Overwatch Players Are Finding Out Jetpack Cat Has One Unbeatable Counter: Traffic
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Overwatch players are learning the hard way that Jetpack Cat has one ultimate counter that cannot be patched or balanced: map traffic and trains.
Overwatch players have spent the last few weeks getting to grips with Jetpack Cat, and the verdict is clear. While landing a shot on that tiny, high-speed hitbox can feel impossible, the hero has plenty of viable counters in the standard roster. However, as Josh Broadwell pointed out over at Polygon, the deadliest hazard in the arena has nothing to do with hero balancing. Certain maps feature dynamic environmental hazards like the moving traffic on Oasis or the speeding trains on Busan. While these hazards usually just add a bit of atmospheric flavor to a match, they present a massive, unavoidable problem for anyone flying a feline hero too close to the tracks.
The danger becomes painfully real once Jetpack Cat unleashes the Catnapper ultimate. Players attempting to drag opposing tanks or key targets across the map can easily miscalculate their positioning and cross paths with oncoming transit. Reddit has quickly filled with clips of players accidentally splatting their own flying cats or using the environment to exact sweet revenge on rival Jetpack Cats. It turns out that even the most slippery hero in the game is no match for public transportation.
Moments like these highlight why environmental hazards remain such a brilliant addition to hero shooters. They level the playing field in hilarious, unscripted ways that no balance patch can ever truly fix. Traditional hero counters require precise aim and cooldown management, but a poorly timed train requires nothing more than terrible luck and a lack of situational awareness. If you plan on maining Jetpack Cat this season, just remember that watching your spacing applies just as much to the local transit schedule as it does to the enemy DPS line.
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Original article: Polygon