This was the hot thing when I was taking Computer Science in college so I played hours and hours of this game and let me tell you, I never got better and I never enjoyed myself. you can be a big spider which is sort neat but doesn't fundamentally alter the core game loop of doing badly and getting your friends annoyed at you. This game took something from me.
The gateway MOBA that ultimately led me to the toxic relationship I now have with League of Legends. I played countless hours (both joyful and miserable) of DOTA with friends back in 2008-2009 at my family's computer cafe until I eventually moved on to LoL. I was a Broodmother and Puck main. This game will always hold a special place in my heart.