Nave Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Do you think FE IF will also have a demo, like Awakening? If there was going to be a demo, how would they handle it? If there was going to be a demo, then I think they would have one chapter in Nohr and one chapter in Hoshido. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryo Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Awakening didn't have a demo in Japanese version though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VincentASM Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I'm pretty confident there will be a demo; most games do these days. FE: Awakening was released early on in the 3DS's life and was the first Japanese 3DS game to have DLC, so it not having a Japanese demo isn't too strange. It'd be nice to have a chapter in Hoshido and one in Nohr. Maybe if they're really generous (I doubt it), they could let us play to Chapter 5 and allow saves to transfer to the main game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryo Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Well, since technically the first 5 chapters of the digital version also function like a demo, they can directly use that after disabling download and other functions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Respite&Nepenthe Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I certainly hope there's a demo. If so, when do you think the U.S. will be seeing it? Not for a while, I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyea Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I mean IS had a demo for Awakening and for STEAM as well. I think there's a good chance well get one for FE:If. Ideally, it would be like Bravely Default's demo and be outside the main story/original content. It could basically be like a few mini-DLC missions. It would probably cover simples/basics like a tutorial though. As for another random guess, perhaps the demo would be chapter 6 on either side of the conflict. You make you choice and roll with it; that would demonstrate why it's called "If" and what it's about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nave Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 I certainly hope there's a demo. If so, when do you think the U.S. will be seeing it? Not for a while, I know. Probably shortly after the game is released. Maybe a little bit before? Where Nintendo distributes special download codes? Though, with the closure of Club Nintendo and FE not being as popular as Smash Bros. or Pokemon, I kinda doubt it'll happen... It'd be sweet though. I'm pretty confident there will be a demo; most games do these days. FE: Awakening was released early on in the 3DS's life and was the first Japanese 3DS game to have DLC, so it not having a Japanese demo isn't too strange. It'd be nice to have a chapter in Hoshido and one in Nohr. Maybe if they're really generous (I doubt it), they could let us play to Chapter 5 and allow saves to transfer to the main game. I mean IS had a demo for Awakening and for STEAM as well. I think there's a good chance well get one for FE:If. Ideally, it would be like Bravely Default's demo and be outside the main story/original content. It could basically be like a few mini-DLC missions. It would probably cover simples/basics like a tutorial though. As for another random guess, perhaps the demo would be chapter 6 on either side of the conflict. You make you choice and roll with it; that would demonstrate why it's called "If" and what it's about. If the demo would restrict the avatar customization options like in Awakening, then I'd doubt they'd let you transfer your data (unless you can transfer the data and then make your avi in the full game? That'd be kinda awkward...). Still, ending the demo when you have to choose between Hoshido or Nohr would be a good move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Book of Ereshkigal Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Probably shortly after the game is released. Maybe a little bit before? Where Nintendo distributes special download codes? Awakening had a demo for the US audience... I wanna say... a couple weeks before it came out. No codes or anything needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami922 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 If we do get a demo, I'd like to play the first few (five?) chapters, but that might be a bit much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Book of Ereshkigal Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Awakening's was like... 2, and cut out the 'premonition' chapter. I don't expect if to have a long demo, but having one would be nice to get a taste. And to datamine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryo Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) By the way, if there indeed will be a demo, what is the forum's policy regarding its content and all of the new information revealed in it? Is it considered pre-release information and can therefore be announced/discussed publicly; or should it be considered spoiler and treated as such? While I probably won't post the whole demo here, I know I'm gonna talk a lot about character X or gameplay mechanic Y, and I want to know if they need to be put inside spoiler boxes. Edited May 2, 2015 by Ryo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five5 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Something about the digital release in japan made me think that the first five chapters could be released before everything else like maybe a few days before the full game is officially for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VincentASM Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 By the way, if there indeed will be a demo, what is the forum's policy regarding its content and all of the new information revealed in it? Is it considered pre-release information and can therefore be announced/discussed publicly; or should it be considered spoiler and treated as such? While I probably won't post the whole demo here, I know I'm gonna talk a lot about character X or gameplay mechanic Y, and I want to know if they need to be put inside spoiler boxes. It would be spoilers, since most people here need to wait till probably 2016 to play the demo. But if you put "spoilers" in your topic title and clearly state you're discussing the demo, you probably don't need spoiler boxes everywhere, just for really spoiler-y content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowofchaos Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 But if you put "spoilers" in your topic title and clearly state you're discussing the demo, you probably don't need spoiler boxes everywhere, just for really spoiler-y content. Just put it in Japanese. Most people here won't be able to read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayra Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I'm hoping for the 5 chapters demo. It sounds like a lot, but it'd be pretty convenient. Also, Codename STEAM had a similar-length demo itself. 3 stage introduction, then 4 actual stages which could be replayed with two additional characters (which opened new paths and you kept your medals). Quite nice, and it's from the same company as Fire Emblem, so maybe..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Book of Ereshkigal Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Code name STEAM did have a pretty long demo, yeah. It even introduced characters earlier than in the real game. Though, codename steam often classifies a 'chapter' as 3 maps and that may be why it was longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marche Raotzer Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I'm looking forward to this game, that being said i do hope they release amiibo for the game like camilla and the samurai guy that would be cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Book Bro Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 It would be spoilers, since most people here need to wait till probably 2016 to play the demo. Ahhh it would be amazing if the demo was out around the holidays this year, but that's probably a long shot. ;-; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nave Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 It'd be cool if we got to play through the first 5 chapters, but I have my doubts if this will happen. I don't know how long STEAM is, as I haven't tried it out yet, but since it was also developed by IS and is apparently longer, maybe a IF demo could also be a bit longer? If the demo is going to be 2 chapters long, like Awakening, then I can see 1 chapter being Nohr and the other being Hoshido. Though, that may result in sudden skips "oh we're here but now it's like 2 days later all the sudden have fun" which could be kinda awkward. Unless they do the last Nohr chapter and first Hoshido chapter (or vice-versa)? That would also be a bit awkward...like if you're reading a book to a friend and you only read the last few chapters... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Book of Ereshkigal Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) Steam is like 30 something maps, but only 12ish chapters. (like I said, a chapter in steam can have anywhere from 1 to 3 maps in it.) Edited May 2, 2015 by L95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcoknights Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 i can see a simple 1st chapter, 2nd chapter set up, then... we're not going to see both, unless they release two demos, and switch out the characters/ settings, basically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNomadTrooper Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Although the first five chapters would be a nice point, I just can't see it being that long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRTJR Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 I am hoping for two or three trial maps that ape classic maps from the past and give a few from each side to try out each side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowSlayer Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) Let's be real. We're all going to buy it, demo or not. But in all seriousness, the demo could be the introduction to the storyline, and cut off just before you have to choose your faction. Edited May 5, 2015 by ShadowSlayer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhaer042 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I want a demo just to have something to toy around with until the game itself comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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