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English FFXIII demo would be "completely new"

But Square Enix still "undecided" on whether it's going to release it
An English demo of Final Fantasy XIII would be "completely new" and separate from the already-released Japanese version... but Square Enix doesn't know if it's going to bother releasing it.

Speaking to Joystiq at Gamescom, Square Enix's Yoshinori Kitase said the company's undecided about releasing a playable demo in the West, but if it does it'll be in downloadable form.

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"We are thinking of providing it in a downloadable format," he said. "If we were to provide the demo overseas, it would be a completely new version."

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Posted by lordirongut
Got the Japanese demo and I have to say that it's brilliant. I had reservations over the battle system but as soon as I played it they were washed away. The graphics are amazing as well, and the demo is supposedly only an alpha build so the full game will look even better. If there is no simultaneous EU/US release then I will import it from the US - there is no way that I am waiting for localization to Europe.
Posted by lonewolf2002
Seconded.
Posted by Black Mantis
There was a rumour on N4G that the Pal version would get an Autumn release. Personally, I don't mind the wait as I'll have ME2 for Spring 2010 and I'll be getting Fallout 3 GOTY Edition this October. Obsidian's Alpha Protocol looks like it will turn out good as well, plenty of other RPG's to last until then if it's true. 8)
Posted by flash501
Well if you're unsure allow me to make up your mind for you Mr. Square-Enix......... release a demo........... there, sorted.
Posted by MrPirtniw
Yep- I'd prefer to try a demo. I'd like to make sure it's actually good this time (looks over at the cast of all FF games 8 through to 12 and shakes head).
Posted by B_G_G
Whatever... FF IX in my opinion has much the best characters of the entire series.

I really enjoyed the characters in X as well, but I do understand that those two games having a lead who isn't a loner emo asshole with no friends means many FF fans can't relate to them.
Posted by MrPirtniw
What, like Squall? Loner. Emo. Asshole. He was rubbish! (cool gunblade though) If you can relate to feminine teenage boys with there mid-riffs showing, then good luck to you!

Ah, I'm only messin' with ya, you're alright.

Anyway I can forgive weak characters if the gameplay is good or the story is interesting- that's my main problem with (most) JRPG's. Also, can some one please get a descent bad guy to fight?I have my fingers crossed for this one.
Posted by bigste26
i want a demo because we all gotta whate till next year 4 the games sim simutaneous release on ps3 an xbox 360 we should get the ps3 virsion first because it 100% complete
Posted by cb9983
I have the jpn demo and all i can say is this............SQUARE - ENIX PLEASE PUT OUT AN ENGLISH DEMO FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!IM GOING THU FINAL FANTASY WITHDRAW!!!
Posted by Black Mantis
It's currently 90% and the 360 version is 70%, as stated by Square. Chances are both versions will be completed by the time the PS3 version is released in Japan.
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