Valorant

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4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3892 Ratings

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  1. Gorducho
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    jogo muito sem graça, basico, precisao das armas um verdadeiro lixo, parece cs.
  2. Rogues
    Jun 8, 2020
    1
    It's like Counter Strike but in boring. Why would somebody play something like this?
  3. arma_devnull
    Jun 4, 2020
    6
    As a hardcore shooter fan since CS 1.6 i appreciated Riot's attempt to create a new competitive fps in different guises, Unfortunately, at present the game has very strong inconsistencies in the management of the basic mechanics that make a competitive and long-lasting fps like CS.
    is a title aimed particularly at a specific target, certainly more "modern" and the matches are much more    As a hardcore shooter fan since CS 1.6 i appreciated Riot's attempt to create a new competitive fps in different guises, Unfortunately, at present the game has very strong inconsistencies in the management of the basic mechanics that make a competitive and long-lasting fps like CS.
    is a title aimed particularly at a specific target, certainly more "modern" and the matches are much more random than what I could have expected, given by some absolutely rng components and it is in fact here where valorant shows its weaknesses, such as for example the impossibility of mastering a specific spray pattern.
    It is not a title to be thrown away as some reviews suggest, in its "small" it offers fun in the right doses especially if played in a team, the riot team is willing, the game transpires this passion from the developers and it is really a great thing. , confident of being able to edit my review in the near future.
    Personally at the moment it is not an fps that invites me to play frequently, nor one on which I would spend 2000 or 4000 hours as for CS, in the hope that they will be able to solve the client's problems, that they will create a version that does not necessarily seem simplified cs and in the end in the hope that they will really manage to make their anticheat work as it is extremely invasive and in the current state not very effective against cheaters.    … Expand
  4. DeSTeR3
    Jun 4, 2020
    5
    Well, this game not really good and not too bad, it's free and its fill like free game
  5. RiotIsTrash_0
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    Mind blown how terrible one game can be after a month of closed beta to work out the issues. Graphics are bad, gameplay and movement is awful for the type of game they wanted it to be. anti cheat system is just to make extra money off your personal data, connectivity issues alone make me want to uninstall. wouldn't recommend to anyone
  6. AlaNoo
    Jun 3, 2020
    5
    4 Maps on launch, 2 of which are bad (Bind and Split). No ranked mode on launch. Peeker's advantage that seems somehow more unfair than CS. Gun play is solid, though I feel like hit boxes are bigger than the actual model since there have been so many times where I shoot right next to someones head and still get the headshot somehow. For some reason you can shoot pretty damn accurately4 Maps on launch, 2 of which are bad (Bind and Split). No ranked mode on launch. Peeker's advantage that seems somehow more unfair than CS. Gun play is solid, though I feel like hit boxes are bigger than the actual model since there have been so many times where I shoot right next to someones head and still get the headshot somehow. For some reason you can shoot pretty damn accurately while walking with shift. Characters look fine, though a little unoriginal and boring on some( Raze looks like a **** default fortnite character). Gameplay is solid though does get stale over some time since it feels like every engagement I take in this game is the same from the last. Character abilities can be very fun like Jett, Raze and Sova, though pretty damn boring on others like Brimstone. Weapon balance seems fine, the Judge is a little OP on some parts of maps especially for the price. Gameplay is slower paced compared to CS. As of right now the game feels very average overall, though shows potential to be much better with updates, only time will tell if these needed changes come soon enough.… Expand
  7. KuroNico
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    RIOT CCCP games decided to not let you change aspect ratios in the game because **** you for buying a wide screen AMIRITE also their anti cheat is literally spyware
  8. JackChan
    Jun 4, 2020
    4
    This game is enjoyable, but only when it works, and it works about 1/8 of the time. Maps have too many corners and angles to keep track of, gunplay and recoil feels random and unpredictable compared to CS:GO's, and hit detection and hit boxes are just plain bad. If headshots actually connected when they were supposed to, if peekers advantage wasn't as prevalent, and if the gunplay wasn'tThis game is enjoyable, but only when it works, and it works about 1/8 of the time. Maps have too many corners and angles to keep track of, gunplay and recoil feels random and unpredictable compared to CS:GO's, and hit detection and hit boxes are just plain bad. If headshots actually connected when they were supposed to, if peekers advantage wasn't as prevalent, and if the gunplay wasn't so annoying, the game would be good. But sadly, it isn't. I have hope that eventually it will be good, but in its current state its nothing but a failure of a CS:GO clone.… Expand
  9. KappaWealth
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    Rito games' low quality don't know if this can be called a game thing. Censored for chinese.
  10. 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.
  11. AnthonyMrz
    Jun 3, 2020
    6
    Valorant is a very calculated game. If you have no experience with FPS's then this game will be hard to get good in. If you put the time into it though you'll have an enjoyable time. Some cons I'd say is the gameplay always feels the same and there isn't much diversity. Also, the slow you get from taking fire is a very annoying mechanic. Standard shooter with not much difference to others.
  12. Chops_
    Jun 4, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. During the beta the hype made me very hopeful for this game but when i got my hands on it i was very disappointed, the comparison of CSGO and OVERWATCH mixed is kind of true but if i wanted to play a FPS with good mechanics and overall just better game play i would choose CSGO and if i wanted to play an fps with abilities and different characters to choose from I would choose OVERWATCH. Valorant tries to copy both of these games but just fails at it and makes it almost unplayable… Expand
  13. Lyncis
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    Shooting mechanic is quite ok. Reminds CS:GO in all sides. But overall dynamic of the game is lacking.
    Visual looks really boring end empty, nothing really attractive. Abilities sometimes hard to understand from first time, get used pretty fast but they are just like they should not be in the game.
    If you wish to play shooter with special abilities better go and play some Overwatch or    Shooting mechanic is quite ok. Reminds CS:GO in all sides. But overall dynamic of the game is lacking.
    Visual looks really boring end empty, nothing really attractive. Abilities sometimes hard to understand from first time, get used pretty fast but they are just like they should not be in the game.
    If you wish to play shooter with special abilities better go and play some Overwatch or something similar.
    Monetization is too expensive compared to other Riot game.    … Expand
  14. Sosochek
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    Одна из самых лучших игр в этом году.Графика и геймплэй приятные, но не очень удобная стрельба.
  15. Nickyfazzo
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    I'll admit I was excited for this game after I saw it on stream for a bit. But playing it is just laggy, same and just not fun in a way that is hard to explain. I just don't want to play it.
  16. RomperStomper
    Jun 8, 2020
    1
    No momentum. No violence. Snoozfest. And while snoozing, Tencent collects your data via the backdoor malware rootkit called "anti-cheat" Vanguard. :) Good times this 2020 is.
  17. Kirnl
    Jun 17, 2020
    0
    Terrible Game released by a terrible company. buggy boring game play don't waste your time with this one. go play csgo.
  18. GeorgeSWAT
    Jun 7, 2020
    0
    A friend of mine pushed me to try this game, I watched the streams and eventually got a key to play it. But while watching some game play I realized that the game was a glorified hide n' seek, that favors those with better connection or mechanical skills. It's Ok for a game to be this demanding but only a group of players will enjoy it. I like other games where I have more variety of gameA friend of mine pushed me to try this game, I watched the streams and eventually got a key to play it. But while watching some game play I realized that the game was a glorified hide n' seek, that favors those with better connection or mechanical skills. It's Ok for a game to be this demanding but only a group of players will enjoy it. I like other games where I have more variety of game styles and abilities that allows me to effectively fight someone with better mechanical skills using strategy, good positioning and knowing you character abilities. If you really want a tactical shooter, there is CS:GO already, this game have a different aesthetic just because it is what has been popular in recent years. The abilities aren't very important, at least in my experience with the game, some could argue that is the reason I didn't enjoy the game, but honestly some matches that I won was as boring as the ones I lost. So my point is... if the GAME is not FUN, why bother playing it? Don't fall to the fear of missing out. PD: the anti cheat system was a real pain, it is very intrusive and unnecessary considering the amount of cheaters in the platform for a closed beta, can't imagine how is it going in the full release.… Expand
  19. Noctics
    Jun 8, 2020
    0
    Juego aburrido, la peor copia de csgo y overwatch, es como si sacaran lo peor de cada uno y lo juntaran. Totalmente aburrido de ver y jugar, no lo recomiendo.
  20. DwaneDibbley
    Jun 7, 2020
    0
    Game tries to be mix of CSGO and Overwatch, but it cant rly work well. And it doesnt. Where you need skill in CSGO, you just cheese with character skill in this game. Unbalanced skills, terrible gameplay and maps. And theres no way this gonna turn into esport. And one more thing - GAME REQUIRE ANTICHEAT THAT HAS TO BE LAUNCH AT WINDOWS STARTUP, so u have to have chinese program running inGame tries to be mix of CSGO and Overwatch, but it cant rly work well. And it doesnt. Where you need skill in CSGO, you just cheese with character skill in this game. Unbalanced skills, terrible gameplay and maps. And theres no way this gonna turn into esport. And one more thing - GAME REQUIRE ANTICHEAT THAT HAS TO BE LAUNCH AT WINDOWS STARTUP, so u have to have chinese program running in your PC 24/7.… Expand
  21. CaptainAntiHero
    Jun 6, 2020
    2
    Valorant has great voice acting, but that is where the positives end. The game feels like it wants to be a hero tactical shooter, and in turn fails at both. The gameplay is too slow and boring to be a good hero shooter and the abilities make it too difficult for anyone who isn't great at FPS games. If you're new to the genre, Valorant doesn't care, Valorant will clump you with people andValorant has great voice acting, but that is where the positives end. The game feels like it wants to be a hero tactical shooter, and in turn fails at both. The gameplay is too slow and boring to be a good hero shooter and the abilities make it too difficult for anyone who isn't great at FPS games. If you're new to the genre, Valorant doesn't care, Valorant will clump you with people and you'd best pray that you have the CSGO pro on your team or prepare to be stomped over and over, because that's another thing; there are too many rounds.
    You can't just go in for a quick game, where sure maybe you'll get pubstomped, but you'll be out of it quickly and able to try again. No, Valorant as of right now 6/6/2020, has no mode that feel good to play from a casual stand point and no mode that would fit the role of 'quick play'.
    At the end of the day this game will have to choose between being a full fledged hero shooter, or a 'tactical shooter with super powers' that is nowhere as cool as that title might allude to it being.    … Expand
  22. Makist
    Jul 9, 2020
    3
    I have played this game for a month to see any improvement but sadly it worst. First is the bad optimization, the game is laggy as hell although i play it at low video setting, my spec is gtx 1050 with i5 8250U, which is recommended spec according to RIOT. My fps is about 70 when playing normal (walking, setting up smoke and ability) but when I have a gun fight, it drop to only 30 which isI have played this game for a month to see any improvement but sadly it worst. First is the bad optimization, the game is laggy as hell although i play it at low video setting, my spec is gtx 1050 with i5 8250U, which is recommended spec according to RIOT. My fps is about 70 when playing normal (walking, setting up smoke and ability) but when I have a gun fight, it drop to only 30 which is unplayable for me (CSGO and R6S even better). Secondly is the ranking system need to be fixed, I have no chance to win when played against enemy that party up.… Expand
  23. Nero21109x
    Jun 7, 2020
    1
    The shoot mechanic ingame is so dumb! The first bullet will miss 100% when you aim your enemy head. The agent's skill is some useless, some too overpower. I like the game's idea but this not the game I want
  24. mcwito
    Jun 10, 2020
    0
    I didnt liked the game, I prefer counter-strike, more competitive and intense.
  25. mjv91
    Jul 11, 2020
    3
    Absolutely disgusting monetization model. Boring unimaginative characters. Limited useful weapons. Limited maps. Limited replay ability. For a free to play game I might have given this a 6 or 7. Not inherently bad game play, but not very diverse or interesting. What drops this game to a 3 for me is the disgusting monetization. $200+ for skins and their unlocks is gross and shows how littleAbsolutely disgusting monetization model. Boring unimaginative characters. Limited useful weapons. Limited maps. Limited replay ability. For a free to play game I might have given this a 6 or 7. Not inherently bad game play, but not very diverse or interesting. What drops this game to a 3 for me is the disgusting monetization. $200+ for skins and their unlocks is gross and shows how little riot cares about their communities. I will no longer support any riot game and we need to show these companies we are not okay with these practices.… Expand
  26. Stereonight
    Jun 10, 2020
    0
    boring agents. bad motion and graphics. similar other games. non original game. and vanguard.
  27. Kretek
    Jun 7, 2020
    3
    In true Riot fashion of copying other successful titles, this game is an attempt at tackling CS:GO, a long-time king of the tactical shooter space. Unfortunately, it's quite terrible.

    --Gameplay-- Abilities feel very much 'in the way' in this game. Unlike in Overwatch where it feels like the majority of your abilities are impactful and unique, the abilities in Valorant feel tacked on    In true Riot fashion of copying other successful titles, this game is an attempt at tackling CS:GO, a long-time king of the tactical shooter space. Unfortunately, it's quite terrible.

    --Gameplay--
    Abilities feel very much 'in the way' in this game. Unlike in Overwatch where it feels like the majority of your abilities are impactful and unique, the abilities in Valorant feel tacked on and poorly thought out. Even the animations are a bit too clunky, often resulting your death while you're waiting for the animation to resolve. Many character abilities are painfully over or undertuned. This really should have been hashed out in the beta.

    Gunplay is also something that needs work. Aside from the acknowledged hit reg issues (should never have been released with that issue; probably just wanted to gain some money from a glorified beta like many other companies), the netcode -- in this case, communication between the servers and clients in the server -- is terrible. It doesn't feel responsive at all and the guns don't feel very powerful. Unlike the assault rifles in CS:GO, you should just flip a coin if you're trying to shoot with the ARs in this game.

    --Graphics & Assets--
    I'm not usually one to criticize graphics. I hate when people use that as a main reason for despising a game; however, I have to acknowledge that, beyond the lackluster 2014 graphics, this game lacks any character at all.

    In Overwatch, there's objects to destroy, actual environments to explore, and each obstacle isn't just a wall or a generic stack of crates. The levels feel like they were lived in and the obstacles are just there. They exist because they belong there. It's the same with CS:GO.

    --Conclusion--
    I feel that Valorant really tried too hard to be a blockbuster hit and the developers boxed themselves in. Too much of this feels safe and designed instead of experimenting to see if they could take an old formula and mix it up. Nothing feels original and one of the main sticking points that any tactical FPS needs is missing -- solid, impactful gunplay.

    I do hope Riot turns it around in a few patches and makes this game really shine, but as is I won't be revisiting it anytime soon.    … Expand
  28. Fofodeleo
    Jun 18, 2020
    7
    I love the game design, not too realistic. There is a potential for making a really interesting lore. However there is a lack of content and 3 maps is quite stingy..
  29. ineptdesign
    Jun 5, 2020
    0
    Literally every game I've played (>20) has someone afk on either or both sides, they ALWAYS come back for the last few rounds to farm battlepass exp without punishment

    I dodged cue a SINGLE time, like it was league of legends, to group up with a friend and got an hour wait timer. Riot proves again they have no idea how to combat afk's and make grouping with friends a pain. Do not    Literally every game I've played (>20) has someone afk on either or both sides, they ALWAYS come back for the last few rounds to farm battlepass exp without punishment

    I dodged cue a SINGLE time, like it was league of legends, to group up with a friend and got an hour wait timer.

    Riot proves again they have no idea how to combat afk's and make grouping with friends a pain.

    Do not waste your time with this mess.    … Expand
  30. Kanonymous
    Jun 9, 2020
    0
    El juego podría ser de hace dos generaciones sin problemas, fuertemente vendido como moda pasajera vía Twitch. Podrían haber puesto al menos un poco de empeño en la caracterización de personajes y efectos visuales simples pero no necesariamente horribles.
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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 42 Critic Reviews

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