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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.
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IGNPhill CameronJul 20139.4/10Dota 2 is an ocean-deep pool of rewarding nuance and strategy, but it will drown newcomers.
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DestructoidPatrick HancockJul 20139.5/10With zero cost to play and one of the highest skill ceilings of any game I've ever encountered, Dota 2 is a modern multiplayer masterpiece.
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PC GamerChris ThurstenMay 201892/100A rich competitive sandbox that handsomely rewards your time and energy, Dota 2 isn't just a game-it's a hobby and a passion.
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Metro GameCentralMr PinkertonJul 20138/10Gaming’s ultimate eSport gets a well-considered makeover by the masters at Valve, although new ideas, and fixes for old problems, are currently thin on the ground.
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IGDB rating 8.5/10 from 775 ratings.
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