Valorant

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4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3892 Ratings

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  1. DrPhoenix
    Jun 5, 2020
    8
    Didn't really understand the bashing. Having fun RN on the game. Personally I dislike playing CS and came to Valorant thinking I will hate the game.
    But I found the heroes and abilities gameplay freshening. It's a really slow fps with a short TTK, the maps are good, even if not innovative (the new one is better). Graphics are subjectives but didn't bothered me.
    I experimented a little bug    Didn't really understand the bashing. Having fun RN on the game. Personally I dislike playing CS and came to Valorant thinking I will hate the game.
    But I found the heroes and abilities gameplay freshening. It's a really slow fps with a short TTK, the maps are good, even if not innovative (the new one is better). Graphics are subjectives but didn't bothered me.
    I experimented a little bug at the release with unattributed reward but it was fastly patched for me. Didn't got any other problem.
    In the end, the game is short in content, it's ok for a fast release post beta but if riot didn't release maps before 2 or 3 month I will lower mi ratinf    … Expand
  2. Klimentina
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    Good game, interesting skills, very beautiful drawing. a promising project, I hope it will be developed and not abandoned
  3. savagepain
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    feels great the gun play is awesome. This fps is very unique with its abilities and the map design the fact you use your abilities as utilities and not as something to kill in my opinion improves skill cap you need to think more than other fps games.
  4. didjee2
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    Great game, feels very polished, haven't seen any obvious hackers yet which is a very big plus for me.

    Just seems to take all the good things from CS:GO and spice it up a little bit, I've been spamming the game ever since I got the beta access. One thing I do have to note is the limited map pool, can't wait for more new maps. Also I, for some reason, only get to play in Ascent and    Great game, feels very polished, haven't seen any obvious hackers yet which is a very big plus for me.

    Just seems to take all the good things from CS:GO and spice it up a little bit, I've been spamming the game ever since I got the beta access.
    One thing I do have to note is the limited map pool, can't wait for more new maps. Also I, for some reason, only get to play in Ascent and sometimes Bind or Haven. I never seem to get queued into a Split map (hope they'll add map selection once more maps are present)    … Expand
  5. CAMCOH
    Jun 5, 2020
    8
    Hi, everybody.
    It seems to me that valorant is not criticized for anything.
    Yes, the game is similar to cs go, but the game has something that cs will never have, it is support and communication with the community. Valorant of course has its disadvantages, but they are mainly due to the same as in cs go: when changing to a knife, the character runs faster, the pattern of recoil, but the    Hi, everybody.
    It seems to me that valorant is not criticized for anything.
    Yes, the game is similar to cs go, but the game has something that cs will never have, it is support and communication with the community. Valorant of course has its disadvantages, but they are mainly due to the same as in cs go: when changing to a knife, the character runs faster, the pattern of recoil, but the players themselves like it. So for me, the game is 7-8 points! If you are tired of cs go then this game will be the perfect replacement.    … Expand
  6. otravu
    Jun 5, 2020
    6
    The game is pretty OK. Really love the art style and the heroes' personalities. However, Vanguard is a HUGE pain in the ass. I've restarted my PC these past weeks (due to issues with Vanguard) more times than I've restarted it last year :/
  7. Ecxoes_Gaming
    Jun 5, 2020
    2
    Really wanted to like this after all the hype, the amount of streamers and views but its just meh.

    The gunplay is so so, the gameplay is clunky and slow paced and the other than the item shop (of course) and front end it's just not very polished. Killing someone isn't satisfying, the games are too long and are a snoozefest. If you are going to "borrow" heavily from two of the major games    Really wanted to like this after all the hype, the amount of streamers and views but its just meh.

    The gunplay is so so, the gameplay is clunky and slow paced and the other than the item shop (of course) and front end it's just not very polished. Killing someone isn't satisfying, the games are too long and are a snoozefest. If you are going to "borrow" heavily from two of the major games on the market you better do something with it that makes it stand out. Unfortunately there are much better options, games that have done it so much better and while yes this is a free game, the price of skins is outrageous (I know you don't have to buy them but this is its model to make money and peer pressure will dictate young people must have the latest skin)

    Its obvious that this has been made with esports in mind, i just don't see how this can be compelling viewing or exciting to see people plod around a map for 30 minutes.    … Expand
  8. nokki_atk
    Jun 5, 2020
    0
    This game doesn't do anything innovative or fun, it's all taken from other hero shooters, in my experience it doesn't bring anything new to the table and it isn't even the best at what it does.

    The anticheat is invasive and people can already bypass it, the developers posted a few posts on it literally calling themselves god of some sort for designing it but it greatly exposes the user.
  9. FilthyLeftist
    Jun 5, 2020
    8
    This is exactly what I needed during the pandemic : an interesting, competitive mix between an Overwatch-like MOBA and Counter-Strike, including both unique characters, encouraging different playstyles, and the weapon purchase and headshot mechanics which gives an opportunity for people like me who never were good at counter-strike (Siiver despite plating 600+ competitive battles) to countThis is exactly what I needed during the pandemic : an interesting, competitive mix between an Overwatch-like MOBA and Counter-Strike, including both unique characters, encouraging different playstyles, and the weapon purchase and headshot mechanics which gives an opportunity for people like me who never were good at counter-strike (Siiver despite plating 600+ competitive battles) to count not only on my aim and reaction, but also on a correct application of the chosen agent and his abilities in favor of my team.

    Several issues that could be solved with time I guess are of two different kinds : Gameplay-wise, the agents are still a little bit unbalanced resulting in a duo of Sage and Omen in 100% of battles and an extreme rarity of Breach, whose abilities are very limited damage-wise and are only useful in very specific circumstances. The second issue, which in my opinion is what many users underlined as "emptiness" is the lack of high-budget lore, a trend that was born back in 2007 with TF2 and was standardized by Overwatch. I don't think it will be possible to expect a full mini-series of a 20-minutes long machinima for each character considering that the game is F2P and not 30$ (which is a lot for a broke person like myself) like OW, but I think it is reasonable to hope on something like in-game missions and comics explaining the lore progressively (like TF2).    … Expand
  10. FinFis
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    One of, if not the best shooters on the market. It combines CS:GO with R6 with a OW artstyle and it is a lot of fun! Amazing!
  11. Tooterfish
    Jun 5, 2020
    5
    Meh. It’s fine. Limited aspect ratios and 1990s graphics to appeal to your average potato machine. Pretty forgettable in every category except marketing.
  12. Gambitsun
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    This game is smooth, dynamic and super fun. Is it perfect? For me (a casual player) yes, for others maybe not...
  13. unraze
    Jun 5, 2020
    2
    Valorant gets everything about Overwatch and CS wrong.

    Lets be clear, the game is not bad, its just not good. The good: It works, well. Things are smooth and the art design is a huge improvement both in terms of aesthetic and visibility over CS. The bad: The agent skills are horribly balanced. With characters like Omen and Jet paling in comparison to agents like Sage and Cypher.    Valorant gets everything about Overwatch and CS wrong.

    Lets be clear, the game is not bad, its just not good.

    The good: It works, well. Things are smooth and the art design is a huge improvement both in terms of aesthetic and visibility over CS.

    The bad: The agent skills are horribly balanced. With characters like Omen and Jet paling in comparison to agents like Sage and Cypher. In pair with having to buy skills the skills don't deliver fun when you get stuck with an agent.

    CS style gameplay is broken by the wide variety and impact of skills while overwatch-esque play just doesn't exist.

    Recoil is too controllable and all guns are too lethal. More recoil or less lethality is needed.

    In its current state it is not good. It has the potential to be okay. However the inherent identity crisis will likely keep CS players away. And the CS style play will likely turn off players of overwatch and COD style FPS games.    … Expand
  14. Nomko
    Jun 5, 2020
    0
    Very raw game, MM is broken, graphics is still back 1987, does not worth your time.
  15. G0A1L
    Jun 5, 2020
    8
    Наиграл в CS 3200-3300 часов и наскучило. Тут в бете появился Valorant

    Что могу сказать по этой игре? У нее маленький порог вхождения(серьезно,в ней разобраться-это часов 15-20,когда в CS на освоение некоторых механик уходит где-то 1000-1200 часов). Сервера,128 tickrate. Заметно,как в этой игре хорошо проходит регистрация пуль(после нее зашел в CS и убедился в этом). Персонажи.    Наиграл в CS 3200-3300 часов и наскучило. Тут в бете появился Valorant

    Что могу сказать по этой игре? У нее маленький порог вхождения(серьезно,в ней разобраться-это часов 15-20,когда в CS на освоение некоторых механик уходит где-то 1000-1200 часов).
    Сервера,128 tickrate. Заметно,как в этой игре хорошо проходит регистрация пуль(после нее зашел в CS и убедился в этом).
    Персонажи. Кому-то они не зашли,я их понимаю. Некоторым нужен фикс(на бете стенка Sage была слишком имбовой,теперь ее намного легче разбивать,это не может не радовать). В целом приятные по образам и скиллам. Так что зачту это как плюс.
    Баги и прочее. За собой в бете заметил парочку,но они никак не мешали игре. Разработчики прислушиваются к комьюннити и фиксят это(в бете это замечалось). Очередной плюс в копилку Риотов.
    Музыкальное сопровождение. Тут похвала,дико кайфовал от нее,даже не выключил(в отличие от той же КС).
    Графика. Честно,мне плевать на нее. Можете сколько угодно кричать про "А ВОТ В КРАЙЗИСЕ ЛУЧШЕ" и т.д,однако картинка приятная. На моем R5 1600 и R9 380x все идет без проблем на максимальных настройках. Жалоб никаких нет,как и на оптимизацию.

    Теперь к минусам.
    Карты. Особенно новая карта,очень раздражает это. Я будто не вижу как-то динамики,смотря на карту. Хотя есть и хорошие карты,на которых приятно играть.
    Отсутствие голосового чата в России. Про это уже говорили,однако могу сказать,что разработчики не виноваты. Благодарить стоит наше любимое Правительство:)
    Ну и больше ничего сказать не могу.

    Игра не является копиркой КС и Овервотча,в нее очень интересно играть(я играл что в первую,что во вторую,но кайф ловлю именно в Валоранте). После КС это какой-то глоток чистого воздуха. Игра заставила меня вспомнить те самые задротские времена в КС,когда я мог и 200 часов за 2 недели наиграть.
    Хейт игры понятен:фанаты КС тут прямо выгорают. Однако от меня игра получает твердые 8/10. Игре есть куда развиваться,и я очень рад,что на рынке появился достойный КС конкурент,который в будущем доберет свое.    … Expand
  16. CapitalD
    Jun 5, 2020
    8
    Nothing too innovative, but Valorant's a pretty solid and refined tactical shooter. As a fan of CS, this game is a nice breath of fresh air with the agent abilities. Only problems with the game are general map design, and RNG shooting after the first few shots. Other than that: pretty good game!
  17. Tornation
    Jun 4, 2020
    5
    This game is fun, and it's a real shame that it both looks like and plays like a cheap ripoff made up of 70% CS, 30% Overwatch. Gunplay is CS, some heroes are straight-up copypasted from OW (like Veyna)
    Content is lacking (maps, game modes: only 4 maps! (including one that's horrendous)
    Anti-cheat is intrusive And the report system is either broken or terrible Add to all this a    This game is fun, and it's a real shame that it both looks like and plays like a cheap ripoff made up of 70% CS, 30% Overwatch. Gunplay is CS, some heroes are straight-up copypasted from OW (like Veyna)
    Content is lacking (maps, game modes: only 4 maps! (including one that's horrendous)
    Anti-cheat is intrusive
    And the report system is either broken or terrible
    Add to all this a community that creates a toxic environment where you are guaranteed to get AFKs and leavers that go unpunished    … Expand
  18. kamikazi
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    The graphics are a huge problem with this game apart from all the bugs and server issues, but these are something that can be solved over time and I trust the devs to do that. The main and huge issue with this game is that the maps are repetitive. most of the rooms feel the same, everything is just one pattern. The gameplay isn't fun because CSGO is a better option, the abilities areThe graphics are a huge problem with this game apart from all the bugs and server issues, but these are something that can be solved over time and I trust the devs to do that. The main and huge issue with this game is that the maps are repetitive. most of the rooms feel the same, everything is just one pattern. The gameplay isn't fun because CSGO is a better option, the abilities are either overpowered or useless and it does not feel natural in the game. Just play CSGO, which is a great refined game or overwatch if abilities is your thing. Valorant was good only when it was exclusive for those who wanted twitch views and wanted to sit on the hype train. As a normal person, its just repetivie and not fun to play, atall.… Expand
  19. Jronk27
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    Best game I've played in years. I am an avid CS GO player with a background in OW as well and find this to be the most enjoyable and hooking game I've played in my entire life. The game has room to improve, with the addition of maps and agents, but I have no doubt those are coming. For now it is a great game that makes you want to grind and improve. Recommend it to everyone. Don't mind theBest game I've played in years. I am an avid CS GO player with a background in OW as well and find this to be the most enjoyable and hooking game I've played in my entire life. The game has room to improve, with the addition of maps and agents, but I have no doubt those are coming. For now it is a great game that makes you want to grind and improve. Recommend it to everyone. Don't mind the salty CS GO and OW fans who review bombed it.… Expand
  20. Pyrrosss
    Jun 4, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Been playing since beta started and I enjoy the art style and the overall feel of the game. In my opinion the game has fun and easy to learn but hard to master gameplay. I haven't had a hacker in one of my games and never felt like someone is fishy. Met a lot of chill and cool players from just playing the game and communicating in voice chat. Yes it does need a bit more work but it's a F2P that's not a play to win, so you lose nothing from trying it out and if not your thing you can just deleting it.… Expand
  21. kikasspro
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game mod that cs should have put in its self. Really fun game play 10/10 all day… Expand
  22. iAxX
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    Quite possible one of the worst FPS games I've ever played. You know how chinese companies made like 25 versions of Autochess in a month? This feels like one of those games. A s****y chinese rip off with very bad design elements.
  23. Hechser
    Jun 4, 2020
    2
    It's free to play, so why not try. I expect you'll experience the same frustration.

    If you're used to shooting in real life, or in any kind of milsim game, this is definitely not the game for you. You're literally aiming at your feet before your RNG bullets hit heads. I know it's a CS copy, but I just don't remember the accuracy/random bullet spread in CS being this toxic? There    It's free to play, so why not try. I expect you'll experience the same frustration.

    If you're used to shooting in real life, or in any kind of milsim game, this is definitely not the game for you.
    You're literally aiming at your feet before your RNG bullets hit heads.

    I know it's a CS copy, but I just don't remember the accuracy/random bullet spread in CS being this toxic?

    There is the very valid argument that you can learn the recoil of the weapons - making it skill based.
    Which is great... but all of your natural aiming instincts will be completely overwritten by the stupidity of this RNG aim system they've seemingly adopted.

    Again... if you enjoy milsims or shooting in real life - do not bother with this game.
    ___
    Generally, the experience and atmosphere of the game is casual and relaxed.
    The player base is generally friendly and helpful - especially if you tell them you're new or want to learn.

    The character's abilities are a little odd, and a little too similar.

    But if you enjoy listening to music while you play, and want a FPS that's a bit more relaxed with the same competitive spirit as CS then this might be for you.

    Just enjoy dragging your mouse down as you try and guess where the next bullet is going to land.    … Expand
  24. lena2002rus
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    Очень скучная игра с плохой механикой, управление ватное, неудобно сделано сочетание брони+здоровья, точнее того что после смерти показывает 100+ урона игроку а он остаётся жив, просто потому что учитывается снесеная броня. Крайне не оптимизированно, выдает 100+ фпс а в дыму 40 а то и ниже, при том что видеокарта и процессор не нагружены, жалкая пародия на кс с овервотчем, сочетаниеОчень скучная игра с плохой механикой, управление ватное, неудобно сделано сочетание брони+здоровья, точнее того что после смерти показывает 100+ урона игроку а он остаётся жив, просто потому что учитывается снесеная броня. Крайне не оптимизированно, выдает 100+ фпс а в дыму 40 а то и ниже, при том что видеокарта и процессор не нагружены, жалкая пародия на кс с овервотчем, сочетание навыков с геймплеем кс получилось у Riot Games крайне ущербно.… Expand
  25. swaglord420
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    Uninspired and poorly executed mash up of existing competitive esports fps titles. The largest issue is the seemingly opposed concepts of ‘tactical shooter’ and ‘hero-based shooter.’ The abilities de-emphasize the fairly solid gunplay rather than enhancing it. For example, abilities negate or diminish hard fought map control or positional advantages via abilities such as teleports,Uninspired and poorly executed mash up of existing competitive esports fps titles. The largest issue is the seemingly opposed concepts of ‘tactical shooter’ and ‘hero-based shooter.’ The abilities de-emphasize the fairly solid gunplay rather than enhancing it. For example, abilities negate or diminish hard fought map control or positional advantages via abilities such as teleports, healing, seeing through walls/spy cam etc.

    Speaking of maps, they are absolutely terrible as most reviews pointed out. Mostly because of the narrow corridors, exceedingly high number of corners to check, and multiple paths solely used for rotation between sites. It seems that a more open map design is not compatible with the gameplay as it would encourage the players to forego the abilities in favor of straight gunfights. Agent balance, while always a moving target, is already an issue with clear must-picks for serious play. The graphics including the overall art direction and character design is atrocious and honestly straight up cringey. One of the least visually appealing titles of the past few years.

    Finally RNG gun spray pattern, below average optimization, and ineffective yet extremely invasive anti-cheat round out this embarrassing package of an fps game. Take your time and money elsewhere.    … Expand
  26. abhinavbanerjee
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    Valorant is a pathetic Chinese CS:GO ripoff with outdated graphics, animations and shooting mechanics and is freaking pay-to-win. Also, the anti-cheat system that comes with it is a kernel level rootkit malware that provides all the hackers in the world with a 24x7 backdoor access to your PC and absolute control over it if accessed. Not to forget that the developer company is owned byValorant is a pathetic Chinese CS:GO ripoff with outdated graphics, animations and shooting mechanics and is freaking pay-to-win. Also, the anti-cheat system that comes with it is a kernel level rootkit malware that provides all the hackers in the world with a 24x7 backdoor access to your PC and absolute control over it if accessed. Not to forget that the developer company is owned by Tencent which is a massive Chinese information conglomerate who could use this brilliant opportunity to spy on millions. Nobody should even download this abomination of a game on their PCs. It simply ain't worth the risks.… Expand
  27. SaintSnow
    Jun 4, 2020
    9
    This game is good. It could easily become the next big e-sports title and with good reason as Riot is well versed with this. I have played the beta day one and though roughly enjoyed playing competitive. Upon release, it looks and runs even better and feels much more polished. The characters have seen some balance changes and it's for the better. The new character Reyna does need a littleThis game is good. It could easily become the next big e-sports title and with good reason as Riot is well versed with this. I have played the beta day one and though roughly enjoyed playing competitive. Upon release, it looks and runs even better and feels much more polished. The characters have seen some balance changes and it's for the better. The new character Reyna does need a little work but that was honestly to be expected. At least competitive is not out at the moment, allowing some rework to be done after feedback.
    Game play is has a good pace and over games don't last nearly as long as for example a match in CS:GO. Map's are fairly well designed for the way this game is as it has heroes with abilities instead of just guns and grenades. They are designed by CS:GO map designers so there are striking resemblances while having new elements. Gun-play has felt good and only has gotten better with changes over the beta and release, ping is low, and I have yet to come across a cheater. I've found they are mostly found at the highest level of play on the occasion. Vanguard is actually fine. It operates like any other anti-cheat so I don't understand the fuss and it does not eat at my computer's resources and effect anything. I have yet to see what many seem to complain about.
    The only thing I have found to be a possible issue are the individual prices for skins. They are particularly high, the bundles however are within reason as they offer skins on a multitude of weapons at a lower overall price. I can't complain much here though as the game itself is a free to play game so this is completely optional.
    Overall this game is actually extremely well made and Riot is also extremely communicative within the community listening to feedback constantly. It shows that they are really adamant in creating a well rounded and polished fps for the e-sports scene. I am honestly excited and intrigued on how they will progress going forward.    … Expand
  28. Andites
    Jun 4, 2020
    5
    Without a choice of maps, the game is unplayable. I'm tired of playing only on Ascent
  29. Gl4zerB
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    dude how can you even spam negative things about this game it has just launched and is absolutely incredible. It has good mechanics and after all even a potato pc can run this
  30. Beest
    Jun 4, 2020
    8
    A lot of fun to play, especially with friends. Gunplay feels tight and responsive, and the abilities give an added layer of skill to the game. The only things going against it are its lack of game modes and progression at launch, but with ranked releasing sometime soon I'm excited for the future of the game. Hopefully the esports scene for this game grows as well!
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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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