Demigod
- December 14, 2011
- Gas Powered Games
- 5h median play time
Demigod is fun and frantic and will keep you coming back for more, but there is the unavoidable feeling that you are only playing half a game. However it overcomes this feeling by truly being greater than the sum of its parts.
"Demigod is a real-time, tactical strategy game with action and RPG elements, where 2-player multiplayer and single-player options are available. In a horror-themed mystical world, Demigods battle for ascension to godhood, leading minions and leveling up to unleash new abilities. Sensational gameplay and good visuals make for a thrilling experience in this co-op and PvP arena combat."
Reviews
- Demigod features unique characters with diverse playstyles, making each match feel different and engaging.
- The game combines elements of MOBA and RTS, allowing players to upgrade minions and structures, adding depth to the gameplay.
- Despite its age, the graphics and art design are still impressive, providing a visually appealing experience.
- The multiplayer community is virtually dead, making it difficult to find matches against other players.
- The game suffers from a frustrating registration and login system, which can prevent players from accessing the game altogether.
- There is a lack of content, with only a few characters and maps available, leading to repetitive gameplay.
- gameplay110 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Demigod is a mix of strategic team-oriented mechanics and traditional MOBA elements, featuring unique character classes and vibrant graphics. While some players appreciate the depth of strategy and the ability to upgrade troops and capture points, others criticize the gameplay for being slow, repetitive, and lacking balance among characters. Overall, it offers a fun experience for casual play, but may not satisfy those seeking a more dynamic or competitive environment.
“The maps are beautiful and the gameplay is very interesting with a TF2 team style (medic, tank, sniper, assassin, turrets, etc.) if played correctly.”
“Very fun and team-oriented gameplay.”
“The gameplay was, and to me, still is, slightly ahead of the MOBA curve in its own way, such as being able to upgrade your main citadel to buff your creep waves and the like.”
“For a game, you might only get 3-5 hours of gameplay (if you're lucky) before you get bored.”
“Game is a complete mess from a gameplay perspective.”
“The gameplay is just...bland.”
- graphics77 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and high quality, often described as stunning and above average for its genre, even when compared to more recent titles. While some users noted that the graphics may appear dated, many agree that they still impress and enhance the overall gameplay experience. The vibrant visuals, unique character designs, and detailed maps contribute to a visually appealing and enjoyable game.
“The graphics are beautiful.”
“Pretty much everyone agrees that the graphics and animation are stunning, and they are.”
“The graphics are, even to this day, absolutely stunning.”
“Graphics and videos were extremely misleading in the previews.”
“Graphics looking old.”
“I hope a new version of the game is made with 2022 graphics.”
- story36 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 28 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for lacking a traditional campaign or narrative, with many players noting that while there is rich lore and unique backstories for characters, the absence of a structured story mode detracts from the overall experience. Despite this, some players appreciate the engaging character designs and the thematic setting of demigods battling for supremacy, which adds depth to the gameplay. Overall, while the lore is compelling, the lack of a cohesive story mode leaves many feeling unsatisfied.
“Each hero has a unique story, and they all seem to avoid the commonplace; it's quite easy to feel empathy for some characters (such as Rook - literally a moving castle).”
“While there are admittedly only 10 gods, and all there ever will be as far as we can tell, they all have a huge amount of thought and love put into their designs and backstory.”
“The environments are beautifully realized in scale and really work well with the story, as various demigods are battling it out, and the victor will become a god and rule over the others.”
“It has no campaign, no story, just lore.”
“There is no explanation on how to play, no single player story or campaign and multiplayer is dead.”
“No story mode even though they give everything a backstory including the game itself.”
- music15 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality and suitability, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, complementing the engaging characters and polished graphics, making it appealing even to those unfamiliar with the genre. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's immersive and enjoyable qualities.
“The music is great, the characters are interesting and varied, and it's a challenge, albeit a fun one, to win.”
“It has great atmosphere, pace, music, characters, and a nice balance of strategy and fighting.”
“All around a well polished game with great graphics and soundtrack.”
- stability12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is severely compromised, with numerous bugs causing frequent freezes, particularly when moving the mouse, and persistent loading screen issues. Many players report it as unplayable due to glitches and balance problems, although some community-created patches have improved the experience. Overall, significant stability issues need to be addressed before the game can be recommended.
“The game can be okay, but there is a bug where when the mouse moves, the entire game freezes (Windows 10, AMD Threadripper with 64 GB RAM and NVMe). This bug needs to be fixed before it can be recommended.”
“I could never get this game to work; it's very buggy.”
“Can't even play the game; it freezes or stays on the loading screen.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its remarkable quality, featuring a compelling blend of pace, music, and character design that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the balance of strategy and fighting as contributing to a cool and fun environment, making it an engaging setting for players.
“It has great atmosphere, pace, music, characters, and a nice balance of strategy and fighting.”
“The atmosphere within the gameplay is remarkable.”
“It's cool, fun, and atmospheric.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is highly polarized, with some players finding it immensely enjoyable and challenging, while others feel it lacks sufficient content to sustain long-term interest, leading to boredom after initial playthroughs. Overall, the consensus suggests a low replayability factor, with ratings as low as 1/10.
“It is immensely replayable and remains both fun and challenging.”
“Good replayability.”
“The replayability factor is a 1/10.”
“To summarize, although it is truly fun for a while, it eventually bores out, since there isn't enough replayable content.”
- monetization6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has been criticized for its poor implementation and lack of downloadable content (DLC), which some view as a cash grab. However, it is noted that the game avoids the pitfalls of many modern free-to-play titles that rely heavily on in-game transactions.
“Developers had screwed themselves with a poor launch and a poor monetization model.”
“There is also no DLC, another cash grab that is often seen in more modern games.”
“At the very least, it is not subject to the cash grab of many of the modern so-called 'free to play' games that are rife with in-game transactions that add up quickly.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from the irony of its well-designed heroes being part of a surprisingly small and costly roster, which players find amusing in contrast to contemporary gaming standards.
“Each hero is very well thought out, but by modern standards, the roster is hilariously small.”
“Hilariously expensive.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively slow and tedious, often leading to frustration due to its unresponsive mechanics.
“The game is too slow, too tedious, and too unresponsive.”
“The grinding feels endless and lacks any real reward.”
“I find the grinding to be monotonous and frustrating.”
Critic Reviews
Demigod Review
This competitive-only strategy action game has some good ideas that are hindered by its laggy, inconsistent online play.
60%Demigod Review
Demigod is fun and frantic and will keep you coming back for more, but there is the unavoidable feeling that you are only playing half a game. However it overcomes this feeling by truly being greater than the sum of its parts.
80%Demigod review
80%