Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

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Where is DeMo VeRsIoN?
Just publish demo version and let me play demo game first then I can buy game or not if I like it.

PlS DeV
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Only like 1/5 games have demos why would an indie studio have a demo of a game weeks before it comes out?
Souriel Apr 6 @ 8:33am 
GIB DEMO NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW
Originally posted by MJ12:
Did you not notice they already have a demo which they handed out to influencers?
Also this is not an indie studio

It is a studio of under 40 people backed by a developer oriented publisher.

The demo you saw is an early access build of the game. When you put out a public demo you want it to be a proper representation of the final product to attract more people and not possibly cause more harm than good.

The game is on gamepass among other sources once the games release to find plenty of information for you to come to a decision of purchasing.

RPG Site: The preview build that media played recently - is that going to be available as a demo publicly any time soon?

Francois Meurisse: It's not planned for the moment, not yet. There are still some discussions.

RPG Site: Maybe later?

Francois Meurisse: Maybe.
Last edited by JimmyJoeBlow; Apr 6 @ 4:18pm
Originally posted by MJ12:
Yes, and the definition of indie is to operate without a publisher.

Why the redundant statement? I was just providing facts about the company.

Originally posted by MJ12:
Also yes, thats how demos work. The demo they handed out to influencers was generally well received.

As I stated early access build. This is not a final product and was created during the games early stages. It is not what they want as the public represented demo since it would be an alpha. I could think of many reasons such as it may not be a stable version of the game on the vast majority of machines, but not even limited to just that.

A curated demo is of a finished product usually with additional features maybe not even accessible at the point in the game (power ups, extra items, different encounters etc.). Ex: First Berserker of Khazan demo has weapons you cannot get in the core game.

I even provided source quotes from an interview as there isn't an argument to be had. Just factual statements to provide others interested in the topic.

Hope you understand. I also want a demo for everybody that is undecided as I think it would be an overall net positive and there is still a chance based off the interview.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMRrNY0pxfM
Originally posted by MJ12:
Also this is not an indie studio
Originally posted by MJ12:
Yes, and the definition of indie is to operate without a publisher.

I am talking about your repeated statement; which is also partly false. There are plenty of indie publishing companies like Devolver Digital, Big Mode, and this one Kepler Interactive to name just a few. However, I agree this is closer to a "AA" game than indie title based on the developer studio. The redundancy question was more rhetorical than anything.

The quote text is for context as it usually helps when trying to provide information or have a conversation.

Originally posted by MJ12:
so I assumed you wanted to contribute/object to the statement.

How are you inferring that my posts don't contribute and that I didn't object to your statements? This doesn't even make sense as I did both in both replies.

I also object to your statements about the early access preview. No, "demo was handed out to influencers" as you had to apply for the position by showing interest and then provide the publicity/review on top of it. Even you could have done this if you wanted to try and gain access to the early alpha build.

You are objectively wrong about the preview or "demo", which can be proven, and you don't need to defend the position.

Early access build info from early access previewers who tested/reviewed. Website still up with how people obtained an early access build showing what the vetting process was. Public demo may still come out based on interview.

I am all for having conversations, but with the latest reply you are making wild comments (or assumptions) that hold no weight.



Source for quote about demo availability: RPG site [www.rpgsite.net]
drusca Apr 7 @ 8:53pm 
most likely they are preparing a day one patch right now, I don't think they have time for a proper demo (not the one shown a few weeks ago). It has gone gold so I think the reviewers are playing it as I write but they also send feedback about bugs and other features.
A demo takes time to make as they're essentially alternate builds and generally, the version that influencers and news outlet play are months old or at least a year old, most commonly made to be as bug free as possible if played as intended. I think I remember someone mentioning they got to play a copy of a game I can't remember the name of but it wasn't a demo, they just told him he couldn't go further than a certain boss
lilac Apr 8 @ 3:09pm 
yeah i need to see if my computer can actually run this lol
Originally posted by MJ12:
IYou seem to have different definitions of what an indie dev and a demo is.

You should look up the definition of words before you accuse another of changing definitions. A simple google search of indie publisher would show you that.

Once again you have twisted my words. I stated it was a AA dev team, but your reading comprehension is so bad you only read what you want then try to misquote me.

The things I stated are facts not opinion. You need to learn how to accept you are incorrect and go. "I am wrong." I personally love being wrong as it gives me a chance to learn and also admit that I was wrong which is super cathartic by the way; everybody should try it a little bit and see how you feel when you realize you are wrong about something.

This however is not the case here. There aren't "different definitions" that I am using. I am using the english word definitions of these objects and the reality you live in has warped the english language to where you think you can just use words nonchalantly.

Originally posted by MJ12:
I just made those 2 statements, and they are true.

You have absolutely nothing to prove these statement. I have provided receipts for my comments that you don't believe, but you have done nothing of the sort to defend your position (because there is none).

The 2 statements you make are not facts and if that is how you argue or believe that you are correct then this is indeed a mute point because you live in your own reality. There are plenty of other comments and opportunity's to see where you are incorrect. When you want to join us in the real world everybody will be here.

Until then, enjoy the bubble you have created for yourself as you seem to have zero interest in being civil and having a conversation and just want to misrepresent others in those conversations.

You are simply wrong. You need to read some books to up your reading comprehension and vocabulary before trying to come debate people.
Last edited by JimmyJoeBlow; Apr 8 @ 3:40pm
Are you planning to buy it on Steam? Valve literally provides a refund period for this situation. Buy it, "play the demo", and refund if you don't like it.

I want a demo too, certainly, if-only so I can get a taste of the game sooner than the 24th. Some people act like the game's gonna fail specifically because there's no public demo, though, and that's ridiculous.

Also, this - "DeMo VeRsIoN" - does you no favors. That's true for everyone who types like that, outside of being condescending. If you want something, you can be bothered to ask in a dignified, respectful manner.
I for one think that they shot themselves in the foot by not getting that demo out to everyone. They will feel that sting for sure.
Should be noted "indie" aka independent studio has always meant a studio not owned by a publisher. Indie has never meant never using a publisher

Should also be noted that Kepler Interactive isn't a normal publisher. It's an agreement between indie studios to help support each other and other indie studios. It's a bunch of indie studios that pooled their money to support each other and other indie studios. The indie studios are each part owner of Kepler, but Kepler doesn't own any of those studios.
LaeLena Apr 10 @ 4:20am 
I would love a demo or at least a benchmark tool. I don't mind being limited to 30fps due to having a lower end PC, but there is a big difference between a game running at 30fps and it looking and feeling smooth at 30fps.

I know I can just buy the game and see how it runs as long as I stay under the refund timer.. but since I have my eye on several games and have to choose just one I am more inclined to buy something I know will run well vs something I might have to refund.
2 days before release game without demo version is a big shame...
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