SMITE

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  1. unbornchikken
    Mar 13, 2018
    10
    - Does it have its flaws? YES
    - Does it have balance issues? YES
    - Does it have toxic players? YES
    - Is it fun? ABSOLUTELY!

    Do you wanna burp your enemies' faces off? Then welcome home.
  2. Paowars
    Oct 5, 2019
    10
    It is a very good game,
    the community has improved a lot and has a variety of games and gods is very good, I don't know what else to say.
  3. OrbitalDefDrone
    May 21, 2016
    10
    Probably the best MOBA I have ever played. The community isn't too bad for being a MOBA and you can buy all the characters for $30.

    Also best of all... Voice commands. One of the best ways of communicating in a moba I have ever seen.
  4. Botteytor
    Mar 23, 2018
    10
    Não tem nem comparação com os outros mobas, esse sem duvida é o melhor de todos
  5. Hekii
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    I'm in love with this game it's really awesome, I was playing this game for 6 years
  6. wetafol212
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    10/10 Best MOBA of all time, would play this game now and in the future with my children
  7. Tymplar
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    One of the best games i've played ever period. Never gets old. Tons of gods 0 pay to win. Skins are somewhat expensive but worth every penny because of the sheer detail on each one.
  8. Diablos3
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    i only rated 10 so i can be seen its sad to see that the company got twisted in the money side of the gaming industry instead of giving people the quality thanks to EA they ruined the gaming industry with their micro transactions (ingame purchaces -Real money ) and this company followed EA footsteps its really sad to see what the gaming industry has become its a shame i use to work fori only rated 10 so i can be seen its sad to see that the company got twisted in the money side of the gaming industry instead of giving people the quality thanks to EA they ruined the gaming industry with their micro transactions (ingame purchaces -Real money ) and this company followed EA footsteps its really sad to see what the gaming industry has become its a shame i use to work for EA and their aim as of late is to give crappy games and take as much money from the player as possible that was their aim i have recorded conversations with the CEO Andrew Wilson stating his exact intentions and its money money money 3billion to be exact you should be ashamed of yourself scum… Expand
  9. Absalon_
    Jun 11, 2023
    10
    Smite is an exhilarating MOBA that brings gods and mythological figures to life. With its unique third-person perspective, fast-paced battles, and a diverse roster of deities, it offers a fresh and immersive take on the genre. The strategic gameplay and constant updates make Smite a must-play for fans of competitive multiplayer games.
  10. b1z2a3
    Mar 25, 2014
    9
    I am not a MOBA person (didn't enjoy League of Legends or DotA 2), but I have loved this game ever since I started playing it in closed beta nearly 2 years ago. The third-person behind view makes it much more familiar to those who play lots of shooters and action games, such as myself. It's been awesome to watch the game itself grow in terms of available characters, visuals, and gameplayI am not a MOBA person (didn't enjoy League of Legends or DotA 2), but I have loved this game ever since I started playing it in closed beta nearly 2 years ago. The third-person behind view makes it much more familiar to those who play lots of shooters and action games, such as myself. It's been awesome to watch the game itself grow in terms of available characters, visuals, and gameplay balance, but more importantly the player base has grown too. The Smite community is one of the best I've ever seen, and has kept me interested even after encounters with some nasty players. In just about every way, this is a fantastic game.… Expand
  11. nix1331
    Mar 25, 2014
    9
    i decided to try smite out after being a pretty diehard lol and dota player and well i havent played lol or dota in about a year because of smite. the pace of the game is much faster which makes things like the boring laning phase that is in most mobas become less of an issue. the 3rd person fps look is super familiar and easy to get into the graphics are great and the multiple game modesi decided to try smite out after being a pretty diehard lol and dota player and well i havent played lol or dota in about a year because of smite. the pace of the game is much faster which makes things like the boring laning phase that is in most mobas become less of an issue. the 3rd person fps look is super familiar and easy to get into the graphics are great and the multiple game modes are what really stole me awat from lol and dota. that all being said its not perfect like most mobas the community can be quite toxic though thats not really smites fault what is smite fault and is really my only issue in the year ive been playing.....matchmaking could be a bit better… Expand
  12. Chaeote
    Apr 6, 2014
    9
    I've never played a MOBA before, never was my style of game, I'm also not huge on player vs. player content in games.

    but I like this game, it's a lot of fun, the character designs are great, and the gameplay is fast paced once it really gets going. Only down sides, are some balance issues (Loki is made of glue and razors), and there's quite a few douche-bag's who expect everyone to    I've never played a MOBA before, never was my style of game, I'm also not huge on player vs. player content in games.

    but I like this game, it's a lot of fun, the character designs are great, and the gameplay is fast paced once it really gets going.

    Only down sides, are some balance issues (Loki is made of glue and razors), and there's quite a few douche-bag's who expect everyone to play perfect every time, regardless of whether or not they are new, or have even played with the god before. Then refuse to take responsibility for their own actions.    … Expand
  13. Watersson
    Nov 26, 2014
    9
    Firstly-MOBA in 3D. Secondly,-good graphics with an excellent soundtrack. Thirdly-you can be a God. Fourthly- nice community (probably better than LoL or Dota). Are you downloading client right now?
  14. KabraxisObliv
    Mar 25, 2014
    9
    "I'll never play a MOBA", that's what I said a year ago. Now I am playing SMITE weekly, close to daily. The third-person is such a huge difference and the "even basic attacks are a skillshot" thing makes combat so much more interesting to me. It's really fast-paced, the character selection is awesome, the community is fantastic, the developer takes a lot of feedback.. I'm having a fantastic time.
  15. DtADrUnK
    Mar 25, 2014
    9
    Been playing smite since November 2012. It has grown into a wonderful Moba. Smite is a 3rd person moba using mostly skillshots. The community is less toxic than other mobas, but it is still a moba community with it's downsides and negativity so be prepared for that. Graphics are beautiful, combat is smooth, animations look wonderful! The one downside to this game at the moment is theBeen playing smite since November 2012. It has grown into a wonderful Moba. Smite is a 3rd person moba using mostly skillshots. The community is less toxic than other mobas, but it is still a moba community with it's downsides and negativity so be prepared for that. Graphics are beautiful, combat is smooth, animations look wonderful! The one downside to this game at the moment is the matchmaking could still use some improvement other than that it is worth playing for sure! 9/10… Expand
  16. joemama57
    Apr 8, 2014
    9
    This MOBA deserves your attention. LoL and Dota are not the industry standard of MOBA's...Smite proves that. It's a genius mash up of a 3rd person action game with the mechanics of a traditional MOBA. In my humble opinion, this is the BEST F2P title out there on any platform. The funny thing is, I am not even a fan MOBA's and yet I have spent over 400 hours in Smite.

    Ok, sure you have    This MOBA deserves your attention. LoL and Dota are not the industry standard of MOBA's...Smite proves that. It's a genius mash up of a 3rd person action game with the mechanics of a traditional MOBA. In my humble opinion, this is the BEST F2P title out there on any platform. The funny thing is, I am not even a fan MOBA's and yet I have spent over 400 hours in Smite.

    Ok, sure you have lanes, towers, minions (creeps), and lots of characters to choose from but the big difference here is that you actually have to aim your shots/skills manually using WSAD and the mouse. This little mechanic adds an enormous amount of depth to the combat and makes you much more involved in every second of the game.

    The character selection is great! You play as many different gods from mythology like Hercules, Hades, Anubis, Neith, Cupid, and Thor just to name a few. Each god is very well crafted and feels very unique. Every time I purchased or earned a new god, I found myself dumping endless hours into learning the skills and play style of that god. It feels like a new game every time you decide to master a new god. Along with many characters to choose from, there are a handful of solid game modes and maps to choose from as well. Don’t feel like playing the traditional 3 lane map? Well you can choose from one lane maps, arena team deathmatch, control point maps and my personal favorite, the Assault mode (one lane, no jungle and random gods). Another positive worth noting is the amount of care and attention the staff at Hi-Rez has put into this game. It seems like every month or so they release a new god and/or patches and cosmetic changes. If you log out of Smite for weeks on end, expect lots of new additions to the game when you come back.

    MOBA’s are known to be highly competitive which usually means you will find a highly competitive smack talking community. The good news is Hi-Rez reacts quickly enough to player complaints and has no problem issuing bans. But there in lies the problem… I have been wrongfully issued a three day ban before with no warning that my account was under review. They just simply banned me and told me to deal with it. After a few emails back and forth, I found out it was because I had too many disconnects mid game. That was only due to my shoddy ISP at the time. Solution? Maybe Hi-Rez could send out emails or in-game messages warning players that their account is under review.

    This next issue I have is a strange one that seems to be a big grey area with not only Smite but most Early Access games in general. I purchased several gods with real money in the past. Sometimes Hi-Rez will make major changes to gods that I have purchased including re-skins and skill changes. Well that sounds fine and all but the reason I bought this god was because I liked it for what it was at that time. Some of these changes completely transform the god into something I no longer like to use. This has happened several times in the Beta which I guess is understandable (being a Beta) but it has now happened outside of the Beta which seems to be more of an issue. I just hope that’s not going to be a common thing to do.

    Those minor gripes aside, I can’t say enough good things about Smite. With so many low quality fremium games out there, Smite’s content and support make this a diamond in the rough.    … Expand
  17. Greenicey
    Sep 1, 2014
    9
    Of all the genres out there, I never thought I would be a MOBA person. Smite takes all the strategy of LoL and Dota 2 and turns up the action. Yes it's still a massive tower defense strategy game at it's heart, but it's third-person action focus is more than just a gimmick. It massively changes everything about combat and makes it loads of fun, and it's then you see how brilliantly thisOf all the genres out there, I never thought I would be a MOBA person. Smite takes all the strategy of LoL and Dota 2 and turns up the action. Yes it's still a massive tower defense strategy game at it's heart, but it's third-person action focus is more than just a gimmick. It massively changes everything about combat and makes it loads of fun, and it's then you see how brilliantly this works. That being said, if you're not all that familiar with MOBAs there is a learning curve to it, study up on all abbreviations and terms before jumping in. The lore behind each god is also extremely interesting to read, and each god looks and feels awesome while staying true to the rich lore behind them. An easy recommendation to anyone even remotely interested in MOBAs.… Expand
  18. Memburg
    Jul 6, 2014
    9
    When downloading this game, I looked on the internet at what people thought of it as opposed to other MOBAs. People generally said that DotA 2 and/or League of Legends are better, and thought about this as I started the game up. After playing over forty eight hours of the game, I can clarify that these statements are false. SMITE is by far the best MOBA that I have ever played. It takesWhen downloading this game, I looked on the internet at what people thought of it as opposed to other MOBAs. People generally said that DotA 2 and/or League of Legends are better, and thought about this as I started the game up. After playing over forty eight hours of the game, I can clarify that these statements are false. SMITE is by far the best MOBA that I have ever played. It takes the good aspects of all MOBAs and puts them into a more action-packed, friendly, and generally much more interesting game. It features the classic tri-lane gamemode while also adding several others to break up the monotony of one singular map. This was a problem that DotA 2 had, and SMITE has surpassed it in that respect.
    It also features a gigantic character roster of over 90 gods to play, each one purchasable either with an in-game currency or with real-world money. Each god is very unique, has their own way of hacking, slashing, and hitting B to warp back to base.
    Its graphics are very nice also, they're just as high-fidelity as DotA but are more realistic than both League and DotA, and so personal preference decides which you prefer. This game's community is far better than DotA 2's, and makes League's look like the final circle of hell. People are always happy to help players out, work together, listen to voice commands and so on.
    This game's biggest negative however is that it's held down by a ton of the classic MOBA rules that have League of Legends twitching on the floor covered in bees. It keeps the whole "purchasing gods" aspect, albeit bypassable by the Ultimate-God-Pack, but it also has unfair voting mechanics, unchangeable characters once locked in, and the last hitting rule. But if those are not bothersome to you, SMITE is an absolutely wonderful game with plenty of potential to keep growing and growing.    … Expand
  19. angelus073
    Mar 30, 2014
    9
    Played a bit of LoL and DOTA 2, liked them but find them inaccessible. Then started playing IC and really enjoyed that due to the subject matter and really got into the game, not great at it but learning. Thought that would be it for me moving forward till I played Smite.

    Great game, very playable, nice character design and lots of good game options. Free to play with a few champions    Played a bit of LoL and DOTA 2, liked them but find them inaccessible. Then started playing IC and really enjoyed that due to the subject matter and really got into the game, not great at it but learning. Thought that would be it for me moving forward till I played Smite.

    Great game, very playable, nice character design and lots of good game options. Free to play with a few champions but you can buy all the gods for £20!

    The one downside of all the MOBAs I have played, the idiots who play them. So far only met a couple of really foul individuals but its the internet right! If you are looking for what feels like a more action orientated MOBA then this is it.    … Expand
  20. Orderan
    Apr 30, 2014
    9
    A new moba which bring a great change of pace into the genre and is much faster than his counterparts, mainly for the change of playerview (3rd person instead of the usual hovering cam). For now there are several different game modes (with the Arena one reminding MMORPG fights) which changes from the usual 3-laned map and are a welcome addition. There is currently enough gods to play toA new moba which bring a great change of pace into the genre and is much faster than his counterparts, mainly for the change of playerview (3rd person instead of the usual hovering cam). For now there are several different game modes (with the Arena one reminding MMORPG fights) which changes from the usual 3-laned map and are a welcome addition. There is currently enough gods to play to not get bored after a few games.

    Right now however, the game still suffer a few imbalances (which will probably be fixed) and suffer from the usual Moba community (Leavers and Ragers) but to a lesser extent than the other current Mobas. The matchmaking is also weirdly designed.

    Let's just hope this game will not suffer from his popularity like it happened for LoL.    … Expand
  21. ReDDx
    Apr 2, 2014
    9
    one of the best moba on the market right now, some balance issues but nothing that cant be fixed. the best thing about this game is that you really can experience it for free/
  22. Mirek
    May 7, 2014
    9
    Awesome game :) Varied mechanics (TPP!), gameplay tweaks (in comparison with DOTA2/LOL) and GODS ! Only this MOBA give me a lot of fun. Hopefully Hi-Rez develop this project ! I wish you all the best guys !
  23. Grimsbain
    Jun 21, 2014
    9
    Smite is all the fun of League of Legends or Dota 2 but without the camera management issues that plague new moba players. If you are a MMO's or FPS player you should be able to get into this game easily.
  24. Sparx000
    Aug 1, 2014
    9
    Back in 2013, I used to play DoTA 2 occasionally. Just with friends to have a laugh and stuff. We stopped playing it in 2014 because we stopped finding much enjoyment in it, other than in-jokes we created. My friend (who also does reviews, his name is 'Memburg') was telling me about a game he recently started playing SMITE, I had seen a bit of SMITE on YouTube and I thought it looked okay,Back in 2013, I used to play DoTA 2 occasionally. Just with friends to have a laugh and stuff. We stopped playing it in 2014 because we stopped finding much enjoyment in it, other than in-jokes we created. My friend (who also does reviews, his name is 'Memburg') was telling me about a game he recently started playing SMITE, I had seen a bit of SMITE on YouTube and I thought it looked okay, so I downloaded it and begun playing it with him. In my first game I got two kills, which is not much to most, but my MOBA background consists of one kill every match (that I stole), so to me it was a big deal. I began to love this game. I have no idea how long I have spent playing, but it would be nearing 100 hours by now. I started on Cupid when he was on the free God rotation, moved onto Tyr (who I no longer play), Mercury, Hun Batz, fell in love with Vulcan, and I'm really enjoying Scylla right now.

    My long and ramble-y story basically comes down to this: If you are a fan of MOBAs, play it. If not, you very well may enjoy it, it's in a much nicer view so it's more welcoming to people new to the genre. The reason I gave it a 9 is because 1) MOBA communities are some really not nice people, so I play with friends (although you do meet some nice people now and then), and 2) every now and then, I get annoyed at features, but it's not a consistent problem; just sometimes annoys me in the middle of a game.    … Expand
  25. SwiftWaffles
    Mar 27, 2014
    9
    SMITE, though being recently released, has enormous amounts of potential both for itself and for Hi-Rez Studios. SMITE is known for standing out among most MOBAs, using a behind-the-back view as opposed to a top-down view. This new perspective alone makes the game feel much more action-packed and if you don't think you like MOBAs, you need to play SMITE just for this new feel.

    If for    SMITE, though being recently released, has enormous amounts of potential both for itself and for Hi-Rez Studios. SMITE is known for standing out among most MOBAs, using a behind-the-back view as opposed to a top-down view. This new perspective alone makes the game feel much more action-packed and if you don't think you like MOBAs, you need to play SMITE just for this new feel.

    If for whatever reason you didn't know, SMITE uses different kinds of gods as playable characters. These gods vary from Roman gods to Mayan gods to Chinese gods with everything in between. Many of them are familiar such as Poseidon, Aphrodite, and Cupid but you'll find yourself knowing about many more like Ah Muzen Cab, Chaac, and Scylla. Though it is neat to see familiar faces in the game, it's even cooler seeing what attacks they use. Every god you can play as feels very different prompting you to want to buy them all. And this can be a problem with SMITE. There are so many gods to play as and you will want to try all of them but it is quite hard to earn money in the game. However, you can pay to get Gems which let you buy more stuff. It's not necessarily pay-to-win, but you will see yourself spending money on the game. Large amounts of money.

    Going back to the abilities, every god has a unique set of attacks that do unique things. Again, this makes it very interesting to see what new things that new gods introduce such as being able to switch weapons instantly which no other god can do. It creates a very refreshing and otherwise great feel for the game. Because of this, SMITE will be the reason you don't get homework done and why you go to bed at 2AM, the game is extremely addicting. Which is great because it's so action-packed and rewarding. Every kill you get feels huge and when you're on a long killstreak or winstreak, you will keep playing so you can only improve upon yourself and once you do, you'll be one happy camper.

    This again, leads to another problem is that you can almost always improve upon yourself. It is good and bad really, as you will always be striving to become better. However, you won't really feel like you're "complete". With SMITE being a MOBA and getting constantly updated, it isn't a surprise that this happens at all but there will be times when you just feel like you can be better and you keep trying. Again, you may succeed which is a great feeling but you may also fail which is frustrating as SMITE games do last a while and it isn't rare to get a crappy team.

    With all the fresh and unique things SMITE does, it easily earns a 9/10. Just get ready to lose some cash and experience a bit of rage. If you want to know if SMITE is worth your time, the answer is an absolute yes. In fact, it could be worth TOO much time because it will eat up all time you once had in your life.    … Expand
  26. ha553
    Apr 14, 2014
    9
    I like Smite. It´s a nice change from all the DOTA and LOL and all that. The only thing that is different is camera angle. It has a third person view instead of a top-down perspective. i´ve heard that smite "steals" some abilities from LoL but the beta of Smite started way, waaay long before LoL's beta and peak.
  27. xNips
    Mar 25, 2014
    9
    The main reason why I got into smite was because it was different from every other moba out there. The 3d model and wasd controls sealed the deal for me as I was growing tired of all the point to click games out there. Don't get me wrong, smite is no where near as polished as other games like dota 2, or league, but its only been up and running for a few years now. So it can only get betterThe main reason why I got into smite was because it was different from every other moba out there. The 3d model and wasd controls sealed the deal for me as I was growing tired of all the point to click games out there. Don't get me wrong, smite is no where near as polished as other games like dota 2, or league, but its only been up and running for a few years now. So it can only get better and I consider it to be the most fun out of all of them. There are many global ults in the game, in where you can fly in the sky and attack enemies from below. The community is small, so its not as bad as other mobas, but as it gets bigger expect it to get worse. That being said, I rarely encounter them as of right now, but it just goes with the territory of being a moba. If you want to try something new and fun, I would suggest smite as its really an awesome game. Dont get discouraged at first, the skill cap is a little high for beginners but once you get the basics down the game will be a lot of fun. There are a lot of different game modes so your not stuck on playing only conquest. The matchmaking is a little disappointing hence the 9 rating, but it should get better over time. Last but not least, Smite offers the best deal known to man. You can buy all the gods in the game INCLUDING ALL FUTURE GODS RELEASED for only 30 dollars.… Expand
  28. EpicnessAwaits
    Mar 25, 2014
    9
    A fantastic addition to the MOBA genre. By giving a new view it changes the gameplay completely. However the game does have a few flaws in its matchmaking but it is rare they come up
  29. tremor293
    Mar 25, 2014
    9
    This game is honestly the one I have been waiting for. Its tactical, fun, requires accuracy and skill, and always offers new experiences. The multitude of Gods available to play as really keep things fresh for a very long time as their skill sets are all well thought out and unique. I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys variety of playstyle choices in a competitive but friendlyThis game is honestly the one I have been waiting for. Its tactical, fun, requires accuracy and skill, and always offers new experiences. The multitude of Gods available to play as really keep things fresh for a very long time as their skill sets are all well thought out and unique. I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys variety of playstyle choices in a competitive but friendly environment. EREZ 4 president… Expand
  30. pickxarro
    Mar 26, 2014
    9
    Smite is something you really wanna try. Hi-Rez Studios made MOBA genre better than ever by releasing this game. If you start playing this, you hardly can stop. I really recommend this.

    Has great amount of gods to play and has better community than other moba games. The 3rd person makes you really feel alive when playing moba. The game modes are great too and you cant stop loving    Smite is something you really wanna try. Hi-Rez Studios made MOBA genre better than ever by releasing this game. If you start playing this, you hardly can stop. I really recommend this.

    Has great amount of gods to play and has better community than other moba games. The 3rd person makes you really feel alive when playing moba. The game modes are great too and you cant stop loving everything in this game. Had some server issues before release but seem to be fixed. Only problem is the kinda long patch times but the game is running faster than other games with high graphics. 9/10    … Expand
  31. GeekCujo
    Mar 26, 2014
    9
    Been playing Smite for just over a year now. I've tried a few MOBAs in the past and never played more then a few weeks. But Smite's 3D take on the MOBA really grabbed my attention. Being able to miss auto attacks and abilities is what sets this game apart from other MOBAs. The character choices are fun and every god feels different and unique to play. You can earn favor from playing gamesBeen playing Smite for just over a year now. I've tried a few MOBAs in the past and never played more then a few weeks. But Smite's 3D take on the MOBA really grabbed my attention. Being able to miss auto attacks and abilities is what sets this game apart from other MOBAs. The character choices are fun and every god feels different and unique to play. You can earn favor from playing games to purchase gods, skins and player icons, or Gems which are purchases with cash. What I like about about Smite is that spending more cash will not increase my abilities to win in game, sure I can buy the gods all at once, but it won't give me any advantage in game. I hope they keep to this formula. The different modes are limited but fun. I give Smite a well deserved 9 and see myself playing it for months and hopefully years to come.… Expand
  32. Dreaducate
    Apr 7, 2014
    9
    This was the game that got me to register for a metacritic account. Smite is a small-time game that deserves my voice, and other players' voices, to vouch for it on its behalf. It has to compete with huge powerhouse players in the MOBA market.

    Smite is a great game, that for me, raises the bar for the MOBA genre. Personally, the combat and perspective just feels so right. Its fluid,    This was the game that got me to register for a metacritic account. Smite is a small-time game that deserves my voice, and other players' voices, to vouch for it on its behalf. It has to compete with huge powerhouse players in the MOBA market.

    Smite is a great game, that for me, raises the bar for the MOBA genre. Personally, the combat and perspective just feels so right. Its fluid, allows for insanely skillful plays, and responsive. Every time I die, I can tell why I died and the balancing seems fair. When you're having a good game, you really feel like a badass versus a traditional moba, due to the enhanced action combat. I think the movements do seem SLIGHTLY floaty, and would love to see a more powerful physics engine if they were ever to make a sequel. Overall it feels very kickass to play though and when you're having a great game you feel like a GOD.

    There are several competitive game modes offered. My favorite alternate game mode is the Arena, where Hi-Rez absolutely nailed the gladiator coliseum experience. The roaring crowds after plays are made....the aesthetic....the straight up 5v5 brawling from the beginning of the game....It's all there.

    Also the Ultimate God Pack is such a great value for your dollar. I recommend purchasing it if the game grabs you.

    Please give smite a try, especially if you're looking for something "new".    … Expand
  33. willERROR343
    Apr 9, 2014
    9
    This is probably my favorite MOBA, personally. I've played League of Legends and when I was invited to Smites early beta's, I wanted to try it out. I instantly loved the game. The controls a easy, the game is fast past. But, the one element that i found most interesting is that it was based off of mythology. Mythology is one of my favorite subjects and adding that element into a game isThis is probably my favorite MOBA, personally. I've played League of Legends and when I was invited to Smites early beta's, I wanted to try it out. I instantly loved the game. The controls a easy, the game is fast past. But, the one element that i found most interesting is that it was based off of mythology. Mythology is one of my favorite subjects and adding that element into a game is very entertaining to me. The other issues are minimal and the community is a lot friendlier than LOL's.… Expand
  34. Empyreanwolf
    Jun 29, 2014
    9
    good arena game play, very MMO like battleground with 50+ characters to choose from. worth the money to buy Ultimate God Pack..

    I played as a tank, yet I can still kill people without much dmg because of the CC.
  35. TooSpook
    Apr 24, 2014
    9
    Being a fan of another popular MOBA game already on the market and a huge lover of ancient mythology, trying this game out was a no-brainer. From the very first game I knew I was hooked. Even just running around beating up bots I was having a grand time. It's a refreshing take on a genre with so many games already on the market and I find myself literally dreaming about this game. I lookBeing a fan of another popular MOBA game already on the market and a huge lover of ancient mythology, trying this game out was a no-brainer. From the very first game I knew I was hooked. Even just running around beating up bots I was having a grand time. It's a refreshing take on a genre with so many games already on the market and I find myself literally dreaming about this game. I look forward to playing daily! I can't wait until they add more gods to the roster.… Expand
  36. Stormlister
    Apr 29, 2014
    9
    At first I was skeptical, but was surprised on how quickly one could get into it. I gathered my friends and we so far had a great time. Strangely enough this was always a fantasy of mine, a 1st/3rd person Moba game. Although the marketing is extremely poor meaning I only ever heard of this game (through metacritc) a few days ago.

    Pros: Great Gameplay Great Fun Low learning curve    At first I was skeptical, but was surprised on how quickly one could get into it. I gathered my friends and we so far had a great time. Strangely enough this was always a fantasy of mine, a 1st/3rd person Moba game. Although the marketing is extremely poor meaning I only ever heard of this game (through metacritc) a few days ago.

    Pros:
    Great Gameplay
    Great Fun
    Low learning curve
    Extremely good animations
    Good sound
    Overall great fun

    Cons:
    Very very bad marketing department
    The store items could be given more depth
    Lag of local servers    … Expand
  37. Vlad_Rose
    Apr 30, 2014
    9
    Nice graphics, fluid controls, variation on the typical MOBA style game. Other games have tried the 3rd person perspective style of MOBA (like LOCO), but Smite does it properly. The rounds are fast paced and near frantic as strategy is greatly involved like all other great MOBAs. The only weaknesses in the game are that some gods are near OP and feeding is less forgiving than in otherNice graphics, fluid controls, variation on the typical MOBA style game. Other games have tried the 3rd person perspective style of MOBA (like LOCO), but Smite does it properly. The rounds are fast paced and near frantic as strategy is greatly involved like all other great MOBAs. The only weaknesses in the game are that some gods are near OP and feeding is less forgiving than in other games. Also, just like in other MOBAs, having a player disconnect from the round nearly destroys your chances of winning the round.… Expand
  38. Danthefish
    May 8, 2014
    9
    A fun twist on the MOBA genre, if you enjoy other MOBA's (LoL, DOTA etc.) I would definately give it a try. It has a great roster of mythological characters that are all fun to play (Cupid
  39. Gippo
    Jun 21, 2014
    9
    Well, I started playing just before the release and I got to say... it's awesome. I found my Moba. I play EVERY DAY. I bought the Ultimate God Pack (you get every god and the future ones too) on the first week - yup, you can do that.

    The game is fun, of course it has a few issues (absolutely not gamebreaking) like any other game, but I'm really optimistic about the future changes and    Well, I started playing just before the release and I got to say... it's awesome. I found my Moba. I play EVERY DAY. I bought the Ultimate God Pack (you get every god and the future ones too) on the first week - yup, you can do that.

    The game is fun, of course it has a few issues (absolutely not gamebreaking) like any other game, but I'm really optimistic about the future changes and the developers... oh the developers, I like them also, they listen and communicate.

    9/10 because no game is perfect.

    Oh... and don't listen to those who say it's pay to win.    … Expand
  40. Busegry
    Jul 31, 2014
    9
    This is certainly not the most complex moba out there with the immersion makes up for it in a big way. There are not a lot of gods at the moment (56) but I'm sure the devs will release in time many more because of how easy it is to come with concepts for them.
    You can play your Zeus and you can play your Poseidon but then you have gods like Ah Muzen Cab or Zhong Kui that have very    This is certainly not the most complex moba out there with the immersion makes up for it in a big way. There are not a lot of gods at the moment (56) but I'm sure the devs will release in time many more because of how easy it is to come with concepts for them.
    You can play your Zeus and you can play your Poseidon but then you have gods like Ah Muzen Cab or Zhong Kui that have very interesting powers, yet are unknown by most people. Character models are mostly high quality with a small exception for the very older ones, but the devs are slowly reworking the models.
    If you are looking for a moba that is just a lot of fun that is easy to get into but hard to master this is the deal.    … Expand
  41. Freezor
    Aug 6, 2014
    9
    Used to play LOL but switched to Smite because it has more game modes, and the Third person view, makes the game more challenging since you got to keep an eye to your environment
  42. Davenport
    Aug 31, 2014
    9
    Having played many a MOBA, Smite is more than a step in the right direction. I love the third person view over the top down as most MOBA's do. The only complaint is that you do not get master in co-op. You get 3 mastery in normal (pvp) but I think you should get at least 1 mastery in co-op. Do not force people to pvp or you lose players.
  43. DefianT_Omega
    Sep 11, 2014
    9
    This game is pretty good. I didn't like Dota or LoL, but the 3rd person perspective makes this game really fun. I feel like I'm actually playing the game, instead just commanding a champion.

    The Gods in this game are great, they have 7 different pantheons to choose from. 5 different classes that each feel really different. Although the game does have way more mages than any other class.    This game is pretty good. I didn't like Dota or LoL, but the 3rd person perspective makes this game really fun. I feel like I'm actually playing the game, instead just commanding a champion.

    The Gods in this game are great, they have 7 different pantheons to choose from. 5 different classes that each feel really different. Although the game does have way more mages than any other class.

    There are 5 game modes to choose from, and for each time you win you get extra favor to purchase more gods and skins.

    And speaking gods, there are over 50 to play as right now, and more and more keep being added. You'll definitely find one that you like, my favorite is Sun Wukong. Each god has a great design and multiple skins to make them look even better.

    This game is pretty good, but there are some flaws. The matchmaking isn't the greatest, as sometimes you'll face someone with a master 10 Diamond Ares, and you're a master 1 Ymir. And the wait times for some of the match's are a little long.

    Overall 9/10.    … Expand
  44. Michaelsnake
    Oct 5, 2016
    9
    I like Smite, but I have a major problem with it. However, being as I am writing a review, I'm only going to give it 9/10 for gameplay, sound, graphics, and animation. It is missing that 1 because of poor mechanics and character balancing.
    My major problem is that I am a mac user and as happy I am that Smite does allow us to play, it is sad how much I lag and cannot turn my graphics up to    I like Smite, but I have a major problem with it. However, being as I am writing a review, I'm only going to give it 9/10 for gameplay, sound, graphics, and animation. It is missing that 1 because of poor mechanics and character balancing.
    My major problem is that I am a mac user and as happy I am that Smite does allow us to play, it is sad how much I lag and cannot turn my graphics up to see the beauty therein.    … Expand
  45. JohnKristofer
    Dec 23, 2014
    9
    Smite Is a fun MOBA game.The Gameplay is smooth and wonderful.This game bring fun to a lot of gamers challenging other gamers from different places but every MOBA games or any games has always negatives like the community.Smite is a best game to play right now!
  46. TheWildBlue
    Jan 4, 2015
    9
    If this game were to get a letter grade, I'd give it a solid B... M. :D

    I recently stopped playing SMITE. It really became to addicting for me, and the community (while there are some genuinely cool people here) is pretty weak. I'm expecting it to get a little more... "interesting" once it hits XBone. Mechanically, this game is sound. I'm not a MOBA fan, but I loved the action    If this game were to get a letter grade, I'd give it a solid B... M. :D

    I recently stopped playing SMITE. It really became to addicting for me, and the community (while there are some genuinely cool people here) is pretty weak. I'm expecting it to get a little more... "interesting" once it hits XBone.

    Mechanically, this game is sound. I'm not a MOBA fan, but I loved the action SMITE brings to the table. It's so funny how a different perspective can lead to such a different result, but it's true here. If this game were it's own, and not just a MOBA, but more like UT, it'd still be kick ass.

    The Gods are really cool. Though they have made some Gods look more LoL-like (Kali, He-Bo, New Ao), overall, they have done a great job to actually acknowledge the pantheons they come from. My favorite is Neith, followed by Bastet, then Bacchus. Though I may only play certain Gods, I love all of them. There characters stick out, their VP's are top-notch, and the costumes that keep coming only further the personalities of the Gods (and, in turn, the players).

    I may return to it at some point. I've played for a loooonnnngggg time and have seen SMITE undergo many many changes. Every step Hi-Rez has made has been the right step towards making an engaging MOBA worthy of e-sports fame (and I'm being generous here, as I find e-sports to be "What, you can't catch a football?")

    All in all, this is a solid game. If you have a 2-4 friends that like this type of stuff, I'd say bring the malong if you haven't already. SMITE is doing it's best to stand out among the many, monotonous MOBA's out there.    … Expand
  47. prince_warhero
    May 10, 2015
    9
    Smite - to start a very fresh take on the MOBA genre.. the selling point of this game is the action based third person camera. its really awesome to play in that manner, with almost all abilities of gods being skillshots. Next the concept of Gods as playable characters is really original and awesome. Unlike fantasy characters in LoL and Dota2 we can relate ourselves more to Gods, theirSmite - to start a very fresh take on the MOBA genre.. the selling point of this game is the action based third person camera. its really awesome to play in that manner, with almost all abilities of gods being skillshots. Next the concept of Gods as playable characters is really original and awesome. Unlike fantasy characters in LoL and Dota2 we can relate ourselves more to Gods, their powers. The next awesome thing is the Voice guided system. You want to call missing ? just press "VF", for retreat "VRR" this small thing makes team work great. Finally the free to play model is really good, with no necessity for high grinding. There are no runes or masteries so that there is no Pay2Win. God packs are available and u get favors very generously. Based on F2P model Dota 2 > Smite > LoL.

    So if you like MOBA and want a different take this game is must try. If you are trying to getting to MOBA and like action games this is must play, as its very accessible to new players.    … Expand
  48. GameReviewJrnal
    Apr 6, 2016
    9
    The classes and large character set are very balanced, and the third person view adds an element of control in a MOBA i've never had. If you even remotely enjoy MOBAs and like Third person games, this game will hook you very quickly. I put 23 hours in 3 days.
  49. meatloafusmc
    Aug 3, 2015
    9
    Funnest moba i've plated, the 3rd person perspective makes for a better game play experience
    also asdw beats clicking any day IMO

    Also if your a fan of Mythology this might be a game your interested in.
  50. MonsterAxeRogue
    Aug 6, 2015
    9
    Decent game, friendly UI and generally positive community. The graphics are decent and interesting, could be better though. All of the characters are well done, and the game play is fairly balanced which is good. SMITE could use a lot more details though, little things like breaking objects, hidden easter eggs, etc. I think the game should create more "Specialist" type roles, instead ofDecent game, friendly UI and generally positive community. The graphics are decent and interesting, could be better though. All of the characters are well done, and the game play is fairly balanced which is good. SMITE could use a lot more details though, little things like breaking objects, hidden easter eggs, etc. I think the game should create more "Specialist" type roles, instead of just the generic AoE, DPS, and CC. They could learn a lot from the HoN and dota 2 engine and characters, still better than League of legends though.… Expand
  51. SorgensKammer
    Aug 15, 2015
    9
    Smite is action combat MOBA by definition, if you are tired of the usual point and click to move this is what you should try out, you, it may take a bit to get used to aim your targets but there are practice matches for that. It's fun and free, theres no talents,runes or anything you need to pay for to enjoy or compete at high levels, just cosmetics if you want to look different.
  52. akhu937
    Dec 22, 2015
    9
    Love MOBA games, but lost interest in Dota and LoL due to toxic community and the game mechanics of constantly clicking everywhere to move my character. Smite's design and gameplay is a breath of fresh air. I've played it for awhile, and always enjoy the epic fights. Sure you get some pugs that are awful, but if you hold your own and uplift the team you always have a fighting chance.
  53. Lexarsy
    Jul 26, 2016
    9
    Smite is good moba, maps are balanced, graphics are good, game play and system is ok, but they need balanced the game obviously like others mobas each character has a counter pick, but i really think the gods are unbalanced certain picks has a ridiculous chance to win against
  54. Jezior
    Jul 30, 2016
    9
    Smite is truly enjoyably outstanding approach to MOBA genre. In a first impression it may appear that it lack some strategy elements of its more classical cousins. But if you give it enough time you find that it not only matches them but thanks to unique properties like possibility of missing attacks (because unlike other MOBA these have to be aimed like any others skill) combat in SmiteSmite is truly enjoyably outstanding approach to MOBA genre. In a first impression it may appear that it lack some strategy elements of its more classical cousins. But if you give it enough time you find that it not only matches them but thanks to unique properties like possibility of missing attacks (because unlike other MOBA these have to be aimed like any others skill) combat in Smite is much deeper and interesting there competition's.
    Some people will find it a as plus but for me it is a bit more negative note is that it is a bit more forgiving then my other favourite, DOTA 2, but it is not something that changes my general impression.
    Graphic may not appear insane but it is definitely currently the pretties of all big MOBA games, aesthetics are nice and interface is very clear.
    The nicest thing about Smite for me is that players seem a bit less salty then any other game of this type.
    I am very keen to invite you to play Smite.    … Expand
  55. KnightOfHumilit
    Sep 9, 2016
    9
    I have to write a review for this game. I've been playing for a few years now and that is just amazing in and of itself. I have never played a game as consistently and as often as I have with SMITE. There are around 80 gods that you can play as and each one has a unique play style. Matches are very competitive and there are several different game modes such as arena a 5v5 match were youI have to write a review for this game. I've been playing for a few years now and that is just amazing in and of itself. I have never played a game as consistently and as often as I have with SMITE. There are around 80 gods that you can play as and each one has a unique play style. Matches are very competitive and there are several different game modes such as arena a 5v5 match were you all just attack each other and also try to get minions from one side to the next or something like joust which is a 3v3 with objectives that need to be achieved using team work and skill. Smite is a game that focuses on player skill most moves are skill shots and I love that. All that and the game is free!!! well you get a few gods that you get to play for free and if you want to unlock others you can do so with in game currency but if you want certain skins or voice packs then you have to pay. Definitely a game worth trying you have nothing to lose!… Expand
  56. Nyakuya
    Dec 29, 2016
    9
    No le doy un 10 porque odio el sistema que ponen en cuanto a skins limitadas. Te obligan a pagar por porquerias que no te gustan solo para tener 1 skin que no se puede conseguir de ninguna otra forma. El usuario no tendria que ser condicionado a la hora de comprar, tendria que tener completa libertad para elegir que adquirir y que no.
    En cuanto a todo lo demás, es un gran juego.
  57. Kaszmiro
    Nov 1, 2017
    9
    The best MOBA, without any doubts. Smite completely wrecks overhyped LoL, Dota 2 and HotS
    Pros
    + Amazing fast paced gameplay
    + Every move in this game is a skillshot
    + Balanced interesting gods to choose
    + A lot of game modes
    + Lots of free stuff and events
    + Update every 2 weeks
    Cons
    - Lately game is getting very small uptades
    - Small playerbase compared to Moba giants
  58. Aitorsito_Trump
    Dec 1, 2017
    9
    Good MOBA in third person, gods like characters and ITS FREE. Seriously, its a 8-9 game. If you have not played this game is because you dont want it.
  59. MR_DEADPOOL_456
    Dec 10, 2019
    9
    Muy entretenido, literalmente puedes pasar horas y no te aburres nada, muy dinámico y aparte que saquen modos de juego y dioses cada mes ayuda a qué un mona se mantenga vivo por mucho tiempo
  60. HarryFernandes
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    i truly love smite. having played it since 2013. it has given me so many memories and most importantly friends. however its for sure flawed as any online game tends to be. But i have so many good things from smite it earns my rating
  61. RankSpot
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    The gameplay feels amazing and you will learn stuff quickly.
    Artstyle of the gods is probably my favorite part.
    Mythology instead of "made up" characters is pretty cool!
  62. Ansatsu83
    Jan 19, 2015
    8
    Clearly better than league of legends. Instead of focusing on crappy mechanics like "counters" this focuses on actual skill and knowing what you are doing. If you cant aim, you wont do well. League is garbage compared to smite, and its easily comparable since league is the standard of mobas...
  63. RobForce
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    Once again, another great MOBA comes along that is simply so unique that it makes me love the genre again.

    The good thing about SMITE in my opinion, is that it feels more like an action game than a pure MOBA, and in my opinion, that's a great thing because I was really getting tired of the constant samey MOBA experiences. Controlling your hero feels more like you are actually in    Once again, another great MOBA comes along that is simply so unique that it makes me love the genre again.

    The good thing about SMITE in my opinion, is that it feels more like an action game than a pure MOBA, and in my opinion, that's a great thing because I was really getting tired of the constant samey MOBA experiences. Controlling your hero feels more like you are actually in control, not just giving commands to a hero. Every auto-attack and skill use feels good, because you are in control.

    The game features *now* great graphics, fluid movement, good interface and a huge variety of items and active skills to customize your hero. The game barely had any of those things 2-3 years ago, but Hi-Rez put their head to it and made the game so much more than what it was. It's really great.

    The VGS (voice guided system) is pure gold. Probably one of the best features that I have seen in any MOBA, ever. It allows for quick communication with your team without hindering the gameplay at all. All the commands are appropriately labelled and you can learn the whole system quickly. This increases the whole cooperation with your team, without voice chat in the game. You can even customize the V commands with a voice pack of your choice by your favourite gods.

    Great thing about this game, is that it's based on mythology, and all the gods you know and love are back in and fighting with each other.

    Before, the UI, matchmaking and graphics were my main gripes with this game, but Hi-Rez is making constant HUGE updates with revamped graphics, characters , maps, game modes , skins, etc.

    My main two gripes with this game are kind of minor, but they are there: HORRIBLE voice acting except for few characters like Tyr, and silly auto attack animations which seem be needlessly spectacular (like, does my character really need to do a 720 degrees backflip every other auto attack? Hi-Rez is getting better, but some AAA are still silly).

    SMITE also has a great business model, a step up from LoL. You can not only buy characters with in-game currency and real currency, but you can also rent gods and pay a lifetime fee of £20 and get every god + every future god in the game.

    Overall, SMITE is a great f2p package and everybody who loves MOBA games AND action games should check it out, it's really fun.    … Expand
  64. 7lives
    Mar 25, 2014
    8
    One more Moba Clone.. but in 3D.. you need a little aiming skill :-) good balanced heros, cool modes.. like it... realy funny in group up to 5 players.. overall 8 points from me ;)
  65. Darkmark
    Apr 10, 2014
    8
    While Smite is far from perfect, it gives the genre a spin and can still be quite a lot of fun every now and then. And even more impressive a guy like me who normally doesn't like games in the DotA genre can still enjoy this particular one. That alone is worth an 8/10.
  66. Darkhearts
    Mar 27, 2015
    8
    The only MOBA I'll play due to it being more action oriented. Having a god pack that includes all current and future gods for only $30 is what sold it to me. You could pay nothing and unlock all gods but it would take FOREVER due to how much ingame currency they cost. I'd recommend trying out the game with the weekly gods then if you like it enough buy the god pack.
  67. fredinator
    Nov 29, 2014
    8
    This game is insanely fun.
    I don't like DOTA2 for its difficulty in terms of not beeing noob friendly and I don't like LoL for its community and both because it is top down clickfest. But both games are good or else they wouldn't have so much players.
    Smite on the other hand caught me with its gameplay. It's more like a third person shooter and it's noob friendly. Framerate never even    This game is insanely fun.
    I don't like DOTA2 for its difficulty in terms of not beeing noob friendly and I don't like LoL for its community and both because it is top down clickfest. But both games are good or else they wouldn't have so much players.
    Smite on the other hand caught me with its gameplay. It's more like a third person shooter and it's noob friendly. Framerate never even dropped below 60 and it certainly looks good.

    I don't give 10 points because:
    - Matchmaking is broken sometimes
    - Some of the skins and chests you can buy for real money are overpriced
    - Client sometimes buggy    … Expand
  68. SummerField
    Oct 23, 2014
    8
    Smite is missing something that can't be expressed by words but I feel boring after playing six months. Some characters and Items are unbalanced. This game in other regions isn't established yet so when Asian or Aussie players join the game it makes hard to play for them from thousands of miles distance. I still don't find the meaning releasing the game in China coz China is the worstSmite is missing something that can't be expressed by words but I feel boring after playing six months. Some characters and Items are unbalanced. This game in other regions isn't established yet so when Asian or Aussie players join the game it makes hard to play for them from thousands of miles distance. I still don't find the meaning releasing the game in China coz China is the worst country for international gaming, they only play in Chinese language.… Expand
  69. wowzies
    Mar 26, 2014
    8
    third person, skill shots, and more game modes than I know what to do with give a fresh look on MOBAS.
    the game overall is great. There are only really 2 major drawbacks for me optimization, and servers (reasons posted below)
    Drawback one: is that the game isn't that well optimized, but they have been doing their best to optimize their lower end settings for lower end pc's, personally    third person, skill shots, and more game modes than I know what to do with give a fresh look on MOBAS.
    the game overall is great. There are only really 2 major drawbacks for me optimization, and servers (reasons posted below)

    Drawback one: is that the game isn't that well optimized, but they have been doing their best to optimize their lower end settings for lower end pc's, personally doesn't effect me, but then again no matter what I set my settings too I get the same frame rate.

    Drawback two: is that the servers are kind of messy for the time being, the US servers are based out of Atlanta and I live on the west coast, they do have a few servers out here, but it is very rare to get them so ping can be a huge issue with the game, and even beyond this I have friends who live near Atlanta who still have some crazy lag and ping issues.

    overall I give it an 8/10 the game is great, so much that I have spent more money on this free to play than I have on any other Free to play or standard $60 game + whatever DLC it may have. (im looking at you call of duty world at war and black ops and your damn nazi zombies)    … Expand
  70. miztaziggy
    Apr 17, 2014
    8
    I played a lot of LoL and some DOTA 2, and this game is very, very similar in terms of mechanics and gameplay. The view and lack of auto attack (every auto attack is actually a skill shot) is enough to totally set this game apart though.
    It feels slower than LoL and easier to pick up and play as a noob. The gold difference between someone that's dominating and someone that's getting owned    I played a lot of LoL and some DOTA 2, and this game is very, very similar in terms of mechanics and gameplay. The view and lack of auto attack (every auto attack is actually a skill shot) is enough to totally set this game apart though.
    It feels slower than LoL and easier to pick up and play as a noob. The gold difference between someone that's dominating and someone that's getting owned is much smaller than in LoL. It's therefore much harder to snowball, and any advantage gained in early lane is quickly caught up.
    One of the hardest things to get used to is running from a battle with low health, having to turn your back on the action. With LoL obviously you can see the action even when running away. In Smite you can only see what's in front. You may turn around and run because of low health, only to have a look back and find that your team has won the battle after all.
    I play this game at 2560 x 1600 max settings and it looks wonderful and it's perfectly smooth on Xfire 290x cards.
    There is no chat to all in this game, only your own team. Somehow between this and the fact that you're using WASD to move, the chat in game is minimal and much less agro than LoL.
    Pros
    - Good tutorials and good learning curve
    - Looks great and is very smooth with pretty much 0 lag
    - Much much MUCH less flaming / agro / abuse than LoL and far fewer trolls
    - Less snowballing and domination from an early game advantage

    Cons
    - Doesn't quite feel as addictive as LoL
    - Hard to learn a whole new set of champions and spells
    - Not many gods available to start with just the weekly rotation, every match feels the same    … Expand
  71. Freaksy
    May 23, 2014
    8
    Compered to other mobas such as LoL and Dota2, this game really stands out with its TPS + action style gameplay.

    The only thing bothers me the most is it's very slow exp rate. I mean the currency drop for purchasing new gods is just too low.
  72. FlippedFaith
    Jun 4, 2014
    8
    If your thinking a new form of moba. Well you just landed here with Smite for 2014. No other moba has the action packed into a flashy style like a shooter, for a third person view. Gods of choices is where it draws the line. Better yet, this game is picking up new players Fast!! It's about time someone does it right.
  73. Marinerblu
    Jul 18, 2014
    8
    This a nice game for a MOBA and I have not been able to really get into those types of games. I just sort of lost interest after awhile because the teaching mechanic doesn't really work well. If a PUG is really green they get stomped without knowing why and other issues that games have that are in this genre. I think Smite does a good job to try and curb these as much as possible. Try it out!
  74. Bmastr
    Aug 9, 2014
    8
    Having almost 2000 hours of time played in Dota 2, I decided to finally give this game a try, since some of my friends have played it off and on for the last couple of years. I am still quite new to the game, and have only tired a handful of the heroes, but so far I am really enjoying myself. The multiple game-modes is quite refreshing, and I like the tempo of the game. I also really likeHaving almost 2000 hours of time played in Dota 2, I decided to finally give this game a try, since some of my friends have played it off and on for the last couple of years. I am still quite new to the game, and have only tired a handful of the heroes, but so far I am really enjoying myself. The multiple game-modes is quite refreshing, and I like the tempo of the game. I also really like that they have distinguished themselves from other Mobas (at least Dota), not only in the 3rd-person-perspective, but in terms of how the matches play out. I feel that there is a higher possibility of a comeback, and the matches end a lot quicker, which is a welcome change of pace, since some Dota-games can really drag on. The skill-cap is high, but the game is more forgiving than other similar games, at least in my experience. So far, the community also seem a bit better than Dota 2. The biggest complaint I have, is that most (sadly) of the skins for the heroes are just awful. Some of them just don't look good, which is fine, I can just stay away from them, but some of the skins are just childish and ridiculous, which really bugs me out.… Expand
  75. yo_mama_so_fat
    Oct 23, 2014
    8
    Smite is one of the most original, satisfying games I've ever played. Developer Hi-Rez did a great job of making the heroes and giving them an authentic feel. With multiple game modes and a lot of characters to choose from, this is a fresh new take on the world of MOBA's.
  76. Killerboy2807
    Jan 2, 2015
    8
    The game is amazing fun, though it has it's issues with the ban system and the deserter system. As well as unoriginal skills.

    So pretty much it's one of the most enjoyable games ever, and pretty much everyone could like it, but if you have a bad internet or are just plain unlucky, you won't be able to play much.
  77. Nepharos
    Feb 16, 2015
    8
    Playing Heroes of Newerth from closed Beta, Dota 2 and occasionally LoL, I can say I have quite a lot of experience with MOBA's.
    But never did I have this much fun on a MOBA before...
    Gameplay Probably the most important thing of a MOBA, besides good looking/catchy gods. Movement and combat feel natural, as does skill placement. Sometimes it can be very hard to land a certain skill    Playing Heroes of Newerth from closed Beta, Dota 2 and occasionally LoL, I can say I have quite a lot of experience with MOBA's.
    But never did I have this much fun on a MOBA before...

    Gameplay
    Probably the most important thing of a MOBA, besides good looking/catchy gods.
    Movement and combat feel natural, as does skill placement.
    Sometimes it can be very hard to land a certain skill or spell, but when you do... It feels just AWESOME!

    I also quite like the fact that you move slower when go sideways or backward, this adds more depth to the game, because you actually have to think how you move your character!

    If we talk about items, they are well balanced and versatile, yet it's simple to understand what they do.
    The only thing that's nagging me is: you CAN't sell 'active' items, which instantly makes no-one use them before late game.

    What about the game modes?
    Some are really cool, others suck. I think it's good that they have these different game modes, eventually it's your choice what you like to play!

    Graphics
    Lets be honest: most gods look really, really cool! As do there skills/spells and attack animations.
    But of course there are some gods that look really lame.

    Map wise they made it come to life, it looks like a battleground worthy of the gods.
    But again, some maps are cool others are not. It depends on your preference.

    Conclusion
    Overall this game is fun to play and has an OK community, especially when considering this game is a MOBA. It has a nice skill cap with many different gods, some easy, others hard to master.
    The different game modes are fun to play, I personally like to switch them up once in a while.

    Gods are pretty balanced, but can easily get out of control when running away with kills early on.
    They look good, feel good as do their skills/spells.

    The overall control over your god feels a lot better than in a standard MOBA!

    This game deserves a 8/10.    … Expand
  78. torilynn
    Jul 29, 2017
    8
    This is a very good game, in the sense that its the first MOBA I've ever played and I like playing it. The graphics are enjoyable, as are the different gods/modes to choose from. However the entire community is horrid. Not only does it take well over 10 minutes to find a game because someone is leaving the lobby or not locking in, but you face harassment after actually getting into a game.This is a very good game, in the sense that its the first MOBA I've ever played and I like playing it. The graphics are enjoyable, as are the different gods/modes to choose from. However the entire community is horrid. Not only does it take well over 10 minutes to find a game because someone is leaving the lobby or not locking in, but you face harassment after actually getting into a game. If you are good, you have no life and you are a hacker.... but if you play a bad game you suck you need to delete your account and go kill yourself. No matter how much you get harassed, and even if you report someone, it still stays the same. The person never gets a penalty in any way, and they continue to harass you even if you play a good game with them. It goes well beyond the game as well, even after the game has ended they private message you to continue being crappy. This game would be perfect if we could actually block someone so that I can never read their raging messages. I've tried blocking them though it still pairs them in a game with me, and I can still read messages in game. The only thing it solves is private messages. This game actually has made me delete it so many times just because of people being such ass faces about every little thing. All in all I like how this game plays, but if you can find a way to weed out the little **** faces that ruin the whole experience it would be perfect. I've had less ****ing from players on call of duty and I thought that game was bad. On this game we have guys with no life that just sit here and play 24/7 to complain to other people. Then they always seem to get stuck on MY team. Even if we are winning and he/she is the only one on the team dying at all they still freak out and tell the whole team they suck etc. This game should come with free anger management for those that obviously well beyond need it and a zanax so we can put up with their crap. If you can get past all the B.S from the community online, then by all means play this game. It is quite good, provided you grow up before you download it because all the little children playing this game are making it unpleasant for us that actually enjoy games for FUN. It's not the end of the world if you lost, and if it is then kindly ask your mother to wipe your butt and give you a new diaper before you log back in. I give it a 8/10 just because the game was great, and yet I still would rather eat glass than play it.… Expand
  79. Guin2514
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    Pros
    -Great selection of gods
    -Free to play -Looks fantastic Cons -Lack of camera angles -Some of the community are rude After trying my hand at LoL i really couldn't get into the MOBA spirit and this was because of LoLs control system so after a good friend of mine said to try my hand at smite i did and it is fantastic the w,a,s,d keys system worked perfect for new players like    Pros
    -Great selection of gods
    -Free to play
    -Looks fantastic

    Cons
    -Lack of camera angles
    -Some of the community are rude

    After trying my hand at LoL i really couldn't get into the MOBA spirit and this was because of LoLs control system so after a good friend of mine said to try my hand at smite i did and it is fantastic the w,a,s,d keys system worked perfect for new players like myself that use w,a,s,d to move on a daily basis the 3rd person view made it feel refreshing to although the fact you can't see behind you unless you spin the camera can be pretty frustrating if an enemy good flanks you it is also free to play which is a plus for people who want to try something new there is a nice selection of gods on a weekly rotation the tutorial system covers everything you need to know as well so you'll be set to go straight away the only downside i did find was some of the players don't allow you to learn and think it is fine to talk down to you which isnt cool but you can always ignore them by muting them in game which makes things more pleasant

    Overall if you want to try your hand at MOBAS and like nice and simple key binds then try smite after all its free to play    … Expand
  80. Hadzi
    Jan 5, 2016
    8
    Smite is a third-person MOBA game. Smite brings something new to MOBA genre that is third-person view. Currently there are 70+ playable characters every with his/hers own unique mechanic. Community is good and it's currently growing. Great skins and Voice Packs new pantheon is coming soon. I see no reason why not to download the game and start playing. It's free to play, it has a goodSmite is a third-person MOBA game. Smite brings something new to MOBA genre that is third-person view. Currently there are 70+ playable characters every with his/hers own unique mechanic. Community is good and it's currently growing. Great skins and Voice Packs new pantheon is coming soon. I see no reason why not to download the game and start playing. It's free to play, it has a good voice commands system and it's easy to learn. Characters are based on mythology from around the world. There are only few problems with this game, the biggest is server stability. I recommend you to at least try playing the game. It's free it won't cost you much except time to download… Expand
  81. TheStudioBoy
    Jun 18, 2016
    8
    Smite is a game that changed the MOBA genre more than any other. It's third person perspective is a welcoming sight because it means that moving around is less complicated. In most MOBA's you can move the character and the camera separately which can be confusing for new players. It also allows for more action because you are so close to the action. There are no auto attacks and all skillSmite is a game that changed the MOBA genre more than any other. It's third person perspective is a welcoming sight because it means that moving around is less complicated. In most MOBA's you can move the character and the camera separately which can be confusing for new players. It also allows for more action because you are so close to the action. There are no auto attacks and all skill (unless they are buffs) need to be aimed which means you have to play much closer attention to what you are doing. Smite uses Gods form different mythologies as there "Hero's" and it has meant that I have learnt more about ancient cultures and their beliefs. It has a few game modes which are all unique. It has the normal MOBA game mode with the 3 lanes and the jungles but it also has an arena where you just need to kill the enemy and the Match of the day changes things within each game mode and it adds variety to what the game has to offer. Most of the community is good but there are some very toxic players. There are balancing issues and some items or gods are much more overpowered than others. You can customize your account with new icons, music themes, card borders, stands and god skins but there is so much that it can fell overwhelming and it can take awhile to gather gems (which is what you use to buy most of the stuff). Favor is the currency you get for playing the game but the stuff you can buy with it is limited. It also has some connection problems but if you have decent WiFi then you should be OK.

    Thanks for reading my review.    … Expand
  82. corgi90
    May 4, 2016
    8
    A fun moba with a good roster. You can get a package of all the Gods for $30 which beats paying one by one or grinding them all out. Plenty of game modes and maps that get played by the community.
  83. Balian
    Jun 30, 2016
    8
    The second MOBA I play after HoTS and I must say that SMITE It's amazing, combining all the gods of our mythology with a fantastic third person camera.
  84. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
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  85. xac3
    Jun 19, 2018
    8
    I have a special place in my heart for Smite. Having almost 2000 hours of playtime, Smite really was the game that brought me into PC-Gaming. Just thinking about those long summer nights playing season 4 all night with my friends brings me very nostalgic/happy emotions. That being said, the game still has major problems that it has had for a long time. Smite is known for its terribleI have a special place in my heart for Smite. Having almost 2000 hours of playtime, Smite really was the game that brought me into PC-Gaming. Just thinking about those long summer nights playing season 4 all night with my friends brings me very nostalgic/happy emotions. That being said, the game still has major problems that it has had for a long time. Smite is known for its terrible matchmaking which basically makes it unable to compete along side other major MOBAs like LoL or Dota 2. Hi-Rez (game developers) keep releasing new gods and content that keep breaking the game instead of trying to balance what they already have. This are the 2 main problems with Smite which IMO makes it not suitable for a 9 or 10 rating, though,the matchmaking system is totally being remade and Hi-Rez is slowly winning back the community's trust, we'll see how the game improves but as of right now, 8/10 for me.… Expand
  86. Black21Jack
    Jan 14, 2019
    8
    The game is very addictive It will suck you in and make you play for hours without your even being aware how much you played. The game physics is very good. Gad selections is awesome with Hi-Rez bringing new Gads every now and then just when needed to spice thing up. Graphics of every Gad is done i great detail. Skins, voices etc are awesome. Every Gas has it's own unique ability thusThe game is very addictive It will suck you in and make you play for hours without your even being aware how much you played. The game physics is very good. Gad selections is awesome with Hi-Rez bringing new Gads every now and then just when needed to spice thing up. Graphics of every Gad is done i great detail. Skins, voices etc are awesome. Every Gas has it's own unique ability thus giving you a chance to make your own tactics and attack on several different ways.

    In the end of 2018 we have clearly saw a change in designers and the team that is creating the content for the game. First the arenas and the playgrounds that they implemented are very weird and ugly.
    Maybe the biggest problem (at the current time in January 2019.) is their launcher Everything worked fine for years and then in late 2018. Hi-Rez created a new launcher that makes you update the game very time you start the game. For users with fast connection, it will take up to 5 or 10 minutes to update every time in order to play. For other, it will take a lot longer.
    If you plan to play this game, I highly recommend it. But maybe it would be better to play it via Steam as you won't have any problems with updates. Only hope stays that the Smite team and Hi-Rez will leave the path that leads to poor graphics and really weird arena's and playgrounds and continue with the path that lead the game to be one of the best MOB games available.    … Expand
  87. TrukfitSteezy
    Mar 6, 2022
    8
    While I'm not always in the mood to play Smite, it has a lot of staying power and is fresh enough to keep coming back to for weeks or months at a time. The 3rd person pov is also a nice touch, and the theme is obviously terrific.
  88. kezzyhko
    Jul 27, 2020
    8
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  89. kc0321
    Mar 21, 2021
    8
    Smite has lots of gods and skins and has been around for many years.
    Although it is not very fun to play, it has lots of content.
  90. Ciocolici
    Aug 11, 2023
    8
    A different kind of MOBA, but not for everyone. Unfortunately, I don't see myself playing this game too often; it's not my type of MOBA. Nonetheless, it's undeniably impressive. I genuinely wished I could get into this game, and I did try, but it just doesn't resonate with me.

    There's a chance that this game might be your cup of tea. If you're not into games like DOTA, LoL, or HotS,    A different kind of MOBA, but not for everyone. Unfortunately, I don't see myself playing this game too often; it's not my type of MOBA. Nonetheless, it's undeniably impressive. I genuinely wished I could get into this game, and I did try, but it just doesn't resonate with me.

    There's a chance that this game might be your cup of tea. If you're not into games like DOTA, LoL, or HotS, then perhaps Smite suits your taste. It's a high-quality game that's clearly been crafted with care, and it's definitely worth a shot.    … Expand
  91. jeanphilt
    Apr 30, 2015
    7
    I prefer this game to other MOBA because this one is 3rd person, which makes it more immersive. Arena is fast paced but I think Conquest should be 10vs10 or 7vs7. Also when one person is AFK, the game quickly becomes unfair. For a free game, it's quite good but well I think that if you really want to enjoy it, you will want to buy it, 30$ seems fair. This being said, unlocking one godI prefer this game to other MOBA because this one is 3rd person, which makes it more immersive. Arena is fast paced but I think Conquest should be 10vs10 or 7vs7. Also when one person is AFK, the game quickly becomes unfair. For a free game, it's quite good but well I think that if you really want to enjoy it, you will want to buy it, 30$ seems fair. This being said, unlocking one god seems to take forever, I've about 3500 flavors after at least playing at least 8 hours while a god is 5000. I guess that the best to really enjoy this game would be to play in a real team (clan). I can see how powerful it can be to make smart use of powers (one freeze the opponent while the other use a massive slow attack) and to be many to attack a single opponent. I would probably really enjoy playing competitive and learning all Gods skills. This being said, without having a clan to play with and being limited to only a few Gods (free to play), the game becomes quickly repetitive and boring. I prefer to play a game like battlefield where you can revive other players, heal yourself and where the attacks (guns) are more clearly defined. Indeed, in SMITE, it's often hard to understand how you got killed because there are some many Gods/attacks.… Expand
  92. noisnam
    Apr 9, 2014
    7
    People keep saying who copying who. but come on moba is a genre these dates. if you think this is just another moba, you are wrong. its 3rd person 3d, if you are interest in the genre you should give this game a try. gameplay are smooth, graphic are good. server are stable most of the time(at least better than lol). however, it isnt flawless atm, or else i would have give it a 10.People keep saying who copying who. but come on moba is a genre these dates. if you think this is just another moba, you are wrong. its 3rd person 3d, if you are interest in the genre you should give this game a try. gameplay are smooth, graphic are good. server are stable most of the time(at least better than lol). however, it isnt flawless atm, or else i would have give it a 10.

    things i dont like about this game is the itemization, it always feels so linearly. Also new god always OP, balance of champs aint very good, which results in playing with/against same gods most matches    … Expand
  93. wydpauta
    Mar 25, 2014
    7
    FUN MOBA , but the game is very limited.. is very easy to farm and reach levels with the GODs , is not complex like the dota , but is a good MOBA for FUN !!!
  94. Eulo
    Aug 31, 2015
    7
    After playing this game more I can say that it is balanced -to an extent. There are definitely some gods that desperately need a nerf, and others that need a buff, but overall it's pretty balanced. The one and only downfall of this game is the inclusion of "rogue classes", like Loki for example. There is nothing more unskilled than a rogue, in any game, let alone a MOBA, which isAfter playing this game more I can say that it is balanced -to an extent. There are definitely some gods that desperately need a nerf, and others that need a buff, but overall it's pretty balanced. The one and only downfall of this game is the inclusion of "rogue classes", like Loki for example. There is nothing more unskilled than a rogue, in any game, let alone a MOBA, which is basically defined by skill-based-play. Remove the rogues and fix the unbalanced gods and Smite is solid gold. Until then...Meh, it's okay I guess.

    There is also absolutely no ranking system for matchmaking, I can't say how many times I've been on a team of new players vs. a team of mostly pro-ranked, or beta testers. Makes for incredibly unfair matches. The game has a player level system, which would be an easy base to use for such a matchmaking system, but it apparently disregards it. The Devs are probably to busy cashing their checks from all the Tournaments.

    TL;DR:
    Great game, balance issues, rogues suck and people that play them suck, needs matchmaking balancing.    … Expand
  95. Bockus
    Mar 25, 2014
    7
    I absolutely love Smite. It is the only MOBA that has been able to keep my interest for an extended period of time, been playing for over a year. Even with my love of the game, there are still quite a few flaws that are present in the game. So let's get started.

    Overall, it is a very fun game to play. Choose from any of the current 51 deities -- with more on the way -- and play in    I absolutely love Smite. It is the only MOBA that has been able to keep my interest for an extended period of time, been playing for over a year. Even with my love of the game, there are still quite a few flaws that are present in the game. So let's get started.

    Overall, it is a very fun game to play. Choose from any of the current 51 deities -- with more on the way -- and play in one of multiple game modes: Conquest, Arena, Assault, 1v1, 3v3, Conquest and Arena League, and the match of the day which is random restrictions on classic modes for fun.

    The gameplay. The use of WASD and the 3rd person camera do make it a more engaging experience compared to an isometric MOBA. There is no way to influence the game with outside purchases, a la LoL runes. The active items in the game must be bought in game, which promotes countering. Overall the actual combat is very solid, but it is not what the advertisements portray. The game does advertise that it has only skillshots, but that couldn't be farther from the truth. I'm not saying there are no skillshots, but things like AoE circles that require little more than just getting close to the enemy are fairly common. Regardless, it is still a very engaging combat system and I find it very fun.

    Next, aesthetics. The game has a more lighthearted simple feel to it. I don't want to say it's cartoonish, but it is definitely a less serious art style than say LoL or DotA. Each deity has their own uniqueness about their models. The new item styles are all presented in a similar art style. I'm not very good with describing the art of the game, but it all fits together nicely, with updates to bring some more dated things up to par with the rest of the game.

    Now for UI. Smite's UI has not been done very well. Every single window takes up the entire screen, whether its the skill, stats, death recap, or store window, The shop has come a long way to being more accessible, but it still has longer to go. The tabs on the home screen are unlabeled and hard to tell what they do. There's no collective shop for all the skins and voicepacks, and the store button actually directs you out of the game. The twitch integration for the game is a running joke of the community. The hud for in matches, however, is very minimal, has easily understood information, and has the nice addition of telling you if your teammates ultimate's are off cooldown.

    And now for the parts of smite that need a lot of work, optimization and balancing.

    In regards to optimization, after every patch, there are people complaining about frame rate decreases. Sometimes the drops are minimal, sometimes they are drastic. I've personally never been affected to badly, but the fps drops are hardware indiscriminate. It doesn't matter how powerful your computer is, there is always a chance there will be frame drops, which could be crippling. Also, there is very noticeable lag in many menu's, most notably the store and god select screen for a match. Quickly scrolling in either creates tearing and stuttering, both of which are very distracting and annoying. There's a lot of room for improvement in this regard, and while a very small amount of patches have mentioned optimization, I've yet to see someone say their frames have actually increased.

    Balancing is done horribly by Hi-Rez. Many deities are blatantly overpowered or broken, with others just completely useless. Zeus has been widely considered the most overpowered thing in the game for months now, and he has remained completely untouched. Also, a lot of nerf's to deities do not actually address the problem the deity has, and some nerf's are just completely random with no explanation. Which brings me to my next point, developer transparency.

    Very rarely is a nerf/buff been explained beyond "[enter deity name] performed higher/lower than expected." One thing that many people have taken for granted from other companies, a collective forum, was actually only just recently reinstated from Hi-Rez. After completely failing at moderating the forums the first time around, they just completely shut the forums down and stated that the smite subreddit was the new official discussion board for smite. They brought the forums back, and this won't affect my rating, but it is something people should know coming into the game.

    Fairly sure I covered all the bases. Even if I didn't, I expect this to be more informative than the countless 10's that only praise the game, despite it's obvious problems. I still wholeheartedly recommend smite, I just don't want people to join with their hopes to high. Hopefully Hi-Rez works on these problems so I could give it a higher rating; however, right now, even with all my love for the game, I give it a 6.5/10, I rounded up for the MC score.    … Expand
  96. MrMcJustice
    Mar 26, 2014
    7
    this is my favorite moba game but ive been seeing so many stupid reviews like "you can play cupid 10/10" no sorry it doesn't work that way. the game itself is really good, very balanced (as far as moba's can balance anyway) and very technical. but this game has the worst matchmaking out any of them i've ever played. i constantly get thrown into matches with people far below my skill levelthis is my favorite moba game but ive been seeing so many stupid reviews like "you can play cupid 10/10" no sorry it doesn't work that way. the game itself is really good, very balanced (as far as moba's can balance anyway) and very technical. but this game has the worst matchmaking out any of them i've ever played. i constantly get thrown into matches with people far below my skill level or far above it. it feels like 1 out of about 100 games is actually fair and doesn't have a clear victor within 10 minutes. if they fix this matchmaking issue (i've also heard lots of people complain about servers as well i guess i should throw that in there) then this is easily a 9/10. but i don't think that will be happening anytime soon since they had 2 years in the beta to fix it (or even attempt to fix it) and they never did.… Expand
  97. MrAgmoore
    May 12, 2014
    7
    This review was deleted so I'm reposting it:

    I ended up boycotting the game after my account was suspended for 72 hours. There is no way to appeal the suspension. I was charged with "Intentional Feeding". I'm a member of an esport gaming group so the charge is laughable but that goes to show that you can be trolled to death by team mates filing false reports. I was sold on the art    This review was deleted so I'm reposting it:

    I ended up boycotting the game after my account was suspended for 72 hours. There is no way to appeal the suspension. I was charged with "Intentional Feeding". I'm a member of an esport gaming group so the charge is laughable but that goes to show that you can be trolled to death by team mates filing false reports.

    I was sold on the art direction, which is beautiful and the concept of leagues, levels and mastery ( which is an illusion ). You gain experience, regardless of a team win or loss, which contributes to your God Mastery level. You end up with people, who have level 10 mastery in God, who are not very good with their characters. You end up with people being rewarded for going AKF and sitting in base, not contributing. You end up having to carry people with a 1:13 and 3:15 kill-death ratio ( real stats from a game ) while also having to write a thesis in the chat channel about the fact that your 0:6 k/d with Thor, during the late game ( in a different game ) doesn't matter, since you have single-handedly done 7,300 structure damage. Maybe it's because the viewpoint is third person and the mini-map is off to the side, whereas in DOTA 2, people are very aware of the significance of losing or gaining a tower but players in Smite seem utterly clueless.

    The player base and matchmaking is horrendous. The game is free-to-play ( with all the pluses and minuses that F2P brings ). The game is plagued by all of the problems of DOTA 2 ( AFK-Leaver-Noob-Retards ) plus the fact that people have never played a MOBA before and don't seem to understand the significance of tower loss or gain or even game-flow ( which is covered in Youtube tutorials and is viewable during the 5Gb download ). If you are a skilled player, be prepared to carry the team in almost every game.

    The idea behind leagues is that if you get to level 30, you can play in competitive leagues. I have read that only 1.6% of the player base plays in leagues at any one time, which means 20 minute wait times for the Bronze league and those leagues are still not free of someone leaving the game, resulting in a re-queue time.

    I could only stomach grinding to level 25. The match making was an epic exercise in frustration ( perhaps no different from other games which fail to have adequate match making, since match making is often an after-thought, if it is even thought about at all ). The only way around the matchmaking is to add friends and go in as pre-made ( Leagues do not support pre-mades ). Every page on the Official Smite forum talks about the broken match making ( an unsolved, 2 year problem ).

    The game plays well enough and is very addictive. I have only noticed a couple of frame rate skipping episodes on my NVIDIA GTX 780 but I'm sure that those kinks will work themselves out in time. The game doesn't have the hardcore modes of DOTA 2 ( "Pure random" God pick or "pick 3" ).

    Final Score: 7/10 ( 2 points deducted for the poor match making and 1 point for the the inability to appeal a false report of "intentional feeding" / crap player base ).

    After 24 days of not playing, I went back and got to max level ( level 30), with 12 different God masteries, in an attempt to get into ranked games. I recently noticed this Reddit post, which everyone should read: "Smite-Streamer abuses Power to contact HiRez and instantly ban players".    … Expand
  98. BaconBits
    Apr 9, 2014
    7
    Playground of the Gods is the motto and it's definitely fun. Is it a LoL copy? Not really. It follows the normal MOBA style but takes it into the next evolution of the genre. Instead of overhead it moves into a 3rd person view and plays at a much faster pace. You have your typical modes of Conquest (5v5, 3 lanes with jungle attacking opposing Titan), Assault (5v5, random god, single lanePlayground of the Gods is the motto and it's definitely fun. Is it a LoL copy? Not really. It follows the normal MOBA style but takes it into the next evolution of the genre. Instead of overhead it moves into a 3rd person view and plays at a much faster pace. You have your typical modes of Conquest (5v5, 3 lanes with jungle attacking opposing Titan), Assault (5v5, random god, single lane no jungle attacking opposing Titan), Arena (5v5, TDM set in a gladiator arena with jungle mobs on outskirts), MOTD (5v5, random game changes daily and will cover all modes including domination mode not available anywhere else. Examples - All the same god, Guy Gods vs Girl Gods, Norse gods vs Egyptian, etc.), Joust (3v3, single lane with jungle attacking opposing Titan), There is also private lobbies for groups of 5v5 to play in. They have practice, normal and league options for the different modes with the exception of the private lobby being only available under normal.

    The game is F2P but does have in game purchases yet none that make the game P2W. They offer you 5 starting gods and 5 random gods that rotate weekly so if you don't have the money you'll still get a chance to enjoy the variety of gods on offer, currently 51. Most things can be purchased with "Favor" which you earn through battle but some costumes and all the individual character voices are gems (cash) only. The best option they offer is a God Pack that gives you access to all current and future gods for a one time fee.

    Now for the final cut.. While the game is fun and I do play it almost daily it's not without it's glitches. For me personally this game was in beta for two years and to still be having problems I don't understand; which is why I scored it the way I did. Server pings are random. I can play a match at 70 and have another at 150+. Since release HiRez has fixed some issues with the ping where before I had matches that'd start great then my ping would shoot up to 600 even 900. I also had matches where both teams could not play because you'd be walking out your spawn area 5 times then suddenly pop halfway across the map yet we could chat just fine. Rare graphic glitches and abilities that on the rare occasion seemingly not do anything even though it executed properly from your POV. They offer a broken Twitch integrated client that would allow you to unlock a skin for one god but for a reason only known to the gods have not bothered to fix it so it's impossible to unlock the skin. Now even with these and other minor things the game is still fun. The community does have it's few elitist ass hats who whine about your build or not following meta but they do offer the option to mute, report and block players so if you happen upon them remember that and don't get caught up in their trolling ways mid game.    … Expand
  99. SadsiticPretzel
    Jul 8, 2014
    7
    There's a lot to say about MOBAs in general, both in good and bad terms. However, after playing SMITE for a few months, I can say that it's one of the best ( in my case ). Considering I came to SMITE after a few years of playing league and DOTA, the lack of insults and snide remarks really caught me off-guard. However, like all games it has it's downsides, mainly directed to the lack ofThere's a lot to say about MOBAs in general, both in good and bad terms. However, after playing SMITE for a few months, I can say that it's one of the best ( in my case ). Considering I came to SMITE after a few years of playing league and DOTA, the lack of insults and snide remarks really caught me off-guard. However, like all games it has it's downsides, mainly directed to the lack of items and the overall unbalanced feel the game has. Many of the gods can start snowballing at very low levels while others (Mainly stealth related ones) get a free pass to attack or escape due to the lack of vision granting items in the game, sure there are wards and such, but the fact that there isn't one to reveal or detect and alert you of invisible enemies can really cause people to get pissed off ( I'm talking about you Loki.)
    Anyway, I give it a 7/10. It gives people a fresh and more strategic look at MOBAs while keeping the basic elements that LoL and DOTA players are accustomed too.    … Expand
  100. TimTeamTebow
    Dec 14, 2014
    7
    The 3rd person view makes using a gamepad possible, which really makes the game unique. It can't really be compared to other "mobas", which is both good and bad. The good part is that the games stay pretty fast paced for their entirety. The bad part is its fairly simple, with not much to learn aside from specific spells and items.
    The game is really original in its concept, but the    The 3rd person view makes using a gamepad possible, which really makes the game unique. It can't really be compared to other "mobas", which is both good and bad. The good part is that the games stay pretty fast paced for their entirety. The bad part is its fairly simple, with not much to learn aside from specific spells and items.
    The game is really original in its concept, but the abilities and items are nothing new.
    Even if you don't enjoy league/dota/hots/strife/dawngate/any rts, you might enjoy smite.    … Expand
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#30 Best PC Game of 2014
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#26 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
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#35 Most Shared PC Game of 2014

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Multiplayer.it
    Aug 8, 2014
    83
    Smite is alternative to Dota and LoL suited to beginners as well as veterans of the genre.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jul 23, 2014
    80
    Third god perspective freshens up the MOBA genre but its potential was not fully utilized (e.g. you can jump, but there’s nowhere to jump to). Smite makes up for that with varied game modes and accessibility to inexperienced or casual players. [06/2014, p.58]
  3. SpazioGames
    May 19, 2014
    80
    The product of Hi Rez Studios is well made, and offers different feelings from those of its competitors, thanks to the different camera angle and a fast paced gameplay.
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