Forum:FF7 demo released in 1996. Should it count as Cloud's origin?

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This discussion is in regards to a proposed change on SmashWiki. The discussion must first meet with a consensus before it is implemented.

On August 2nd, 1996, Tobal 1 was released for the PlayStation in Japan. Included with it was a disc titled, "Square's Preview Extra," which contained a playable demo of Final Fantasy VII. It allowed players to experience the bombing mission as Cloud, Barret, & Aerith. Should this be considered Cloud's game of origin?

I don't think there's any particular reason to. Miles (talk) 22:22, January 12, 2021 (EST)

Nah. After all, games have had demos prior to release (none I can think of right now) and we don't count those. Awesomelink234, the Super Cool Gamer (talk) 22:28, January 12, 2021 (EST)

Minecraft's alpha build is considered Steve's technical debut, and that's not too dissimilar from a demo. Perhaps this should get the same treatment? ThisIsNotACryForHelp (talk) 02:34, January 13, 2021 (EST)

There is a definite difference between the first instance of a game which is designed around ongoing updates and a demo for a game that had a specific singular release date. Miles (talk) 03:39, January 13, 2021 (EST)