- June 2, 2020
- Riot Games
Valorant
Valorant transforms the best of CS:GO with agents and abilities, resulting in an exceptional FPS that everyone should try.
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About Valorant
Valorant is a multiplayer tactical shooter game with fantasy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Riot Games and was released on June 2, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.
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Reviews
- Expertly designed tactical shooter with superb gunplay and a unique blend of hero mechanics.
- Diverse cast of Agents adds depth and strategic elements to gameplay.
- Clear game design and training mode make it accessible for players looking to improve.
- Intrusive anti-cheat system that can be overly aggressive and invasive.
- Incredibly steep learning curve that may deter casual players.
- Limited game modes and content, leading to a feeling of being light on features.
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay in Valorant is characterized by exciting tactical elements that emphasize precise execution and strategic use of diverse agent powers, creating a unique fusion of gunplay and hero mechanics. While it offers a highly competitive experience with excellent production value and responsive controls, the high skill ceiling may deter casual players, and some users note a lack of content with limited maps and modes. Overall, it successfully combines engaging mechanics with a minimalist aesthetic, though some aspects, like graphics, may feel plain.
“With Valorant, Riot Games has completely nailed its concept of shooter-meets-hero-play to produce a fantastic gameplay experience that you can't get anywhere else.”
“Fuses gun and hero play to create a unique gameplay experience, high skill ceiling but more accessible than Counter-Strike, great production value and presentation, smooth performance.”
“Excellent gunplay, great integration of hero mechanics with agents, expert map design, very responsive input controls, good deal of performance analytics and feedback.”
“With the fusion of high-level gunplay and hero mechanics, Valorant is both highly competitive and unfortunately too skill-focused for casual players to enjoy.”
“Light on content so far, with only four maps and two gameplay modes. While overall production value is impressive, its graphics are a little plain.”
“Exciting tactical gameplay that boils down to precise execution. Agent powers add a strong and dynamic strategic element, but...”
Critic Reviews
Valorant
Valorant Review – The Old Is New Again
85%Valorant Review – Professionals Wanted
Valorant doesn't stray too far from Riot Games' plethora of hero-focused titles. With the fusion of high-level gunplay and hero mechanics, Valorant is both highly competitive and unfortunately too highly skill focused for casual players to enjoy.
78%Valorant review
Valorant transforms the best of CS:GO with agents and abilities, resulting in an exceptional FPS that everyone should try.
90%
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Game News

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Frequently Asked Questions
Valorant is a tactical shooter game with fantasy and science fiction themes. Common tags for Valorant include science and first-person.
Valorant is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Game Pass and others.
Valorant was released on June 2, 2020.
Valorant was developed by Riot Games.
Valorant has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked Valorant for its monetization but disliked it for its gameplay.
Valorant is a multiplayer game.
Similar games include Space Battle Royale, Samurai GUNN, Cowboy 3030, GoD Factory: Wingmen, Time Rifters and others.










