anton how is development going so far?

[Kartman013]

Originally Posted by Tomo

Hmmm demo's are always a risky business. Just ask Eidos regarding their Battlestations series. Both demo's were a disaster for them (for different reasons).

Why was Battlestations Pacific's demo a disaster? I'm going to buy the game on the strength of the demo (to tied me over until IL-2)

[Tomo]

Originally Posted by Kartman013

Why was Battlestations Pacific's demo a disaster? I'm going to buy the game on the strength of the demo (to tied me over until IL-2)

Most fans of the original Battlestations: Midway have been put off by the "arcadey" feel of Pacific. Keep in mind this is based on the official forums and is by no means an accurate market sample.

My concern for BoP is that the demo would have a low sale conversion rate. A lot of people could download the demo just to see the awesome graphics/environments but then not bother with the full game. It's a fine line to tread that's for sure.

[OntheCrab]

Hmmm i agree about BSP.

That demo was a huge letdown. They totally blew it....the planes control like shopping carts. There's lots of explosions but I don't feel like i'm damaging anything - strange to say I know but I can't put my finger on why it sucks.

On the first Battlestations the ship to ship fighting was the best part, but they ruined it - too much visual noise, ugly unnecessary huds (like, I'll know if I hit the magazine, trust me!...i don't need a bubble to help me). Sigh, very arcadey.

BoP.... I just want to fly beautiful planes that handle like planes.
Man, I am damn excited for this one.

XBL Vids have gotta happen.