I’ve at all times aspired to play as a tank in any recreation that allowed me, be it an MMO, an RPG or a shooter. Paradoxically, the true me is a shy coward. The digital self, nevertheless, is sort of the other, prepared to steer and shield its crew from something the enemy can throw at them.
A lot for the normal thought of a tank character. For probably the most half, their job is to soak up harm, maintain the defensive position, and in the event that they’re feeling good, perhaps throw a bizarre buff and get a couple of kills once they can. Do not get me unsuitable, that is the function I like to play. DPS gamers could get all of the applause for his or her headshots and kill rely, however I can at all times get the quiet satisfaction of realizing that I used to be the hyperlink that held the crew collectively and paved the way in which to victory.
Overwatch is an effective instance of what I am speaking about right here. The primary hero I performed repeatedly was Reinhardt, one of many hardest tanks to ever stroll the Earth. His major job is to take care of his enormous defend and take up as a lot harm as potential whereas his teammates go about their enterprise. I attempted different tanks like D.va and Zarya, however regardless of falling in love with Winston, I discovered that the extra aggressive tanks on provide simply weren’t for me.
When Orisa joined the line-up, I used to be instantly intrigued. It was one other defensive tank with highly effective protection and crowd management talents that might even buff his teammates along with his final potential. It was an alliance made in heaven and Orisa shortly grew to become my new associate.
Then got here Overwatch 2.
The sequel introduced quite a lot of adjustments with it, however what actually affected me most was the overhaul of Oris. Her potential to place up giant limitations has been changed by a a lot smaller, timed defend, her crowd management spheres have turn into a spear throw that may knock again and pin a single goal, and her new final is a huge whirlwind of demise. At first I used to be horrified. Orisa was lifeless to me. I did not need to chase eliminations or play aggressively – I simply needed to assist my crew. Wanting again, I in all probability ought to have listened to everybody who informed me that Orisa is now one of many strongest heroes within the recreation.
In the long run, I made a decision that I ought to no less than attempt the brand new Orisa earlier than giving it up utterly. What bothered me probably the most was how her new defend labored. It is not a barrier – as a substitute, Orisa spins the dart in entrance of her, absorbing incoming fireplace. It’s a lot smaller than earlier than and doesn’t final as lengthy, however it may deal harm and knock enemies again. At first I did not know use it, however quickly it began to click on.
An essential turning level got here when he confronted an enemy Reinhardt with Mercy (a help) in tow. The Mercy took quite a lot of harm, however was nonetheless on its toes and managed to penetrate Reinhardt’s defend. There gave the impression to be no strategy to contact her, however that is after I had an epiphany. Speeding ahead, I activated my defend, knocking the enemy tank apart and within the course of dealing a killing blow to the healer, one thing the previous Orisa would by no means have been capable of do. This transfer broke by the enemy line and gave my aspect an essential foothold.
Orisa has at all times been capable of transfer the enemy crew, beforehand together with her Singularity Orb that pulled enemies in direction of her, however now she will be able to act way more aggressively. She will actually give a battle to her opponents. Her different technique of doing that is her new spear, which additionally took me a while to become familiar with. Exact aiming has by no means been my forte, however as soon as I spotted how versatile and efficient the javelin may very well be, I took nice care to discover ways to use it correctly.
As with most of Orisa’s talents, the spear is primarily designed to make sure that any battle takes place in your phrases. Is the enemy Junker Queen too shut for consolation? A well-timed spear throw will provide you with the house you must counterattack. Did Moira activate the fusion? Javelin will instantly flip it off.
The Javelin can also be helpful once you want a fast finisher for an annoying help or a DPS that’s out of attain. Typically one throw is sufficient to utterly change the course of a battle. I’ve fond reminiscences of enemy Zenyattas attempting to run however ending up backed up towards the wall once they thought they’d made it to security.
The extra I performed, the extra I started to appreciate how slender my thought of what a tank needs to be was. There are extra methods to assist your crew than being a giant bullet sponge, and typically an incredible offense actually is the perfect protection. Orisa thrives when she is within the lead, inflicting havoc – which is a hell of quite a lot of enjoyable!
What I like most in regards to the new Orisa is that regardless of how aggressively she performs, she nonetheless looks like a tank. She nonetheless has a wonderfully functioning defend, a big hitbox, and her final assault that pulls enemies to a central level is the proper strategy to take down characters like Pharah, Torbjorn, or Moira for their very own final. It is her versatility, the way in which she balances assault, protection and help that makes Orisa such a enjoyable recreation to play.
It is such a enjoyable hybrid function that I am now actively searching for it in different video games and really feel it might make sense for them to incorporate it. Being such a robust, aggressive, damaging pressure is a mischievous delight, and you continue to get the satisfaction of realizing that you simply did your bit for the crew. It is a utterly new tackle the function of a tank and I am unable to get sufficient of it.
