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Valorant New Skin 'Black Thorn' Honest Review: From Creepy to Unexpected CharmThe new Valorant skin bundle 'Blackthorn' has been released. Initially, it gave off a somewhat grotesque impression, but the right-click motion of the blade skin, in particular, captivates with its overwhelming visuals, stimulating the desire to purchase. We'll delve into the true charm of the 'Blackthorn' skin by closely examining the unique motions, sounds, and chroma features of each weapon skin.
1. 🎮 New Skin 'Blackthorn' Bundle Composition and First Impressions
· The new 'Blackthorn' skin, released with the new act, features a rose thorn vine concept.
· Initial impressions of the design were that it was somewhat grotesque and felt like a prettier version of the 'Titan' skin.
· Initial impressions of the design were that it was somewhat grotesque and felt like a prettier version of the 'Titan' skin.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Skin Name | Blackthorn |
| Concept | Rose Thorn Vine |
| Components | Gun Buddy, Card (Rose Flex), Weapons (Vandal, Classic, Guardian, Marshal, Blade) |
| Price Tier | Exclusive Edition (Expected to be similar to Kuronami, Araxys) |
| Colors | Default Red (Rose), Yellow/Gold, Green, Purple (4 colors including the blade) |
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1. 🎮 New Skin 'Blackthorn' Bundle Composition and First Impressions
· The new 'Blackthorn' skin, released with the new act, features a rose thorn vine concept.
· Initial impressions of the design were that it was somewhat grotesque and felt like a prettier version of the 'Titan' skin.
· Initial impressions of the design were that it was somewhat grotesque and felt like a prettier version of the 'Titan' skin.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Skin Name | Blackthorn |
| Concept | Rose Thorn Vine |
| Components | Gun Buddy, Card (Rose Flex), Weapons (Vandal, Classic, Guardian, Marshal, Blade) |
| Price Tier | Exclusive Edition (Expected to be similar to Kuronami, Araxys) |
| Colors | Default Red (Rose), Yellow/Gold, Green, Purple (4 colors including the blade) |
01:42 - 04:23
2. 🔫 Vandal Skin: Dynamic Rose Thorn Motion
· The Vandal skin's inspect motion is very cool, with a rose breaking and the surroundings darkening.
· The reload animation gives a fairy-tale snake-like impression, with thorns coming alive and regrowing even if the tail is cut.
· It has yellow and purple chromas, with the purple chroma featuring more silver.
· The skin includes music and effectively captures the vine aesthetic.
· There's a detail where the rose briefly disappears during reload, giving a similar feel to the 'Demolock' skin, suggesting a lore connection.
· It's evaluated as a design that pairs well with Agent 'Viper'.
· The reload animation gives a fairy-tale snake-like impression, with thorns coming alive and regrowing even if the tail is cut.
· It has yellow and purple chromas, with the purple chroma featuring more silver.
· The skin includes music and effectively captures the vine aesthetic.
· There's a detail where the rose briefly disappears during reload, giving a similar feel to the 'Demolock' skin, suggesting a lore connection.
· It's evaluated as a design that pairs well with Agent 'Viper'.
04:24 - 06:50
3. 🔫 Classic Skin: Divisive Visual Effects
· The Classic skin's rose design is immediately noticeable, and it has a unique appearance with the top of the gun looking as if it's bitten.
· The inspect motion is decent, but there's a lot of metallic sound.
· The reload motion is generic with no special effects.
· The visual effect from the muzzle when firing feels unnatural and 'squeezed,' which might be divisive.
· It has a very similar finishing motion to the 'Demolock' skin, raising curiosity about a lore extension.
· The inspect motion is decent, but there's a lot of metallic sound.
· The reload motion is generic with no special effects.
· The visual effect from the muzzle when firing feels unnatural and 'squeezed,' which might be divisive.
· It has a very similar finishing motion to the 'Demolock' skin, raising curiosity about a lore extension.
06:51 - 09:47
4. 🔫 Marshal Skin: Intense Kill Sound and Echo Effect
· The Marshal skin's rose parts are frighteningly well-expressed, and the red chroma, in particular, is considered the best fit.
· After firing, an 'ooh-wah' echoing sound is heard, and the visual effect of the rose seemingly dripping can be somewhat distracting.
· The regular gun sound feels empty, but the kill sound delivers an intense 'thwack-bang' impact.
· There's an opinion that the scope part might slightly obstruct vision.
· The inspect motion sound is good.
· After firing, an 'ooh-wah' echoing sound is heard, and the visual effect of the rose seemingly dripping can be somewhat distracting.
· The regular gun sound feels empty, but the kill sound delivers an intense 'thwack-bang' impact.
· There's an opinion that the scope part might slightly obstruct vision.
· The inspect motion sound is good.
09:48 - 12:29
5. 🔫 Guardian Skin: Loud Echoes Amidst Soft Gunfire
· The Guardian skin's gun sound is on the softer side, but the 'ooh-wah ooh-wah' echoing sound after firing can be loud and noisy, potentially bothering sensitive players.
· It features an animation where the magazine is automatically generated during reload.
· The yellow chroma is also not bad, and the purple chroma is considered a perfect match with Agent 'Viper'.
· It features an animation where the magazine is automatically generated during reload.
· The yellow chroma is also not bad, and the purple chroma is considered a perfect match with Agent 'Viper'.
12:30 - 14:11
6. 🔪 Blade Skin: The Unexpected Charm of the Right-Click Motion
· The Blade skin initially gave off a grotesque and unappealing impression, but its right-click motion received rave reviews like 'insane' and 'so cool,' strongly stimulating purchase intent.
· The green chroma's right-click motion also received positive feedback.
· It features various motions, including inspect, left-click, and pose view.
· The green chroma's right-click motion also received positive feedback.
· It features various motions, including inspect, left-click, and pose view.
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7. ✨ Rose Flex Card and Final Purchase Decision
· The 'Blackthorn Rose Flex' card features a slow opening animation accompanied by sound.
· Despite initial negative impressions of the overall skin design, the overwhelming right-click motion of the blade skin captivated and ultimately led to the purchase decision.
· Despite initial negative impressions of the overall skin design, the overwhelming right-click motion of the blade skin captivated and ultimately led to the purchase decision.