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Jump into 5 vs. 5 matches in this eye-catching FPS that requires teamwork and tactics

Jump into 5 vs. 5 matches in this eye-catching FPS that requires teamwork and tactics

Vote: (89 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Riot Games

Version: 49.0

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(89 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Riot Games

49.0

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Eye-catching minimalist graphics
  • Well-balanced gameplay
  • Very little lag

Cons

  • Some issues with melee combat
  • Diverse characters take time to master

Valorant is an intense tactical shooter from Riot Games that pits teams of five against one another in fast-paced rounds where one team must plant a bomb while the other team defends the bomb drop sites.

For many years, League of Legends was the only title released by Riot Games, and it quickly became one of the most popular multiplayer games ever created. Now that League of Legends’ popularity has stabilized, Riot Games has turned to the FPS genre. Valorant is an action-packed game that pits two teams against one another over the course of 13 rounds, and it is very similar to other competitive FPS titles, such as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

One of the reasons why Valorant has become so popular is because it has high-end graphics that won't slow down outdated or underpowered devices. As long as you lower your frame rate and turn the graphics to the lowest setting, you should be able to play this on most desktops and laptops that were released within the last decade. For those who have newer gaming rigs, the highest graphic settings turn this game into a spectacular piece of art.

Each game in Valorant consists of 13 separate rounds, and it only has two teams of five playing at a time. Before each round, you will be designated as the attacking or defending team. The attacking team is given a spike bomb that they must place at one of the designated bomb sites. If the defending team kills the attacking team or defuses the bomb, then the defenders will win. When the bomb goes off, the attacking team wins the round.

There are eight different characters to choose from in this game, and each one has their own special moves and personality. There are also quite a few guns to choose from in this game, and you must carefully coordinate with your team so that you have a good mixture of weapons and skills. If your entire team picks similar weapons and characters, then your tactics are going to be very one-dimensional.

The primary feature that sets this game apart from other similar titles is the overall fluidity of the mechanics. Riot Games has implemented quite a few tools that minimize lag while improving ping times as well. They have also gone to great lengths to ensure that all of the weapons, characters, and skills are well-balanced. Those are just a few of the reasons why this game continues to break records and attract millions of players.

Pros

  • Eye-catching minimalist graphics
  • Well-balanced gameplay
  • Very little lag

Cons

  • Some issues with melee combat
  • Diverse characters take time to master