Hey, we have forums!

Poll

So what about a demo version of Aquaria?

I'd buy a full version without playing a demo first
29 (54.7%)
I'd want to play a demo first, don't want to have to wait for one
17 (32.1%)
I'd want to play a demo first, don't mind waiting for one
6 (11.3%)
I am the loser who trolled on the blog
1 (1.9%)

Total Members Voted: 48

Author Topic: Demo Poll  (Read 45467 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Alec

  • Administrator
  • Dream Bit
  • **********
  • Posts: 2211
    • View Profile
Re: Demo Poll
« Reply #15 on: July 29, 2007, 08:14:35 pm »
In terms of pricing, note that

Chocolate Castle is $20 ( http://www.lexaloffle.com/choc.php )
Prof. Fizwizzle is ~$20 ( http://www.grubbygames.com )
Defcon is $20 ( http://www.everybody-dies.com/ )
Mr Robot is $24.95 ( http://www.moonpod.com/English/about_mr.robot.php )

We haven't settled on a price yet, but it'll probably be something that makes sense relative to popular indie titles like these.
« Last Edit: July 29, 2007, 08:16:08 pm by Alec »

Offline Cobar

  • Extra Bit
  • *****
  • Posts: 108
  • I are in the intertnets
    • View Profile
Re: Demo Poll
« Reply #16 on: July 29, 2007, 08:33:11 pm »
In terms of pricing, note that

Chocolate Castle is $20 ( http://www.lexaloffle.com/choc.php )
Prof. Fizwizzle is ~$20 ( http://www.grubbygames.com )
Defcon is $20 ( http://www.everybody-dies.com/ )
Mr Robot is $24.95 ( http://www.moonpod.com/English/about_mr.robot.php )

We haven't settled on a price yet, but it'll probably be something that makes sense relative to popular indie titles like these.

Having read the latest post on the main site, i would be prepared to pay a lot more :D
Wearing a shirt only draws attention to my complete lack of pants!!!

Offline PiSketch

  • Bit Bit
  • ****
  • Posts: 82
  • No Avatar because 1MB .gif files slow things down.
    • View Profile
Re: Demo Poll
« Reply #17 on: July 29, 2007, 10:37:49 pm »
I personally would like a demo, but don't consider it that important.  I'll be buying it anyway, (also, i agree with Cobar, i'd pay upwards of 35-40 dollars for this game right now) but a demo would be nice.  It'd give me something to do until i get the money.
OS X 10.6.2  Aquaria 1.1.0
2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M

Offline ZealousD

  • Bit
  • ***
  • Posts: 47
    • View Profile
Re: Demo Poll
« Reply #18 on: July 31, 2007, 05:33:45 am »
Okay, that latest post on the main page was fricken awesome. Naija automatically looking at things of interest? That's a kind of small detail that turns great games into fantastic games.

I think that more stuff like that would be fricken awesome and would give me that push to purchase Aquaria with or without a demo.

Keep up the good work guys! I eagerly await hearing more and maybe even playing it!  ^-^

Offline barret232hxc

  • Bit
  • ***
  • Posts: 35
    • View Profile
Re: Demo Poll
« Reply #19 on: August 01, 2007, 02:16:36 am »
if you do the demo right. When I say right, I mean have it where when the player is done they are dying to have the full game. Of course you guys already knew that. I like the demos that are separate of the full game that way it's like you get something new and fresh but still shows off what the game is about

Offline Sfiera

  • Bit Bit
  • ****
  • Posts: 55
    • View Profile
    • sfiera.net
Re: Demo Poll
« Reply #20 on: August 03, 2007, 03:26:54 am »
In terms of pricing, note that

Chocolate Castle is $20 ( http://www.lexaloffle.com/choc.php )
Prof. Fizwizzle is ~$20 ( http://www.grubbygames.com )
Defcon is $20 ( http://www.everybody-dies.com/ )
Mr Robot is $24.95 ( http://www.moonpod.com/English/about_mr.robot.php )

We haven't settled on a price yet, but it'll probably be something that makes sense relative to popular indie titles like these.

I don't know all of these, but from those I do, I'd guess $30 would probably be pretty reasonable. Of course, those of us on the board might be willing to pay a bit more, but hopefully we'll be a rather small proportion of your sales ;)

Besides, that's what the boxed edition with OST is for!

Offline Quemaqua

  • Monster Bit
  • *******
  • Posts: 365
  • Give to Zim!
    • View Profile
    • Overwritten.net
Re: Demo Poll
« Reply #21 on: August 09, 2007, 10:08:36 am »
I too would pay $30 or $40 for this without batting an eye.

As for a demo - obviously I plan to pick up the game as soon as it's available, and I've been around long enough to feel pretty confident about whatever I purchase without actually playing it.  I'm usually well-educated about my gaming purchases just because I'm A- an obsessive gamer, and B- frequently involved in game journalism.  Demos mean little to me personally, hence I'd have no desire for the game's release to be delayed for that.  That said, I think it's completely awesome when developers create demos that are actually different from the main game, providing another small section of unique gameplay or even a little unique story.  That means even people who own the game will check the demo out just because it's something else related to the game they love, but something that they haven't yet seen in their own game.  I think that would be my own personal choice for a demo if I were going to do one, though obviously this takes a bit of extra work.

My only request is this - please don't release the game until September.  I took some time off of work in order to pick up and start burning through Bioshock, and if Aquaria came out during my stint with that, I think my head would explode trying to decide between the two.  Seriously.  And I like my head.

"All you get from killing monkeys is a deep sense of shame." - Alec

Offline Cobar

  • Extra Bit
  • *****
  • Posts: 108
  • I are in the intertnets
    • View Profile
Re: Demo Poll
« Reply #22 on: August 09, 2007, 10:21:43 am »
My only request is this - please don't release the game until September.  I took some time off of work in order to pick up and start burning through Bioshock, and if Aquaria came out during my stint with that, I think my head would explode trying to decide between the two.  Seriously.  And I like my head.

I can give you mine for rent.  Sure, it has lower than average IQ, but i think you'll manage.  :P
Wearing a shirt only draws attention to my complete lack of pants!!!

Offline zerodeefex

  • One Bit
  • *
  • Posts: 1
    • View Profile
Re: Demo Poll
« Reply #23 on: August 09, 2007, 08:28:09 pm »
I've been browsing the blog and forums for months, but you got me to register just to participate in the poll. I would definitely pay without a demo. Also, I was expecting a 29.99 or a 39.99 price point considering what I've heard/seen about the game!

Offline Quemaqua

  • Monster Bit
  • *******
  • Posts: 365
  • Give to Zim!
    • View Profile
    • Overwritten.net
Re: Demo Poll
« Reply #24 on: August 10, 2007, 04:24:35 am »
Okay guys, I think we should stop giving the guys a license to make the game cost more.   :D

"All you get from killing monkeys is a deep sense of shame." - Alec

Offline Alec

  • Administrator
  • Dream Bit
  • **********
  • Posts: 2211
    • View Profile
Re: Demo Poll
« Reply #25 on: August 10, 2007, 05:46:01 am »
$900 it is, then.

Aquaria > PS3

LOL

Offline shinygerbil

  • Extra Bit
  • *****
  • Posts: 132
  • Lustrous Rodent
    • View Profile
    • www.shinygerbil.co.uk
Re: Demo Poll
« Reply #26 on: August 10, 2007, 09:11:22 am »
Congratulations Bit-Blot. The results of this poll show that you are building up a decent fanbase of fanbois! :D :D
whut, we get signatures? K, lemme put something here. WATCH THIS SPACE >_>

Offline Tosheros

  • Bit Bit
  • ****
  • Posts: 93
  • Sorry for my awfull english. I am a French X-D
    • View Profile
Re: Demo Poll
« Reply #27 on: August 16, 2007, 01:10:45 am »
Personnaly, if a demo is out, I think I won't download it. I want to hold the pleasure for the real game.

Still, a demo would be useful for people who doesn't know much about the game. Since it is free, why shouldn't they try it? And then if they love it they buy the game.
I should think about something stupid to put in there...

Offline Assault

  • Extra Bit
  • *****
  • Posts: 139
    • View Profile
Re: Demo Poll
« Reply #28 on: August 31, 2007, 11:42:24 am »
I'd buy the game anyway, but if there is a demo first. I'd check it out before anything else.

Offline Tosheros

  • Bit Bit
  • ****
  • Posts: 93
  • Sorry for my awfull english. I am a French X-D
    • View Profile
Re: Demo Poll
« Reply #29 on: September 02, 2007, 07:54:54 pm »
Simple question, if I download the game online, but that I have two computers at home, if I want them on both my computers i would have to pay it twice or there could be a way not to pay it twice? :-\
I should think about something stupid to put in there...