Demigod (video game)

Demigod is a multiplayer online battle arena game for Windows, released on April 14, 2009, and developed by Gas Powered Games. The name refers to the powerful player characters who fight to control different zones. While it focuses on competitive multiplayer, it also includes a single-player mode against computer-controlled opponents. A free demo with all gameplay modes unlocked came out on July 30, 2009.

The game has two types of Demigod: Assassins, who use combat skills to directly kill other Demigods, and Generals, who create and support minions and allies. It launched with eight Demigods—four of each type—and two more were added after release.

On December 3, 2008, Atari Europe secured rights to co-publish and distribute the retail version in Europe and Asia. On April 9, 2009, GameStop sold the game early, before its April 14 release, but the servers weren't live, so preorder customers couldn't play online.

A cracked version also appeared on torrent sites. Stardock responded by activating all preorders a day early, on Monday, April 13, 2009. The game also had online connectivity problems until a June patch fixed them.

Reviews were "generally favorable" according to Metacritic. 1UP.com summarized criticism by saying the game felt like a paid beta, advising others to wait. GameSpot gave it 6.5/10, citing major online issues and a lack of tutorial or story campaign. IGN's Jason Ocampo rated it 7.5/10, criticizing the netcode and recommending players wait for fixes before jumping in.