Tag: hi-rez studios

Smite Rivals

Smite Rivals is a free-to-play collectible card game designed for mobile (with PC support) that mixes short deckbuilding with real-time, lane-based battles. Players bring compact 8-card decks into a three-lane arena, cycling hands through continuous reshuffles while spending mana to deploy minions, structures, spells, and a single God card.

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Publisher: Hi-Rez Studios
Type: CCG
Release Date: Unreleased
Shut Down Date: March 15, 2017
Pros: +Small 8-card decks built for quick, real-time matches. +Three-lane board that keeps positioning and timing important. +Cross-platform play between PC and mobile.
Cons: -Public details were sparse. -Work on the project was paused.

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Hand of the Gods

Hand of the Gods: Smite Tactics blends collectible card game deckbuilding with turn-based, grid-driven tactics. You build a lineup of gods and creatures as cards, then place them onto the board, using a mana-like resource to move, apply lane pressure, and chain ability combos. Along with PvE adventures, it also featured competitive PvP, including ranked 1v1 ladders.

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Publisher: Hi-Rez Studios
Type: CCG Strategy
Release Date: February 20, 2018
Shut Down Date: January 01, 2020
Pros: +Plays well on controller. +Ranked competition and multiplayer modes. +Distinct card abilities paired with flashy animations.
Cons: -Card acquisition can become a grind. -Meta and balance could feel uneven.

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Global Agenda: Free Agent

Global Agenda: Free Agent blends MMO progression with third-person shooter combat in a sci-fi setting. You pick one of four distinct classes, gear up with futuristic weapons, and bounce between instanced PvP arenas and co-op PvE missions from a central hub, all while the game frames you as an operative resisting a harsh world government.

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Publisher: Hi-Rez Studios
Playerbase: Shut Down
Type: MMO Shooter
Release Date: February 1, 2010
Pros: +Snappy, action-first combat loop. +A good spread of PvP modes. +Several skill paths with meaningful build choices.
Cons: -No longer actively supported. -Population is very low. -Can suffer from lag and networking hiccups.

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