DélioPT said:
Einsam_Delphin said:
DélioPT said:
Einsam_Delphin said:
DélioPT said:
Basically, everything can cause a bad impression: not the best graphics; unrefined gameplay, artstyle, hub, etc.
If you go out to play a game based on trailers and then it doesn`t live up to the potential, you`ll be dissapointed. You might end up coming out thinking you have seen what the game has to offer.
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I imagine the only people who care about asthetics n such are gamers who are already aware they're just demos. Casual/non-gamers will mainly be interested in the gameplay, which all demos should be good enough in, otherwise they wouldn't be displayed me thinks. |
The gameplay is another aspect of a demo that may not be in the best shape.
But good enough isn`t the same as it is conceived to be/expected to be.
In the end, everything that isn`t executed into the game as planned may hinder the game`s perception. And in the case of a early demo, gameplay is just one of the aspects.
As you know there isn`t a lot of push for early plays of a game. In my point of view, because devs know that first impressions matter.
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I really don't think casual/non-gamers would make a big fuss if a game they demo'ed turns out to be vastly different from the final product. I know generalizing is badness, but I think the casual/non gamer will be satisfied as long as the games, demo or final product, are pretty, fun, and easy to get the hang of playing. |
It isn`t just about casuals and non-gamers. Everyone can have a "bad" experience when trying out an incomplete demo or even just be unimpressed from it and put the game aside, mentally.
The demo might just be missing that thing that makes the game shine at that time and instead of catching the attention of 10 people, it will only get 8, for example. It`s still a loss. One that companies always try to avoid. That`s why trailers always try to show the best in the game, try to be enticing.
Imagine for a minute that the praised Aliens demo was in fact the final build. Do you think people would have praised that much? |
I will answer you question by asking you questions! Muhahaha!
Are you speaking from experience/history? Has there ever been instances of backlash over a demo? Also, you know that not everyone is going to like any given game, regardless of how finished or good it is, right?
