Review
much progress. Here, I rarely
notice time passing. Another
key point to bring up on pacing
is that, even if your team is
down on points or levels, it’s not
uncommon for you to be able to
get back on top. It’s no easy job,
but it also isn’t impossible.
Graphically, the game is beautiful
and, for the most part, the Gods
look fantastic and up to date.
With a game boasting so many
characters however, you’re
bound to have some shown more
love than others and that’s no
different here. Some of the Gods
can feel a bit dated in comparison
to others. For instance, Neith
can feel quite robotic at times
and Ao Kuang just doesn’t melt
of personality to each individual it wasn’t for them, it wouldn’t be
God and brings them to life that the game it is today.
little bit more.
Overall, Smite adds a welcome
twist to the MOBA formula
With more than a million players and, with constant updates and
worldwide, Smite is gaining tweaks made with the help of the
a lot of momentum from its community, doesn’t look like it
community and, whilst it’s not will be fizzling out anytime soon!
strictly part of the game and If you’ve ever wanted to know
thus, won’t be tallied in the what it would be like to throw
final score, the community is an Thor’s hammer into Poseidon’s
essential part to a game such as face, look no further than Smite:
this. Throughout the beta period, Battleground of the Gods. VVGL.
the fans have constantly fed VVGF. §
back into the developers and, if
into his movement as smoothly
as others. In time, these will be
updated, no doubt, but it’s a bit
jarring to go from a fantastically
crafted Ullr to a jarring Arachne.
It seems like a lot of time has
gone into getting the sounds
and soundtracks right for Smite.
When battling in the Arena, the
sounds of the crowd egging you
on and the triumphant music
blares through your speakers as
you’re getting close to the end
of a match. Everything down
to the voices for the Gods is
damn-near perfect. Purchasing
the previously mentioned voice
packs really gives you a feeling
Issue 1 • May 2014
50 • GameOn Smite Community Magazine