Arena of Valor

 Switch
User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 58 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 58
  3. Negative: 16 out of 58

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  1. Dilbert20006
    Sep 26, 2018
    9
    Excellent game made even better by free to play. This is a solid upgrade from the mobile version and runs smoothly (usually around 45fps). An update to change the configuration of button layout would be nice but with that aside this game is exactly what it should have been, same game as mobile with massive graphical upgrade and character tweeks. Highly recommended to anyone interested inExcellent game made even better by free to play. This is a solid upgrade from the mobile version and runs smoothly (usually around 45fps). An update to change the configuration of button layout would be nice but with that aside this game is exactly what it should have been, same game as mobile with massive graphical upgrade and character tweeks. Highly recommended to anyone interested in games like DOTA or LOL...Note this style of game isn't for everyone but definitely for me… Expand
  2. Joes
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Muy buenas mecánicas y full entretenido la verdad lo recomiendo bastante amigos
  3. Beto1960
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Los personajes muy bien equilibrados y una jugabilidad divertida la verdad bueno
  4. Delixcroix
    Jun 17, 2020
    9
    I appreciate the simplicity but I wish tanks were tankier. Everything feels like Paper lategame.
  5. Jdd2102
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    One of the best mona is no switch and its a great Port and a very good game
  6. VictoryBrewing
    Oct 4, 2018
    8
    moba games are a tough call, I was excited to see this game was free on the Switch and decided to download it. I have always been a big fan of moba games in general, from the early days of Dota as a custom game on Warcraft 3 to the latest true to life Dota 2 stand alone. They are very fun genres but often many are done improperly. I am pleased to say that Arena of Valor delivers on themoba games are a tough call, I was excited to see this game was free on the Switch and decided to download it. I have always been a big fan of moba games in general, from the early days of Dota as a custom game on Warcraft 3 to the latest true to life Dota 2 stand alone. They are very fun genres but often many are done improperly. I am pleased to say that Arena of Valor delivers on the Switch. Being a free game is already nice, but the fact that it plays well and has good controls with likable heroes is a big plus. Obviously there are in game purchases to unlock more heroes the easy way or there is the traditional grind. Many of the heroes take hours of game play to unlock so unless you really like playing as the free to play characters in rotation, you will probably drop a little coin on this like I did to get a couple characters under your belt. As for the game play, it is your traditional moba which is a big win for us old school moba lovers. You have three lanes and a few different modes, 5v5, 3v3, 1v1 and ranked which you cannot unlock until you have unlocked enough heroes to qualify for ranked matches. The way you purchase items is a bit different, you can set up a set list for each character and purchase those items while on the map, or you can manually purchase items as you go. The customized approach is much better and helps you to stay on the battlefield longer. Also unlike most moba games, you do not have to physically go to the store in game, you can purchase the items and they're automatically added to your inventory and you receive the benefits then and there. Like any good moba, your team matters a lot, yes there are carries but you absolutely want to play with friends willing to cooperate if possible. The game offers in game chat and quick responses for warning teammates or calling out a plan etc. The graphics are not the greatest but I do not know anyone that plays moba games for their shine. All in all, if you have a switch and want to play a good moba on your TV or in your hands, this game is a must have.… Expand
  7. STARSTRIKER187
    Sep 26, 2018
    8
    I played the mobile version and thought it was quite good but when I heard of the switch version, I decided to wait before getting into it. So far it seems really good. Good selection of modes, heroes and item builds. If you like league of legends and can see past the features that are missing in Aren of Valor that other moba's have, you are in for a blast. Good game to pickup for quickI played the mobile version and thought it was quite good but when I heard of the switch version, I decided to wait before getting into it. So far it seems really good. Good selection of modes, heroes and item builds. If you like league of legends and can see past the features that are missing in Aren of Valor that other moba's have, you are in for a blast. Good game to pickup for quick bouts of fun!… Expand
  8. NOrecess
    Sep 25, 2018
    9
    FANTASTIC GAME AND ITS FREE!!! I was not a fan of League of Legends on PC - It never hooked me. However, everyone is back at the same start with a fresh game that is derivative from its mobile counter-part and that allows for fresh new players to jump in without getting owned everywhere. The switch controls are AMAZING (much better than the mobile version) and the graphics are way betterFANTASTIC GAME AND ITS FREE!!! I was not a fan of League of Legends on PC - It never hooked me. However, everyone is back at the same start with a fresh game that is derivative from its mobile counter-part and that allows for fresh new players to jump in without getting owned everywhere. The switch controls are AMAZING (much better than the mobile version) and the graphics are way better than the mobile version.

    The only thing they need to update/patch up is the little glitches, random game crashes, and see if they can boost the game from its now 45 fps to 60 fps. The random crashes are few and far in between and the glitches don't really interrupt the game, they are very small.

    They have room for improvement but the game is SOLID! Extremely fun!    … Expand

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#88 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Switch Player
    Sep 19, 2019
    70
    Arena of Valor is one of the best of the few MOBA games on the Switch. If you’re looking for something fun but want something that isn’t a complete time-sink, then this game is for you.
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  2. SpazioGames
    Oct 15, 2018
    78
    A true and solid Moba. Technically better than the mobile version its really enjoyable even if it shows its smartphone origins. Perfect Matchmaking.
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  3. DualShockers
    Oct 13, 2018
    80
    A great appetizer to the greater world of MOBA games. It’s definitely got to be one of the best mobile takes on the genre I’ve ever played, and there’s no doubt I’ll boot it up every so often on my Switch.
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