We need to bring back the era of demos

[S.T.A.G.E.]

vivster said:

S.T.A.G.E. said:

So...I guess its not a demonstration of a stage of development? 

A demo is only what the developer wants you to see. If that reflects the final gameplay is completely up to them. There is no more trust involved in a demo than in a trailer.

A trailer is also what the developer wants you to see.  A trailer can trump a demo just like a trailer can be a draw for a movie that sucks. Be my guest. Check Youtube and you'll find that there are quite a few deceptively good trailers for movies that were not half as good as the trailers themselves.