So I’ve been pottering around the steam store taking a look at a few of these demos; I’ve even downloaded a few.

One of them was a demo for a game I’ve had wishlisted for a solid year now. Anyway, to cut the story short; I played the demo and absolutely hated it.

Which brings me to my question; how do you feel about demos in 2024. Do they still serve a purpose, or are they a relic of a bygone time?

I kinda feel like all the benefit goes to the consumer, which is great…as a consumer but I’m not sure how Devs are getting much out of it, short of a very small bump in their games interest levels…maybe?

  • Lath@kbin.social
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    10 months ago

    I am thankful for these demos. I find them helpful in helping me decide whether to pay attention to the games they present.

    Millennia is another civilization game. It’s not bad. I’d buy it on a sale.
    Dread Dawn. It’s interesting. I may buy it in the future.
    Diceomancer. Too dicey. Staying away.
    Back to school. I recognize it from the unfinished mobile game series. Not touching that.
    Lysfanga. Needs a controller. Uninstalled.

    See? Helpful.