Smite Blitz, the mobile spinoff of the popular PC MOBA game Smite, is now available both Android and iOS after soft-launching in multiple countries over the past few months.
And it’s not just a direct port of Smite either. Rather than a MOBA, Smite Blitz is instead a tactical RPG. You'll pick from a collection of more than 60 Gods to assemble your own team, though you shall have to unlock them first via a gacha system. There’s also a sidekick system through which you can combine Gods to obtain boosts, and team formation is another factor you must take into account as well. Check out the game's trailer below:
Smite Blitz offers several game modes, from PVE and PVP. The main campaign is set in Ancient Egypt where evil forces are trying to topple the Gods. It is now up to you to put an end to the chaos by fending off waves of enemies and defending towers.
Aside from the story mode, there are 4 different PVP modes for you to put your tactical mind to the test against other players. There's one-on-one Duels, Arena battles, and more.
If you are interested in picking this one up for your Android device, though, here are a few things to keep in mind: Its early reviews on Google Play have been quite negative. Many are throwing criticism at the Gacha mechanics and how the game requires too many permissions such as access to your phone call history.
Additionally, some players have also reported that they are having trouble logging into the servers as a lot of them are full. On the other hand, reviews of the iOS version on the App Store are much more positive.
Smite Blitz is up for grab right now on both Google Play and the App Store. This a free-to-play game with IAPs included.