Valorant

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4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3892 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,955 out of 3892

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  1. HoloName
    Jun 4, 2020
    8
    why do many people put 0? the game is not perfect, with its graphics it does not look nice, like an overwatch or fortnite. But the mechanics are excellent plastic shooting, but skill decides
  2. zvmofficial
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    It’s very bad. 1. Shooting spray dead at all in this game, you can’t spray. You need to shoot only with 2-3 bullets for chance to kill. If you try to spray you don’t understand where bullets flying.

    2. Spawns very near with enemy, you can contact with enemy after 1-2 seconds after start. You can’t make some tactics, special moves and etc, no dinamic in the game. 3. Menu others problems,    It’s very bad. 1. Shooting spray dead at all in this game, you can’t spray. You need to shoot only with 2-3 bullets for chance to kill. If you try to spray you don’t understand where bullets flying.

    2. Spawns very near with enemy, you can contact with enemy after 1-2 seconds after start. You can’t make some tactics, special moves and etc, no dinamic in the game.

    3. Menu others problems, haven’t time to describe it. Guys it’s very bad, don’t recommend.    … Expand
  3. Danil_L
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    Ну серьезно, взять у всех понемножку, и не привнести своего, не лучший вариант создать нечто "Новое". Стрельба из CS:GO, способности слизаны из Overwatch, карты, механики, здесь нет ничего нового. Всем хорошего дня.
  4. Ethan1498
    Jun 4, 2020
    9
    I played CS since 1.6, this is the closest thing to that 1.6 feeling I have ever played.

    Takes the good parts of CS:GO and builds upon them, cannot wait to see where this game goes.
  5. Zabolon
    Jun 4, 2020
    6
    The game is very similar to one of the lots of license banned Chinese clones of a modern shooters. The graphics is awful. Gunplay is mediocre. Overall gameplay is boring. 6 - quite an honest for the game.
  6. zbysiek123
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    It's very hard to score a game that force you to install backdoor on your pc. if you wan't to sell your data to Tencent (Owners of Riot), just send them it via meil. One point for system requirement.
  7. tyhal
    Jun 4, 2020
    8
    Graphics are crisp, Networking and servers are low ping, Map design is consistent for competitive play but lacks variety for casual play.

    The game in its current state has the groundwork for a solid FPS shooter
  8. Giobar
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    It's true, the expectations about this game were very high. I refused to watch any gameplay video before I could play the game myself, because i wanted it to be a surprise and I trusted Riot for being LOL's developers, but now I can say it:

    Valorant is the worst game I've ever played, and I've been playing a lot of games for 20 years now. REASON 1: BORING The game feels very boring,    It's true, the expectations about this game were very high. I refused to watch any gameplay video before I could play the game myself, because i wanted it to be a surprise and I trusted Riot for being LOL's developers, but now I can say it:

    Valorant is the worst game I've ever played, and I've been playing a lot of games for 20 years now.

    REASON 1: BORING
    The game feels very boring, there's no variety at all, it's always the same "Seek & Destroy" mode, if you keep loosing at the start of each round you're spending 15-30 minutes watching other people playing.
    A game of this genre is supposed to be fun, to entertain you, if I wanted to watch other people playing for 30 minutes while I do nothing, I'd go to twitch or youtube.

    REASON 2: CLONE
    Really, what's new about this game? Why should I play this game instead of other VERY similar games?
    CS:GO, Overwatch, Paladins are examples. These 3 games are totally enjoyable, more competitive and well designed.
    Valorant is the total opposite.

    REASON 3: GAME MECHANICS SUCK
    Player controls feel very slow, a lot of agents' skills are absolutely useless, trying to shoot is a total pain, the double firing system (normal fire for RMB and alternate fire for LMB) is totally confusing, there are way TOO MANY controls, and most of them are totally useless.
    Really, playing Seek & Destroy mode on the worst Call Of Duty ever made would be a lot funnier than playing Valorant.
    There are few weapons, and most of them feel totally the same. I tried to play many times different weapons, and they just feel like crap. Some of them are just too slow, you don't have time to react to enemy players, some of them are just the same as others, some are totally useless and unplayable.

    REASON 4: WHY RELEASING IT?
    I really don't understand how can people enjoy a game like this. This game feels just like a waste of time, each match I started I wished it would end immediately because it's totally boring since the first second of gameplay already.
    Why did Riot released an unbalanced, incomplete, boring game like this?
    I could have agreed on releasing a game this soon if it was a revolutionary idea they wanted to show to the world. But now that I tried the game I can say I'll go back to Overwatch/Paladins if I want to play a game of this genre.
    It just feels like the only one that spent time working on this game was Riot's graphic department.
    Regarding the rest of the game, I alone could have developed the code of this boring game in just a month.

    I'm confident that Riot will make its best to improve this game, but it feels to me that it will take a loooong time.
    This game is very far from an enjoyable game.
    Obviously I uninstalled the game today, I'll wait for the game to be improved.
    Surely next time I'll think to download this game I'll stop to watch some gameplay videos first.    … Expand
  9. xsh
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    Yo csgo frogs are mad big time haha Valorant > Cs. Don't forget to stay mad haters stay mad. I'm right
  10. Yeeteers
    Jun 4, 2020
    9
    Great game overall. Very good communication with developers that listen to the community. Graphics are cartoony, but are very well done and the game runs on low spec computers.
  11. BSFGP
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game seems to be unfinished. The gameplay is slow, a lot of bugs and the spread of bullets is not random, i.e. it can be learned.… Expand
  12. Kakarot652
    Jun 4, 2020
    5
    Game just didn't grab me. I played about 2 dozen matches or so in beta, I thought there was going to be a massive update. I feel like some of the champs are must haves on your team, there is little map variety right now, and i'm not a fan of the ADS in this game. Overall I don't think there is anything inherently bad, games gets a solid meh from me.
  13. Nightning
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    Absolutely uncompleted game, but with copy-paste from other games and skins. Thank you, Riot Games
  14. Tr4p
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    Made this account just to rival whatever community that decided to ruin the rating with **** reviews.
    Valorant is a great game, its vibrant, full of life, has funny and interesting characters, great gunplay and interesting spells that gives a nice variation of utility.
    The thing I love the most with this game is that gunplay comes first. Spells are in the back seat. I think this is a    Made this account just to rival whatever community that decided to ruin the rating with **** reviews.
    Valorant is a great game, its vibrant, full of life, has funny and interesting characters, great gunplay and interesting spells that gives a nice variation of utility.
    The thing I love the most with this game is that gunplay comes first. Spells are in the back seat.
    I think this is a game that me and my friends will play for decades to come.    … Expand
  15. UnknownDeath
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    Great game that I thoroughly have been enjoying. It's free so shame on you for not trying it and wasting your time on this review.
  16. BryhanFine
    Jun 4, 2020
    1
    Лучше купите Overwatch, или на крайний случай поиграйте в CS, все лучше, чем ставить себе на машинный уровень анти-чит, работающий 24/7
    А если по пунктам:
    *Античит на машинном уровне *Графика мезозоя *Какой-то недоразвитый плод кски и овервотча    Лучше купите Overwatch, или на крайний случай поиграйте в CS, все лучше, чем ставить себе на машинный уровень анти-чит, работающий 24/7
    А если по пунктам:
    *Античит на машинном уровне
    *Графика мезозоя
    *Какой-то недоразвитый плод кски и овервотча
  17. z1z0
    Jun 4, 2020
    4
    For me, personally, the game feels like the heroes are made from Paladins and Overwatch, the mechanics and the core of the game is made from CSGO, as well as the graphics are tf2 style. But Riot probably thought if they promised everything CSGO lacks, 128 tick servers, intrusive anticheat, and peaker's advantage problem to be solved the game will be popular. But all off That takes away oneFor me, personally, the game feels like the heroes are made from Paladins and Overwatch, the mechanics and the core of the game is made from CSGO, as well as the graphics are tf2 style. But Riot probably thought if they promised everything CSGO lacks, 128 tick servers, intrusive anticheat, and peaker's advantage problem to be solved the game will be popular. But all off That takes away one crucial reason why all the games mentioned to be popular. They are fun. The funkyness of the Paladins, OW and tf2 character, the satisfaction of hitting a nasty one tap.with an AK. Riot just want to make a eSport that will bring them millions of dollars, just because the game is doesn't have real weapons and funky cartoonish graphics. But it will not be fun for the community, since there are literally games that are much more fun than this abomination.… Expand
  18. Bambookito
    Jun 4, 2020
    3
    Графика такая себе, анти-чит огорчил, мини-карта на пол экрана. Спасибо, Riot Games за то, что я убил несколько часов на то, чтобы получить ключ на это днище
  19. PGD
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    Не понимаю людей, которые поддерживают это г...
  20. jablochniy
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    this game is really good!
    game made for people.
    this game i can run on wooden pc!
    antivirus dont make problem on my 3 pc's. Thats great!
  21. BenjiBear
    Jun 4, 2020
    9
    THE GAME IS SLOW BY DESIGN, there I said it to answer to all the casuals who clearly didn't listen to riot when they said that THE GAME ISN'T FOR EVERYBODY. I really enjoyed the game as i found it blended the classic cs style gunplay (which most people who wrote a negative review complaining about the gunplay haven't even played cs) with interesting abilities that expand the skill ceilingTHE GAME IS SLOW BY DESIGN, there I said it to answer to all the casuals who clearly didn't listen to riot when they said that THE GAME ISN'T FOR EVERYBODY. I really enjoyed the game as i found it blended the classic cs style gunplay (which most people who wrote a negative review complaining about the gunplay haven't even played cs) with interesting abilities that expand the skill ceiling and open up so many new strategies. The maps are all well designed and fun to play (apart from split imo), which is expected from Volcano, who made cache for cs, a great map officially included in the game. Iv'e heard many compllaints about the map being too small or there being too many corners to check or that the layout is too basic. 1. The layout is basic because 4 square layouts work in 5v5 comp games such as this game and counterstike, Having too many small narrow passageways would just make the game so boring and dull to play. 2. There are loads of corners and angles to check because THE ABILITIES ARE DESIGNED FOR THAT. Finally, i've seen many people complain about how the graphics are really bad and on par with mobile games. 1. Ive never seen a mobile game look that good. 2. THE GRAPHICS WERE DESIGNED TO BE TONED DOWN TO ALLOW PEOPLE WITH WORSE PC'S TO ACTUALLY BE ABLE TO PLAY THE GAME. The only negatives for me is the vanguard anti cheat which apparently does stuff to your PC but to be honest i don't really care. 9/10 very fun to play with friends and overall a refreshing experience. (and to everybody complaining about lag, its probably your internet)… Expand
  22. yuzurupro
    Jun 4, 2020
    4
    ok , let be honest . this game itself actually bad and it was overrated . if you guys called me CSGO fanboy then everyone here gave it 10 is Riot fanboy. No way this game in the same boat with the last of us , red dead redemption . p/s : 10/10 my ass riot fanboy
  23. 73Days
    Jun 4, 2020
    5
    Extremely clunky animations, meh graphics which I can somewhat get behind, but prioritizing visual clarity doesn't mean your game has to look like a trash mobile rip off of CS:GO/Overwatch. It looks and feels like the better browser games I used to play when I was 8.

    I can't quite put my finger on it, but the gameplay feels empty and lifeless to me. I never liked CS:GO though, so I'm    Extremely clunky animations, meh graphics which I can somewhat get behind, but prioritizing visual clarity doesn't mean your game has to look like a trash mobile rip off of CS:GO/Overwatch. It looks and feels like the better browser games I used to play when I was 8.

    I can't quite put my finger on it, but the gameplay feels empty and lifeless to me. I never liked CS:GO though, so I'm not one to talk about the gameplay (I'd still say that CS plays way better than Valorant and that watching CS is an undoubtedly better experience than Valorant)

    It is worth a try, but a forgettable experience imo. It might be fun to play with premades but that is all to it for me. And I didn't even mention the glaring flaws of the game (the anti-cheat, the absolute garbage monetization, server/performance issues, just to name a few). They tried mashing popular ideas together, but it doesn't work that well imo (whether it is because of the execution or the idea).    … Expand
  24. Shivvorz
    Jun 4, 2020
    3
    (Been playing the game since beta, slightly better then average)

    Pros: 1. Clean visuals, if players are in your FOV you always see them 2. Good AC 3. Creative take on Utility Cons: 1. The guns sound feels lackluster (Yes, even the prime collection which you need to pay 70USD to get) 2. Gunplay is meh, the randomness of the spray is too large, headshot sounds doesn't feel    (Been playing the game since beta, slightly better then average)

    Pros:
    1. Clean visuals, if players are in your FOV you always see them
    2. Good AC
    3. Creative take on Utility

    Cons:
    1. The guns sound feels lackluster (Yes, even the prime collection which you need to pay 70USD to get)
    2. Gunplay is meh, the randomness of the spray is too large, headshot sounds doesn't feel rewarding
    3. Agents are currently pretty unbalanced, in competitive play its always Sage Brimstone Cypher    … Expand
  25. scarab5Q
    Jun 4, 2020
    8
    so did people expect this to be identical to CSGO or something? I really don't understand the 0/10s unless this is just some community of people that decided to do this (or people paid by valve) or whatever but in no way is this a 0 out of ten. Scores that low are reserved for games that basically don't function at all and have zero effort put into them at all. This is far from one ofso did people expect this to be identical to CSGO or something? I really don't understand the 0/10s unless this is just some community of people that decided to do this (or people paid by valve) or whatever but in no way is this a 0 out of ten. Scores that low are reserved for games that basically don't function at all and have zero effort put into them at all. This is far from one of those games

    Its an incredibly polished and fun fps that feels really close to being esports ready but needs a bunch of tweaks (like most esports games do, csgo was absolute trash on release).
    the guns feel satisfying and fun to use, I feel the movement is good but just needs a little bit of tweaking (although that might be counter strike muscle memory talking). The maps are good but need a little bit of tuning, and so do the agents. The net code is pretty great though there is a massive case of peaker's agvantage though given how active the devs seem to be I belive all of these things will be ironed out reletively soon.

    At the absolute lowest you could give this game a 5 or 6 but anything lower than that is disingenuous. Although if it's because of the kernel level anti-cheat then honestly you should give almost every game imaginable a 0 because very very very few games are free and open source and therefore proprietary games are just as evil I would argue.

    I'm going to give this a 7 because at time of writing there is no competitive mode and my friends have had issues getting the game to start for some reason though . These things are being worked on so Ive put my rating up to reflect what this game would be if those minor things are fixed    … Expand
  26. Mgdf
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    Enjoy paying 70$ for a skin pack, and then paying again to "evolve" those skins. If you like being ripped off and bending over for Vanguard to abuse your computer then this is your game.
  27. kuurainen
    Jun 4, 2020
    8
    To my surprise, a very fun game that most of the time feels smooth and engaging! Manages to bring something fresh even for people like me who didn't enjoy CS :) I love that the game runs well in older PCs.
    The launch had some problems and there is a certain feel of "unfinished" in it. However, I trust and expect this game to grow up to be better!
  28. cjpc
    Jun 4, 2020
    1
    It's like a "csgo" but graphics are ugly and boring.
    They didn't mix well...
  29. Venal
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    Those CS players make me wanna puke xD "i didn't play this game but im gonna give it a 0 cause its new and similar to CS!!1! :( "Freaking trolls. And cheaters. Freak them too.
  30. charlessss1
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    сначала свой дерьмовый античит исправьте. который мой процессор на 20-30% нагружает КОГДА Я НЕ ИГРАЮ, а если его выключить, то игра будет просить перезагрузить пк при повторном запуске.. в других играх все хорошо, и ради вашей игры я не будут танцевать с бубном, лишь бы заработало. есть много отличных игр, поэтому не велика потерясначала свой дерьмовый античит исправьте. который мой процессор на 20-30% нагружает КОГДА Я НЕ ИГРАЮ, а если его выключить, то игра будет просить перезагрузить пк при повторном запуске.. в других играх все хорошо, и ради вашей игры я не будут танцевать с бубном, лишь бы заработало. есть много отличных игр, поэтому не велика потеря
  31. FoolToolPool
    Jun 4, 2020
    5
    Counter Strike for Mobile Phones. It is a simplistic and more simplified version of CS GO. Game feels clunky and has no speed factor. Shooting in the head is easier. Hero skills are nice and is really great innovation, but overall it is boring to play and watch. Monetisation model is horrible and over the top!
  32. lovadded
    Jun 4, 2020
    7
    A new perspective on shooter games. At the same time, there is a lot of FPS, matchmaking and server issues.
  33. SeriousBro
    Jun 4, 2020
    7
    As an inexperienced FPS gamer, I would say that my comments will be a little bit stupid and misunderstanding, but at least this will be fair
    I would say that compare to other games, Valorant is a good game for those who are willing to start playing FPS game. Though the graphics aren't good for this year, even the lowest graphic setting of it wouldn't even make me feel uncomfortable or    As an inexperienced FPS gamer, I would say that my comments will be a little bit stupid and misunderstanding, but at least this will be fair
    I would say that compare to other games, Valorant is a good game for those who are willing to start playing FPS game. Though the graphics aren't good for this year, even the lowest graphic setting of it wouldn't even make me feel uncomfortable or border like CSGO or Overwatch, which I found boring later than. I would say Valorant is a very good game at attracting new players and keeping them so far. The mechanics of the game by far was very good actually, maybe some will think it slow but to be fair, it will be a lot better than the fast and consecutive gameplay of Overwatch. And about the strategies part, none of them are OP or something which can make the games more creative than other FPS game, and I think that's mainly why Original FPS player will find it a lot confused and boring, cause there are so much more thinks than shooting and moving skill, make the game become harder, but still friendlier to other. The game is easy actually to say, the art line is may look different to other FPS games but if you know riot games, mainly their games aren't good at graphics, but still very attractive. And for those who came here just because they think that Valorant is a CSGO + Overwatch games, then that's why your gaming experienced is that bad, Valorant have itself advantage that if you guys just forget the CSGO or Overwatch and play it, you may addict to it, I promise. And one more thing to say, Valorant by far I think will be the most stable FPS games for this is still just Riot's first step, cause to say Valorant have all of the elements of good FPS games and surely will very hard to be a dead game like PUBG or something. Its game has the purpose for the player to stay with, which was why making Apex Legends had a long time being a dead game, and the champion will make the gameplay more plentiful by the update, which again mainly the problem why PUBG died ( gameplay never changes, which make the player boring)
    But any game has its own problem and so as Valorant. The game seems to have a number of bug and glitch which were kind of unacceptable for a light game like Valorant, The graphics, again to say is just not good for a FPS game, I seriously think that it's not that bad as you guys mention but still Riot should take more time on making the space and shader of the game be more realistic. I have nothing to say about the mechanics cause I think it was just classic but with a little bit slow, but maybe the game should have been a little faster and the time in each ground and matches must be longer, in order to make the game a little bit try-hard for new player but was satisfying for the veteran one
    To make the conclusion for this review, I think that Riot was doing well consider they are just started to changing there self. Valorant is a very potential game if we can be a bit of patience and positive about the game.    … Expand
  34. turkalpS
    Jun 4, 2020
    2
    This game is same with CS:GO and Overwatch. But if you're watching something like this and if you liked gameplay you can buy.
  35. Naijue
    Jun 2, 2020
    2
    It's just lazy knock-off of Overwatch and CSGO but worse. Sound is lackluster, graphic is not from 2020, gameplay is just the worst. If it came from game company other than RIOT, this game wouldn't have been this popular. I'm guessing this game will die in about few months.
  36. therandomvoter
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    interesting but slow, boring yet somehow clunky, the guns feel janky, honestly, it could have been made better.
  37. trolhesap
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    Valorant ın sunucusunun hatası olması Valorant ın suçu değil sadece çok kişi giriyor o kadar efsane oyun
  38. Br0zz4
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    Играю в соревновательные шутеры с 2006 года. Все началось с КоД потом кс 1.6 и.т.д. Так что можно назвать меня немного ветераном. Кс го на релизе была полной парашой, с багами, лагами, кривым сетевым кодом и только в последние годы она более менее обрела вид. но мм до сих пор оставляет желать лучшего, если бы не фейсит так бы и играл в 1.6. Перейдем к валоранту. Мне удалось одним из первыхИграю в соревновательные шутеры с 2006 года. Все началось с КоД потом кс 1.6 и.т.д. Так что можно назвать меня немного ветераном. Кс го на релизе была полной парашой, с багами, лагами, кривым сетевым кодом и только в последние годы она более менее обрела вид. но мм до сих пор оставляет желать лучшего, если бы не фейсит так бы и играл в 1.6. Перейдем к валоранту. Мне удалось одним из первых начать играть в бету и игра мне совсем не понравилось графика ( она была в разы хуже чем сейчас) медленное передвижение героя ( со временем привыкаешь) ужасные звуки, трешовые скины (жнец не счет), враги ставили хед шоты и ты даже не понимал этого, попадание в тело врага тоже не чувствовалось, еще многое другое о котором сейчас не вспомню, но я переосилил себя и привык к игре через неделю, и более менее она мне начинала нравится, перестал играть за 3 недели до закрытия серверов. День релиза, я зашел и меня повергло в шок, разрабы изменили игру до неузнаваемости, они действительно прислушивались к игрокам и меняли ее в лучшую сторону. То что было в начале збт и сейчас, это небо и земля ребята, за 2 месяца они исправили почти все косяки переработали графику, скины, звуки, попадания, и это не может не радовать. И так мои оценки
    Начало збт 3/10
    Перед релизом 5/10
    Релиз 8/10
    Что бы поддержать разрабов, а так же за проделанную ими работу 10/10
    Оценка кс го у меня тоже 8/10, но только из за фейсита, если бы не фейсит максимум 6/10 (работа разрабов там треш полный, только за все время существования кс го они наконец начали прислушиваться к игрокам, и то, потому что валорант вышел.
    Буду играть и следить за игрой, разрабы красавы, верю в них, и буду надеяться, что все будет в таком же духе и даже лучше    … Expand
  39. Ericclapton
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    Awful game the graphics are not upto par with the year 2020
    The anti cheat is as overhyped as the game and already been bypassed and cheats ran rampant for game already
    The game doesn't even know where they are headed with the gun mechanics i dont know if they want us to stop to shoot or just run and gun and it doesn't help that their anti cheat is basically a RAT
  40. Wikidude
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    Just an excuse to install Chinese Spyware with kernel access on your computer and disable your Aura RGB. The driver might not communicate with the Chinese nowadays, but might communicate at a later date through a silent update that you won't even know about or through a vulnerability or backdoor. Also, not being able to launch the game in a VM means it's hard to analyze it and you justJust an excuse to install Chinese Spyware with kernel access on your computer and disable your Aura RGB. The driver might not communicate with the Chinese nowadays, but might communicate at a later date through a silent update that you won't even know about or through a vulnerability or backdoor. Also, not being able to launch the game in a VM means it's hard to analyze it and you just have to "Trust them ™ "… Expand
  41. Lotow
    Jun 4, 2020
    7
    Stop saying this game is clunky and bad. It is not. It's not perfect either. It is so derivative and riot is playing it so safe. This game has such a small scope. It has to appeal one type of player, and those are the hardcore competitive ones. It does succeed in that but it fails in everything else and it has flaws even in the one thing it's trying to achieve. The lack of accessibility isStop saying this game is clunky and bad. It is not. It's not perfect either. It is so derivative and riot is playing it so safe. This game has such a small scope. It has to appeal one type of player, and those are the hardcore competitive ones. It does succeed in that but it fails in everything else and it has flaws even in the one thing it's trying to achieve. The lack of accessibility is a flaw, it isn't something to be proud of as elite gamers. The game lacks personality (csgo has more personality with ts and cts).

    Now on to the failings of VAL as a competitive game: the netcode is trash. 128 bitrate doesn't change anything and it's not noticeable, except when I start lagging in the same situation where on other games id be fine. The maps are actually garbage. Labyrinths with 100 different way to go, as well as completely unrecognisable sections of the maps. The shooting is good even if again so derivative. Abilities are either csgo utility (flashes, smokes, molotovs) or from ow, both games that actually tried to bring a new playstyle on the market. The audio is not as good as in tf2 (a game from 13 years ago) and the graphics too are like team fortress: trash, for a game that came out in 2020. The thing is that my PC is not good, so I would have to be happy about the graphics, cuz at least I can play, but the game has shown really inconsistent performance. The interactions between abilities and environment are much simpler than in csgo, which makes it so there only so much you can improve in that direction. Also, there are features that were included because they are present in csgo, but don't work here. Wallbanging, for example, is really strong and easy to abuse, in a game where you have more than 1 ability that allows you to see through walls.

    The only things that the game succeeds at are:
    Shooting and movement - of course is the same as csgo
    Abilities and skill cap in using them - of course is the same as ow
    Small little quality of life improvement over csgo - of course they have been called for for years and if you build a new engine ur gonna include them.

    Overall the game works. For such a derivative game with such little ambition (the only ambition is to appeal to hardcore competitive players), I can't give more than 8. For a game that has still many flaws and has launched with big technical problems, on top of having bad maps, bad audio, bad netcode and flat interaction (all scripted and clean, not much possibility for expression) I can't give more than 7. Not lower because the game still succeeds at appealing to half of its intended audience. Not all competitive hardcore players, but only the ones that already loved csgo.    … Expand
  42. whyriot
    Jun 4, 2020
    1
    Where do I even start?

    The hype for this game was blown out of proportion as it was expected. For some reason, Riot felt that there's a need for another competitive shooter despite all the fronts being covered. CS:GO is where their game took the most from, except instead of utility you have different "agents" and their abilities. As you can imagine those will be constantly updated,    Where do I even start?

    The hype for this game was blown out of proportion as it was expected. For some reason, Riot felt that there's a need for another competitive shooter despite all the fronts being covered. CS:GO is where their game took the most from, except instead of utility you have different "agents" and their abilities. As you can imagine those will be constantly updated, buffed and nerfed, which makes the game feel more like a MOBA than an actual shooter. Some agents are so good they're basically a must-have on every team, like Sage.

    In terms of gameplay it's closer to CS 1.6 than the current CS:GO. Peeker's advantage is a disaster. Tagging is insane and much stronger than CS:GO. For a tactical "shooter" there are still quite a few abilities that can kill you without you ever having to use your weapon.

    Then there's Vanguard. Riot's anti-cheat has caused numerous issues throughout the beta and surprise surprise there hasn't been an update on it besides adding the option to uninstall it/disable it. It's basically a rootkit which works from the moment you boot your PC, so it can detect any cheats. Then why is the game still filled with cheaters? In addition to that, Vanguard interferes with other programs and might cause lower fps or straight-up mess with your BIOS and melt some of your components (I wish I was joking).

    The game can run on a potato because it looks like a potato. Some people would say that CS:GO has bad and outdated graphics, but at least they were made in the last 10 years. Valorant looks like an unapproved project from the 2000s. Not that it matters though everyone's here for the "revolutionary" gameplay and competitive scene.

    Speaking of the competitive scene, there isn't one yet. Riot haven't revealed anything outside of a guide which states some requirements. This didn't stop big organizations from already hiring a full roster for the game. Those usually consist of washed-up CS:GO players and others who wanted a change from Overwatch, which is already dying.

    There's only one question, who will play this game once the hype dies out and people realize it's nothing special. Anyone giving Valorant a higher score at its current state is obviously paid to do so. Critics won't give it a single bad review because they're bought. Just read through the bad one to get a good idea what's not right with the game and don't waste your time with it.    … Expand
  43. DrunkDutchie
    Jun 4, 2020
    4
    The game looks like a mobile game that was put on pc. no decent animations and plays very much like a mobile game. such a shame to be honest. If you want a better version of this then just get counterstrike or overwatch
  44. CoCo1234
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    Great game. Had fun playing. Seems better than other traditional shooter games and competitvely viable as well. Needs time to develop even further and am willing to wait for a great game to get even better. 10/10
  45. elmajico
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    Having so much fun with mates. U just need to practise your aim a little and understand how weapons, characters and spells works
  46. RedMatterGG
    Jun 4, 2020
    2
    Absolutely dog **** every corner has 3 more corners like wtf? They overhyped the netcode stuff and the latency tech with 128 tick servers but in reality it worse than cs gos 64 tick sv,50 ping on cs with 64 tick sv is somehow better than valorant 128 tick servers with 30-50 ping.How? No idea,and thats just sad,dont play this skins are overpriced af im not gonna pay 20 dollars for goodAbsolutely dog **** every corner has 3 more corners like wtf? They overhyped the netcode stuff and the latency tech with 128 tick servers but in reality it worse than cs gos 64 tick sv,50 ping on cs with 64 tick sv is somehow better than valorant 128 tick servers with 30-50 ping.How? No idea,and thats just sad,dont play this skins are overpriced af im not gonna pay 20 dollars for good looking skins,i can go on cs and buy a **** ton decent looking skins and also get them cheaper on the steam marketplace… Expand
  47. xxdcosm
    Jun 4, 2020
    9
    Great game. Combination of CSGO mechanics with Overwatch-ish graphics.
    Whats even better? Gameplay still viewable unlike Overwatch which is a graphical mess
  48. welorylimano
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    Динамичная и непредсказуемая игра. Согласен с нестабильностью серверов, но я уверен, что это пофиксят в ближайшее время. Среди персонажей действительно есть некий дизбаланс, но тут большинство персонажей — имба. Есть некоторые персонажи, которые более слабые, да. Согласен лишь с тем, что Raze — имба. Ставлю 10/10.Динамичная и непредсказуемая игра. Согласен с нестабильностью серверов, но я уверен, что это пофиксят в ближайшее время. Среди персонажей действительно есть некий дизбаланс, но тут большинство персонажей — имба. Есть некоторые персонажи, которые более слабые, да. Согласен лишь с тем, что Raze — имба. Ставлю 10/10.
  49. Valholm
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    This game has a terrible system to assign regions, its done automatically on your first login without warning. So if you're using a VPN at that time then its guaranteed to screw up your account, you could also just be unlucky and the system can fail to recognize your region completely. Mix that with horrendous customer service that is adamant that their system is flawless with no mistakes,This game has a terrible system to assign regions, its done automatically on your first login without warning. So if you're using a VPN at that time then its guaranteed to screw up your account, you could also just be unlucky and the system can fail to recognize your region completely. Mix that with horrendous customer service that is adamant that their system is flawless with no mistakes, despite so many reports of the same exact issue, and you now have an unplayable game you can't even play with friends. Congratulations on such a terrible launch. Hopefully this review will save others time, if this happens to you they won't fix it but will take days to respond to your ticket.… Expand
  50. vFaded
    Jun 4, 2020
    9
    Best game I've played in a long time. Skill/strategy based. People on here hate on the game as it has the same gun mechanics as CS and hate the graphics, forgetting that it's pretty much fortnite to pubg, same idea, different additions and cartoon like graphics. The only bad thing I notice about it is the community as quite a large portion of it is toxic due to them coming from CS or OW,Best game I've played in a long time. Skill/strategy based. People on here hate on the game as it has the same gun mechanics as CS and hate the graphics, forgetting that it's pretty much fortnite to pubg, same idea, different additions and cartoon like graphics. The only bad thing I notice about it is the community as quite a large portion of it is toxic due to them coming from CS or OW, but the nice people are very enjoyable to match up with. When ranked was a thing during beta, it was super good and it was always super balanced (pretty much every match was 10-13, 11-13 or 12-13) and I can't wait for it to release all over again. Playing fill games is a big gamble as you either get a team that does nothing or a team that does everything. Gameplay is very smooth and I've been addicted.… Expand
  51. ConnorDechart
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    I seriously don't understand what people want from this game? "Trash game" "CS:GO better" "Boo-hoo peekers advantage" the game holds a different playstyle from cs:go you can't compare them. The graphics are not bad but if you play on low settings that's your problem, bloom makes the game beautiful. People expect too much from a v1.0 game and forget it's just out of beta and problems willI seriously don't understand what people want from this game? "Trash game" "CS:GO better" "Boo-hoo peekers advantage" the game holds a different playstyle from cs:go you can't compare them. The graphics are not bad but if you play on low settings that's your problem, bloom makes the game beautiful. People expect too much from a v1.0 game and forget it's just out of beta and problems will always be there. Call mr riot fanboy but the work they do is amazing from League of legends to Valorant and even Legends of Runeterra they are all good games that get too much hate from kids that can't accept the game r and say "Oh nobody asked for this, trash graphics Dota copy overwatch copy". You don't like it, waddle on. Don't hate on a game because you don't like it… Expand
  52. PiSteps
    Jun 4, 2020
    7
    People saying that guns don't matter in this game are just dumb. A good aimer dominates the game if he knows how to use abilities to a decent level. The game just now got released, balance changes are needed so was in League of legends in the first season AND IT STILL happens till this day but the game is competitive and the biggest game in the world. Hitboxes are a problem, but so theyPeople saying that guns don't matter in this game are just dumb. A good aimer dominates the game if he knows how to use abilities to a decent level. The game just now got released, balance changes are needed so was in League of legends in the first season AND IT STILL happens till this day but the game is competitive and the biggest game in the world. Hitboxes are a problem, but so they are in csgo and until like 4 to 5 years from csgo release, it was pretty obvious leading to some not so fun highlights in pro play. THE GAME IS NEW AND DEVS ARE WORKING HARD. People that say abilities are too op are the same that rush 5man when they can see on the scoreboard that Raze has ult.... lame people without any sort of IQ… Expand
  53. Hi_im_Sam
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра, советую попробовать всем, каждый любитель КС или Овервотч найдет для себя приятные плюсы, не знаю у кого там проблемы с риот гвардом, но у меня компьютер работает 24/7 и никаких проблем не возникала не разу, не грузит процессор никак, работает стабильно.Отличная игра, советую попробовать всем, каждый любитель КС или Овервотч найдет для себя приятные плюсы, не знаю у кого там проблемы с риот гвардом, но у меня компьютер работает 24/7 и никаких проблем не возникала не разу, не грузит процессор никак, работает стабильно.
  54. Trigg3r3d
    Jun 3, 2020
    0
    Really slow and they aren’t joking when they say **** maps. Gunplay is unpredictable with the RNG spray so why try to make a boring, luck based game competitive. There’s also no new concepts compared to previous search and destroy games. Won’t be playing anymore, it feels oddly forced when I do. Trying to play enjoyable games like anything with substance unlike this rip-off of differentReally slow and they aren’t joking when they say **** maps. Gunplay is unpredictable with the RNG spray so why try to make a boring, luck based game competitive. There’s also no new concepts compared to previous search and destroy games. Won’t be playing anymore, it feels oddly forced when I do. Trying to play enjoyable games like anything with substance unlike this rip-off of different search and destroy games if they all sucked D. Terraria got updated will most likely play that alongside CS:GO, over watch, LOL, and whatever isn’t valorant. Deleted on day one gang wya??… Expand
  55. SharpGamer
    Jun 3, 2020
    0
    Куча ненужного в главном меню, медленные бои и куча плагиата
  56. StevenMoll
    Jun 3, 2020
    9
    I really enjoy the game and the subtle details they put into it, for example, the parkour addition to the training map was unexpected but welcoming. Servers are stable and I haven't had issues in the 30+ games I've played so far. All and all I love it. Skins to overpriced thou.
  57. Bensonen
    Jun 3, 2020
    0
    I hope there is a special hell for cheap reskin developers like Riot Games. Please donate your resources to CD Project Red and delete your company.
  58. TubbyT
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    Ive noticed a bunch of negative reviews stating they have double posted their reviews. so dont beleive the negative hype.

    great game, diverse character set, maps are intricate yet simple. seems like a game with HUGE potential
  59. Garlia
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    Brilliant game。After spending over 600 hours in CSGO and 500+ hours in Overwatch, I can recommend this title. Riot games has done an outstanding job by adding the competitive aspect of CSGO with the utility abilities from Overwatch and other similar games. 10/10
  60. LunarTrick
    Jun 3, 2020
    1
    Game looks outdated and gunplay feels particularly off...feel like this game was hyped up by "pro" players but honestly felt like it was marketing hype and not actual gameplay almost like a shadow raid legends sort of marketting tactic...but the final nail in the coffin for me was the vanguard anti-cheat software, root level software is NEVER! okay and it interfered with the software myGame looks outdated and gunplay feels particularly off...feel like this game was hyped up by "pro" players but honestly felt like it was marketing hype and not actual gameplay almost like a shadow raid legends sort of marketting tactic...but the final nail in the coffin for me was the vanguard anti-cheat software, root level software is NEVER! okay and it interfered with the software my motherboard uses to monitor cpu/gpu temps and ramp fans accordingly as well as caused a few other games to freeze and have crashes due to Vanguard denying access to them moving assets around to memory (at least from what I could tell reading error codes and looking up support) uninstalling it and valorant fixed my issues and sorry Riot Games but if this is your solution, going forward I can't support your pc endeavors, will gladly keep playing TFT and League as long as you don't ruin those for me as well.… Expand
  61. stormxyz
    Jun 3, 2020
    1
    From first glance, game reminds me of playing a chinese rip-off. Graphics so lackluster combined with obviously copypasta heroes. Christ, thought Hi Rez Studios made this game.

    Maps are awful, clearly designed by a team who can't design maps in general and don't understand the fundamentals of the game they are mapping for. The map's hallways and corridors are rather claustrophobic and    From first glance, game reminds me of playing a chinese rip-off. Graphics so lackluster combined with obviously copypasta heroes. Christ, thought Hi Rez Studios made this game.

    Maps are awful, clearly designed by a team who can't design maps in general and don't understand the fundamentals of the game they are mapping for. The map's hallways and corridors are rather claustrophobic and combined with the slow movement in this game, makes gunplay feel very annoying and unsatisfying when taking duels. I don't understand the maps need to have a "gimmick" to them, maps don't need to be unique to make your game rememberable, gameplay mechanics need to be! And thats the issue, there are no unique gameplay mechanics within this game. Every character and ability will remind you of another game. Theres nothing in this game that makes me think, "Oh Valorant has that!" or "What a cool and interesting mechanic!". Why does a map need to have 3 bombsites when Riot can't even design a good map with 2 bombsites??

    The balancing is also atrocious, some heros have abilites that make me question what they had in mind for this game. A hero with healing and reviving abilities in a competitive shooter where the armor is just an extension of your health and getting shot once in the body does so much damage... is Sage supposed to be Mercy from OW? In a game that is so punshing for getting shot in the foot and armor feels non-existent, healing I find is incredibly unbalanced to the dynamic of the game. The heroes in this game that are so good have so many useful abilities with 0 drawbacks. Thats what makes this game feel so unbalanced. Sova's wallhack is on a 30 second timer with virtually no consequences for using it. Free intel from him for simply existing.

    Yeah getting shot in the foot by the way brings your movement velocity from 100 to 0. Never have I ever played a game that punishes you so much for simply getting shot once, you either react fast enough to save your ass or don't and get killed sometimes for simply being unlucky. It is so easy to abuse this mechanic as well when players are forced to dry peek angles to clear areas. You have to sometimes rely so much on your teammates to refrag for you that its almost impossible for a player to display their individual skill.

    The cosemetics are also an embarassment. For a company like Riot to manufacture such flashy skins in League of Legends, Valorant's skins just look so uninspired.... and expensive. Trash looking skins for almost $10 a pop. I feel bad for the sorry suckers who bought into this crap.

    Anti-Cheat (AC) that requires so much access to your computer yet has proven to be unreliable already? Already joke with friends that this game is a Chinese root kit. I get it that in order for AC to catch more cheaters they need to be more invasive, but my trust is rather low in an AC developed by a company owned by the Chinese (Riot internally isn't exactly an altruistic company either....*cough* sexual harassment lawsuit *cough*).

    For all the people thinking bad reviews are from "toxic csgo players", please just stop. This game is such a let down from a triple A Studio like Riot. With the amount of money available to them, how is this all they manage to crap out? Its honestly laughable. How is this version of Valorant supposed to be full release? Released with only 4 maps, no ranked, terrible mechanics, & garabage cosmetic microtransactions, you are a clown for thinking a game like this will "get better with future updates." This game should've released well polished, relatively balanced, with ranked, reworked maps, and a decent sized map pool. What was the point of the closed beta in the first place, felt like they didn't even consider any feedback. Yeah its got potential, but I am NOT seeing it.    … Expand
  62. httghttg
    Jun 3, 2020
    0
    This is a worse version of Counter Strike. In CS, being in any position in any of the maps is fun and makes you feel good. In Valorant, the maps are garbage and don't feel fun to be on. The only fun parts of the map are the bomb sites, which is terrible for a game. The gun play is also just inferior, the graphics don't feel good to look at, the animations are average, and the sound designThis is a worse version of Counter Strike. In CS, being in any position in any of the maps is fun and makes you feel good. In Valorant, the maps are garbage and don't feel fun to be on. The only fun parts of the map are the bomb sites, which is terrible for a game. The gun play is also just inferior, the graphics don't feel good to look at, the animations are average, and the sound design makes it feel like you're shooting plastic BB guns. Expected much more from this game, and I was extremely hyped for it. Unfortunately, it didn't meet any of my expectations. I will admit the game runs smooth, but that's expected from a game with mobile graphics. This game was so bad that it relied on artificial, fake, and manufactured twitch drops hype to even get popular. Literally no other popular fps game has done that to get popular. They get popular by actually being good; not by piggybacking off the success and viewership of twitch stars. Absolutely pathetic for this.… Expand
  63. Vanhvua25
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    This game will be fun if you play with your friends. Though people still really toxic like league but I hope this new game can live for over 10 years like lol and its will be a new eSport game
  64. Valorantsuks
    Jun 3, 2020
    2
    The games unplayable because of connection errors received mid game. I can barely play for 5 minutes without popping up. It's annoying, I wonder why it was release with so many bugs. I've gotten many errors and have tried all the fixes for it even the ones recommend from valorants support page. I've submitted a ticket but no response. This game isn't reccomended
  65. Gueles
    Jun 3, 2020
    0
    Simply not a FUN game at all! It's like a bipolar game trying to be CSGO and Overwatch at the same time. It just doesn't work that way.
  66. BruhNiba
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    The game's amazing , people should calm there asses down... As with every launch people need to fix stuff up , chill.. Riot is trying it's best to fix everything in launch... Just be patient for this CS GO killer
  67. DiziWizi
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    I've never had the feeling of 'just on more game' until now.
    I've played both Overwatch and CS:GO I enjoyed them both but I always wished for them to be more similar to each other, so Valorant is literally what I wanted. My issues with Overwatch was primarily that it's very Rock Paper Scissors, your skill matters significantly less then a game like CS as apposed to the Character you    I've never had the feeling of 'just on more game' until now.
    I've played both Overwatch and CS:GO I enjoyed them both but I always wished for them to be more similar to each other, so Valorant is literally what I wanted. My issues with Overwatch was primarily that it's very Rock Paper Scissors, your skill matters significantly less then a game like CS as apposed to the Character you picked. But your KDA isn't the only display of your team participation unlike CS.

    I despise CS for it's clarity, the game isn't so much a challenge for aiming, it's a challenge to spot a beige colored enemy against a beige colored wall, it's just not happening. Both Overwatch and now Valorant solve this issue, I've been incredibly impressed with how well you can determine characters even at a glance despite having the same hit box and inherently similar silhouettes, unlike Overwatch.

    The game feels balanced, I haven't encountered an ability that I felt unfair although some are better then others people tend to make up for with unique use cases. Maps are pretty bland and feels cluttered with many corners, but I've enjoyed every single one, and they all have a little twist to it that's always enjoyable. Although a see a lot of people hating the visuals I absolutely adore them and the performance is like nothing I've ever seen.

    This is more personal and probably only because I've been lucky but all of my teammates and enemy's, no matter if they perform well or not, have been super nice and supportive of everyone. Having played both League and CS I can say that the toxic players really ruin the experience for me and I just can't get into it. Here I actually feel safe and I know that sounds kinda odd but its true. Even if it's only temporary and my luck suddenly changes, I've never played a game with such lovely and funny people. I hope it remains like that, though I have already seen some horrific behavior from videos and images online.

    Valorant is a perfect mix of Overwatch team play and clarity, with CS:GO's skill based gun play. Exactly what I had wished for years from the competitive FPS genre.    … Expand
  68. Megadue
    Jun 3, 2020
    2
    Проблемы с динамикой,отвратительная механика оружия,ужасная монетизация 120 долларов за такой себе пак скинов как то сомнительно,Вангуард работающий просто ужасно,дизбаланс персонажей,графика уровня плейстейшен 2 и многие другие проблемы которые не были исправлены во время беты.Игра вышла явно не доделанной и работает с переменным успехом падая время от времени.Но я дам 2 балла игре такПроблемы с динамикой,отвратительная механика оружия,ужасная монетизация 120 долларов за такой себе пак скинов как то сомнительно,Вангуард работающий просто ужасно,дизбаланс персонажей,графика уровня плейстейшен 2 и многие другие проблемы которые не были исправлены во время беты.Игра вышла явно не доделанной и работает с переменным успехом падая время от времени.Но я дам 2 балла игре так как с друзьями в неё весело играть хотя это и не вина игры.… Expand
  69. Pupsen
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    Школьники из пикабу специально сливают рейтинг этой игры, хотя разработчики за 2 месяца бетатеста сделали больше, чем Valve за последние года.
  70. andres1601
    Jun 3, 2020
    5
    valorant has an interesting design, good idea of what shooters can be and a higly anticipated match for a shooter as competitive like csgo so, comparations will be made, great art design, a solid fps foundation, but it falls short in promises such his anti-cheat even with his intrusive vanguard, can be easily noticed cheaters among teams, and not ending the match as it boldlyvalorant has an interesting design, good idea of what shooters can be and a higly anticipated match for a shooter as competitive like csgo so, comparations will be made, great art design, a solid fps foundation, but it falls short in promises such his anti-cheat even with his intrusive vanguard, can be easily noticed cheaters among teams, and not ending the match as it boldly claims, peeker advantage seem much more prominent than other game even with both teams even having the same ping, another promise that valorant did not accomplish, gameplay can feel stiff at times, rounds can depend very much on abilities way too much, some are way too broken, in-game purchases are kinda expensive for what is worth, the game pass is the only purchase that seems reasonable,as for the maps, in short ( all feel like several re-skin versions from the map inferno of csgo)… Expand
  71. GarGosha
    Jun 3, 2020
    4
    Убогая игра, поделки на юнити от инди разработчиков выглядят куда качественней. Стрельба и механика из 2010 года. Ни графики, ни физики, ни стрельбы, ни звуков, зато добавили донат на закрытой альфе. Многомиллионная компания не может себе позволить нанять хоть сколько разбирающихся в этой теме людей. Для фанатов шутеров игра ничего не может предложить.
    Баланса в игре нет совсем, оружия не    Убогая игра, поделки на юнити от инди разработчиков выглядят куда качественней. Стрельба и механика из 2010 года. Ни графики, ни физики, ни стрельбы, ни звуков, зато добавили донат на закрытой альфе. Многомиллионная компания не может себе позволить нанять хоть сколько разбирающихся в этой теме людей. Для фанатов шутеров игра ничего не может предложить.
    Баланса в игре нет совсем, оружия не интересные и не чувствуются, прострелы через метровые стены без урезания урона присутствуют. Убогость игры бросается в глаза любому уважающему себя геймеру.
    Абсолютная убогость, удалил после пары часов геймплея.    … Expand
  72. sainedd
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    People that are rating this game poorly are people who one have never played an FPS game and two people who are against the anti-cheat. First of all with 600+ hours on csgo and somewhere around 3000+ hours on different call of duty games, I can say the gameplay is great and polished and the abilities allows for a nice learning curve although it is hard for new players to pick up the gamePeople that are rating this game poorly are people who one have never played an FPS game and two people who are against the anti-cheat. First of all with 600+ hours on csgo and somewhere around 3000+ hours on different call of duty games, I can say the gameplay is great and polished and the abilities allows for a nice learning curve although it is hard for new players to pick up the game it shouldn't be much of a problem if you actually want to learn it. The anti-cheat system is intrusive but it is the only way to stop cheaters, i don't think i've ever seen a single cheater in the Closed Beta and so far into ranked. The people giving bad reviews are just blindly jumping on the hype playing one game and after getting destroyed in the game are giving it bad reviews without even taking the time and learning the game. I also believe the game was built for competitive fps player to be the next esport, AND NOT A FORTNITE KILLER I see people from the fortnite community talking badly about the game. Just cuz a game doesn't suite you mean that its terrible, Just give the game a chance and learn it before flooding it with bad reviews.… Expand
  73. Xallicus
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    I'm really enjoying this game, yeah its simple but that's what i like about it. it's not a 10 maybe more an 8 but with all the ridiculous unjustified zeros i felt i had to even the field.

    I agree that it shares aspects with CSGO and Overwatch, but it's also unique from them in its own way and brings a nice alternative to the table. Lets be honest, what competitive game released in the    I'm really enjoying this game, yeah its simple but that's what i like about it. it's not a 10 maybe more an 8 but with all the ridiculous unjustified zeros i felt i had to even the field.

    I agree that it shares aspects with CSGO and Overwatch, but it's also unique from them in its own way and brings a nice alternative to the table. Lets be honest, what competitive game released in the last 5 years wasn't a copy of something else. I like that they have thought about some of the pain points of games like CSGO and provided interesting mechanics to alleviate them. Like the ability to partially defuse of the bomb, which is perfect for baiting out the defenders without having to sacrifice the risk you took to start defusing. Or the buy zone being time based not zone based, or the ability to sell weapons when you buy the wrong thing or buy up before your team decides to eco. How about the fact that your unused skills carry to the next round regardless of if you died. All of these are welcomed improvements that I feel Riot have put decent thought into what people struggled with in other games.

    The way this game is getting bashed you would think people payed money for it... complaining about petty things like the simplicity of the chosen art style, meanwhile these same people probably turn their graphics down to the lowest settings to get a competitive edge on games where it removes things like grass/bushes and debris.    … Expand
  74. Saintx44
    Jun 3, 2020
    0
    Really boring game, it doesn't add anything new to the genre just the same **** but worse and the anti cheat system goes pretty freaking far, so no to your included spyware thanks, just avoid the game
  75. Bladings
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    The game knows what it wants to be. Pure competitive gameplay rewarding skill and practice. If you are looking for a well balanced, well maintained game with very skill reliant gameplay, this is for you.
  76. vvmessiah
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    All these csgo nerds hating on this game is funny. This is the most fun I've had playing a video game in years, and the game is only going to get better.
  77. Str1_K
    Jun 3, 2020
    7
    Игра сама по себе хорошая но есть имбалансные агенты (либо же их способности) также зум в авике такой себе и много багов по типу бесконечной загрузки но игру стоит попробовать.
  78. RusticPotato
    Jun 3, 2020
    0
    The maps are extremely cluttered with hallways and corners, 25% of the map you don't even play on. The game plays extremely slow. The graphics look terrible, league of legends even looks better than how this game does. Skins are overpriced. The gameplay, in general, gets boring fast. This game doesn't provide anything new or better than what cs:go or overwatch already has.
  79. bhr1te
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is the perfect COMPETITIVE first-person shooter. This game was targetted to be an esport title and it is designed that way. This means you should not expect the casual crappy no skill gameplay you would find in cod, battlefield, or any console game. This is not a movement-based game like quake, fortnite, or TF2. This game is designed to be heavy on GUNPLAY and UTILITY USAGE. As an avid player of Counterstrike:Global Offensive, a Faceit level 7 and Global Elite Matchmaking rank, I believe that VALORANT improves on every aspect that CSGO was lacking. It kept the same fundamental high skill gunplay mechanics yet it got rid of the boring tactics as of the limited utility usage. CSGO has only 4 pieces of useful utility and that results in very two dimentional and repetitive games where aim and execution of fixed tactics is the main factor on whether you win or lose. VALORANT has many agents, each with 4 pieces of unique utility. This will ensure that the meta is always evolving and gameplay is always fresh. And a bonus for higher elo players, the basic servers are 128 tick servers resulting in amazing responsiveness. Just a reminder that this is an esports title. Those looking for good graphics, rng based gunplay such as battlefield or fortnite, a toxic environment full of dropshotting 12 year olds do not have a place in this game. If you are on metacritic and writing a negative review on a esport title not having graphics on par with Witcher 3, get lost… Expand
  80. tooklife
    Jun 3, 2020
    0
    This is just Counter Strike Global Offensive's parody game. Curse from the beginning.
  81. joash
    Jun 3, 2020
    0
    I love riot, cs go and overwatch, but this game feels so hollow, it looks like an half-ass attempt to combine all famous element to make a money-producing machine instead of a great game.
  82. MANMANMAN123
    Jun 3, 2020
    5
    This Game Can be an amazing game but there are many things that hold it back. Firstly the peekers advantage in this game is **** horrible. You are an disadvantage holding a common angle since a player can just wide peek you and just kill you before you see them. Defenders are forced to play off angles where their opponent don't expect them or play aggressive and peek them. Next Big problemThis Game Can be an amazing game but there are many things that hold it back. Firstly the peekers advantage in this game is **** horrible. You are an disadvantage holding a common angle since a player can just wide peek you and just kill you before you see them. Defenders are forced to play off angles where their opponent don't expect them or play aggressive and peek them. Next Big problem in this game is the map pool. So far this game has only 4 maps and gets heavily stale after a few weeks. Another problem is the anti-cheat. The anti cheat is practically malware and doesn't stop many hackers. Just a all around unfinished game. Riot has forced their team to release this game as soon as possible which is just stupid. When your game has problems that the community complains about. You should fix it before releasing the final product. However i see plenty of potential in this game. The 1rst week of open beta i enjoyed this game so much. However the problems in this game has kept it from being an good game. I just want riot to listen to the community about these problems, so that they can fix it.… Expand
  83. Durotard
    Jun 3, 2020
    0
    What an absolute joke of a game, it's a very average counter strike clone, but honestly what do you expect from riot, all they can do is copy valve games but make them worse apparently
  84. nell-
    Jun 3, 2020
    9
    This game is just a well made 5v5 FPS shooter and i'll give it a 9/10,fyi those people who gives this game 0/10 are just trolls and genuinely butthurt players from csgo who is jealous just because riot made a better game/anticheat/etc than valve. As this game is far from perfect and so is other game it is still well made and enjoyable tactical shooter, you need to put time on this game asThis game is just a well made 5v5 FPS shooter and i'll give it a 9/10,fyi those people who gives this game 0/10 are just trolls and genuinely butthurt players from csgo who is jealous just because riot made a better game/anticheat/etc than valve. As this game is far from perfect and so is other game it is still well made and enjoyable tactical shooter, you need to put time on this game as the learning curve is abit difficult as riot already said this game will be difficult and challenging to play for new players… Expand
  85. R6isabadgame
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    There is a ton of hate for this game! I wasn't even aware that there was that much to even hate about it, from a pure content perspective. I've seen that it is slow, boring, and clunky and I do wholeheartedly agree and disagree with some of those statements. It is slow, but that is by design right? If you're looking for a fast paced game this is not it. Understanding that will really helpThere is a ton of hate for this game! I wasn't even aware that there was that much to even hate about it, from a pure content perspective. I've seen that it is slow, boring, and clunky and I do wholeheartedly agree and disagree with some of those statements. It is slow, but that is by design right? If you're looking for a fast paced game this is not it. Understanding that will really help you with the game. If you haven't played a ton of cs or overwatch the shooting and abilities may feel overwhelming at first, but after a few matches you'll be good to go, there are plenty of tutorials out there. The shooting feels great, in my opinion it feels more responsive and engaging than csgo. The attackers and defenders have access to the same gums which is a welcome change from cs, and the rounds are not dictated solely by abilities like you would experience in overwatch. The game feels great, I play at 144 fps and… Expand
  86. KiraHikimura
    Jun 3, 2020
    0
    from the guns, to the movement to the characters, at first you might feel like its fun but don't be fooled: at its core the game is abysmal. the only opinionated thing I have to say is that the gun-play feels unfair, even if you're okay-good. I detest the idea of the operator, as it is the same as the very gun that drove me from CS, the AWP. Other than that, while it certainly is a freshfrom the guns, to the movement to the characters, at first you might feel like its fun but don't be fooled: at its core the game is abysmal. the only opinionated thing I have to say is that the gun-play feels unfair, even if you're okay-good. I detest the idea of the operator, as it is the same as the very gun that drove me from CS, the AWP. Other than that, while it certainly is a fresh spin on the genre, to me it is an unwelcome one.… Expand
  87. Tricular
    Jun 3, 2020
    7
    Got a lot of fps issues where it's difficult to play, but overall good game I think. 7/10 would reccomend but I hope they'll fix fps
  88. WhimsicalPuck
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    A great combination of the best of CS and Overwatch. Lot's of fun and mostly good community. Also love the way Riot deal with cheaters.
  89. GatoGordo
    Jun 3, 2020
    5
    I'll be honest. I LOVE Valorant. I really do, I like that mix of Overwatch and CS:GO. It's incredibly addictive, and fun! However this is why I'm so heartbroken how this game is working, specially in my region, LATAM. Ping is unacceptable. Playing a buggy game (how is the hanging arms bug still a thing?), being matched constantly, day after day with +200 MS vs players who have 10 ms isI'll be honest. I LOVE Valorant. I really do, I like that mix of Overwatch and CS:GO. It's incredibly addictive, and fun! However this is why I'm so heartbroken how this game is working, specially in my region, LATAM. Ping is unacceptable. Playing a buggy game (how is the hanging arms bug still a thing?), being matched constantly, day after day with +200 MS vs players who have 10 ms is unfair.

    The worst part is going to Riot's support. They send you mixed messages, email support is kind of professional response says "we're working on it", but oh god help you if you go to twitter and express your discontent because the twitter dude there will say "oh it's YOUR fauilt. YOUR ISP is **** Better luck next time buddy" (well not verbatim like this but you know, it does feel like this."

    I give it a 5 because how much I love this game. But being honest, Valorant on how it currently is, and it's being managed on social media, deserves a flat 0 and is not on par with what I expect from Riot Games.    … Expand
  90. itsgamerdoc
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    Game is world-class better than overwatch, the game takes care of the cheating issues and vanguard is good

    riot community open to communicate with its fanbase others games would not do this which is why I know this game is going to succeed a lot
  91. Hyperzxz
    Jun 3, 2020
    9
    Valorant is as it stands balanced for the top, players complaining about overpowered abilities and slow gameplay when they don't know how to counter abilities and play slow themselves. I play ALOT of raze which is a little controversial but the blast packs allow for very fast paced and aggressive gameplay. The maps can be a little more close quarters than counterstrike and other games butValorant is as it stands balanced for the top, players complaining about overpowered abilities and slow gameplay when they don't know how to counter abilities and play slow themselves. I play ALOT of raze which is a little controversial but the blast packs allow for very fast paced and aggressive gameplay. The maps can be a little more close quarters than counterstrike and other games but overall the game has a very good developer team with the map design and balancing extremely well suited top level competitive play. The new agent Reyna rewards an aggressive playstyle and suits fast paced combat allowing you to take any fight a not get traded by going invulnerable for a few seconds but with a passive playstyle like so many player seem to feel is necessary her kit becomes fairly useless. Tactical play Is a corner stone of a competitive game but when you add in randomness such as moving innaccuracy no matter what you do it's possible to win. My only downsides so far are the lack of spray patterns meaning players can't master the recoil allowing for what are some of my favourite plays possible in FPS games, spray patterns would be extra welcome when shooting with a combat stim do you can actually spray effectively at range with some situations actually making it harder to kill enemies particularly with Reyna's ult at longer ranges. As well as this there is a lack of ffa/aim training meaning new players will find it harder to Improve and veteran players can't master the game at the same level. I'm focusing purely on gameplay in this review as the skins are definitely overpriced and feel chunky/off (except the reaver collection that was done right!)… Expand
  92. H4k1_Leonhart
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    Nice and innovative gameplay, graphics engine compatible with many low-end laptops and PCs just like League of Legends, although there is still some problem with Vanguard and the servers, I hope that they can be fixed soon. Personally, I think that CS:GO and Overwatch fanboys should stop being a whiny little **** play the game and think for a moment before writing ratings. I read manyNice and innovative gameplay, graphics engine compatible with many low-end laptops and PCs just like League of Legends, although there is still some problem with Vanguard and the servers, I hope that they can be fixed soon. Personally, I think that CS:GO and Overwatch fanboys should stop being a whiny little **** play the game and think for a moment before writing ratings. I read many ratings and some of it looks **** stupid, like it has been written by some elementary students with hate for Valorant, League of Legends, and Riot Games. Sure the game can be bad at the start, but almost every modern online games also have a bad starting, but through times, they've been listening to feedbacks and improve their game. Give this game a chance, you stupid ****… Expand
  93. envymia
    Jun 3, 2020
    0
    hit reg still terrible, fps still not up to csgo standards badly optimized (tabbing loses quite a bit for a few seconds)
  94. asoS23
    Jun 3, 2020
    0
    Lets be honest even if this game wasnt a frankenstein copy of CS, OW, and R6 its still a pretty bad game. Given all the hype around it I expected a game that at least had full animations in beta. Jumping animations werent made till later!? With that aside this games anti-cheat is always running, and will not let you play if you have any other plugins for other games installed. **** ****Lets be honest even if this game wasnt a frankenstein copy of CS, OW, and R6 its still a pretty bad game. Given all the hype around it I expected a game that at least had full animations in beta. Jumping animations werent made till later!? With that aside this games anti-cheat is always running, and will not let you play if you have any other plugins for other games installed. **** **** The mechanics are an exact copy of CSGOs. THE SPRAY PATTERN IS A LITERAL MIRRORED AK47 SPRAY PATTERN. THEY COULDNT EVEN COME UP WITH ORIGINAL SPRAY PATTERNS?! ALSO ALL THE WEAPONS HAVE THE SAME SPRAY PATTERN. The agent selection, and their abilities makes the game feel like a **** copy of Overwatch. Tne abilities are easily exploitable, and the agents are not balanced at all. AND MAPS. OHH MAPS. THE MAPS LAYOUT IS DOG****. There is no sense of map control. Corridors and rooms dont serve apurpose other than rotating. They didnt allow the map to habe any angles to hold. IT FEELS LIKE RIOT LITERALLY GAVE THEIR INTERNS 3 WEEKS TO MAKE A GAME. IT IS NOT WELL THOUGHT OUT. Overall score imo 0/10… Expand
  95. GirkZ
    Jun 3, 2020
    2
    O jogo é divertido, mas extremamente repetitivo. Não existe nada de novo no jogo, nenhuma originalidade, uma versão mais lenta de Heroes Shooters conhecidos (Overwatch, Paladins, Team Fortress) .
    Os mapas são excessivamente travados e muitos cantos, além de parecer algo totalmente inacabado.
    As armas são uma piada, você trava a mira na cabeça e o tiro acerta o pé (isso parado). A hitbox    O jogo é divertido, mas extremamente repetitivo. Não existe nada de novo no jogo, nenhuma originalidade, uma versão mais lenta de Heroes Shooters conhecidos (Overwatch, Paladins, Team Fortress) .
    Os mapas são excessivamente travados e muitos cantos, além de parecer algo totalmente inacabado.
    As armas são uma piada, você trava a mira na cabeça e o tiro acerta o pé (isso parado). A hitbox é horrível e totalmente imprecisa, principalmente quando os personagens usam suas habilidades.
    A interface do jogo lembra os primeiros jogos de Play One, foram os incontáveis bugs relatados no beta que não foram corrigidos.

    Simplesmente decepcionante ver que o jogo estava melhor no beta do que em sua versão final    … Expand
  96. Sirak
    Jun 3, 2020
    9
    A very fun game with balanced abilities and weapons. The game is extremely smooth and has great potential to be one of the biggest games
  97. ABNAER
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    Loved this game . The graphics are super cool and all the bad reviews are coming from csgo toxic community . They are pissed because people are leaving the game for Valorant and they are doing what they do the best, being toxic . They say the game has to many abilities and so does overwatch but people play that game and honestly the abilities are pretty balanced and fun to use in ValorantLoved this game . The graphics are super cool and all the bad reviews are coming from csgo toxic community . They are pissed because people are leaving the game for Valorant and they are doing what they do the best, being toxic . They say the game has to many abilities and so does overwatch but people play that game and honestly the abilities are pretty balanced and fun to use in Valorant . As far as graphics go the graphics are really good and plus the game is very smooth. I have no idea how csgo players can comment on Valorant graphics when they literally play at everything low and their game looks like **** . This game is op loved it and **** the csgo community, your game will die so you can suck it… Expand
  98. jackiwnl
    Jun 3, 2020
    9
    I see way too many 0 score reviews, and all of them don't make too much sense to me.
    The only 2 things I see wrong with the game are the cosmetic prices, and the Vanguard anti cheat.
    $70 for a set of skins is crazy, I agree. But you can simply not buy them, they are not required to play the game. One thing that is required though is Vanguard Anti-Cheat. It runs before windows does,    I see way too many 0 score reviews, and all of them don't make too much sense to me.
    The only 2 things I see wrong with the game are the cosmetic prices, and the Vanguard anti cheat.
    $70 for a set of skins is crazy, I agree. But you can simply not buy them, they are not required to play the game.
    One thing that is required though is Vanguard Anti-Cheat. It runs before windows does, which is somewhat sketchy.
    The graphics is one of the biggest topics I've seen. They are low quality because this game is meant to run at 30 fps on a computer from 10 years ago, and honestly, they aren't awful. The game is meant to be competitive, so high frame rates are a must.
    To the game being slow, if you don;t enjoy it, don't play it. I personally enjoy it.    … Expand
  99. Leifish1
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    Very fun game as a long-time Counter-Strike enthusiast. I like the pacing of this better and added utility of abilities. The game is very stream-lined and plays beautifully. Of course, there are some growing pains but you really can't beat this when it's offered up as free-to-play.
  100. EarlGrey7
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    Excellent competitive FPS game. If you're burnt out on CS, it's a breath of fresh air. Beware of cheaters whining about Vanguard disingenuously.
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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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