Demigod Beta Closes, Pre-Order Opens

Demigod’s beta phase has ended, and it is now up for pre-order from several video gaming chains, Wal-Mart, EBGames, Gamestop or Amazon. It will also be available from Stardock’s own Impulse service.

Set in a future-fantasy world, Demigod is a team-based action game that casts you as a demigod battling for a position in the pantheon of the gods.

Demigod incorporates elements of RTS and action RPG games. Players choose their demigod and turn the tides in epic battles fought in ancient arenas. Single player revolves around the player working through a tournament style ladder to ascend to godhood. Multiplayer forces teams to work together to destroy the opposing forces and their stronghold. Demigod uses the Supreme Commander engine to achieve a sense of scale unprecedented in a fantasy game. Colossal giants send armies flying off the edge and into oblivion in all-encompassing ancient battlefields.

The type of Demigod you choose determines your style of gameplay. Play as an assassin, and the game plays like an action RPG, letting you use a wide array of skills on the enemy. Play as a general, and the game plays more like a RTS, letting you build and control your personal army.

System requirements

* Minimum :
o Boardband connection for Online-Multiplayer
o Direct X 9.0c
o Windows XP SP3 / Vista SP1
o 1.8 GHz Prozessor
o 512 MB RAM
o 128 MB gfx card (GeForce 6800/Radeon 9800 or better)
* Recommended:
o Boardband connection for Online-Multiplayer
o Direct X 9.0c
o Windows XP SP3 / Vista SP1
o 3 GHz Prozessor
o 1GB RAM
o 256 MB gfx card (GeForce 7600/Radeon x800 or better)

Features :

* Revolutionary team-based action game that includes RTS, action RPG and fighting game elements
* Work cooperatively with teammates (AI or human in multiplayer) to dominate your opponents
* Level up your Demigod and purchase unique equipment
* Fight and lead your troops with the goal of pushing the battle into your opponent’s territory and destroying their stronghold
* Fight in fantastic arenas
* Two styles of play: Assassin and General
* Simple RTS-style controls
* Advanced AI
* Robust multiplayer
* Ranked and unranked games via our GPGnet service
* Clan, chat, and tournament support
* Future plans include downloadable content

Developed by Gas Powered Games, Demigod, rated T for Teen, and will ship April 14, 2009 at a suggested retail price of $39.95 for standard and $49.95 for the collector’s edition.

Spotted on WorthPlaying.