Arena of Valor

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  • Summary: Arena of Valor is a Multiplayer Online Battle Arena game designed by the experts at Tencent Games for Nintendo Switch. Explore and command a roster of over 35 fearless heroes, with roles including Tanks, Assassins, Mages, Support, Warriors, and Marksmen. Build the ultimate team with yourArena of Valor is a Multiplayer Online Battle Arena game designed by the experts at Tencent Games for Nintendo Switch. Explore and command a roster of over 35 fearless heroes, with roles including Tanks, Assassins, Mages, Support, Warriors, and Marksmen. Build the ultimate team with your friends to crush your opponents in real-time online battles.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. COGconnected
    Oct 1, 2018
    85
    Aesthetics aside, Arena of Valor sets a very high bar for MOBAs on consoles with its easy control scheme and competitive gameplay. This is as close to the authentic LoL/DOTA 2 experience as a home console has gotten so far, and I’m excited to see the game grow and prosper on the Switch. The MOBA might have found a new home on the Nintendo Switch, and Arena of Valor started it all.
  2. Nintendo Life
    Sep 27, 2018
    80
    Tencent is hoping Arena of Valor’s new console port will bring its eSports success on mobile to Nintendo Switch, and with a solid netcode, an accessible and enjoyable take on the MOBA template and a free-to-play model, there’s no reason it can’t achieve that goal in the months (and years) to come. While it does have a few technical issues at launch, they don't detract from the fact Nintendo Switch now has a proper MOBA to add to its library of supported genres. One of the world's biggest games is now on Switch, and that's something to celebrate.
  3. Twinfinite
    Sep 28, 2018
    80
    Arena of Valor is probably one of the best MOBAs to get into if you’re new to the series. With its beginner-friendly features and plenty of heroes to choose from, it’s fairly easy to learn your way around and start competing against other players. On the other hand, Arena of Valor offers just enough depth and a spice of variety to entice MOBA veterans to pick up the game on the Nintendo Switch.
  4. Multiplayer.it
    Oct 8, 2018
    80
    Arena of Valor it's an awesome MOBA to play on Nintendo Switch. The new control system it's pretty neat and it works really well with the Joy-Con. If you love the genre you can't miss the opportunity to jump in and start playing right now.
  5. DualShockers
    Oct 13, 2018
    80
    A great appetizer to the greater world of MOBA games. It’s definitely got to be one of the best mobile takes on the genre I’ve ever played, and there’s no doubt I’ll boot it up every so often on my Switch.
  6. SpazioGames
    Oct 15, 2018
    78
    A true and solid Moba. Technically better than the mobile version its really enjoyable even if it shows its smartphone origins. Perfect Matchmaking.
  7. Switch Player
    Sep 19, 2019
    70
    Arena of Valor is one of the best of the few MOBA games on the Switch. If you’re looking for something fun but want something that isn’t a complete time-sink, then this game is for you.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 8 out of 18
  1. Beto1960
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Los personajes muy bien equilibrados y una jugabilidad divertida la verdad bueno
  2. Joes
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Muy buenas mecánicas y full entretenido la verdad lo recomiendo bastante amigos
  4. Dilbert20006
    Sep 26, 2018
    9
    Excellent game made even better by free to play. This is a solid upgrade from the mobile version and runs smoothly (usually around 45fps). AnExcellent game made even better by free to play. This is a solid upgrade from the mobile version and runs smoothly (usually around 45fps). An update to change the configuration of button layout would be nice but with that aside this game is exactly what it should have been, same game as mobile with massive graphical upgrade and character tweeks. Highly recommended to anyone interested in games like DOTA or LOL...Note this style of game isn't for everyone but definitely for me… Expand
  5. Theono
    Apr 29, 2020
    5
    Some characters ultimates don’t work when u try to use them as they just do nothing Wick ist frustrating (an example is xeniel Who just tellsSome characters ultimates don’t work when u try to use them as they just do nothing Wick ist frustrating (an example is xeniel Who just tells you no target just because and even when I try to make sense of the blue cross thing I can’t because it’s impossible to use it ) also some weird ass hitboxes like the one from grakks grab and violets Rocket launcher ist a good game overall but there are still things that need to be fixed… Expand
  6. Kovawsky
    Aug 19, 2020
    0
    Preços ABUSIVOS, heróis desbalanceados, sistema de pareamento ridículo, vários bugs, vários recursos inúteis sem funcionalidade, e o pior dePreços ABUSIVOS, heróis desbalanceados, sistema de pareamento ridículo, vários bugs, vários recursos inúteis sem funcionalidade, e o pior de tudo, a empresa não da a minima para as reclamações dos usuários… Expand
  7. telekinesis
    Sep 26, 2018
    0
    Total crap, just like mobile version. Another Chinese game with Chinese gameplay, mechanics and cheating monetization trying to make it toTotal crap, just like mobile version. Another Chinese game with Chinese gameplay, mechanics and cheating monetization trying to make it to the west. No actual localization that considers how controls are actually mapped out for western gamers. Makes no sense to have DC characters in it at all.… Expand
  8. blikzenxx
    Jun 2, 2019
    0
    Matchmaking is really bad. Have a match going for gold, don't be surprised if you're teamed up with 3 bronze and a silver. Or get ready toMatchmaking is really bad. Have a match going for gold, don't be surprised if you're teamed up with 3 bronze and a silver. Or get ready to lose 10+ games in a row because you're teammates are utter incompetent. Very difficult to gets gems for arcana builds. Have spent 400+ hr, not even at level 30 yet, and not enough gems to have a full tier3 arcana page. Controls are routinely sluggish, non-responsive, and laggy. Server latency is major problem on both public and private networks.… Expand

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