The Valorant Community Reacts to Riot's Deadlock Reveal
The Valorant community is in a state of shock following Riot's recent Deadlock reveal. Many players are expressing concerns about the new Sentinel agent, as there is a lack of information regarding the champ's abilities and playstyle. This has sparked a heated debate about the potential impact Deadlock will have on the game, with some players already expressing uncertainty about how the new agent could disrupt the meta.
One Reddit user, sheeppuffins, shares their thoughts on the matter, stating, "I've been playing Valorant since Season 1, and I must say, this is one of the least dramatic reveals I've seen." They compare Deadlock's reveal trailer to the more explosive Agent Vanish reveal from a few months back. "I feel like the game has undergone a complete transformation. We used to have a balanced, diverse, and enjoyable game, but now we are presented with a sideways action movie where Lasher obliterates everything in sight with his Lazer Guns."
Another Reddit user, Joutsentzeri, draws parallels between Deadlock's reveal and Flash's reveal. They remark, "It's almost identical to Flash's reveal. We are introduced to a mysterious man in a blank room, holding up a watch with a small beam of light. The shots take us through a warehouse, a car chase on the motorways, and finally, a slow-motion DPS showcase with a multitude of silent, slow-motion backflips." They express concern about Deadlock being a completely new and unknown champion who could potentially disrupt the meta.
One commenter ponders on Deadlock's playstyle, stating, "As much as I want to like him, I'm not sure what kind of champion he is. I still think he's going to be an over-the-top DPS, but he mentioned something about abusing and misusing systems. Will he be a utility champion? A tank? Will he have Burst and Stealth? Will it be frustrating? I believe it will be."
While some players worry about Deadlock's impact on the meta, others argue that his kit could simply be strong without necessitating any changes to the current Valorant. "All those small hints can easily mislead you," one player emphasizes. "But I have to admit, his kit looks amazing."
Another player shares their excitement for future champions, stating, "Let's be real, all we have to go off of is the cinematic and speculation. Personally, I'm thrilled for the next one, and I hope they all turn out to be unique wildcard champions." They express their anticipation to play all the new agents, more so than any previous unique agent.
Despite varying opinions on Deadlock, the community seems to agree that the anticipation surrounding the new agent's release is overwhelming. One user, PerfectionOH, expresses their thoughts on the new agent while jokingly suggesting Riot Games could release a champion with a humorous name like Agent Failure or Agent Mehhh. "I don't understand how Riot could create a champion of such high quality and still manage to frustrate me this much," they remark.
User supersonoid reflects on Riot's pattern of releasing new and game-changing champions. "It's been a peculiar time," they comment. "Riot consistently introduces a new champion every year that completely shakes things up, and we never know what to expect. Personally, I enjoy it, even though it does stress me out in the meantime." They also mention having purchased other champions in the past, such as Agent Atlas, Agent Sniper, Agent Vanish, and Agent Shift, and express their willingness to buy another if Deadlock isn't well-received.
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