Dota 2 is a product of Valve Corporation, a well-known company in the world of eSports. This multiplayer online battle arena is the stand-alone sequel to Dota, a community-created Warcraft III mod. Dota 2's gameplay revolves around advanced resource-based units called heroes, which battle with opposing units controlled by players, typically in various combinations and against a computer-controlled enemy team or another human player.
Gameplay
A Dota 2 match involves two five-player sides, and the objective of the game is to destroy the Ancient of the opponent. The Ancient is a large structure in the base of the opponents, and players must assault and fight through it before they can destroy it. The first team to reach the Ancient must destroy it to win the game. The game can also be won when the time-based "jungle" objectives are completed.
Note that Dota 2 is a game in which it is almost impossible for one person to win on their own. It takes skill, timing, and teamwork to come out victorious. The game's popularity as a spectator sport comes from its tactical depth, the use of every player's ability, and the constant back-and-forth that creates unpredictability in each match.
Dota 2's genre
As mentioned earlier, Dota 2 is a MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) video game. The MOBA genre has become one of the most popular genres on PC games today, enjoyed by millions of people worldwide. With 100+ heroes to choose from, Dota 2 offers many play styles for players who want to dominate the battlefield and look for competitive multiplayer gameplay in their favorite genre. The heroes can be unlocked and purchased with in-game currency or real money.