Ever dreamt of experiencing the most engaging tactical shooting game? Then try Valorant. Published by Riot games, Valorant is a free to play first person shooter game which was officially released in June 2020. It gained popularity in a very small span. In this game players are playing the role of agents who compete in 5v5 matches across different game modes. It involves tactical shooting by players who possess different qualities. It is a game that requires Teamwork, strategy making, accuracy in order to succeed.
Valorant is a modern-day First-Person shooter game that has tried to incorporate that fantasy of people of Agents, shooters into it which makes it quite realistic and interesting one. Precise control, gin recoil, map awareness in the game is spot on. It is a game that requires spot on reflex and strategic thinking. In this game the teams will be either attacking or defending a specific site on a map.
Gameplay Mechanics:
- Shooting Mechanics – Get concepts like recoil patterns, spray control and tap firing
- Unique Abilities – Agents in valorant possess unique abilities which are essential for scouting enemies, controlling areas or healing enemies.
- Objective based rounds – The game is divided into rounds with attackers (planting spike) and defenders (defusing spike)
Various Game Modes:
Core Mode
- Unrated – Standard mode where you compete with players of similar rank without affecting your official ranking.
- Competitive – IF you want to test your skills and get ranked on the basis of your performance.
Fast Paced Mode
- Spike Rush – Shorter rounds with random gun selection at start of each round. Very useful to practice gunplay and use map.
- Deathmatch – Free for all mode in which you can respawn after every death. Useful for warm up & practicing gun fight against real players.
Agents:
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Duelists Agents
Duelists in valorant are offensive powerhouses on the team. They are good at initiating the attack, disrupting enemies and generating follow up for teammates.
Playing style
a) Aggressive – Take the lead, push enemies
b) High mobility – Dodge opponents, flank opponents
c) Self-sufficient
Examples- Jett, Phoenix, Reyna
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Initiators Agents
Initiators in valorant are involved in gathering intel, initiating fights and creating opening for teammates.
Playing Style
a) Create aggressive plays
b) Support its teammates
c) Scout enemy positions
Examples- Sova, Breach, Skye
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Sentinels Agents
Sentinels in valorant are the defensive agents of the team. They are specialized in holding down areas of bomb sites and protect their teammates.
Playing Style
a) Anchor the defense, slow down the enemies
b) Protection of teammates, ability to heal teammates
c) Gathers enemy information
Examples- Sage, Cypher, Killjoy
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Controllers Agents
Controllers in valorant are the ones who are specialized in area denial and influencing the battlefield flow.
Playing Style
a) Block specific areas on maps to make difficulty for enemies to navigate
b) Obstruct enemy vision
c) Block chokeponts and force enemies to take some other route
Examples- Viper, Omen
Here above mentioned are the various agents that are available in this gameplay. You as a player may be more driven towards a specific agent either by looking at their characteristics or while playing the game itself. So, choose one that favors you the most, your thinking, your way of approaching game and enjoy the game.
How to install Valorant?
- Open the web browser then go to the official site of valorant or you can use this link, click here
- Click on download button then you will be redirected to create Riot games account if already don’t have one.
- After downloading install and launch it on your computer.
How to uninstall Valorant?
To uninstall Valorant you need to follow these simple steps:
Using Riot Games Launcher
- Open Riot games launcher
- Next, tap on library button.
- Then find Valorant in your games list.
- Hover over it and click on the gear icon that appears by it.
- Then select Uninstall and confirm it by clicking uninstall again
There you go, you have successfully uninstalled Valorant.
Using Epic Games launcher
- Open Epic games launcher
- Next, tap on library button.
- Then find Valorant in your games list.
- Hover over it and click on the gear icon that appears by it.
- Then select Uninstall and confirm it by clicking uninstall again.
Using Windows
- Open Settings, Go to add or remove programs tab, you may search it as uninstall programs in your settings search bar.
- Then after you get into add or remove program options look or search for Valorant in the list.
- Right click on it and select uninstall program, follow instructions and you are done.