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FFXV demo only comes with first shipment of FF Type-0 HD "Day One" copies
- Thread starter shinobi602
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AmethystEnd
Member
I was getting this day one any way. Bonus.
DarkLordMalik
Member
Time to pre-order FF XV demo
and get bonus Type-0 HD
Muskieratboi
Member
I don't even freaking know if this is coming to Australia.
Your loss.
SwiftDeath
Member
lol wonder how much that code is going to go for on ebay
How much you want to bet Square Enix releases a different demo for FFXV closer to its actual release for free and to everyone?
How much you want to bet Square Enix releases a different demo for FFXV closer to its actual release for free and to everyone?
GOGOheadray
Member
Not surprised; I was going to buy Type 0 day one regardless so this doesn't affect me in any way.
qualitydisc
Member
Nobody's forcing you? You can say "no" just like any other consumer product.
Was already going to get Type-0 day one so this doesn't affect me.
Little did we know at the time it also included a teaser trailer for XV.
Japanmanx3
Member
Or if you imported the Cloud Black Edition PS3. Still have mine.
I respect the anger is still there, I'm in the crying in a corner phase now. Oh and looks like I'll bite and get this day one then even though SE these days XV will probably suck ;_;
PensivePen
Member
I'm not sure why this would be surprising to anyone. The demo is an incentive for people to buy it new. If you don't want to pay $60 then wait until the price drops.
Stereogatari
Banned
In other words,it's another hostage situation.
PensivePen
Member
Tabata literally holding the gun to Noctis' head.
Personally I think including a demo as a pre-order bonus is way less scummy than tying it to actual in-game content.
lazyproblems
Member
I get that it's not ideal for some, but this doesn't surprise me. They were really trying to push the demo as a reason to buy Type-0, and this will probably help move units the first couple weeks. But I'm used to these day one bonuses (Atlus games, for instance), so I guess it doesn't bother me as much.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
eh ..
its 90% likely they'll put the demo on PSN a few weeks/months after release anyway. Clearly they're doing this to boost the sales of the retail box.
It makes sense.
The demo is probably the main draw sadly for Type-0 (funny since for years people around here were crying for them to release...and now that they are....it's too expensive and apparently not that good according to some....which makes you wonder how much they really wanted it). So this prevents anyone who "needs" demo from waiting until the game hits bargain bins to get their fix.
It honestly comes down to how much you want that demo..do you want it enough to pre-order a game? If yes...then go for it. If not, then oh well...nothing lost.
The demo is probably the main draw sadly for Type-0 (funny since for years people around here were crying for them to release...and now that they are....it's too expensive and apparently not that good according to some....which makes you wonder how much they really wanted it). So this prevents anyone who "needs" demo from waiting until the game hits bargain bins to get their fix.
It honestly comes down to how much you want that demo..do you want it enough to pre-order a game? If yes...then go for it. If not, then oh well...nothing lost.
Pretty much.
Type-0 is a bad game...Can't believe I wasted so much time playing the game.
The Japaneses already know it is a bad game, but now with the bribe of FF15 demo, they will buy it again.
For the US? They think Type-0 is a good game, and the demo is an incentive to preorder.
Because when the reviews are released, the sales will crash.
hemo memo
Gold Member
Or better wait for the actual game to get released before buying a PS4 and not support scummy practices?
so it's a bad game now?
Its funny because in the year past, there was such a clamor for it and it was called the best FF in years.....
and now suddenly...nope it sucks?
weird
LouisaFerre
Member
I can say no, I just don't like what SE is doing here. I don't think the game should have been $60 in the first place but thought the inclusion of the demo improved things. Now that's not even a standard part of the package. They're gating it off even more to try and get higher pre-order numbers. I just think it's kind of scummy.
It's a business.
and besides, I doubt the game will light the world on fire and the demo will ship with the first shipment...I picked up Borderlands recently and got the "day one" freebies with that too.....this was like a month later.
I think many are over-reacting here (I think the entire situation was even explained back at E3) and honestly, if you don't think it's worth it...don't buy it...it's really not that hard, especially if you think it's "scummy". Don't support it and then turn around and complain about it. The Demo probably wont even be that good or extensive anyway.
MegaKungFuRadio
Member
I don't think of JRPGs as a genre that demos well. Other than Bravely Default, I can't think of a particularly good one.
Best FF in years isn't a terribly high bar for many people.
Best FF in years isn't a terribly high bar for many people.
lmfao
hemo memo
Gold Member
And this business needs to stop, demos are supposedly for free. Saying "yep okay" "well you don't like it don't buy it" and things only gonna get worse. Its 2014 as mush as they like to admit they can't hear you they do.
Prime crotch
Banned
I'ts a great idea, drives demand up, and builds the demo as this exclusive thing only the "true" fans can get it.
When was the last good FF?
12 right?
Yeah, people were right. It was the "best" FF in years.
The bar for FF was very low after 13.
Type-0 characters and gameplay are pretty bad. I bet a lot of people will quit after 3-4hrs after doing a few sidequests.
GenericUser
Member
I don't care, youtube impressions from the demo are enough for me. I don't care so much for a playable demo - at least for a final fantasy game.
eh? You aren't owed a demo. If you think it is scummy...then don't support it. Its simple really.
The it's a buisness quip was due to how it is legit smart business for them to do it this way. FF Type 0 probably will bomb. The Demo was going to get a few extra sales than normal...why not make it so you got to buy the game at full price to experience it...instead of giving it away free. Now Type-0 sells a bit more at full price..and who knows maybe fans are thirsty enough for FXV that the entire first shipment sells out. That is a win.
People need to stop thinking these companies are moral and shit. It's about the bottom line. and this is a good move in that case.
Not for the customers persay but a god move for SE pockets (especially since they probably don't lose any money if it backfires really).
lol That makes sense... got to read between the lines I guess.
Twin Tails
Member
what about digital
CosmicGroinPull
Member
Well at least I'm getting a game with my demo this time around. Had to buy a damn movie for the FFXIII demo (blarghh).
It really doesn't have to be good to be better than the garbage that the FF Franchise had to endure in the last years.
If you compare Type 0 to FF13 or so = great game
Compare it to stuff before = lol nope
It is decent and worth money but probably not full price.
Though i want the FF15 Demo so i have to pay *sigh*
Yeah, no Square Enix. How about this misery of a company began to do what fans actually want, release a Final Fantasy XV demo and then quickly release the game after that, release good games and not shitty remasters and remakes?
The Praiseworthy
Member
The game is day 1 for me.. so hurray !
SwiftDeath
Member
"This" demo instead of "the" demo
Is there anything stopping Square Enix from releasing another different demo closer to FFXV's actual release?
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
Nice try Squeenix.
Guess ill just have to buy used then.
Guess ill just have to buy used then.
But it's like voting. Doesn't matter.
Gaming is really starting to hit the brim of what's acceptable nowadays. First DLC, then on-disc DLC, then season passes, then in-game apps, then microtransactions to speed things up, then pay to win, then games released without enough content.
People keep saying, "B-b-b-b-but slippery slope! Don't buy if you don't want it!" Sometimes the slope is winter wonderland. In this case it's not a big deal due to the niche appeal, but the trend will never really stop. Don't pretend it will, and don't pretend anybody here has power over it. Not supporting something means little when said thing continues propagating and gets worse.
It's weird because Tabata let open the floodgates on FF XV - a very un-SE thing to do. Their development time had only become a laughing stock.
hemo memo
Gold Member
You don't support it but don't expect people to either buy it or deal with it knowing its a scummy business. Practices like this become standard because a company started it and got away with it.
Stereogatari
Banned
Demos bundled with games since at least the PS1. It's not a new evil phenomenon. FFVII was demoed that way.