The matches are long and the SBMM system is subpar, which is why a surrender system should be implemented. This would go hand-in-hand with the honor system as it gives players an out without making them wait a set amount of time before being allowed into a new g

Each map shown thus far has unique angles of approach and great map flow that separates itself from tri-lane map design that is commonplace in most FPS titles today . While having solid maps is key to a great competitive scene, starting with 4 might bore even the most devoted of players unless Riot can release more post-launch promp

Defense is half of the name of the game, and agents who can deal massive amounts of damage with abilities can help push players off point and hold them at bay. While there are plenty of agents that can deal damage (Raze, Brimstone, Breach) the newest addition to the game has proven to be the best damage dealer, and that new agent is R

The bane of any competitive FPS title is balance. If maps feel biased towards one side or if weapons feel too strong, it can reveal a meta that is unpleasant to partake in while the developers spend months changing

Objective-based modes are a smash hit in any competitive FPS title, but most revolve around planting or defusing a bomb. It's a common trend for good reason, but Valorant has the potential to stand above the r

Valorant _ is Riot Game's most recent tactical shooter that players are calling a mix between Counter-Strike and Overwatch. The game is a 5v5 Search and Destroy game much like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, but players also have to select different Agents which have unique abilities much like Overwatch. _Valorant currently has nine playable agents each having their own skill set that can help a team claim victory over their opponents. While players chose and buy whatever weapon they want to go with their agents, pairing agents' abilities well can help turn the tide of bat

More than anything else being able to coordinate with your team is the most important skill within Valorant. Players need to be able to call out and talk to their team. Being able to collaborate and decide how a team is going to approach a particular round is one of the many reasons that communication is a necessity within Valorant. A team that has no gameplan going into a round is essentially useless in the face of a well-coordinated team. Being able to collaborate and decide on a given tactic is essential to winning Competitive games, and requires communicat

All of this points to Riot’s hope and expectation that VALORANT will be the next top-tier esport. And, with good reason, too. Esports are more popular than ever. With the amount of money now changing hands in competitive gaming as well as projections around the long-term outlook , it’s no surprise Riot Games continues heavily investing in esports after is success with League of Legen

Some players hate talking over the microphone or they just don't have one that they can use. This makes it difficult for teammates to help one another or coordinate strategies, which is why a ping or instant chat system would improve the gamep

Each game will become intense as a result. One or two well-placed bullets to your head is all it takes to end your life, but one well-placed ability can shift the tide of a match. Clutch moments and the opportunities to outsmart enemies in Valorant seems to be unparalleled in most games to

Riot Games has made it explicitly clear that the game focuses heavily on gunplay more than it does the use of abilities. This means that the player with the better aim will win fights more than a player with better abilities. This is unlike Overwatch 2 Stadium Mode as the use of abilities is heavily encouraged. However, team composition is still key to winning rounds and having a team pick the right characters can be what determines a loss from a win. Here is how a team can make the best team composition in Valora

Many have likened it to Overwatch's hand-drawn style with a colorful cast of characters. There is a certain likeness, but weapons and locations don't ooze a unique style that sets it apart in the FPS market. Textures look flat and particle effects are simple, likely for visual clarity. It is a difficult balance between style and visual clarity that Riot needs to nail, but it currently lacks a distinct style like the flashiness of Overwatch or punchy visuals of Counter-Str

_ VALORANT _ is currently in its closed beta and is expected to continue until the game’s release later this summer . The forthcoming title from Riot Games , which is currently in its sixth year of development, is proving to be one of the might highly hyped shooter titles of the year. Even with the release of _ Call of Duty: Warzone _ and the impending release of _ Overwatch 2 _ , the world’s most competitive gamers can’t stop talking about _ VALORANT

This phenomenon is exactly why a player should learn multiple agents. So that a player isn't just a one-trick pony. For multiple reasons, the one-trick pony dilemma is a major issue in these types of games. If a match is playing out and your Phoenix is constantly being shut down by the enemy team, then you probably should switch to another agent that counters what is shutting your Phoenix down. Or as mentioned, someone locks you out of your main, you should always have a backup character if nee