SMITE

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 957 Ratings

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  1. derpenstein
    Mar 19, 2015
    2
    unfortunately after picking this game up again in season 2 - it still has the same issues as in season 1

    abusive teammates and a ban system that encourages premades to harass solo players without consequences (because there is no way for the solo player to do anything about it with the current report system) just to have their premade report the solo player for no reason after the match    unfortunately after picking this game up again in season 2 - it still has the same issues as in season 1

    abusive teammates and a ban system that encourages premades to harass solo players without consequences (because there is no way for the solo player to do anything about it with the current report system) just to have their premade report the solo player for no reason after the match

    poor matchmaking

    permabans after a certain number of reports towards an account with no option for atonement i.e. if you play long enough your account is certainly going to get permabanned earlier or later

    do not invest real money into your account    … Expand
  2. Pecheckler
    May 21, 2014
    10
    The game is very fun and remarkably addicting. If you enjoy the hardcore strategic and competitive nature of games like DotA but prefer WASD movement, controls similar to combat found in most MMORPGs, as well as games like Fury, Natural-Selection, or team fortress, then this game is for you.
  3. Tilran
    May 26, 2014
    10
    MOBA style game but in 3rd person as opposed to top down. I've played all the MOBAs to date and I would say League Of Legends was the game I've played the longest consistently. I played SMITE during its Beta phase and I was not impressed. While fun for a little while, it did not hold my attention. Fast forward a year to release and it is a MUCH different game with many more Gods toMOBA style game but in 3rd person as opposed to top down. I've played all the MOBAs to date and I would say League Of Legends was the game I've played the longest consistently. I played SMITE during its Beta phase and I was not impressed. While fun for a little while, it did not hold my attention. Fast forward a year to release and it is a MUCH different game with many more Gods to choose from and game modes. This game is a breath of fresh air. I have been playing it now for about a month and love it. Will that love last into 6,7,8+ months? Time will tell, but right now it is a great game that has made me forget about League.… Expand
  4. 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
  5. wimmy1
    Apr 16, 2014
    5
    Fun for the first 10 levels, but becomes dull. Not as skill oriented as other MOBAs such as LoL or DOTA due to the 3rd person view. I find that it's strength lies in it's characters which are very clever, due to them being gods, some of which I recognize and some of which I don't. However, the lack of being able to easily see all around you makes it less enjoyable. Not to mention that youFun for the first 10 levels, but becomes dull. Not as skill oriented as other MOBAs such as LoL or DOTA due to the 3rd person view. I find that it's strength lies in it's characters which are very clever, due to them being gods, some of which I recognize and some of which I don't. However, the lack of being able to easily see all around you makes it less enjoyable. Not to mention that you don't even have to worry about farming because actually getting a last hit gives you very little additional goal. This turns the laning phase into a poke war and takes away from the intense decisions in other MOBAs such as "Do I want to take this minion but risk getting hit by the enemy, or should I poke them and lost a minion kill. I can see how some people can like this game, but if you want a more strategy feel, I would go for LoL, DOTA or Heroes of the Storm.… Expand
  6. mamapapo
    May 1, 2014
    10
    Smite is completely different then other MOBAs and its only because of amazing work with camera and POV. I was not really in MOBAs about 3 months ago, but then Smite broke me and i cannot thank it enough for that.
  7. Chaunce
    May 16, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing, its like LoL but closer to fps, can't see behind you so better strategies, and also nobody gets hyperfed and one shots your whole team... way more skill-based

    play it
  8. Riotmaker
    Aug 5, 2014
    10
    SMITE may not be the same cookie cutter formula we always get to see from the upcoming moba's but they took a concept to make the view similar to Warcraft and the controls are superior to traditional mobas because the moves are SKILL BASED the result being some of the most intense action I have ever seen in an arena. The game modes are all creative and the interface is superior to otherSMITE may not be the same cookie cutter formula we always get to see from the upcoming moba's but they took a concept to make the view similar to Warcraft and the controls are superior to traditional mobas because the moves are SKILL BASED the result being some of the most intense action I have ever seen in an arena. The game modes are all creative and the interface is superior to other games being it only takes about two minutes to get into any type of game you prefer. The community is not half as rude as when you go to play other games like Dawngate. So for 2014 this game is currently number one on my list. I have mastered about 7 Gods to level one so far. This game does a good job of making you feel very powerful I feel like each time I get to about lvl 15 I just start going on a rampage because my items I bought are so good by then I feel way more powerful than other mobas.
    And the beauty of just having about 4 moves for each character to learn it only takes about 2 or three matches with a new character to start learning them. Hi Rez did an amazing job by reimagining the Moba and creating something totally REFRESHING FOR F2P THANKS.    … Expand
  9. 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
  10. JiahaoLin8888
    Aug 6, 2014
    5
    Smite is one of the most annoying games for a MOBA. People are constant tryhards top win a match and then the teammates never seem to cooperate with anyone. There are gods that are too overpowered to play. The game is so terrible and the only way to get around with the game is if you would win all the time I home Hi Rez fix the issues.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. LegitN00b
    Jun 22, 2014
    10
    Smite is pretty similar to other MOBAs, but it is heavily simplified. This is not necessarily a bad thing. The game is still highly competitive as it is based nearly entirely on skill shots and game knowledge. It's one of my favorite and most played games, and it's incredibly fun to play with friends. The game is free, so why not try it out? You may just find yourself in love with it.
  14. 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
  15. metaraf
    Jun 25, 2014
    10
    This game is awesome! really , i love LoL and Dota2 but Smite is far better, after (and during) every match i have smile on my face, because this game is so enjoyable.
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. cozrodgers
    Jun 20, 2014
    10
    I installed this game just to see what the hype was about, another reason to install was that I had got the Zeus pack from the humble E3 ticket! SO yeah I installed this game to see how much it compared to League of legends which I really enjoy playing. I can honestly say that it is a really really fun game and I was impressed! Fun game modes put a twist on the tradition MOBA and the godsI installed this game just to see what the hype was about, another reason to install was that I had got the Zeus pack from the humble E3 ticket! SO yeah I installed this game to see how much it compared to League of legends which I really enjoy playing. I can honestly say that it is a really really fun game and I was impressed! Fun game modes put a twist on the tradition MOBA and the gods are really interesting. I also like that the POV of your character is from a real third person perspective which reminds me of Orcs must die. I'd recommend this game to anyone because its really easy to pick up and a real gem to play… Expand
  21. MaximusMango
    Jun 21, 2014
    10
    Really fun and addictive game. Gameplay is immersive, and the characters are varied and interesting! Very innovative game that is a breath of fresh air from other MOBAs. You will enjoy your self whether or not you are playing solo or with a group of friends. The graphics are fantastic, and the heroes are well designed and unique. Because 3rd person element the majority of abilities areReally fun and addictive game. Gameplay is immersive, and the characters are varied and interesting! Very innovative game that is a breath of fresh air from other MOBAs. You will enjoy your self whether or not you are playing solo or with a group of friends. The graphics are fantastic, and the heroes are well designed and unique. Because 3rd person element the majority of abilities are skillshots, adding another layer of depth, but also satisfaction to the gameplay. While there is some toxicity in the community, I have found that is much less extreme than in other games of the genre (LoL mostly). As a mythology buff this game lets me play as Gods I have always though were bad-ass. I really recommend checking Smite out if you have not already, its free after all, and you will certainly enjoy yourself without having to invest a penny into it (though by the end you will probably want to). Great fun overall.… Expand
  22. esdot
    Jul 7, 2014
    10
    So this game, unlike most MOBAs, is more of a mixture of FPS and MMO-PVP than anything else. That's what makes it fun to me. I came from MMOs and in my ancient history, FPS games. HiRez generally does a good job of balancing the available gods. They've recently gotten a lot better at weekend promos to bring new players into the game. If you're on the fence, you should check it out.So this game, unlike most MOBAs, is more of a mixture of FPS and MMO-PVP than anything else. That's what makes it fun to me. I came from MMOs and in my ancient history, FPS games. HiRez generally does a good job of balancing the available gods. They've recently gotten a lot better at weekend promos to bring new players into the game. If you're on the fence, you should check it out. It's worth it.… Expand
  23. TooEazy
    Jul 17, 2014
    10
    This is by far my favorite game so far. There is very few games I come back to everyday and this is always my first choice game to play when bored. Starting by playing classic MOBA's, like LoL and Dota 2 was very frustrating. Smite is an easy to pick up game except for the fact its based off of skill shots. The third person view while using W,A,S,D is a lot more entertaining then point and click
  24. 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!
  25. 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
  26. kidcuba
    Sep 25, 2014
    10
    I played LoL until lvl 28.. and then i found Smite and stopped playing LoL. Smite is way better, it has some problems when you're playing alone because of the people you team up with... some of them are bad players and you some times cant find a good team. But that happens in LoL too soo, that is not a good comparison. Still, Smite has better graphics, strategy and gods are awesome! YouI played LoL until lvl 28.. and then i found Smite and stopped playing LoL. Smite is way better, it has some problems when you're playing alone because of the people you team up with... some of them are bad players and you some times cant find a good team. But that happens in LoL too soo, that is not a good comparison. Still, Smite has better graphics, strategy and gods are awesome! You just need to find a Clan like en WoW or any other game and play with your clan mates.… Expand
  27. 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!
  28. mikelsa
    Jan 22, 2015
    10
    This is the best moba i've played, simply. I started playing Heroes of Newerth then Dota 2 but this games didn't make me have fun like Smite!
    It's good balanced, it's in 3D,it's skill shot based so also if you are underleveled you can win a fight versus a more farmed enemy, everyone in the game has it's utility and doesn't fall off so hard late game (like supports in others moba, that    This is the best moba i've played, simply. I started playing Heroes of Newerth then Dota 2 but this games didn't make me have fun like Smite!
    It's good balanced, it's in 3D,it's skill shot based so also if you are underleveled you can win a fight versus a more farmed enemy, everyone in the game has it's utility and doesn't fall off so hard late game (like supports in others moba, that late game could just quit the game cause they were useless anyway) listen me, download it and you'll be Surprised, league of legends it's a **** compared to this :)    … Expand
  29. kretenkobr2
    Jul 17, 2015
    10
    Smite is an amazing game and the future of eSports!I highly recommend trying it out,as it is highly intensive,competitive and most importantly,fun and satisfying!
  30. 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
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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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