Overwatch Hacks: The Unoffical Gamer's Guide

by Jason R. Rich

Overview

Targeted to gamers between the ages of eight and twelve, this full-color, unofficial, ninety-six-page strategy guide will cover the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC editions of Blizzard Entertainment’s mega-popular game Overwatch: Game of the Year Edition. Each section of the book will feature detailed, yet easy-to-understand tips and strategies, along with screenshots that will help readers quickly master the game when experiencing the Competitive Play (multiplayer) mode.

Overwatch Hacks will offer details about each of the game’s 26 core heroes, and describe each hero’s unique strengths, weaknesses, abilities, and ultimate abilities. Since Overwatch is all about multi-player team play, an emphasis on what each hero’s abilities are best suited for—related to offense, defense, tank, or support—will be covered, as will how a player should adapt their overall gameplay strategy based on which hero they choose to control, and what role they’ll be playing as a member of their team. This game is very much about team collaboration, communication, and coordination, and the tips and strategies outlined in this book will focus heavily on these elements of the game.

Readers will also discover what they need to know about the maps and locations where battles occur, and learn how to adapt their strategy based on their location within the game in order to complete location-specific objectives. Finally, this guide will offer tips for best utilizing customization options and loot. Whether a gamer is playing with AI controlled team members, random online players, or their best friends, the reader will go into each battle and adventure with the knowledge and strategies needed to achieve victory.

As a team-based shooter set in the near future, Overwatch was one of the fastest games in history to attract more than 30 million active players. It continues to win awards and be among the most popular multiplayer games available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC platforms.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781510740235
Publisher:	Sky Pony
Publication date:	06/26/2018
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	96
File size:	138 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Jason R. Rich (www.JasonRich.com) is an avid gamer and the author of more than two dozen full-length computer and video game strategy guides. He’s also contributed thousands of game reviews and articles to national magazines and websites, and has worked as a consultant to some of the world’s biggest computer and video game developers and publishers. Follow him on Twitter/Instagram (@JasonRich7).

Table of Contents

Section I Overview of Overwatch 1

Overwatch Is Almost Identical Across Hardware Platforms 3

Section II Quick Tips for Getting Started 6

There's No "I" in Team 12

Know Your Role 13

Section III Inflicting Damage is a Key to Success in Battle 21

Tips for Improving Your Aim 21

How to Customize the Controls in Advance to Improve Aiming Accuracy 22

Prepare for Close Combat 26

Section IV Use Your Surroundings to Your Tactical Advantage 28

Beware of Dangerous Terrain 30

Section V Work Together as Much as Possible 32

Maintaining Your Hero's Health 32

The On-Fire Meter Can Boost Your Ego 39

Stay Together in Battle 40

Section VI What to Do While Waiting to Respawn 42

Five Ways to Stay Busy While Waiting to Respawn 43

Section VII Custsmize Your Favorite Heroes 44

Kick Start Your Overwatch Career 49

Section VIII Choose a Gama Mode to Match Your State of Mind 50

Overwatch's GamePlay Modes 51

Each Location (Map) Offers Unique Challenges 53

Practice Your Fighting Skills, Without Being Able to Level Up 56

Section IX Get to Know Overwatch's Heroes 60

The Defense Heroes 62

The Offense Heroes 78

The Tank Heroes 97

The Support Heroes 113

Meet Overwatch's 27th Hero 128

Section X Your Training Has Only Just Begun: Overwatch Resources 130

Online Resources that Can Help Yen Become a Better Gamer 131