Some Valorant Players Have Decided It’s Too Much for Them Now It’s on Console
One Valorant player's post on the game's difficulty has brought a wholesome community of fans forward in support.
With Valorant landing on consoles earlier this year, the game has finally opened its doors to a new community of players who have been eager to give it a try. With a unique futuristic setting and a lot of combat options in the form of unique Agents, the game has been quite popular among fans of first-person tactical shooters and is also a prominent presence in the e-sports space.
However, the game’s debut on consoles may have had an unintended side effect, as some of its players who enjoy other shooting games find that Valorant’s learning curve is a bit too much for them to handle. Some of these players have taken to sharing their experiences online, prompting a discussion on the game’s difficulty and what it takes to improve one’s skill at it.
A Surprising Turn of Events for Valorant
It’s unlikely that Riot Games could have anticipated this grievance from Valorant players in the wake of its console debut. However, it could also mean that the game is balanced enough to ensure that its players take the time and put in the effort needed to learn its mechanics and maps well enough to stay competitive – which is always a good thing for a live-service game.
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Considering that other shooters like Helldivers 2 added higher difficulty modes for their players based on popular demand, it could be argued that Valorant‘s level of challenge could be a perfect way for players looking to prove their skills to showcase their talent on a competitive level. While the question of accessibility versus difficulty is certainly not limited to Valorant, its presence in conversations surrounding it is sure to pique Riot Games’ interest.
No One’s Too Old for Video Games
One Valorant player in particular received a lot of attention after their post on Reddit prompted a slew of wholesome comments from other players encouraging them to learn the game on their own terms and reassuring them that they were not too old to enjoy games like it.
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Responses to their post below showcase a lighter side to the more competitive community of players that Valorant has managed to assemble over the years when it was only on PC.
For instance, one player highlighted the fact that Valorant does have a harder learning curve than its competitors and that a bit of practice was all the post’s author needed to get up to speed.
Another player pointed out that they were significantly ahead of the author in age, but are continuing to enjoy the game nonetheless.
While the original post was edited to reflect all of the positive comments that other players were quick to give, the fact remains that Valorant on consoles can take a bit of time to nail down for new players or for veterans of the game who were used to a keyboard and mouse configuration on PC.
Riot Games would certainly appreciate its players supporting Valorant to this extent and hope that its newly launched Champions 2024 bundle can give new players on consoles the edge they need to begin playing it well.
