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Valorant

In this first-person online hero shooter, players choose from one of 20 heroes to battle it out in online matches. Each hero has unique abilities, and each one is based on a unique country or culture from around the world.

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Valorant
Shooter
8/10
Top Critic Avg: 81/100 Critics Rec: 86%
Released
June 2, 2020
ESRB
T for Teen: Blood, Language, Violence
Developer(s)
Riot Games
Publisher(s)
Riot Games
Engine
Unreal Engine 4

ESRB
T for Teen: Blood, Language, Violence

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