Steam release date or demo?

[VonWulfen]

Hi guys.
I have been following the game for a while now.
I am waiting for the steam release so I can try before committing to buy (via 2-hour returns).
Any idea if there will be a demo?
Is there a steam release date yet?

[demiare]

ORIGINAL: VonWulfen
I am waiting for the steam release so I can try before committing to buy (via 2-hour returns).

Well, manual contain 200+ pages with data about how game mechanics are working (plus ~100 pages are basic tutorial about UI). I highly doubt you could get correct impression via mere 1.5 hours (hell, my first 3 hours were spend in planet generator [:D]). And first hours of gameplay are quite confusing. Plus game turns are still quite slow (especially on exciting planets filled with enemies)...

I highly suggest you to watch some YouTube videos first. This game is definitely not for casual player and overall quite niche one.

[Twotribes]

If you like 4x games it is great but ya NOT for everyone. LOTS to do in a turn lots to pay attention to.

[eddieballgame]

I concur with 'demiare'; if the plethora of videos (many by DasTactic), extremely positive feedback by the community/users, a very engaged & respected developer, & the manual does not give you enough info per whether you would like this game or not, well.
I suspect spending 2 hours trying to learn what it is a very well made game with a slightly deep learning curve will not convince you.

[VonWulfen]

Many thanks for the replies all.
I play many 4x and warfare sims, most from slither and matrix. I am not worried about complexity and prefer deep games. I know that two hours is not near enough to learn this game but I have £35 sitting in my steam wallet, hence the reason I ask about steam release date
Edit: Went ahead and purchased the game.
Read and seen a lot of positive information so had to give it a shot
The £35 steam wallet will keep until 21 Aug, when "Grand Tactician: The Civil War (1861-1865) comes out on steam.

[Sieppo]

Yeah I bought it straight after only watching DasTactics-videos. Never regretted a minute and dunno another game I have played so much in such in short time. Maybe Civilizations when I was younger [:D].. Great game, masterpiece even IMO and will only get better during time and updates.

[AttuWatcher]

I've owned it since day 1 on Matrix, but I'm waiting for the Steam release, mostly so I can brag to all of my Steam friends who don't have this game or even know what it is, how awesome this game is. [:D]

[Malevolence]

ORIGINAL: VonWulfen

Hi guys.
I have been following the game for a while now.
I am waiting for the steam release so I can try before committing to buy (via 2-hour returns).
Any idea if there will be a demo?
Is there a steam release date yet?

I'm definitely siding with demiare's reply.

If you're only waiting for a 2-hour return policy, then (IMO) I think you should stay away from this game.

I will add, I use the "dinner out" value basis for game purchases. "How does this game's price compare to a typical dinner out?"... and how would my entertainment be matched by the same value?