Try before you buy: free demo game added to store!
Author: indiefoldcreator
Date:
Tue, 18 Apr 2023
Game: Willowisp VR
Genre:
Action, Indie, Early Access
Developer: Will Petillo
Release Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2017
Developer: Will Petillo
Release Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2017
Based on the research I have seen, publishing a free demo version of a game, while appreciated by players, is usually bad for business: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QM6LoaqEnY
But to heck with that, this game is fun and I want people to play it! And while $5 is a fantastic price for a game with endless replayability (I stopped counting at 100 hours for myself), I recognize that the difference between free and not-free is huge on a psychological level.
That's why I have just released a free demo version of Willowisp VR. Works like a standard demo on steam: if you haven't bought the game, from the store page, there should be a button on the right that says "download demo". If you buy the full version, the game will upgrade and the demo will disappear.
The demo version includes levels 1-4 from the Story Mode, but levels 5-10 and all endless mode options are permanently locked out. Level 4 includes enough of the game's core mechanics to give you a rough idea of what the game is about, including: red/blue enemies, bombs, and mirrors to see attacks from all sides.
Giving away too much, however, wouldn't be fair to the people who purchased the full version--hence the level-locking. Once you get the hang of Willowisp VR, level 4 is actually pretty easy to beat. Levels 5-9 take the game's core mechanic and adds whole dimensions of depth, including trackers (a simple idea that totally changes the gameplay dynamics), purple enemies, armored enemies, and, of course...the boss. The full version also unlocks the endless modes, including a demo game perfect for sharing with friends and a survival game where you can compete for a spot on the leader-boards.
But to heck with that, this game is fun and I want people to play it! And while $5 is a fantastic price for a game with endless replayability (I stopped counting at 100 hours for myself), I recognize that the difference between free and not-free is huge on a psychological level.
That's why I have just released a free demo version of Willowisp VR. Works like a standard demo on steam: if you haven't bought the game, from the store page, there should be a button on the right that says "download demo". If you buy the full version, the game will upgrade and the demo will disappear.
The demo version includes levels 1-4 from the Story Mode, but levels 5-10 and all endless mode options are permanently locked out. Level 4 includes enough of the game's core mechanics to give you a rough idea of what the game is about, including: red/blue enemies, bombs, and mirrors to see attacks from all sides.
Giving away too much, however, wouldn't be fair to the people who purchased the full version--hence the level-locking. Once you get the hang of Willowisp VR, level 4 is actually pretty easy to beat. Levels 5-9 take the game's core mechanic and adds whole dimensions of depth, including trackers (a simple idea that totally changes the gameplay dynamics), purple enemies, armored enemies, and, of course...the boss. The full version also unlocks the endless modes, including a demo game perfect for sharing with friends and a survival game where you can compete for a spot on the leader-boards.
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