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Overwatch®

Steam

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. · Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

ActionFree To Play
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Design Risk Score

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10/100

3 concern patterns detected

Monetization4pts
Manipulation6pts
Compulsion0pts

Joy Index

28/100

Fair

Community score: 31/100
Joy reflects genuine enjoyment after accounting for design risk.

Verdict

Caution

Proceed with caution

Significant aggressive monetisation design is present. Set firm spending and time limits before playing.

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Detected Design Patterns

FOMO Pressure

Time-limited content creates fear of missing out, driving compulsive engagement.

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Why this score

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  • FOMO Events+6

    Time-limited content — mild fear-of-missing-out, cosmetic stakes.

  • Battle Pass+2

    A battle pass sells cosmetic items only — no gameplay advantage.

  • Microtransactions+2

    In-game purchases sells cosmetic items only — no gameplay advantage.

Points reflect severity, not just presence — cosmetic-only purchases score far lower than pay-for-power. Total: 10/100. How scoring works →

Time Respect

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80/100 · higher respects your time more
  • Limited-Time Events-20

    Time-limited content pressures you to play now instead of when you actually want to.

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