Transitioning from Counter-Strike to VALORANT is always a culture shock, but for one veteran pro with over 9,000 hours in CS, the experience was a mix of awe, confusion, and a little bit of “haven’t I seen this before?”
During a recent stream, the pro dove into the Range to test out VALORANT’s newest faces – Veto, Vice, and Wayle – and the reactions were priceless. From Overwatch comparisons to “shivering timbers” over aim stats, here is the breakdown of the session.
The Verdict on the New Class: Veto, Vice, and Wayle
1. Veto: The “Anti-Utility” Tank
The reaction to Veto was a mix of confusion and power-fantasy. After exploring his Interceptor, the streamer noted its unique ability to “suck up” utility and turn it to dust.
- The “Alien” Factor: The SFX of Veto’s utility drew immediate comparisons to sci-fi horror movies.
- The Infinite Vandal: The real standout was Veto’s ultimate, Evolution. Upon seeing the combat stim and infinite ammo, the streamer’s first instinct was to spam the Vandal, calling the ability “pretty OP” for anyone who wants to bypass reloading entirely.
2. Vice: The “Lucio” of VALORANT?
Next up was Vice, and the Overwatch comparisons didn’t stop.
- Bassquake: The streamer immediately likened Vice’s ultimate, Bassquake, to Lucio from Overwatch. “It’s like the guy who skates… another thing VALORANT copied.”
- Combat Stim & Haste: Despite calling Vice the “gayest agent in the game,” the streamer was impressed by the raw speed and the ability to toggle between concussing enemies and healing teammates.
3. Wayle: “This is Literally Tracer”
The most energetic reaction was reserved for Wayle. Within seconds of testing her kit, the streamer was convinced Riot had been “shameless” in their inspirations.
- The Recall Mechanic: “Am I stupid, or is this Tracer? The whoosh and the goblin back… they just copy the whole kits!”
- The “Yum Yum” Agent: Despite the accusations of copying, the streamer labeled Wayle the “yum yum agent” and called her “invincible” and “OP” due to her incredible mobility and prismatic power.
The 9,000 Hour Ego vs. The Hard Bots
The highlight of the stream wasn’t just the agent reveals – it was the battle against the Hard Bots in the Range. Boasting over 9,000 hours in Counter-Strike, the streamer expected to breeze through.
- The Sensitivity Struggle: After initially hitting only 4 out of 30 bots, the tilt began. “My sense is too high… no, too low.”
- Shiver Your Timbers: Despite the rough start, the streamer warned chat: “If you saw how many hours I have in CS, you would shiver your timbers. I’ve been playing since kindergarten.”
- The Final Score: After multiple attempts and plenty of “overflicking” accusations from chat, the streamer managed to hit a peak of 9 out of 30. “I only miss when I tilt, chat! I know I can get 20!”
FAQ: Streamer Reacts to Patch 12.06
What was the streamer’s favorite agent? Wayle. Despite calling her a “Tracer copy,” the streamer was obsessed with her invincibility and speed, calling her the “yum yum agent.”
What sensitivity was used? The streamer attempted to convert their CS sensitivity to VALORANT, landing on 0.14, though they spent most of the stream arguing with chat about whether they were overflicking or underflicking.
What did he think of Veto’s axe? He found the “Infinite Bullets” mechanic of the mutation highly OP but joked that he didn’t want to be a “utility ender” – he just wanted to be a “fragger.”
