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Dota 2
Dota 2
Free to Play Cross-Platform

Dota 2

MOBA, Strategy Valve July 9, 2013
4.0 (775 ratings)

Briefing

Dota 2 is a multiplayer online battle arena video game and the stand-alone sequel to the Defense of the Ancients (DotA) mod. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.


Summary

Dota 2 is a multiplayer online battle arena video game and the stand-alone sequel to the Defense of the Ancients (DotA) mod. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.


Storyline

Each match of Dota 2 involves two teams, both containing five players and occupying a fortified stronghold at either end of the map. Victory is achieved by destroying the enemy's Ancient, a building that is invulnerable until certain objectives are achieved. Each player controls a "Hero" character and focuses on leveling up, acquiring items and fighting against the other team to achieve victory during each match. The previous match has no connection with the next match. All heroes are playable as in you do not have to "purchase/unlock" heroes to play them. The game development team try their best at balancing the heroes so that all heroes can be played in any match

Details

IGDB ID
2963
Slug
dota-2
Status
Released
First Release
July 9, 2013
Release Dates
Jul 09, 2013 (PC (Microsoft Windows))
Jul 09, 2013 (Mac)
Jul 09, 2013 (Linux)
Rating
4.0/10
Rating Count
775
Free to Play
Cross-Platform

Taxonomies

Genres MOBA, Strategy
Platforms Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Developers Valve
Publishers Valve
Status N/A
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