Review: Smite (Nintendo Switch)

Rating: 8.2
Author: Jim Smale

by Jim Smale · Published March 1, 2019 · Updated March 8, 2019

SMITE is the multiplayer online battle arena that puts the power of the Gods in your hands. With an ever-expanding roster, new events, a variety of skins, and biweekly updates, there is always something new and exciting in the Battleground of the Gods!

Pros:

Really nice graphics.
8GB download size.
Mandatory tutorial.
MOBA gameplay.
Extensive help section and glossary.
Clan support with creating and search options.
Free rotation characters.
Daily login bonus.
Weekly quests.
7 controller layouts.
Pro controller support.
Invert axis and sensitivity sliders.
Mute all voice button.
Smite boasts nearly 100 characters to play as!
Hud options.
Six game types- featured/normal/ranked/co-op/training and custom.
Full bot support.
In-app purchases.
Auto buy option for items in the game.
Leaderboard support.
Wide selection of skin and variants for each character.
Constant meaningful updates,
Seasons and events.
The goal of the game is to take down the enemy towers and then attack and kill the core. Minions will periodically spawn and move down the lane.
Selection of maps to play on all offering multiple lanes.
On maps will be special encounters that once won grant bonuses or buffs.
Up to date content wise.
Smite looks and plays as well as the other versions.

Cons:

Smite has long wait times.
Very busy Hud.
Smite does suffer from a slight slowdown in places.
A lot to take in.
Menu not always clear.
So many heroes that it’s difficult who to play or learn.
Not that noob friendly outside of the co-op.
IAP.

9/10

Graphics - 9/10
8/10

Sound - 8/10
7/10

Accessability - 7/10
9/10

Length - 9/10
8/10

Fun Factor - 8/10

8.2/10

Summary

Smite is a game that is now on every possible gaming device. I did initially fear the switch version would get serious downgrades and features missing. That is not the case and in fact, it’s surprising how good it looks and how closely all games look the same. No features seem to be missing? The game itself is one where time is required to play the game well and understand the maps and rules. Yes you can go in and just spam moves but you won’t last long, actually, that’s not true, you could play the other modes where that is a viable option. Back to the core game and despite a few slowdown issues the game runs really well, it plays well thanks to Button prompts on the screen. But with long waiting times and games lasting around half an hour, it’s not really a game you would play outside of the house. This is Smite and it is the same game you have played on other devices and is a welcome addition to the Nintendo Switch.