SMITE
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Critic Reviews for SMITE
Smite makes the MOBA more approachable with smart tweaks to the formula and action RPG-inspired combat.
A new perspective on familiar game design can make everything feel fresh, and Smite doesn't stop there.
A solid console adaptation of an intricate and rewarding competitive experience, but not without rough edges.
A wide variety of modes (distinctly different from other MOBAs) and a healthy roster of interesting characters make Smite a great option for players of all skill levels
Smite puts the powers of the gods in your hands as you engage in a battle that will rattle the heavens.
Smite was a great and fresh take on the MOBA formula back in 2014, and it's only gotten better thanks to a consistent amount of new gods, themed events and eSports support. So Switch players are getting this game in its most evolved form, with a roster that's pushing three figures and a vast number of modes to unlock and enjoy. It does have a higher difficulty curve than the likes of Arena of Valor, and there's a slow grind to earn skins via the Season Pass, but the game itself is one of the best entries in the genre and it's right here on Switch – a cause for celebration and no mistake. However, until the game goes to free-to-play for all users, that paywall is going to hamper its chances of online success.
SMITE is a fine game and a great choice for folks who may not spend a lot of time on their PC, but there are a number of shortcomings present in both editions that prevent me from playing it as much as some of its competitors. Still, it's a perfect starting point if you're looking to get into the genre, especially with the intuitive controller scheme.
Smite has officially launched on the Xbox One today and if you're a fan of MOBAs, you'll want to check it out as it has great controls, a long list of Gods to play as, and multiple game modes that will please most.
