Overwatch Character Analysis: Zenyatta
The mechanics you engage with in a video game determine the voice of its narrative. With this in mind I wanted to talk about a Buddhist monk named Zenyatta. He is an Omic android who has achieved enlightenment. This character's abilities embody the themes that define him. You have four actions you can take as this character. First you have Orb of Harmony, which is a healing over time buff that you can attach to allies you have line of sight to. Secondly there is an Orb of Discord which you can attach to enemies, and instead of healing forces them to take more damage from all sources.Your main weapon hurls out fast moving projectiles with open and closed hand strikes. You can also spend time to charge up several orbs to release in a much more rapid-fire burst. Finally your ultimate ability charges when you deal damage and heal allies. When activated you become invulnerable and heal everyone around you gradually. With your first two abilities you have to juggle keeping your ...