end of the game. Even though the way of playing is simply clicking with your mouse and pressing different buttons on your keyboard, the game is extremely hard to play. In the beginning most players do not even know what is happening around them. It takes many games to start playing the game as you should and many years understand it. But when you do, the delight is simply unique.
The game is simply the full package. You have 115 heroes to choose from and every single one of them has a unique look and style. Your character has the opportunity to use various abilities and items, which make him stronger. You work together with four other players against an enemy team. The goal of the game is to destroy their base and win the game. Of course, the team play has huge part in this. Working in a team might be hard sometimes, because every single player has his own way of playing the game. But with a right strategy and good teammates the victory becomes a great possibility.
The game, of course, is not perfect. It is not quite friendly to newcomers. You need hundreds of hours of practicing before you even begin to understand. It depends on the player and how fast he learns, but the first times in a game would be spent having absolutely no idea what is going on. From having no idea what is going on with the map to buying unsuitable items. With no doubt the first hours are going to be tough no matter how hard you try.
Dota 2 represents the perfect example of an action game with a great variety of heroes, working in a team and making strategies, which lead to that desired victory. With such an amazing animation, the game is a perfect example of what an action game should be.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Fun mechanics
- Different skins
Cons
- Toxic community
- Some bugs