Reimagining well-known game design from a different angle can breathe new life into it. Smite, for instance, completely alters well-known MOBA mechanics by positioning the camera behind your character rather than above, offering a novel perspective on a genre that hardly ever deviates from its tried-and-true formula. Beyond the novel perspective, Semite's characteristics make the game easier for newcomers to get into, and its engaging modes offer unique incentives to persistent players.
The characters in Smite are drawn from seven different religions, and developer Hi-Rez does a fantastic job of fusing their well-known mythical origins into tactical MOBA roles. For example, Zeus shoots lightning at his foes, while the Greek demigod Hercules is a powerful melee player. The enormous variation among the 51 available Gods and their remarkably detailed models thrilled me. Because they propel you into the sky, some of the more spectacular abilities—such as the Norse deity Thor's Ultimate, Anvil of Dawn—work particularly well when viewed through a third-person perspective. It's interesting to observe the map from a different angle, and they're exciting to execute.
It's an interesting shift that Smite frequently ends up seeming more like a third-person action RPG than a MOBA. It seems natural to move using W, A, S, and D, and it's exciting to get up close and personal with an opponent. Combat in Smite is more intricate than in other MOBAs; as a melee player, your location and direction of vision are crucial, and every ranged weapon in the game is an aimed skill shot.
One of the fundamental tenets of MOBAs, map awareness, is also significantly altered by Smite's third-person viewpoint. It's difficult to keep track of enemies and simpler to ambush unsuspecting players when the overhead view of the map is absent. This element was great because it made me want to get kills and get out of my lane more frequently, which made the action flow more dynamic and varied.
Smite's minions use powerful assaults to protect their gods, but what really appeals to me about them is that when they are killed, everyone nearby gains experience and gold, not just the one who delivered the final blow. In most MOBAs, last-hitting is a measure of skill; however, Smite's lack of concern for it promotes greater team battles versus Gods as opposed to continuous item farming.
Smite, on the other hand, is more conventional. The standard MOBA elements are present in all of its five-on-five, three-on-three, and all-random all-middle maps: neutral monsters in a jungle that grant passive bonuses upon death and towers to destroy. However, it has a distinct taste due to the twist that instead of eliminating a helpless Nexus or Ancient, players fight boss-like Phoenixes and Guardians. For a more traditional measure of combat prowess, try Smite's exhilarating Arena map, which matches two teams in a spectacular deathmatch inside a gladiatorial arena.
But the most varied and engaging games are the ridiculous Matches of the Day (MOTD). The next event may be a Battle of the Beards. One day it could be Norse vs. South, where one team could only be Norse gods and the other could only be Egyptian and Greek. These fights are funny and genuinely enjoyable, albeit they can be a touch more rowdy than your average fare.
The ability to pre-select goods and abilities to auto-buy and auto-level as you play in Smite's character creator is another innovative twist on the standard MOBA mechanism of purchasing items at stores per battle. It's great to put everything on autopilot during a fast-paced battle. Naturally, once you start playing, you may change your build at any time by turning it off.
The late-game balance is one area that could use some work, as there are instances where a slight advantage can spiral out of hand. Comebacks appear unattainable when stronger offensive characters, such as the wolf god Fenrir, successfully three-shot kill support gods. The choice to surrender is useful in this situation.
One of Smite's distinctive characteristics is its Voice Guided System, or VGS, which was difficult for me to use. You type rapid keyboard commands, and it sends messages to your team instead of voice chat. Typing "Middle missing" is easier for me than searching the VGS for the same command (VF2), but when other players used it to talk to me, it was really useful.
There is still space for improvement in Smite's client's user interface outside of matches. Although there is a lot of excellent material here, the main part is poorly arranged, with no labels on any of the tabs, so I frequently had to go through menus. Aside from the dearth of replays for novice players, Smite has several excellent spectator tools, including as helpful video tutorials, community videos, and—best of all—an integrated Twitch stream viewer.
Those looking for an entirely free experience can choose from a free rotation of ten gods every week. Additionally, it's not too difficult to unlock new ones. I was happy to discover that I could purchase cosmetic skins with the gold I earned from playing a few matches each day, which allowed me to unlock characters at a gratifying rate. While some of the skins are only new textures, others are more imaginative, such as the space monkey skin created by Hun Batz. Though it's unfortunate that you are unable to see any skins when waiting in game lobbies. Regretfully, you can only purchase the skin after selecting a God, and the available skins are prominently shown with a grayed-out thumbnail.
Smite's ingenious God Rank system makes it rewarding to play the same God over and over again. Winning a match in any mode earns Worshipers in addition to experience, which unlocks modes and competitive league matchups. They provide you access to unique Gold and Legendary skins once you've gathered enough. They're a terrific technique to terrify opponents and demonstrate to your allies that you're an expert with a certain character in addition to being adorable.
Advantages
Sensible Controls
Cons
Explosive Weapons Demanding Technique
of Deep Progression
Technical errors
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