SMITE

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8.0

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  1. kezzyhko
    Jul 27, 2020
    8
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  2. frontsquats
    Jan 14, 2016
    5
    SMITE is an interesting take on the moba genre but fails when it comes to matchmaking, new player experience, queue times, and timed lock out.

    After level 10 I was routinely matched against a team of level 30s. It does not notify you of players leaving during god select, so unless you're carefully watching for the next queue pop you will get locked out of playing for 30 minutes. The    SMITE is an interesting take on the moba genre but fails when it comes to matchmaking, new player experience, queue times, and timed lock out.

    After level 10 I was routinely matched against a team of level 30s. It does not notify you of players leaving during god select, so unless you're carefully watching for the next queue pop you will get locked out of playing for 30 minutes.

    The new player experience is awful, and it's easy to see why the player base is so small.    … Expand
  3. alex_dragon
    Jun 3, 2016
    10
    A different kind of Moba compared to league.

    Toxicity is still there but less than league.. Allows players to surrender at 10 minutes (Good since there are tons of afks in moba games) Tons of Variety varies from different nations No Steal killing exist in this game, gold are shared equally and it is more of a team game Extremely fun assault mode compared to League's ARAM.    A different kind of Moba compared to league.

    Toxicity is still there but less than league..

    Allows players to surrender at 10 minutes (Good since there are tons of afks in moba games)

    Tons of Variety varies from different nations

    No Steal killing exist in this game, gold are shared equally and it is more of a team game

    Extremely fun assault mode compared to League's ARAM.

    Excellent daily login rewards that gives you gems (to buy skins without having to spent money)

    Tanks don't get melted like in League, in here tanks can actually tank for carries using body block and its really fun to play as a tank. whereas in League no one ever wants to play Support since its boring.

    1 vs 1 Rankings - Good for Solo Players    … Expand
  4. curvy2
    Sep 13, 2015
    10
    .o0O It's that good...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
  5. 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
  6. omegasigill
    Sep 14, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. .Smite have god well balanced and beatiful with game modality always fun. There is a new class of character the hunter with an incredible graphics and a third person.
    the matchies are more spectacular then other moba like lol and dota.
    PLAY IT!!!!    … Expand
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. coldzero
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    aww SMITE. The only MOBA that puts you right in the action!

    Tired of confusion hard to learn DOTA or LOL? Tired of barely seeing the action or the moves your character makes? Tired of the over the top bird-eye view? Then download SMITE for FREE! and play a fun action packed MOBA in 3rd view! This game is great. Every god has different abilities to use against the enemy. You    aww SMITE. The only MOBA that puts you right in the action!

    Tired of confusion hard to learn DOTA or LOL?

    Tired of barely seeing the action or the moves your character makes?

    Tired of the over the top bird-eye view?

    Then download SMITE for FREE! and play a fun action packed MOBA in 3rd view!

    This game is great. Every god has different abilities to use against the enemy. You alone, using whatever god, can change the course of any team fight! The game is easy to learn too. There is no need to read blocks of text or anything. You learn as you play.    … Expand
  11. Doublebj
    Sep 27, 2015
    10
    Hello guys, i have been playing Smite by Hi-rez for almost 2 years now. Smite offers enjoyable experiences however as any other game , unenjoyable ones. Smite, first of all, is based on teamwork which is very important and fun. If teammates do NOT help each other you will most probably lose, however not only teamwork matters in Smite. It also matters the synergy between the gods which areHello guys, i have been playing Smite by Hi-rez for almost 2 years now. Smite offers enjoyable experiences however as any other game , unenjoyable ones. Smite, first of all, is based on teamwork which is very important and fun. If teammates do NOT help each other you will most probably lose, however not only teamwork matters in Smite. It also matters the synergy between the gods which are picked. I had a great time playing this game and i strongly advise you to do as well if you like fast-paced games. A great thing i like about Smite is that it's free2play and no pay2win. Every player starts with the same amount of gold and depending on your farm and skills you can surpass your enemy. Snowballing has recently been reduced a LOT and every character has its own strong periods in the game and bad. Picks counter picks are making this game more fun than it is already. Have fun and....Welcome to Smite..… Expand
  12. Blackclaw185
    Oct 16, 2015
    10
    Smite is a beautifully made third-person Massive Online Battle Arena, or MOBA for short. This gives it a different, yet similar play style as DOTA 2 and League of Legends, but the game play is faster, and you have to aim your attacks, making the learning curve slightly steeper than other games in the genre. The third-person aspect of the game allows for many flanks and ganks, putting youSmite is a beautifully made third-person Massive Online Battle Arena, or MOBA for short. This gives it a different, yet similar play style as DOTA 2 and League of Legends, but the game play is faster, and you have to aim your attacks, making the learning curve slightly steeper than other games in the genre. The third-person aspect of the game allows for many flanks and ganks, putting you directly into the battle at all times. The playable characters are Gods from multiple different pantheons, which currently consist of Greek, Norse, Roman, Egyptian, Chinese, Hindu, and Mayan with hopefully more to come. There are currently 70 Gods overall and each player starts with five free Gods: Neith, Thor, Guan Yu, Ra, and Ymir. The rest of the Gods can be purchased using in-game currency that is earned by simply playing the game, or they can be purchased with gems that cost real currency. The game also offers the Ultimate God Pack which contains every God currently out, and all Gods that come out in future updates. The pack only costs $30 US, so it is very worth the cost.

    There are five different classes that each God is under based on their abilities; these classes are: Mage, Assassin, Warrior, Guardian, and Hunter. Mages have magical based attacks, and generally are ranged, they also generally have low health, and high damage/support. Hunters have physical based attacks, and are almost always ranged, they generally have low health, and are your Attack Damage Carry, or ADC for short. Warriors have physical based attacks, and are melee, they generally have medium to high health, but have medium to low damage. Assassins have physical based attacks, and are melee, they have very low health, but high damage. Guardians have magical based attacks, some are ranged, and some are melee, they have very high health, and generally low damage.

    Smite consists of six game modes: Conquest, Joust, Arena, Assault, Siege, and the Match of the Day, or MotD for short. Conquest is your normal 5v5 MOBA style map, consisting of a jungle, three lanes, each with two towers per team, and a phoenix per team. The objective is to destroy the opponent’s Titan which is in the enemy base. Joust is a 3v3 map, consisting of a jungle, one tower per team, and one phoenix per team, the objective is to destroy the opponent’s Titan. Arena is a 5v5 team death match map. The goal is to deplete the opponent’s tickets, which start at 500; five tickets are taken off for every player kill, one ticket is taken off if your team gets the final hit on an enemy minion (Note that if your minions kill an enemy minion, no points are deducted), one point is taken off if one of your minions enter the enemy portal, and 15 points are taken off if a siege minion enters the enemy portal. Assault is a 5v5 map, consisting of one lane, no jungle, two towers per team, one phoenix per team, and you cannot recall, or walk back onto the fountain, and the objective is to destroy the enemy titan. God selection is random. Siege is a 4v4 map, consisting of two lanes and a middle jungle. Each lane has two towers per team, and a phoenix each per team, the objective is to destroy the enemy titan. The MotD is random, and changes daily, so be sure to check in every day to see what it is.

    The item system is similar to that of other games in the genre, consisting of Consumables, Actives, and Passives. For the first few games of Smite, play with the Auto-Buy and Auto-Level option on, the game will then make your God a basic item build. Once you are use to the God, you can go into the God Builder section, and create an item build, and ability build, so while Auto-Buy is on, it will by the items you preset. Sometimes you’ll need to adapt your build based on the enemy team, so don’t be shy to turn off Auto-Buy in the middle of a game to change your build to fit the scenario.    … Expand
  13. muzmuz
    Jun 21, 2017
    7
    An enjoying take on the MOBA genre, fun, but fails to blow away with its unimmersive gameplay feels and graphics. To add, the game is very unfriendly to beginners, and the lack of players just so make it worse. Nonetheless, it's free to play, so see for yourself.
  14. Ermant
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    Smite is one of the games that often works as an alternative to MOBAs like LoL and DOTA. But this is more of an alternative, it is not even a copy of those games. This is a standalone, interesting and, what is more, GREAT game, that you should not be afraid of checking out and playing.
    10/10
  15. zakriboss
    Nov 30, 2015
    7
    It is the most fun moba, hands down for me. I played league for a while, but never got into it and it was kinda boring and harder to learn with such a toxic community. Smite has a much better community, and is in 1st person, which is a much liked format for a moba. That being said, besides being 1's person and bringing in new game variations, it doesn't do much else different. It is tooIt is the most fun moba, hands down for me. I played league for a while, but never got into it and it was kinda boring and harder to learn with such a toxic community. Smite has a much better community, and is in 1st person, which is a much liked format for a moba. That being said, besides being 1's person and bringing in new game variations, it doesn't do much else different. It is too much the same. In order to do well, you have to take a few risks and do at least something different. They didn't do anything. So fun game, worth it to play, but not anything special.… Expand
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. AsDeEspadas
    Mar 3, 2019
    10
    I just can't stop playing, I play this game since Bellona Patch, I need therapy.

    No, really.
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. PutaDelRey
    Jul 16, 2016
    0
    Servers crash everytime.
    Horrible, awful, Toxic community. When you play there, it's like playing with Lucifer.
    You must gamble to get a random ****
    Direct buy isn't allowed for everything.
    Limited Ugly Stuff everwhere.
    Only One Map for one single game mode. Lazy Company.
    All Gods looks the same.
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. Hitbox
    Aug 22, 2016
    3
    I have been playing smite for 2 years this is the one of the most abused games by the staff running this game. These matches are rigged; you will not even be fighting real players in the normal pvp matches let alone the ranked matches. The robots you fight in Co-Op are used in the normal and ranked modes with difficulties being very bad or very high in terms of the robot skills in theI have been playing smite for 2 years this is the one of the most abused games by the staff running this game. These matches are rigged; you will not even be fighting real players in the normal pvp matches let alone the ranked matches. The robots you fight in Co-Op are used in the normal and ranked modes with difficulties being very bad or very high in terms of the robot skills in the match. They actively restrict American’s 1st Amendment right by removing a player’s ability to speak in matches.
    Some players have had the ability to surrender in less than 2 minutes into the match which is not supposed to be possible until 10 minutes into the match. My entire guild quit due to over reporting by players that loose and cannot take the pressure of pvp which was the last straw after dealing with all the problems I previously mentioned. All in all the game is very good game but the staff and people running it are ruining the game by match manipulation and deceptive practices.    … Expand
  29. 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
  30. Colquhoun
    Apr 24, 2020
    0
    registration doesn't work.. disgrace. Such products shouldn't be on steam, seriously
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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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