Demigod Preview

If you’re looking for another preview of Gas Powered Games’ Demigod, you’ll find it over at GameZone.

When the proper attack has been activated, The Rook can shoot arrows from his shoulder, which is designed like the top of a castle, complete with openings for tiny servants to peek through and fire. He can also throw a boulder that will crush smaller enemies standing in its path. This is only a small sampling of his attack features, we’re told, which will offer great variety in the final version.

If, despite his great abilities, the battle becomes too much for the Rook, he will collapse with an impressive death animation; in one instance he fell to his knees and stumbled forward, then fell flat on his face. His movements were somewhat clunky, almost uncoordinated, as you would imagine for something that large and heavy.

And he is just one of four demigods currently available in the beta version, which was shown to GameZone before diving in for some hands-on action. Regulus, who appears to be somewhat of a fallen angel, is more of a mechanical fighter. He uses weapons, such as mines and a crossbow, to strike with explosive results. His standard attack is a basic (but slightly powerful) arrow shot however, he can also attack with charge fire that inflicts several times more damage. The catch is that you have to wait while the arrow charges. But if the target is reached, it will most certainly leave a lasting mark.