Valorant

About

Valorant is a 5v5 character-based tactical shooter where players must outwit and outplay their opponents using precise gunplay and strategic abilities. Each character, or "Agent," has unique abilities that encourage teamwork and adaptive playstyles. Success in Valorant requires not only quick reflexes and sharp aim, but also careful planning, communication, and coordination with teammates.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 26,318 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

character development3 negative mentions

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 Negative
43%
14%
43%
The 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...”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their gorgeous art style and impressive production value, contributing to a visually appealing experience. However, some users find the graphics somewhat plain, especially given the limited content available, which includes only four maps and two gameplay modes.
- “Superb gunplay, robust character classes provide depth and longevity, gorgeous art style.”
- “Overall production value is impressive; its graphics are a little plain.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance and responsive input controls, enhancing the unique gameplay experience that combines gunplay with hero mechanics. Players appreciate the high skill ceiling and expert map design, alongside strong production values and effective performance analytics.
- “Fuses gun and hero play to create a unique gameplay experience. It has a high skill ceiling but is more accessible than Counter-Strike, with great production value and presentation, and smooth performance.”
- “Excellent gunplay with great integration of hero mechanics and agents. The expert map design and very responsive input controls provide a good deal of performance analytics and feedback.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development in the game has been criticized for featuring overpriced cosmetics and unoriginal character design, suggesting a lack of depth and creativity in the characters' evolution and appearance.
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with any of the characters.”
- “There are overpriced cosmetics that distract from the unoriginal character design, leaving little room for meaningful growth.”
- “The characters don't evolve throughout the game, resulting in a stagnant experience that fails to engage players.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization approach is generally well-received, as it incorporates standard gameplay features without being overly aggressive with microtransactions, allowing for a more enjoyable experience. The minimalist artistic design complements this by keeping the focus on gameplay rather than monetization tactics.
- “It's not too pushy with the microtransactions.”
- “It has all the standard gameplay features.”
- “Its minimalist artistic design.”