Since there are only a few characters in SMITE 2, 45 in total, it is easier for new players to start in this new game, since they do not have to learn all the gods that are in the first SMITE, like 120 or more. With the automatic item purchase, it is easier at the beginning of the game, you do not have to worry about the items you buy, later when you know how to play you will know better what build to make. It is quite nice for new players but it is not easy to master the game, which makes it interesting.
I encourage everyone to try it, especially with friends, it can be much more fun. Learning together is always fun, and this game also rewards aim because you can miss basic attacks as well as dodge them if you are skilled enough.
In SMITE 2 there are bushes that make you enter stealth, which was not the case in the first SMITE, which gives it a different point of view and possibilities for totally different plays. There is good feedback in most of the games you play, and that makes it quite enjoyable when playing this video game.