Deep
rewarding team strategy
A generous free-to-play system
A varied selection of characters and powers
Last-gen
sometimes corny art
Steep learning curve
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Smite looks a little bitā like a third-person brawler, a little like an RPG, and a little bit like a competitive shooter. It's a little bit of all of these things, but the combination produces something with its own distinct identity - a type of competitive game that, at present, you can't get anywhš¶ere else on Xbox One.
Two teams of colourful fantasy characters - gods, drawn from world mythology - clash over objective-based maps using a mixture of ranged and melee attacks, spells, and special items. Killing enemies earns gold and experience which, in the manner of an RPG, can be spent to upgrade your character's four main powers and to purchase equipment that boosts your stats or otherwise expands your capabilities. Use of abilities is mitigated by cooldowns and your mana pool, which must be managed carefully to ensure that you've got what you need, when you need it. Landing abilities, however, is a matter of skill: whetherą¹ you are throwing a spear, leaping into battle, or summoning a horde of ghosts, none of that gold and experience means anything if you can't aim.
This, then, is a game about timing, finesse, teamwork, strategy, knowledge, and momentum. Here's an example: as the Norse god Thor, you're beating up some neutral monsters when, glancing at the minimap, you see that two of your teammates are being chased back to a friendly tower by the enemy team. Flanking from the side, you lay down a wall of rock that pins them in place; throw your hammer, Mjolnir, and teleport to it; spin on the spot, downing two enemies in a flurry of blows. The last flees, so you activate your ultimate ability, fšŗly up into the air, Marvel-style, and finish them off with a devastating dive. You've just turned the game for your team!
Another: you're in the support role as Ares, the Greek God of War. You're helping an ally, Apź§ollo, 'farm' enemy minions for gold and experience. On the other side of the line of battle, your enemy is doing the same. Over time, you use a mixture of damage-over-time abilities and face-to-face harassment to force them to head back home to regenerate their health, providing Apollo with space to farm in completely safety. You've š¦also just turned the game for your team!
Smite's free-to-play payment model is one of the best. Without paying anything, you'll have access to every mode and a rotating selection of gods. You can pay up for individual gods, booster packs, and cosmetic skins. You can also, however, pay $30 to unlock every character - including new ones as they arrive. This is a generous way to bypass microtransactions for people who just want to pay once and not thinkšØ about it again.
| Genre | Strategy |
| Description | Choose your favorite diety and use their power to destroy your foes in 5 v 5 battle. |
| Platform | "Xbox One" |
| US censor rating | "Rating Pending" |
| UK censor rating | "" |
