BoM should have playable demo

[Chivas]

Chances of a demo are slim and none. There is absolutely no need for one, and it would delay the release of the Sequel for months. Most people bought COD based on their experience with the first IL-2 series. People bought COD knowing the reviews were bad, go figure. Most people will wait this time for reviews of the Sequel, from people they trust, and they will buy if its decent. If its decent even the most negative in the community will buy the series at some point. A demo is a waste of time and money, for a company already lacking in time and money.

[darktatka]

I bought it year after release for something nearing $5. After reading the reviews, I thought "surely it can't be that bad?".

It was.

Now, it's finally getting playable. I'll wait for at least a year after release with BoM too, probably for some sale as well. The "CloD demo" did not convince me . If there will be new "demo" which will show that it really works, I'll buy it sooner. Possibly for full price.

[Trumper]

Originally Posted by Chivas

People bought COD knowing the reviews were bad, go figure. .

You are correct i was one of those BUT i ,along with many others expected the game to be mended not abandoned.
That for me makes me think twice before buying BOM on an off chance.Proper independent reviews for me first if at all.

[BH_woodstock]

Originally Posted by fruitbat

so if Clod had had a playable demo, how many would have bought it???

considering its state of performance and everything.If they had released a demo of Clod i would have tried it for a few minutes and would have gotten over it real quick.(not many could have run the game then)

[Icebear]

Well said, but you already have the demo on your machine and paid for it !

[addman]

Originally Posted by fruitbat

so if Clod had had a playable demo, how many would have bought it???

AoA, Carguy and DavidH....oh! and Bongodrums. Seriously though, I can't see the harm in a demo for BoM, it's actually a bl**dy brilliant idea to let people try it out. Just a couple of planes on a small MP map with a few missions to show the new features off. Also, access to full options like graphics and controls of course so people can test it out on their rigs. This would eliminate a great deal of the complaints because it would throw out the "I've been robbed of my 40€ fortune for this cr*p!" arguments right out the window. Or, like many other devs are doing these days, have a "free to try weekend" on Steam where you can try the full game for a couple of days and then decide if it's worth your dough.

I know for sure, I won't be buying it day one no matter how much luthier and Co will blow it up. That first day buy trust is gone with the wind, I'll see the feedback on the boards instead and reviews of course, like simhq, which I trust.

[David Hayward]

Originally Posted by addman

AoA, Carguy and DavidH....

And you, apparently...