Games that have free entry versions to try if you want to buy the final version.
The videogames business model is changing in an obvious way. Not only with the presence of DLC, season passes and other elements that extend the useful life of the titles beyond their departure, but also in reverse: there are paid games that offer you free versions to test part of their functions . A way to get close to the players and, if they are convinced, they will launch for the final version. We refer to those versions Lite, core and other definitions, not the demos of a lifetime. In Meristation we select some that are currently available in this format.
eFootball PES 2020 Lite
Konami's reference soccer game, which playably has taken giant steps and is surely the most real one we find today, has a Lite version that allows us to access all the content of the demo, something that allows us to play online, as well as in MyClub mode, the PES version of Ultimate Team where we can build our team and reach the top by playing offline or against users from all over the world. For PC, PS4 and Xbox One.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Lite Version
The successful Dragon Ball game that has been building its universe with an original plot and a huge customization system also has a Lite version available for consoles. This is a proposal that allows us three characteristics: play the first five chapters of the story mode, play in online battles and all the content of the Heroes Coliseum. For PS4, Switch and Xbox One.
Dead or Alive 6: Core Fighters
Dead or Alive already tested with a free to play version with the fifth installment and now returns to the load with Core Fighters for DOA 6, a version that allows us to access different game modes, including playing online. Of course, the selection of episodes is limited and the story mode is locked. A good way to see if you like the combat system, very offensive and better than the fifth installment. For PC, PS4 and Xbox One.
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Free Edition
The fighting game based on the Final Fantasy characters with a spectacular combat system in 3D format and three character fights against three also has a free edition to test the game. This version allows you to play online and local battles with four preselected characters that change every week, all of them from the base template (DLCs are not). Story mode is not included. For PC and PS4.
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds – PUBG Lite
Battlegrounds also points to free to play fashion, although with limitations. The game that popularized the Battle Royale does not want to be left behind with respect to Fortnite, and offers a Lite version to open up to more players. This version only allows Erangel to play in the third person (solo, duo and squad) and is better optimized to work with a less demanding machine. Available for PC.
Hitman 2 – Free Starter Pack
Hitman 2 also pointed to this fashion to convince players through part of its content. We talked about the Free Starter Pack, which allows us to play with the first mission and all its available functions: this means trying to overcome it in a thousand different ways. It also has five levels of hiding control and 40 challenges. Available on all game platforms (PC, PS4 and Xbox One).
Destiny 2 – Free to play … Half
We have doubted whether to put Destiny 2 because we are not reviewing F2P games where there are names like Fortnite, Warframe, etc. and in the end, although Bungie has adopted this format for the game, the reality is that the base game works as a Lite version: the new content they were promoted after leaving Activision is Shadowkeep, and this is paid. Taking into account that the progress of levels is also limited, the base game is a gateway for if you like, enter the payment model with current and upcoming content.
