In the labyrinthine universe of Overwatch, player CrayonEater4000 voiced a common conundrum regarding ability inconsistencies, most notably with the character Sombra and her ultimate (or ‘ult’) ability. The issue in question? The seeming arbitrariness of ult abilities that can and can’t be cancelled by Sombra’s hack.
Sorting Through the Muddle
- Many players contend that Sombra’s EMP ability used to cancel Lifeweaver Tree
- It’s agreed that Mei’s freezing ult is technically cancellable by Sombra
- Mixed feelings about whether every ult should be effective against every character
- Some feel Sombra’s EMP is too inconsistent across characters and abilities
The Sombra Ult Conundrum
Digging into the issue, it seems there are mixed sentiments among players, with some like Knightgee attributing the inconsistency to intentional game design changes. They argue EMP used to kill Lifeweaver Tree but got removed due to being ‘too hard a counter.’
The Counter-Narrative
Several others, like Lights773 contend that the inability for Sombra’s ult to counter every ult reinforces balance within the game. They imagine a scenario where Sombra cancels all team ultimates, which would be ‘not fun to play against’. Seemingly a lover of variety, user AvailableTension comments that not every ult needs to be effective against every comp.
Fan theories abound
Certain players, like Mea_ne_coule_pas, have turned to the in-game lore to justify the ability operations, drawing on the bio-tech-spiritual makeup of characters as reasoning for the ability inconsistency. Whether or not the developers of Overwatch envisioned such an intricate justification, this level of speculation showcases fan dedication to grappling with game complexities.
In the game of Overwatch, multitude of opinions abound on issues like Sombra’s ult. While some attribute it all to intentional game design and mechanics, others advocate a more balanced approach, and yet others weave intricate theories around character lore and narrative. The whirlwind of this debate underscores a fact well known to avid players: Overwatch, with its mass of characters and abilities, is a game full of charming details, tough decisions and yes – a good deal of mystery.
