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Demigod – Our first impressions on this new, hybrid genre PC game!

Developer Gas Powered Games (Dungeon Siege) and Publisher Stardock (Sins of a Solar Empire) is looking to take on the genre popularized by the Warcraft 3 custom map, Defense of the Ancients with its newest game: Demigod. The story revolves around the disappearance of the All Father and now, the Demigods, the children of the All Father, are fighting over the throne. Combining the elements of action of both RTS and RPG genres, the player will take control of one of these demigods as they try to take down the opposing army.

There are two types of hero classes: Assassins and Generals. Assassins are the damage dealers, taking the fight with them while the Generals prefer to lead the army at a distance and provde support to the smaller units.

Generals also have the ability to summon their own minions to aid in battle. Other than that, both hero classes also have different playing styles. Assassins, which will rely mostly on point and click, are single hero units and provide the RPG element of the game while the Generals have the ability to manage the other units, which is the RTS element.

The game will be playable in both single and online multiplayer (2 – 10 players) modes. It will also feature multiple maps to fight on and a persistent upgrade system. Performing achievements in-game will give you points for use to upgrade or buy items and will not limit them for use in just one battle.
All in all, Demigod is looking to be a fresh game.

Demigod is slated for a Q1 2009 release.