Valorant

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4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3892 Ratings

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  1. inviwut
    Jun 3, 2020
    8
    Preface: Interesting as to how Metacritic is being trolled, 118 (as of writing) negative reviews and over 8,000 cheaters banned from beta. There was a rumor in beta that all bans were to be wiped and that cheaters were to be given "another chance". However, that was not the case and they have as of yet, not found a way to spoof HWID to be able to make a new account....

    On to the review    Preface: Interesting as to how Metacritic is being trolled, 118 (as of writing) negative reviews and over 8,000 cheaters banned from beta. There was a rumor in beta that all bans were to be wiped and that cheaters were to be given "another chance". However, that was not the case and they have as of yet, not found a way to spoof HWID to be able to make a new account....

    On to the review - As someone that has played CS or "tactical shooters" since 2000, I feel I'm in an adequate position to review VALORANT. The game is a fresh coat of paint if you will on a stagnant genre, with its low barrier to entry and interesting twist on "utility" aka agent abilities, it opens the door for some interesting game play.

    Other games in recent memory have tried to have their take on tactical shooters (R6 being a prime example) however, the barrier to entry I feel was too high and there was too much to learn for a reasonable competitive environment, not making this friendly for the more casual player. VALORANT does this perfectly, as the saying goes "Easy to play, Difficult to master".

    Once ranked is released, this will become even more casual friendly. I played in Beta and unranked was almost exclusively newer players learning the game. Couple that with a successful match making system for ranked, I think that players of all skill levels are able to find fair matches.

    The visuals in VALORANT are exactly what a tactical shooter needs, clean, crisp and easily able to spot players. The games aesthetic succeeds in so many ways, its art style doesn't look out of date but its not so texture heavy that only top of the range hardware is able to run the game.

    The agent selection and balance currently is in a good spot, there are a few abilities that will need a tweak to bring all agents into a similar power level however, that is the art of game balance and an ever changing meta. Riot have proven thus far during the beta that they are up to the challenge but are not willing to make knee-jerk changes right out of the gate.

    Movement in the game feels great, CSGO/CS:Source you feel as if you're on skates. Something about it just doesn't feel right. R6 I can't explain, again, it just doesn't feel right to me. VALORANT seems to nail the feel of movement from CS 1.6.

    Bullet registration feels good, very good in fact. Riot's server locations (for me) have not produced anything higher than a 35ms ping, usually 20-25ms. This alone makes the game feel crisp.

    My one complaint is the skin prices. I feel Riot has dropped the ball here. I understand that many will still buy skins, heck, I probably will, however, I won't be buying as much as I would if the prices were more reasonable. I hope this is addressed further down the line.

    To wrap up, I think VALORANT has the key foundation of being a successful esports title, there are a few missing features that desperately need adding (The observer function isn't that great, Demo recording and a meaningful overtime, sudden death does not cut it). However, Riot has stated they're looking into changing/adding most of these concerns. The games low spec requirements for play are great for an all inclusive community. If/Once Riot address the skin prices and adjust the aforementioned features for esports, perhaps this will earn a 10/10, however, until then, I currently give this game 8/10.    … Expand
  2. rsm_WoTaN
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    I can't really say that i can compare it to CS as I only played CS for like from Beta 0.6 to 1.0 and stopped playing about 15 years ago. But this game is just the right mix of nostalgia and some new fun features for an old dog like me. **** love it. sure the graphics are basic, but wasn't that the hole point? Thats like complaining that cyberpunk will be single player.. If you looking forI can't really say that i can compare it to CS as I only played CS for like from Beta 0.6 to 1.0 and stopped playing about 15 years ago. But this game is just the right mix of nostalgia and some new fun features for an old dog like me. **** love it. sure the graphics are basic, but wasn't that the hole point? Thats like complaining that cyberpunk will be single player.. If you looking for a high graphic game that challenges your pc, this isn't it. If you play CS and think this is the new alternative, that's not it either. If you looking for some fun times in a tactical fun shooter, give it a try. perfect 5/7.… Expand
  3. Kontrir
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    The game is good, quite dynamic and fun. Of the shortcomings, I’ll note only bugs and drawdowns (I never encountered them but heard about them), but the game is just starting and I think Riot will fix it. (People who play cs go are more likely to play it, because people said that the valorant will kill Cs go, personally I don’t think so, unless it takes some online). P.s. Sorry for myThe game is good, quite dynamic and fun. Of the shortcomings, I’ll note only bugs and drawdowns (I never encountered them but heard about them), but the game is just starting and I think Riot will fix it. (People who play cs go are more likely to play it, because people said that the valorant will kill Cs go, personally I don’t think so, unless it takes some online). P.s. Sorry for my English, used a translator.… Expand
  4. moosebean
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    I have played the Valorant closed beta over the last 6 weeks so I have quite a few hours in the game so far. Let me be up front in saying that I think an 8.5 score is fair, but I'm trying to balance out the 0 score reviews being left by those who appear to have had enough time to decide the game is trash after a single day of full release.

    This game most often gets summarized as "CSGO    I have played the Valorant closed beta over the last 6 weeks so I have quite a few hours in the game so far. Let me be up front in saying that I think an 8.5 score is fair, but I'm trying to balance out the 0 score reviews being left by those who appear to have had enough time to decide the game is trash after a single day of full release.

    This game most often gets summarized as "CSGO style shooting with Overwatch heroes." While I do think this is a great way to describe the game to someone I think it's important to state that it's unique compared to both of these games. If you compare to Overwatch, the style of shooting is vastly different and you're in for a much more tactical feeling shooter. If you compare to CS you're going to complain that the hero abilities are too easy to use and there isn't enough skill involved.

    If you're a hardcore CSGO or Overwatch player and all you do is compare Valorant to those games, yes, it's going to feel different. I would argue that's the goal since this is an entirely different game. As well, Valorant has been in full release for a day at this point, so there will of course be some content differences as far as map count, hero count, etc.

    From a gameplay perspective I have very much enjoyed Valorant. I am coming from R6 Siege myself. I've thought about getting into CSGO but at this point I don't really have any desire to dedicate myself to a game where other people are already 5k-10k hours ahead of me. I like the short rounds and the round pacing feels good. If you die early you aren't waiting on the sidelines for too long and with a best of 13 format you have plenty of opportunities to try different strategies within a single match.

    I think the shooting feels very fair. Rarely do I die and feel as if it was the game's fault or a player had a cheap angle on me. It's always very apparent that I made a mistake and how I could have played it out more successfully.

    The graphics are intentionally very basic (or "dated" as some may say) as Riot wanted this game to run on as many systems as possible. I'm not going to fault the game for simple/clean graphics when that is its intent. Visually it's very easy to differentiate targets and see other players which I find very refreshing compared to Siege and the limited time I've spent with CS GO. You don't need to go download an application to crank up your saturation just to see enemy players.

    Hero abilities generally feel fair. While there's still balance that needs to happen, none of the agents are in an oppressive state and none are so worthless that picking them is a true death sentence for your team.

    Developer engagement with the community has been excellent and they've responded to problems quickly up until this point. I don't think there is much Riot could do to be any more responsive or invested. This bodes well for the life of the game, not to mention their track record with League.

    As far as skins and agent grind goes, I believe skins are a bit overpriced. The battle pass feels very fair at $10. I doubt skins will come down in price because it's very evident that people are willing to pay $10-$15 per gun skin.

    Over all I have been having a great time with the game. The map pool is small right now but every game feels fresh from my perspective. I think an 8.5/10 is very fair for an initial launch review and I'm looking forward to more content and game modes. Give it a shot if you are looking for a fresh twist on a competitive shooter.    … Expand
  5. Lengw1x
    Jun 3, 2020
    8
    Свежий глоток воздуха после cs go ,как же нелепо занижать оценки этой игры из за того что это прямой конкурент cs go
  6. jakethegamer999
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    Great game! I love it to be honest. What i specificaly like is the agents in valorant, that's the best way and competitive gameplay. Worth a try!
  7. Nikiy
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    Взята стрельба из кс, способности похожи как в Owerwatch , но все же это самостоятельный проект. Он испытывает пару недоработок. Но я верю в разработчиков.
  8. TheSTARX
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    Such a fun and loveable game I had a blast when I played the game yesterday i love it
  9. Denvers
    Apr 24, 2022
    8
    Valorant has dethroned CS:GO as the best esport and shooter. Many people like to describe this game as a blend of OW and CS:GO which is quite an unfair comparison. It does have the same search and destroy, economy-based gameplay of Counter Strike and many different agents each with their own abilities to choose from. Valorant's gun-play mechanics are easy to pick up for people new to theValorant has dethroned CS:GO as the best esport and shooter. Many people like to describe this game as a blend of OW and CS:GO which is quite an unfair comparison. It does have the same search and destroy, economy-based gameplay of Counter Strike and many different agents each with their own abilities to choose from. Valorant's gun-play mechanics are easy to pick up for people new to the genre and there is an agent that fits everybody's playstyle. A lot of people feel the game doesn't have enough content (4 maps, 11 agents) which is true, but Riot is constantly adding new characters and maps to the game. Valorant has some charm about it that can't be explained that makes it feel like a fresh experience even though its really just a combination of multiple formulas. This game has been review bombed, so please don't take the user score seriously.… Expand
  10. DIMONROCK
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    Очень даже неплохо. Интересные механики. Заинтересованность разработчиков в улучшении игры. В принципе ,вполне гуд в перспективе. Не такая скучная как CS, не фановая и казуальная как овер(от овера тут разве что стрела ханзо и стенка мей),но и не такая разнообразная пока как R6. Поставил бы 8,но слишком уж занизили кокоэсеры рейтинг опустили. Сравнивать игру с овервотчем - вообще омегалул .Очень даже неплохо. Интересные механики. Заинтересованность разработчиков в улучшении игры. В принципе ,вполне гуд в перспективе. Не такая скучная как CS, не фановая и казуальная как овер(от овера тут разве что стрела ханзо и стенка мей),но и не такая разнообразная пока как R6. Поставил бы 8,но слишком уж занизили кокоэсеры рейтинг опустили. Сравнивать игру с овервотчем - вообще омегалул . К слову для дурачков,которые говорят о воровстве и копирайтер,сначала погладить ,кто над игрой работал.. Там и разрабы из овера и(при этом от первой тут 2 св половиной механики)… Expand
  11. Linhdeptrai
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    Good game for gamers with low configuration PC, creative and more fun if you play with your friends
  12. NoMuchToSay
    Mar 17, 2023
    9
    pew pew pew pew pew pew pew pew pew pew pew pew pew pew pew pew pew pew pew
  13. Kingofsupp
    Jul 2, 2020
    8
    valorant es un juego que apenas esta en desarrollo como cualquier juego que apenas, inicia si talvez tenga algunas fallas u algún error pero le veo ese potencial , sobre los personajes si tavez es cansado ver los mismo una sage vs un espejo o todos con los iniciales pero se han preguntado como jugaran el contrincante y es algo que puede variar , grafica le falta detalles pero va bienvalorant es un juego que apenas esta en desarrollo como cualquier juego que apenas, inicia si talvez tenga algunas fallas u algún error pero le veo ese potencial , sobre los personajes si tavez es cansado ver los mismo una sage vs un espejo o todos con los iniciales pero se han preguntado como jugaran el contrincante y es algo que puede variar , grafica le falta detalles pero va bien
    sobre la mecánicas del juego es parecido al csgo nomas que con un toque de overwach

    con esta reseña en breve yo me despido (este es el primero que hago)    … Expand
  14. cptdino
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    Playing since beta and I can't find anything more addictive! Game is realeasing and you can expect bugs, but the team on it is extremely efficient and listens to every community feedback I've seen
  15. Harjam
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    Valorant, i believe has been one of the best games to drop in quite awhile. It has a range of different characters to play as and they are each unique in their own way and some of them have some very nice abilities. It has a good range of different guns to pick from, that helps to make the game more enjoyable. This review is coming from someone who very much dislikes overwatch and is alsoValorant, i believe has been one of the best games to drop in quite awhile. It has a range of different characters to play as and they are each unique in their own way and some of them have some very nice abilities. It has a good range of different guns to pick from, that helps to make the game more enjoyable. This review is coming from someone who very much dislikes overwatch and is also not a massive fan of csgo.… Expand
  16. Nailbro
    Jun 3, 2020
    8
    Это достойная игра, а то тут навалилось куча фанатов кс го и давай хейтеть игру, капец
  17. onionionion
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    This game doesnt deserve more than an 8 nor less than a 4, its also in a beta state but my score is a 10 to compensate for those frustrated haters/trolls or whatever. Literally OW and CS:GOo frustrated fans, maybe steam paid them? i have a hard time believing that this many 0/10 are because of anything beyond hate. Also this game trying to emulate aspects of those games ist wrong at all soThis game doesnt deserve more than an 8 nor less than a 4, its also in a beta state but my score is a 10 to compensate for those frustrated haters/trolls or whatever. Literally OW and CS:GOo frustrated fans, maybe steam paid them? i have a hard time believing that this many 0/10 are because of anything beyond hate. Also this game trying to emulate aspects of those games ist wrong at all so stop using that as a an argument please.
    PD:OW is **** CS:GO is a good game and this game is not bad at all, just need some more work(which it ll get eventually).    … Expand
  18. AceAce
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    All-around great game that makes you want to keep coming back for more. Really fun
  19. Mwish0
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    Great game. Versatile design allows it to be playable on lower range machines without a huge competitive disadvantage. It runs beautifully and takes some bug steps in getting past the terrible cheating problems that plague CS:GO and other such games. Agents are balanced for the most part though I imagine some changes will continue to be made as trends are seen. The 128 tickrate server andGreat game. Versatile design allows it to be playable on lower range machines without a huge competitive disadvantage. It runs beautifully and takes some bug steps in getting past the terrible cheating problems that plague CS:GO and other such games. Agents are balanced for the most part though I imagine some changes will continue to be made as trends are seen. The 128 tickrate server and anticheat are the real selling points of the game and so far they are great, time will tell how well it really works but coming from Apex (20 tickrate server) it's really nice having a game that actually works.… Expand
  20. KALAWH1K0FF
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Интересная игра, хороший античит, интересно играть.… Expand
  21. Stecu
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    Gra jest bardzo wciągająca. W csa odechciało się grać przez ciągłe trafianie na cheaterów. Valorant jest super alternatywą i w moim mniemaniu lepszą propozycją FPSa, niż CSGO.
  22. kevinferior
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    The game is incredibly fun if you enjoy any form of tactical or class based shooter. It has a steep learning curve if you do not have a background in cs/r6/overwatch or other similar games but the gameplay is incredibly rewarding once understood.

    Gunplay in this game is some of the best I've ever seen. There's some issues with hitreg but they are fixable. Abilities also feel relatively    The game is incredibly fun if you enjoy any form of tactical or class based shooter. It has a steep learning curve if you do not have a background in cs/r6/overwatch or other similar games but the gameplay is incredibly rewarding once understood.

    Gunplay in this game is some of the best I've ever seen. There's some issues with hitreg but they are fixable. Abilities also feel relatively balanced (except sage and Jett). They provide a fun dynamic to the game and reward communication from the agent select screen by giving benefits to balances compositions.

    Graphics are intentionally kinda crappy. Graphics aren't the focus of the game, so they were made to make for the best possible visibility in gun fights, and to allow the game to run on potatoes. Most of the reviews complaining about this don't seem to get this.

    Launch has had some issues but as with any new game it is going to have issues. Being a fan of Bethesda games, I can say this launch of nothing compared to some games when it comes to bugs.

    I have a few other minor complains like skin prices being a bit high and the maps not being great quite yet, but it's a really fun game that personally turned me off csgo because the game does the formula better. Right now I'd rate the game around a 9.    … Expand
  23. AbuOudeh
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    Great game !! Feels sad for valve and other haters.. their paid articles and rates are insane.. keep it up RIOT GAMES
  24. Galaxysaris
    Nov 26, 2020
    8
    new update... im back because my friend play
    feeling fast now.. its worth to play i change my mind. thanks

    Feeling slow and bored . Graphic is good but game play is bad . Not worth it to play . I like csgo , apex , and call of duty . Those are good than Valorant .
  25. Huslig
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    Great mix of cs and hero shooters. Balancing drasticly improving game day by day.
  26. ahakarma
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    I'm an overwatch player who has never played an fps game before, but I got introduced to valorant by my friend and I have been playing it since the public launch. So far, I really like the gameplay. Being an overwatch player, it took me a while to adjust to the walking, crosshair placement and spray control but I've managed to become on-par with my friends who have played csgo previously.I'm an overwatch player who has never played an fps game before, but I got introduced to valorant by my friend and I have been playing it since the public launch. So far, I really like the gameplay. Being an overwatch player, it took me a while to adjust to the walking, crosshair placement and spray control but I've managed to become on-par with my friends who have played csgo previously. All the characters have varied abilities and you will definitely find a character for the playstyle you like. I highly recommend playing with friends as it makes it a lot easier to communicate with eachother. I've seen so many bad reviews on here from csgo players so I thought I should write a good one coming from an ow player. I personally enjoy the game!… Expand
  27. Chaserjzx80
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    From the beginning, i've played all my school years in CS, starting from 1.1 it was maybe 2000 or 2001, idk how much thousands of hours i've spent in this game, also i played CS Source & CS Go, but honestly i don't like them because of shooting mechanics, in 1.6 shooting was way more interesting. So what can i say about this game, its copy of CS but with abilities and ultimates, but thisFrom the beginning, i've played all my school years in CS, starting from 1.1 it was maybe 2000 or 2001, idk how much thousands of hours i've spent in this game, also i played CS Source & CS Go, but honestly i don't like them because of shooting mechanics, in 1.6 shooting was way more interesting. So what can i say about this game, its copy of CS but with abilities and ultimates, but this abilities dont ruin the game totally, you can use them as a help, but all depends on your skill, how do you shoot and move. This is what i like, not like in many modern games, pay to win system, where all depends on which gun, clothes and rank do you have, and people who are new just cant do nothing to you. Here all depends on skill, this is exactly how multiplayer shooter should be. Also i like shooting mechanics in this game. But there's obviously not enough content in the game, only 4 or 5 maps, i hope they will add some more soon.… Expand
  28. DuasDeColoide
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    The most fun I've had **** around and doing stupid strats. The abilities make the game play in a completely diferent way from CS or OW. Loving it so far
  29. Zharc
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    Best game i played in a long time of course many thing to upgrade but theres a future in it.
  30. brawlyx
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    Valorant is one of the best First Person Shooters on the market. It's clear that a lot of the reviewers here are Call of Duty or Overwatch players...

    I feel sorry for the employee who has to read through these trash reviews.
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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 42 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 42
  3. Negative: 1 out of 42
  1. GameMAG
    Sep 12, 2020
    80
    Valorant has a high-quality and clean release without any problems. The game will definitely please fans of the competitive FPS genre. The eSports potential of the shooter has only become established over time, and the first tournaments are already planned. However, a high entry threshold requires serious skill training. But this only makes the game more interesting.
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  2. GameStar
    Aug 7, 2020
    86
    At first, this looks like just another Counterstrike clone. But there’s more depth and variety, despite the lack of content.
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  3. KeenGamer
    Jul 29, 2020
    80
    Overall, Valorant is a great game to play if you're a fan of first-person shooter strategy games. But it is also something that someone without experience with games like CS:GO can enjoy and pick up quickly. The Agents are, for the most part, balanced, and the planned addition of more should keep the game fresh. The overall style doesn't really land and the sound design needs to be fixed.
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