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Steam Next Fest and Demos (feddit.uk)

submitted 2 years ago by Oneeightnine@feddit.uk to c/letstalkaboutgames@feddit.uk

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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?

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[–] Lath@kbin.social 4 points 2 years 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.