Try before you buy
TheStranger of Paradisedemo has been extended through the end of May, via the PS4/PS5 and Xbox One/Xbox Series X/S platforms. The news comesby way of a tweet directly from the official account for the game, which details the platforms for theStranger of Paradisedemo, and the date (May 31).
Speaking as someone who did enjoy the game as an action-centric romp:this is the kind of thing that could really use a demo. Not only is the tone and cast of characters polarizing, but it’s also a highly action-oriented game, and if you haven’t been playing theNiohseries, Team Ninja probably isn’t on your radar in 2022 as a studio that can handle a good action system. Their output afterNinja Gaiden II(2008) was spotty at best until 2017’sNioh, which was their comeback of sorts (amid peppering in help with NintendoMusoubrawlers alongside Omega Force).
As a reminder, Square Enix reiterated in the extension notice tweet that you can carry your demo progress over to the full game. While it’s clearly a marketing upsell tool, it’s also a matter of convenience! Back in my day we playeddemos on discs, sometimes for hours, and had to start all over!
And funnily enough, most of those lengthy demo sessions were with Squaresoft games: and occasionally, the Konami sidequest. My most-played demo by far is theMetal Gear Solid 2disc that came withZone of the Enders, and it’s not even close.
