Ironically the thing that makes him an interesting and fun character to listen is how human he is. He’s witty, he has a sense of humor, he’s not immediately antagonistic without reason, and he has so much personality.
The fact that he acts so human makes me think of AM, the supercomputer in "I have no mouth and i must scream". It is revealed that the main reason AM hates humans so much is because it's human in nature. By being self aware, and able to have emotions, it has become flawed like its creators. Thus, the only logical answer it found was hate for making it be like them. Here Ramattra is way more developed as a human-hating robot with an actual reason and purpose as a character but the resemblance with AM is uncanny.
@@Zathren my passtime for a good few weeks a while back was just listening to these types of videos 😿i'm sayin he doesen't sound like a person in Overwatch he sounds like a guy who got plopped in a battlefeild and is reacting accordingly. other people have natural lines aswell but they all mostly still in universe cartoonish style
I think he’s chill, but they did what I didn’t like what they did to Ashe. They low key have everyone disregarding, or trumping them with wit without giving them many “last words”. So it seems like people are just sassing him and he’s taking it.
He’s not really a villain at all tbh even the devs just called him a grey hero. Dude has a real cause, his people are gonna go extinct because the vast majority of humans just hate Omnics.
I actually like how chill Ramattra is, he's against humans, yet he shows respect to some and he's actually polite, wasn't expecting that personality due to how he's portrayed in his trailer
My favorite was definitely Ramattra’s and Bastion’s interaction. Just two omnics having a chat with each other and Ramattra saying he’ll let Bastion know if he finds any twigs is wholesome.
Well Ramattra used to be a monk so I think he appreciates nature in a way others wouldn't. Also Bastion being the last of his kind my kind of make Ramattra feel a little sadness and pity for him as a fellow omnic in the sense that there are many omnics that look similar to Ramattra but none that look like Bastion anymore because they were disassembled or destroyed. Still wholesome as hell though.
@@MakutaSighkonus96 It's a very Miyazaki affectation. Which I appreciate, the idea of robots in harmony with nature isn't very common and deserves more screentime. I mean, it's basically Studio Ghibli's stuff, WALL-E and then Bastion.
He has some serious Magneto vibes and I dig it. I also like how he takes Lucio's question seriously and seems to honor Bastion's bird enough to provide it with twigs for a nest. He has a lot of character depth
Torbjorn feels kind of frightened of Ramattra considering how he is the leader of Null Sector, one of the most powerful militaristic Omnic factions in the world.
“Is that…. Is that a bow and arrow?” “Yes.” “Are firearms not to your taste?” “They make killing too simple.” The interaction starts out comical and then Hanzo ends it with the coldest line I’ve heard come from him in a while
I personally like that one, it shows a lot of Hanzo, but when you tihnk of it, that Zamatra doesn't counter the second answer proves he either understands or acknoledges this conscious choice Hanzo makes.
The interaction between Ramattra and Baptiste is quite an under-appreciated one due to even though he is against humans, he can still appreciate good people
It makes me wonder if wether or not he feels sympethy and regret for the innocent civilians that Null Sector has taken. Is this a valu4 that he finds hard to balence or is it a condition of his arogence?
@@triplemoyagames4195 indeed, every robotic enemy that was killed in the PvE was sapient and was willfully there fighting against you, even ones that seemingly looked as if they only served the purpose to kill, had fond memories, felt joy and pain, etc it gets extremely complicated once robots gain sapience, because it end up like you are looking into a mirror.
I love how even though they may not agree on the best course for their people, Ramattra and Zenyatta still sound like they care deeply for each other as brothers
God I love him. In another life I could see him being one of the nicest characters. He seems to love animals and be genuinely curious about humans at times. However due to the pain he's endured and seeing his race be eradicated he's taken action he deemed necessary
He is Zen's brother and was once a monk it makes since I like how even though they went their different ways towards peace they still are kind towards each other
He's a tragic villain. His entire arc is that he created a defensive coalition of Omnics, which eventually turned into an offensive one. "The best defense is a good offense." sort of thinking.
@Kuurokuro It's hard to say, as he is now its entirely possible he's not lying. Given how in tune he is with his teachings (and for years, at that), it could've been he was doing exactly what he's doing now. Spreading good faith and teachings. Alternatively, if we go far enough back into his past maybe he was something else entirely. We don't know quite yet to my knowledge
@@Ruosteinenknight I think you’re right. I think he sees Genji and his devotion to Zenyatta (along with his cybernetics) as almost a pretender, a false omnic if you will.
@@davidefinzi8145 I dont understant either, he is trying to save his race, and he isn't even trying to fight humans. He is trying to discover another planet for omnics to live in Thats what I understood at least
@@lhd4278 He's trying to destroy a country to create a country made solely for Omnics out of desperation. He's committing genocide to save his near genocided people
"No, I'm simply tired of pretending I am content" arguably is the hardest hitting line in his whole interaction cycle. Speaks levels when you look at his lore and the trials he's gone through
Gotta love his rage, arrogance, and even joy in killing when he kills. Utterly great counter to Zenyatta's voice lines calm, modest, and pacifistic delivery.
Givin the multitude of antagonists in fiction derisively comparing people to insects, it's oddly refreshing to hear Rammatra speak positively about ants, citing their innate cooperation and ability to build structures.
@@guitarninja416 100%, from what i’ve seen he never talks down to humans as if they’re lesser, he just started to believe humanity isn’t capable of treating omnics with respect
***Minor Spoilers for Hunter x Hunter*** And then you have Hunter x Hunter where Netero talks down on Ants up until his demise by said Ant. All while the Ant was more human than ever while Netero died like a cog in a machine (or some might say an Ant).
@@sidekic1109 well in the cinematic scenes for “retribution” and the short “dragons” he is very stealthy(he threw off hanzo with how stealthy he was even while talking)
I like how Ramattra and Zenyatta actually do just act like sibilings, even in some of the elimatioms he has with Zenyatta seem like he's treating it as training more than wanting to kill
4:14- I don’t know why, but seeing Ramattra just suddenly go on the attack was hilarious. A nice interaction and he immediately goes for “EXTERMINATE!”
The interaction between Ramattra and Bastion has rocked me to my very core. It was so compassionate, which I guess was surprising because while Ramattra hates humans with a passion, he is very kind to his robotic brethren.
he doesn't hate humans as we can see that he can speak normally to some without hate in his words, he only has taken matters into his own hands to end omnic slavery with extreme measures
When he said "Return to your rest" on the Bastion kill quote, it made me cry because I knew what it meant. And you could hear the hint of remorse in Ramattra's voice. So sincere
i really like the bastion death interactions with omnics. because they are all like "rest now" and i think it is quite sweet that they want him to finally rest
Well, Bastion is technically a old machine of war, one that of course had somewhat risen from its original violent programming in favor of something of pacifism to a degree.
i can just imagine bastion being like "ganymede saved me from my programming by building a nest on me and giving me a friend." and ramatra being supportive rather then rude is a welcome change. genjis interaction is deep. he doesn't even hesitate to say it. also i like how rammatra isn't fully "i hate humans" and actually has some decent interactions, like curiosity on why hanzo likes bow and arrows, or having a "Helpful human would be nice" or actually responding to lucios animal question with a serious answer...ants. honestly so many good interactions. also i love that junkrat acknowledges the satisfaction of hitting those legendary skillshots with his nades
I honestly like the fact that he expresses simple curiosity about Pharah's armor and how it works. At least, assuming he's telling the truth about "just being polite" and that he's not interested in stealing the design. Which, truth be told, he probably *is* telling the truth.
The Bastion point does make sense, considering his "fav animal" voice line with Lucio. My guess he likes animals generally but ants are def his preference. So seeing another omnic or robot with an animal companion might intrigue him and be supportive
I'm actually, in a delightful way, really surprised by how many layers they gave Ramattra. He neither sides completely with omnics nor completeley against humans, sure, he has tendencies, but him being polite to humans or sad about how few omnics dare to look up into the night sky gives him so much more personality then just "omnics good humans bad". Well done.
The sadness he displays when killing another omnic is so depressing. Like you can truly tell that he loves all omnics and that killing his owm kind truly does break his "heart"
I really enjoy this take on his personality. He doesn't let his hatred make him two-dimensional, if a human offers him kindness, he responds equaly, if an Omnic is open for conversation, he takes the invitation, him and Zenyatta are giving us that Professor X + Magneto vibe that makes a great character. Blizzard is essentialy making more and more likeable characters each new addition! (still, no hero origin short is better than Sigma's so far)
@@an_omniscient_nobody and its hilarious how he was pretty much IMPROVISED! They were developing Mauga, but they found those abilities didn't really match his style, so they just wipped up this psycho CHAD in short notice!
6:16 "And now, Mondatta's lessons have betrayed _you_ too." This voiceline gives me chills, it sounds like something you'd here in an anime before the main villain's about to kill the main character, after learning that the villain was the hero's best friend.
Ramattra is certainly one of the more interesting characters. He's not necessarily abrasive or confrontational, but his grudges still show through the cracks of his outwardly noble and righteous personality. He's imperfect, much like the humans he so abhors, and in that I find some very well-executed irony. By far my favourite hero in terms of interactions, especially when we are reminded of his deceptively prominent kindness.
Given how anti-human Ramattra is, it was a pleasant surprise to hear how much he respects nature rather than just a machine world like you see with other robot villains. Between the Bastion interaction, his detailed admiration for ants, and the chat with Zen about the stars, it was a new side of him I hadn't expected but am happy to see. Fantastic addition to the roster overall, Ram's character doesn't disappoint.
Well, it makes a lot of sense that he would respect nature. Reason One: The industrial revolution harmed nature on large scale. (Note: Without the Industrial, there would be no omics or mass destruction to the environment). Reason two: Religion Ram and zen are both inspired by Buddhism and the teachings that they express about the environment have an emphasis on coexistence. Reason three: empathy, he probably read about human history and how animals and the natural environments were treated by humans and how they were destroyed. This can be seen with Dva.
@@Hammeh what I like about the widowmaker interaction is his genuine confusion that she didn’t answer. He knows she’s a human, but still asks if it’s true that she’s perfect, and then gets confused when she admits she’s not perfect without saying it. Also, Widow admitting that she’s not perfect without directly being rude is strange 🤔🤔.
6:00 when he kills Orissa you can actually hear the grief in his trembling voice. "I truly had no quarrel with you, I'm sorry" Seeing him justify all of this to himself, it makes me wonder how his character in the PVE story will be, and how he'll evolve. I assume Ramattra will be a big part of the antagonists(/protagonists depending how you look at it), but will he stop himself or will Zen have to take charge and stop him himself?
Indeed, to him it was like killing an omnic infant which she technically is considering her existence is canonically only a few moths old, despite her vast improvements/experience since then.
That first interaction he has with Zenyata is honestly a little heartbreaking. It's bittersweet, full of both brotherly love and deep sadness, and it shows exactly how emotionally complex Ramattra is as a character.
I really like that he’s oddly friendly, also a weirdly funny character. He’s not a blindly evil guy because his goals of omnic liberation is noble, if flawed in his approach. Plus it’s good of him to look for twigs.
"Speak not of justice to me, human!" When Ramattra shut down Pharah's ult, that gave me CHILLS, jeez, it was said with such precision and a very punctual hate it could cut a diamond
“If I see any twigs, I’ll let you know.” Might be the leader of a terrorist organization, but let the record show that he respects the birds. Really, it is actually kind of nice to see Ramattra be so casual with a good sum of the cast and have nice conversations with them. He could have gone down that route of being another Reaper and get his hate humanity prejudice going strong. Instead, there are some nice moments here and there such as answering questions genuinely.
Ramattra has to have some of the best voice acting and lines in the game. Everything he says helps sell this image of him as someone who only ever wanted peace and acceptance but has been pushed beyond his limits and resorted to hatred and violence because he can’t bare to sit there and take it anymore. Almost all of his lines are dripping with this restrained furry like he can’t stop seeing injustice or tragedy everywhere he goes and no matter what he does there is always something wrong, some form of hatred or injustice he hasn’t been able to stamp out. It makes the glimpses at his softer side hit so much harder to think underneath all his rage is this jovial, understanding and friendly soul.
Jesus Christ these interactions are amazing. I only wish they'd added in more; I can just imagine how pissed Ramattra would be to see B.O.B. at Ashe's beck and call all the time and how Ashe might come to his defence.
He's such a solid character. He's not simply just a racist omnic, but he has good sense of humor and see more than just his hatred. A rather complex character, and i love it
Interesting how they seem to have moved junkrat away from the more omnic hating part of the junker identity, and focused on his more... Whimsical aspects of radiation induced insanity
Wasn't there something in his original lore about him learning a secret at the australian omnium that people want to learn from him? They might have dropped that part too since no one has mentioned it in years.
Sigma: Sometimes, the inherent chaos of the universe scares me. Ramattra: But it is in this crucible of chaos in which we are forged. Sigma: Or perish in the attempt. Ramattra: I hear you're trying to recall a lost melody? Sigma: Ah, yes! Might I ask if you happen to know what it is? Ramattra: It is the bitter song of servitude, my friend.
It's cool to see that he's quite polite and accommodating to many of the human heroes. He even initiates conversation with Pharah and seems to have a sense of humor. New favourite hero because of this hidden kindness.
Ramon Tikaram is an amazing VA. Between Ramattra from Overwatch and Aatrox from League he has a perfect sympathetic villain voice that just gives you chills
The most terrifying thing about ramattra is how HUMAN he is! Even if he hates humanity but somehow he’s so human himself. A desire for perfection yet understanding of cooperation, not to mention outgoing and resilient in his approach. Seeing him apologetic toward other omnics adds a whole layer to him.
I love all of these but that Genji one hit different. He actually seems to have clapped back at Ramattra successfully. All of this is really making me hyped for the upcoming story in PvE.
The fact that Ramattra and echo have a convo where they talk about him being a R-7000 unit which was called"squad killer" by the Humans and he thinks of the name as a "warm little feeling inside"just shows how Human and also cold he is,i love it
Out of most overwatch characters, Ramattra has some of the best dialogue because he is pretty multi faceted Edit: Many OW characters are layered, but it feels like Ramattra is shaping up to OW2's more interesting "Release" character. Ill be honest, the dialogue seems to have taken a nosedive since OW1 for some reason, so seeing this was surprise.
I really don't agree that the dialog has taken a nosedive, I feel like since Overwatch 2 came out dialog has either just added a little humor to some interactions or for the most part, stayed very faithful to each characters personality.
1:56 i love how junkrat is the one who always mentions game mechanics like this. like with reaper he questions about his infinite reloading shotguns bc even he's confused on how that works
From the initial materials, he seemed like a menacing omnic with not much else going on, but turns out he's much, much more interesting as a personality.. I really like that.
Weirdly enough I think there should be more Ramattra Lucio interactions. They’re both freedom fighters but Lucio won’t cross the same lines as Ramattra, so there’s some good debate to be had there!
I think that makes him one of the better AI "villains". It's not about removing the problem but solving it. If humanity could coexist, he would never have become violent. The problem is the eradication of his people. The most direct solution is the disarmament of that threat.
@@dakotahrickard Which I LOVE. It always seems like these villains fall prey to the problems they seek to remedy, but Ram seems genuinely interested in not making that same error.
@@fadesaway no no he's still a villain, but he would rather not be one if there were other options, however he sees none and seems to think this is the only path forward unlike his brother
@@sidekic1109 ..which is an antihero. he doesn't do the things he does because he hates humanity, he does it for the safety of his people and because he wants them to be safe without fear that humans would hurt them. he wouldn't be evil if the omnics weren't constantly brutalized, which is why he's an ANTIHERO. hes only "evil" because of the circumstances he's in, not because he just wants to be.
I love him so much even though I know he's technically the villain. His snark is endlessly amusing and his voice tickles my brain in just the right way somehow lol
Makes you wonder if Zenyatta’s falling out with his “brother” Ramattra was one of the reasons why he took Genji under his wing. Maybe if the Shimada brothers can mend their relationship, then there’s hope for Zen and Ram?
I love his voice, the deeper part that pairs with the actually loud part is really pleasant when wearing headphones, plus his voicelines are really good
Ramattra after killing orisa: I'm deeply sorry 😢
Ramattra after killing his own brother: LMAO skill issue
Brothers in a nutshell
Siblings will be siblings. I would know, i have 2 of em
Siblings am I right
I too laughed when I jumped from a tree with a sniper rifle and blasted his brains out (It was a skill issue).
Ramattra after killing bastion: *S L E E P*
I love how Genji's interaction is:
Rammatra: "Zenyatta is too good for you."
Genji: "Zenyatta is too good for the world"
He also roasts tf out of Genji with ninjas not being seen or heard
@@alrightatgames then proceeds to beat the crap out of him.
@@alrightatgames i mean, he's not wrong, is he?
@@nicohatesyoutubehandlers no he's completely right
wonder what a rammatra+zenyatta+genji combo would be like?
"A wheel would fall over."
"ahAH... Delightful!"
I love that Ramattra couldn't not let out a little laugh to hammond's joke.
I... Just now got the joke lmao
@@dethbedsmolzwhent.t6498 I didnt
@@afuckingangryspitefullperson a wheel it's a circle a ball. Is a sphere it can't fall
@@afuckingangryspitefullperson y’know… a hamster wheel
@@杜令日光 still don't get it? I'm bad with puns
Ironically the thing that makes him an interesting and fun character to listen is how human he is. He’s witty, he has a sense of humor, he’s not immediately antagonistic without reason, and he has so much personality.
He's probably the most well rounded character to date, he has a dislike of humans but can still get along with them
Like a robot Hitler!
Feels like the type of villain who might cause destruction but if he saw an innocent civilian in danger would get them out of it.
The fact that he acts so human makes me think of AM, the supercomputer in "I have no mouth and i must scream". It is revealed that the main reason AM hates humans so much is because it's human in nature. By being self aware, and able to have emotions, it has become flawed like its creators. Thus, the only logical answer it found was hate for making it be like them. Here Ramattra is way more developed as a human-hating robot with an actual reason and purpose as a character but the resemblance with AM is uncanny.
I bet he'd take offense at that comparison. "Oh, you think humans have a monopoly on personality? Do tell."
I love how he, as a robot, has by far the most realistic human voice lines
I'm surprised by how much they downplayed the voice modulation on Rammatra's voice
@@MTdaBlacking probably wanted to let his really emotive voice acting shine through
He's probably got the most RAM dedicated to it!
You have heard enough voice lines if you think this.
@@Zathren my passtime for a good few weeks a while back was just listening to these types of videos 😿i'm sayin he doesen't sound like a person in Overwatch he sounds like a guy who got plopped in a battlefeild and is reacting accordingly. other people have natural lines aswell but they all mostly still in universe cartoonish style
Ramattra is actually chill af, dudes got a great sense of humour and isn’t just a one dimensional villain
I think he’s chill, but they did what I didn’t like what they did to Ashe.
They low key have everyone disregarding, or trumping them with wit without giving them many “last words”. So it seems like people are just sassing him and he’s taking it.
“I mean yeah I’m racist but your jokes are funny, you will be spared in the genocide humie”
He’s not really a villain at all tbh even the devs just called him a grey hero.
Dude has a real cause, his people are gonna go extinct because the vast majority of humans just hate Omnics.
@@axilus_4012 Everyone has prejudice, homeboy is just more clear about his. Also most people just care about the respect their given
My dude just wants to make sure Omnics don't go extinct.
I actually like how chill Ramattra is, he's against humans, yet he shows respect to some and he's actually polite, wasn't expecting that personality due to how he's portrayed in his trailer
Hes not a complete villian, just a omnic that has had enough
He is not against humans.
he is against Omnics serving them.
Being Beneath them.
He's against humans abusing Omnics. Man's got nothing against folks like Lucio and Tracer.
I 😅u@@DuraExtvia mm
He's a man with a good end, but terrible means
My favorite was definitely Ramattra’s and Bastion’s interaction. Just two omnics having a chat with each other and Ramattra saying he’ll let Bastion know if he finds any twigs is wholesome.
Ageeed
Ye, and he wasn't being rude/sarcastic with the remark, I think he was being totally genuine about it.
Well Ramattra used to be a monk so I think he appreciates nature in a way others wouldn't. Also Bastion being the last of his kind my kind of make Ramattra feel a little sadness and pity for him as a fellow omnic in the sense that there are many omnics that look similar to Ramattra but none that look like Bastion anymore because they were disassembled or destroyed. Still wholesome as hell though.
yeah but listen to when ramattra kills him
@@MakutaSighkonus96 It's a very Miyazaki affectation. Which I appreciate, the idea of robots in harmony with nature isn't very common and deserves more screentime. I mean, it's basically Studio Ghibli's stuff, WALL-E and then Bastion.
I love how sarcastic ramattra is when stopping ults
"That was a spectacle AND FOR WHAT???"
AND FOR WHAT
Him throwing shade at genji too
THINK, HUMAN, THINK, WHAT WILL YOU HAVE AFTER 500 MATCHES?
He has some serious Magneto vibes and I dig it.
I also like how he takes Lucio's question seriously and seems to honor Bastion's bird enough to provide it with twigs for a nest. He has a lot of character depth
everyone's chill with Lucio
@@amagimofumofu6549 Not Symmetra. Not yet. Possibly not ever.
@@Ms.Harmunny No one likes Symmetra
"magneto" 🤓 shut up
@@amagimofumofu6549 I like Symmetra, she has a really deep and under appreciated character, and she's very interesting to play as (:
Brig nudging Torb to be courteous to the omnic teammates is honestly kind of adorable
Torbjorn feels kind of frightened of Ramattra considering how he is the leader of Null Sector, one of the most powerful militaristic Omnic factions in the world.
Torbjörn is fr shitting himself. He fought null sector back in London and most likely helped overwatch fighting omnics earlier too.
@@ryankwon8785 Well, there was no fear in his voice, only stubborn reluctance
@@gordonbengtsson2688 he literally made all omnics so meeting the second coming of the omnic terrorists probably aint easy
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The delivery on "you already do" in that Zenyatta interaction is phenomenal. Gives me chills, insane props to the voice actor.
Such a melancholy tone as well. I only wish Ramattra a better life than the one he's living
Ramattra is voiced by Ramon Tikaram, who also voiced Goodrich the Grafted in Elden Ring!
@@ironladyerimuthaatrox in league
@@sladedari8595naw, different guy
Anti mage from dota?
“Is that…. Is that a bow and arrow?”
“Yes.”
“Are firearms not to your taste?”
“They make killing too simple.”
The interaction starts out comical and then Hanzo ends it with the coldest line I’ve heard come from him in a while
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@@KokoroKatsura ew a weeb
as soon as I seen your comment he was saying that line in the background lmao weird timing
The instant Hanzo said "yes" in that tone, it was obvious which direction the interaction was going in
I personally like that one, it shows a lot of Hanzo, but when you tihnk of it, that Zamatra doesn't counter the second answer proves he either understands or acknoledges this conscious choice Hanzo makes.
He also has a custom respawn line for when he’s killed by Zenyatta
“You too, brother?…”
Getting some real "to quoque, Brute?" vibes there
@@j.bat.8235U mean “Et tu, Brute?”
@@nathantorres8352 yeah, "quoque" is some latin wording that basically translates the "too" in "you too".
Zenyatta is such a homie. Even knowing the course that Ramattra has chosen, he is still so supportive of him
The interaction between him and Bastion is just so wholesome how he says if he sees any twigs he'll tell Bastion
and his interaction with hammond
@@Alacazam53 Only one to get a single laugh out of him. Love it.
I liked his interaction "I learned that from my brother" when performing a melee. It was a cool touch
The interaction between Ramattra and Baptiste is quite an under-appreciated one due to even though he is against humans, he can still appreciate good people
It makes me wonder if wether or not he feels sympethy and regret for the innocent civilians that Null Sector has taken. Is this a valu4 that he finds hard to balence or is it a condition of his arogence?
@@cdxxlxil9159 i bet he would say that its a worthy sacrifice for the good of his people
@@wcskeleton1388 Humanity took just as much from him.
I guess that what he would say
@@cdxxlxil9159 The same can be asked about the humans killing the robots
@@triplemoyagames4195 indeed, every robotic enemy that was killed in the PvE was sapient and was willfully there fighting against you, even ones that seemingly looked as if they only served the purpose to kill, had fond memories, felt joy and pain, etc
it gets extremely complicated once robots gain sapience, because it end up like you are looking into a mirror.
I love how even though they may not agree on the best course for their people, Ramattra and Zenyatta still sound like they care deeply for each other as brothers
Like Charles Xavier and Magneto
@@MrBig23435 They even have the same kind of backstory
@@MrBig23435 awww man 🥹
God I love him. In another life I could see him being one of the nicest characters. He seems to love animals and be genuinely curious about humans at times. However due to the pain he's endured and seeing his race be eradicated he's taken action he deemed necessary
He is Zen's brother and was once a monk it makes since I like how even though they went their different ways towards peace they still are kind towards each other
He's a tragic villain. His entire arc is that he created a defensive coalition of Omnics, which eventually turned into an offensive one.
"The best defense is a good offense." sort of thinking.
Fun fact, in the new mirror watch event, Ramattra was mondatta, and zenyatta was evil
The words that Zenyatta says hit hard. You can tell he truly loves life and he loves his brother.
@Kuurokuro It's hard to say, as he is now its entirely possible he's not lying. Given how in tune he is with his teachings (and for years, at that), it could've been he was doing exactly what he's doing now. Spreading good faith and teachings.
Alternatively, if we go far enough back into his past maybe he was something else entirely. We don't know quite yet to my knowledge
"You must learn to block, Brother!"
Out of all the heroes, Hammond was the only one to have a positive conversation with Rammatra
Bastion too, a bit!!
Bastion had a positive one as well, mainly because Ramattra seems to value animals more than humans.
Baptiste, bastion, Lucio, hanzo, zen, and even a nice fun one with Zen+tracer.
Also that brig+torb one
That was honestly the funniest one
Nice to see he's not just some two-dimensional racist He has a sense of humor and seems to value life judging by the way he talks about animals.
He does have humour, interested about humans and tech, but does have very clear views on certain human behaviour. Genji, he really isn't a fan of..
Like Zarya?
@@Hammeh He probably sees Genji's devotion to Zen's teaching as something of interloping.
How is he racist? You can’t be racist if you’re the minority being systematically exterminated.
@@Ruosteinenknight I think you’re right. I think he sees Genji and his devotion to Zenyatta (along with his cybernetics) as almost a pretender, a false omnic if you will.
Ramattra is oddly friendly
Of course, if he were cruel and a savage. That be too "human" of him.
Because he seeks justice, he’s not an evil character, just someone who did what he can until his destiny was revealed to him
He's not totally anti human, if they support his goals for what he sees as a greater battle. Loving his vocabulary!
he does not hate us he simply want us out of thier way
He simply wants to protect his people at any cost...
Ramattra may be a villain, but I like how some of his interactions show that he can have a caring heart at times when necessary.
Why a villain tho?
@@davidefinzi8145 I dont understant either, he is trying to save his race, and he isn't even trying to fight humans. He is trying to discover another planet for omnics to live in
Thats what I understood at least
@@lhd4278 He's trying to destroy a country to create a country made solely for Omnics out of desperation. He's committing genocide to save his near genocided people
He can even be a hero
He's more Antagonist then villain
Ram has the most kill quotes on Genji, almost like Ram is envy of Zen's love towards Genji
"No, I'm simply tired of pretending I am content" arguably is the hardest hitting line in his whole interaction cycle.
Speaks levels when you look at his lore and the trials he's gone through
As well as when he talks with Zenyatta about counting the stars, seems almost forlorn when he was talking about it.
honestly instantly made him super relatable. Our world is fucked, and being content is generally an act of self-delusion.
Jesus you guys sound like 13 year old edgelords
Bro I thought he was talking about the CONtent he brings to overwatch as a new character🥲
Thank you that line Is amazing
Gotta love his rage, arrogance, and even joy in killing when he kills. Utterly great counter to Zenyatta's voice lines calm, modest, and pacifistic delivery.
Such good delivery!!
I really like the annoyance in his voice when shutting down ults
Zen has said he's no pacifist.
gotta love Ramon Tikaram! Such an amazing voice for these types of characters
and his sincere apology when he kills an omnic/robot
Givin the multitude of antagonists in fiction derisively comparing people to insects, it's oddly refreshing to hear Rammatra speak positively about ants, citing their innate cooperation and ability to build structures.
I think it’s because Rammatra sees himself and his race as the underdog in the fight against human, therefore relating to the ants.
@@guitarninja416 100%, from what i’ve seen he never talks down to humans as if they’re lesser, he just started to believe humanity isn’t capable of treating omnics with respect
Was this typed by an ant?.. I’m onto you
***Minor Spoilers for Hunter x Hunter***
And then you have Hunter x Hunter where Netero talks down on Ants up until his demise by said Ant. All while the Ant was more human than ever while Netero died like a cog in a machine (or some might say an Ant).
Moira mentions to Reinhardt that Centipedes kill prey 15 times their size after he says he should squash her like a bug.
I love how zenyatta's kill quotes range from
light sparring match with a brother to more of a sadness, to what felt to me as pure evil?
The Orisa one is my favorite because of how distressed he sounds having done it
5:59 This is a perfect example of his true motives. He truly is doing this for his people he feels genuine sadness in killing omnics.
Pretty sure Orisa isn't an omnic. She's just an AI.
@@hideus_ex9222 yes but still...
@@hideus_ex9222 well, shes sort of both because she was one before effi rebuilt her.
@@hideus_ex9222 wait isnt the Reinhardt Cinematic like there like orisa model?
Idk if orisa was a omnics
@@AmazingLoop Those were OR-14 omnics, which after the omnic crisis, some were converted into OR-15 like the one Effi turned into Orisa
"Ninjas should never be seen nor heard." That was actually brutal hahaha
Roasted!!!
I mean, Ramattra has a good point. Screaming about dragons isn't exactly sneaky.
Yeah, in all honesty genji is very stealthy and quiet when he is soloing enemies, his dragonblade is sort of a last resort if brute force is needed
@@matthewma6795 I dunno man, a nanoblade genji is not the quietest thing in the world
@@sidekic1109 well in the cinematic scenes for “retribution” and the short “dragons” he is very stealthy(he threw off hanzo with how stealthy he was even while talking)
I like how Ramattra and Zenyatta actually do just act like sibilings, even in some of the elimatioms he has with Zenyatta seem like he's treating it as training more than wanting to kill
Yeah you can really hear the playfulness in "You should learn to block brother!" It even sounds like he's holding back a laugh
yeah this makes me feel like that in an actual lore scenario, Ramattra would never try to kill Zen until he absolutely must.
gives me obiwan and anakin vibes from the clone wars series
4:14- I don’t know why, but seeing Ramattra just suddenly go on the attack was hilarious. A nice interaction and he immediately goes for “EXTERMINATE!”
I couldn't resist...
I AM A DALEK
I AM A DALEK
EXTERMINATEEEEE
PUT THEM IN THE GROUND!
The fa t he scream PUT THEM IN THE GROUMD just makes me laugh harder
Fr
The interaction between Ramattra and Bastion has rocked me to my very core. It was so compassionate, which I guess was surprising because while Ramattra hates humans with a passion, he is very kind to his robotic brethren.
He’s kind to most heroes. Typically it’s the other hero who makes a problem.
he doesn't hate humans as we can see that he can speak normally to some without hate in his words, he only has taken matters into his own hands to end omnic slavery with extreme measures
"rocked me to my core" dawg its a little sprinkling of humanism in a video game, its not that deep
When he said "Return to your rest" on the Bastion kill quote, it made me cry because I knew what it meant. And you could hear the hint of remorse in Ramattra's voice. So sincere
Kenobi! Your lightsaber will make a fine addition to my collection
i really like the bastion death interactions with omnics. because they are all like "rest now" and i think it is quite sweet that they want him to finally rest
Well, Bastion is technically a old machine of war, one that of course had somewhat risen from its original violent programming in favor of something of pacifism to a degree.
@@aerothallji6514bastion is a rare case in overwatch as hes one of the few omnics to obtain sentience through their own methods rather the iris
i can just imagine bastion being like "ganymede saved me from my programming by building a nest on me and giving me a friend." and ramatra being supportive rather then rude is a welcome change.
genjis interaction is deep. he doesn't even hesitate to say it.
also i like how rammatra isn't fully "i hate humans" and actually has some decent interactions, like curiosity on why hanzo likes bow and arrows, or having a "Helpful human would be nice" or actually responding to lucios animal question with a serious answer...ants. honestly so many good interactions.
also i love that junkrat acknowledges the satisfaction of hitting those legendary skillshots with his nades
Junkrat and skillshots..
Ramatra interaction to killing him is cold as hell too. "Ninjas rather should not seen or heard".
I honestly like the fact that he expresses simple curiosity about Pharah's armor and how it works. At least, assuming he's telling the truth about "just being polite" and that he's not interested in stealing the design. Which, truth be told, he probably *is* telling the truth.
The Bastion point does make sense, considering his "fav animal" voice line with Lucio. My guess he likes animals generally but ants are def his preference. So seeing another omnic or robot with an animal companion might intrigue him and be supportive
@@Blazieth even if he DID want to steal the design, thats still kinda showing that he's impressed with it.
It's kinda cool that Zen doesn't chastise Rammatra for his actions. Refreshing to see that opposites don't always have to go against each other.
Zenyatta is too good for this world, too pure.
i really hope we get more between genji, zenyatta and ramattra, i think they can have some good dialogue together since zenyatta has helped them both.
I'd love some group convos! None in the game yet. Maybe they are saving them for PVE...
@@Hammeh maybe some unique dialogue for shambail or nepal will be added, im sure ramattra will have some on kings row too !
@@Hammeh When everyone in blackwatch is together there is. But i agree, there should be more.
@@ki14bn I'd love to get a Shambali monk skin for Genji, too. Maybe something using parts from scrapped omnics as his prosthetics.
This was asked before but it’s ok I’ll never tell 🤫
I'm actually, in a delightful way, really surprised by how many layers they gave Ramattra. He neither sides completely with omnics nor completeley against humans, sure, he has tendencies, but him being polite to humans or sad about how few omnics dare to look up into the night sky gives him so much more personality then just "omnics good humans bad". Well done.
The sadness he displays when killing another omnic is so depressing. Like you can truly tell that he loves all omnics and that killing his owm kind truly does break his "heart"
Echo:
@@acevadergames2260”Not like us”
For being the leader of the main enemy faction behind a lot of human deaths, Ramattra is very chill lol
He makes you think a bit - mind you, he's still murdering people, as are Null Sector..
@@Hammeh Not at all. Hitler's wife and dog liked him.
@@salsaspartan7 please tell me you aren't seriously
Comparing the two
@@salsaspartan7 compared to hitler, Tamara is a saint
@@salsaspartan7 You did not just try to make the comparison stick and think it was accurate
I really enjoy this take on his personality. He doesn't let his hatred make him two-dimensional, if a human offers him kindness, he responds equaly, if an Omnic is open for conversation, he takes the invitation, him and Zenyatta are giving us that Professor X + Magneto vibe that makes a great character.
Blizzard is essentialy making more and more likeable characters each new addition! (still, no hero origin short is better than Sigma's so far)
as much as i love ramattra i gotta agree NOTHING tops sigmas
@@joostine3720 Gravity is a harness...
Facts all around. Sigma’s origin was *chilling*
@@dinterdos that momentt when all noise goes down and he screams "WHAT IS THAT MELODY" still gives me the chills.
@@an_omniscient_nobody and its hilarious how he was pretty much IMPROVISED! They were developing Mauga, but they found those abilities didn't really match his style, so they just wipped up this psycho CHAD in short notice!
6:16 "And now, Mondatta's lessons have betrayed _you_ too."
This voiceline gives me chills, it sounds like something you'd here in an anime before the main villain's about to kill the main character, after learning that the villain was the hero's best friend.
Very cold and judging! 'If only you'd listened to me!' Vibes..
I get serious Magneto/ProfessorX vibes between them
@Someone who's harnessed the gravity god f*cking damn it
I like that Hammond and Bastion actually vibes along with Rammatra. What I even more like is Hammond answering Rammatra's question with a pun.
Can you explain the pun in question?
@@lalkaal hamster ball... or hamster wheel
Ramattra is certainly one of the more interesting characters. He's not necessarily abrasive or confrontational, but his grudges still show through the cracks of his outwardly noble and righteous personality. He's imperfect, much like the humans he so abhors, and in that I find some very well-executed irony. By far my favourite hero in terms of interactions, especially when we are reminded of his deceptively prominent kindness.
Well said!
I like how Genji's response makes him pause. It speaks well of how they both feel about Zen.
He thinks of him as less than, but he's just as, if not more, wise as rammatra
Given how anti-human Ramattra is, it was a pleasant surprise to hear how much he respects nature rather than just a machine world like you see with other robot villains. Between the Bastion interaction, his detailed admiration for ants, and the chat with Zen about the stars, it was a new side of him I hadn't expected but am happy to see. Fantastic addition to the roster overall, Ram's character doesn't disappoint.
Well, it makes a lot of sense that he would respect nature. Reason One: The industrial revolution harmed nature on large scale. (Note: Without the Industrial, there would be no omics or mass destruction to the environment). Reason two: Religion Ram and zen are both inspired by Buddhism and the teachings that they express about the environment have an emphasis on coexistence. Reason three: empathy, he probably read about human history and how animals and the natural environments were treated by humans and how they were destroyed. This can be seen with Dva.
He hates humans for senselessly killing omnics, so he has no reason to hate other animals.
And it seems even he believes this Anubis is too dangerous to exist.
He respects some of nature*
The thing is he is not anti human he just
Dose not want his people to die out
He's actually alot nicer and pleasant then I thought he would be!
In some situations, for sure! Love his curiosity at certain things too..
You humans LOVE your assumptions
@@nuklearboysymbiote He assumes, mans almost human himself.
Telling Zen to learn how to block is accurate best friend behavior
Idk why but I just love characters who have a "peace at any cost" kind of moral compass
The bastion one is very wholesome
Too bad he only has the one.
It is! Actually Ram sounds kind if curious about humans and tech, until he feels he is judged in any way..
@@Hammeh what I like about the widowmaker interaction is his genuine confusion that she didn’t answer.
He knows she’s a human, but still asks if it’s true that she’s perfect, and then gets confused when she admits she’s not perfect without saying it.
Also, Widow admitting that she’s not perfect without directly being rude is strange 🤔🤔.
@@Jamie_Ashe The Widow thing may be her humanity and reason starting to come back?
6:00 when he kills Orissa you can actually hear the grief in his trembling voice.
"I truly had no quarrel with you, I'm sorry"
Seeing him justify all of this to himself, it makes me wonder how his character in the PVE story will be, and how he'll evolve.
I assume Ramattra will be a big part of the antagonists(/protagonists depending how you look at it), but will he stop himself or will Zen have to take charge and stop him himself?
This was a really well delivered line!
Indeed, to him it was like killing an omnic infant which she technically is considering her existence is canonically only a few moths old, despite her vast improvements/experience since then.
Ramattra is so perfect omg
His design, voice and the way he speaks so calmly with others, yet so quippy with his enemies
I love this dude
Fun fact: same voice actor as godrick the grafted
@@mr.j36b82 Damn what?? I‘d expect Godwin.
That first interaction he has with Zenyata is honestly a little heartbreaking. It's bittersweet, full of both brotherly love and deep sadness, and it shows exactly how emotionally complex Ramattra is as a character.
I really like that he’s oddly friendly, also a weirdly funny character. He’s not a blindly evil guy because his goals of omnic liberation is noble, if flawed in his approach.
Plus it’s good of him to look for twigs.
"Speak not of justice to me, human!" When Ramattra shut down Pharah's ult, that gave me CHILLS, jeez, it was said with such precision and a very punctual hate it could cut a diamond
“If I see any twigs, I’ll let you know.”
Might be the leader of a terrorist organization, but let the record show that he respects the birds.
Really, it is actually kind of nice to see Ramattra be so casual with a good sum of the cast and have nice conversations with them. He could have gone down that route of being another Reaper and get his hate humanity prejudice going strong. Instead, there are some nice moments here and there such as answering questions genuinely.
Animals fine. Bastion units looking after birds, fine.
Humans? Take or leave. Most likely leave.
Ramattras personal hero is android 16 from DBZ
As an Android once said... "FOR THE BIIIIIRDS!"
What is is with killer sentient robots liking birds
"I AM RAMATTRA AND YOU WILL - BIRDS BIRDS BIRDS BIRDS, ZENYATTA"
I like how Ram and Zen both went on different paths in life, but hold no hatred for each other
Ramattra has to have some of the best voice acting and lines in the game. Everything he says helps sell this image of him as someone who only ever wanted peace and acceptance but has been pushed beyond his limits and resorted to hatred and violence because he can’t bare to sit there and take it anymore. Almost all of his lines are dripping with this restrained furry like he can’t stop seeing injustice or tragedy everywhere he goes and no matter what he does there is always something wrong, some form of hatred or injustice he hasn’t been able to stamp out. It makes the glimpses at his softer side hit so much harder to think underneath all his rage is this jovial, understanding and friendly soul.
Jesus Christ these interactions are amazing. I only wish they'd added in more; I can just imagine how pissed Ramattra would be to see B.O.B. at Ashe's beck and call all the time and how Ashe might come to his defence.
There is apparently a BOB one (ram sees him kill) that I couldn't get!!
I personally love the even split of sincere and angry/determined for justice interactions. It shows that He is a well written character
I love how both shimadas just hit Ram with the "Yes."
Hoping we maybe see their interactions develop moving forward
Makes sense that Ramattra would feel so strongly about Genji, given that his brother seemingly abandoned him for someone else, let alone a human.
Nah it's cause genji is still in overwatch helping governments around the world stop omnics uprising while he is a "servant" to an omnic teacher
I think Ramattra left monastary before Genji came in
He's such a solid character. He's not simply just a racist omnic, but he has good sense of humor and see more than just his hatred. A rather complex character, and i love it
Tf? How's he racist?
@@theregalproletariat racist as in he hates the human race lmfao. He isn't just a one sided antagonist who hates all humans, he has actual depth
Interesting how they seem to have moved junkrat away from the more omnic hating part of the junker identity, and focused on his more... Whimsical aspects of radiation induced insanity
And his gigabrain!
Back to you Natasha
Considering he's interacted with a lot more omnics since he was exiled from junkertown he may have just lost a lot of those negative feelings.
Wasn't there something in his original lore about him learning a secret at the australian omnium that people want to learn from him? They might have dropped that part too since no one has mentioned it in years.
4:22 ‘I’m excited to work with you’
PUT THEM IN THE GROUND
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I would LOVE to see Rammatra and Sigma interact with each other🛐
You and me both! A scientist and an engineer...
He really sounds like Sigma with a filter on
@@armintor2826 SIgama has a bit more of an accent, I think
Honestly, I was interested in seeing doomfist interactions.
Sigma: Sometimes, the inherent chaos of the universe scares me.
Ramattra: But it is in this crucible of chaos in which we are forged.
Sigma: Or perish in the attempt.
Ramattra: I hear you're trying to recall a lost melody?
Sigma: Ah, yes! Might I ask if you happen to know what it is?
Ramattra: It is the bitter song of servitude, my friend.
It's cool to see that he's quite polite and accommodating to many of the human heroes. He even initiates conversation with Pharah and seems to have a sense of humor. New favourite hero because of this hidden kindness.
Hanzo's response is incredibly chilling. That is honestly great writing.
God, i love ramattra’s voice .
I kept expecting him to suddenly yell "forefathers one and all, BEAR WITNESS!"
Amazing VA!
@@Hellscrap3r What I wouldn't give for him to have a line like that.
fr, its so badass and chill at the same time
Ramattra being friendly to Bastion is actually so wholesome it melts my heart
Ramon Tikaram is an amazing VA. Between Ramattra from Overwatch and Aatrox from League he has a perfect sympathetic villain voice that just gives you chills
Also Godrick in Elden Ring
@@KingAssRipper69 Godrick really told the player to learn how to block
I love that zen's history is still a mystery
The most terrifying thing about ramattra is how HUMAN he is! Even if he hates humanity but somehow he’s so human himself. A desire for perfection yet understanding of cooperation, not to mention outgoing and resilient in his approach. Seeing him apologetic toward other omnics adds a whole layer to him.
I love all of these but that Genji one hit different. He actually seems to have clapped back at Ramattra successfully. All of this is really making me hyped for the upcoming story in PvE.
only for $59.00 per chapter, lol
@Practical Dre knowing how blizzard is running the show already, I wouldn’t be surprised…
5:20 Genji really went 🤸 🤸🤸
6:16
Zenyatta also went bonkers in the air
He has a lot more personality than I was expecting! Very nicely surprised~
Indeed Cake, he's got layers and depth for sure! Thanks for stopping by and hope you enjoy!
The fact that Ramattra and echo have a convo where they talk about him being a R-7000 unit which was called"squad killer" by the Humans and he thinks of the name as a "warm little feeling inside"just shows how Human and also cold he is,i love it
Zenyatta and Ramattra have the best interactions. It truly makes their rivalry all the more interesting.
Out of most overwatch characters, Ramattra has some of the best dialogue because he is pretty multi faceted
Edit: Many OW characters are layered, but it feels like Ramattra is shaping up to OW2's more interesting "Release" character. Ill be honest, the dialogue seems to have taken a nosedive since OW1 for some reason, so seeing this was surprise.
He's got depth! Team and VA did an awesome job :)
I feel he actually has a personality unlike pharah, Kirko or soljorn
He’s very complex for sure, he’s like an actual person
Its a shame i have to pay more than the games worth to play him
I really don't agree that the dialog has taken a nosedive, I feel like since Overwatch 2 came out dialog has either just added a little humor to some interactions or for the most part, stayed very faithful to each characters personality.
6:58 That's such a good line and delivery
I genuinely think he's one of my favourite characters, I love how polite and yet brutal he can be. Plus he's charismatic and funny, definitely top 3
When Wrecking Ball said “a wheel would fall over” and Ramattra laughed gave me a good chuckle
i remember seeing him for the first time during overwatch 1 archives and i was so hyped to see him in game. we have come a long way since then
1:56 i love how junkrat is the one who always mentions game mechanics like this. like with reaper he questions about his infinite reloading shotguns bc even he's confused on how that works
From the initial materials, he seemed like a menacing omnic with not much else going on, but turns out he's much, much more interesting as a personality.. I really like that.
Bastion and Ramattra's interactions are wholesome
Really are!
"If I see any twigs, I will let you know" stop that was actually a cute interaction between him and bastion 🥺🥺
Love how he treated bastion good I just find it adorable for him looking out for twigs for the bird.
Weirdly enough I think there should be more Ramattra Lucio interactions. They’re both freedom fighters but Lucio won’t cross the same lines as Ramattra, so there’s some good debate to be had there!
0:58 Genji really pulled a crouching-tiger-hidden-fuck-you on him here I fucking love this guy
lul
I love how polite he is with the humans. He’s not out to destroy humanity, but he’ll do whatever it takes to save the omnics.
I think that makes him one of the better AI "villains". It's not about removing the problem but solving it. If humanity could coexist, he would never have become violent. The problem is the eradication of his people. The most direct solution is the disarmament of that threat.
@@dakotahrickard Which I LOVE. It always seems like these villains fall prey to the problems they seek to remedy, but Ram seems genuinely interested in not making that same error.
@@Veganstega antihero, not villain
@@fadesaway no no he's still a villain, but he would rather not be one if there were other options, however he sees none and seems to think this is the only path forward unlike his brother
@@sidekic1109 ..which is an antihero. he doesn't do the things he does because he hates humanity, he does it for the safety of his people and because he wants them to be safe without fear that humans would hurt them. he wouldn't be evil if the omnics weren't constantly brutalized, which is why he's an ANTIHERO. hes only "evil" because of the circumstances he's in, not because he just wants to be.
I love how he has a soft side for bastion, zen and orisa.
Yeah he has a real relation to other omnics. He definitely cares for his people!
I love him so much even though I know he's technically the villain. His snark is endlessly amusing and his voice tickles my brain in just the right way somehow lol
i love that he's pretty friendly in his voice lines. doesn't sound downright evil like widow, only antagonistic.
Makes you wonder if Zenyatta’s falling out with his “brother” Ramattra was one of the reasons why he took Genji under his wing. Maybe if the Shimada brothers can mend their relationship, then there’s hope for Zen and Ram?
Ramattra is too far gone. He is too consumed with the cruelty of mankind, and the desperation to preserve his people, to turn from the path of war.
I love his voice, the deeper part that pairs with the actually loud part is really pleasant when wearing headphones, plus his voicelines are really good
I love Ramattra's interactions. Sometimes he's stubborn, sometimes he's a nice guy. Also his voice is amazing.
His interaction with Bastion about the bird and the nest omg he's going to look for twigs. That's so cute
I like how ramattra just doesn't completely hate every human, but only those he has a reason to
Well kind off
Kind of indeed 🤣