History Main / DemoBonus

** ''VideoGame/PokemonSunAndMoon'': Again, you can collect a variety of rewards, this time mostly from beating challenges in the demo area or returning to the demo after a certain number of days has passed, but the real standout here is what you get for beating the demo's main scenario: a Greninja with the Battle Bond ability, which allows it to transform into [[Anime/PokemonTheSeries Ash-Greninja]]. This is the only way in the entire series to get one of these, as the ability can't be bred. It also comes at level 36, so again it's very easy to steamroll the game if you start with it.

* ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsIII''[='s=] demo penalty, for another [=PS4=] game, also made players miss out on some early-game trophies unless they start over. For example, "A New Journey" is awarded only in the retail game for completing the intro tutorial.

* Similarly, ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsIII''[='s=] demo penalty, for another [=PS4=] game, also made players miss out on some early-game trophies unless they start over. For example, "A New Journey" is awarded in the retail game for completing the intro tutorial.

* ''VideoGame/WorldOfFinalFantasy'' lets you import your save from the demo, and doing so nets you a free Magitek P Armor Mirage.

* Similarly, ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsIII''[='s=] demo penalty, for another [=PS4=] game, also made players miss out on some early-game trophies unless they start over.

* ''VideoGame/DragonAgeII'': Completing the demo on the same online account as the main game unlocks a unique greatsword "Hayder's Razor" (although nowadays, it is much easier obtained as part of a free DLC bundle). The sword is named after the end boss of the demo, whom you also fight in the game proper during Isabela's recruitment quest (though this version of him doesn't drop any named gear), allowing you to kick his ass with his own weapon.

* The "Beginning Hour" demo for ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil7Biohazard'' rewards you with the Dirty Coin for completing the demo without taking any damage, which carries over to the main game to serve as an extra Antique Coin to unlock the cages that hold several bonus items. The only real use it has is letting the player skip the "Derelict House" VHS segment near the start of the game, since the extra coin doesn't really help you unlock any cages earlier than you normally would, and there's one more coin than you need in the main game anyhow (which is good, really, because beating the demo without getting injured is [[ThatOneAchievement much easier said than done]]).

* The "Beginning Hour" demo for ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil7Biohazard'' rewards you with the Dirty Coin for completing the demo without taking any damage, which carries over to the main game to serve as an extra Antique Coin to unlock that cages that hold several bonus items. The only real use it has is letting the player skip the "Derelict House" VHS segment near the start of the game, since the extra coin doesn't really help you unlock any cages earlier than you normally would, and there's one more coin than you need in the main game anyhow (which is good, really, because beating the demo without getting injured is [[ThatOneAchievement much easier said than done]]).

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** ''VideoGame/PokemonOmegaRubyAndAlphaSapphire'': Completing the first mission in the [[SelfContainedDemo Special Demo Version]] gives you a Steelix (in Japanese) or Glalie (everywhere else) to transfer over. Since they come at level 40 it's very easy to beat the game with them, and they come with their Mega Stones much earlier than you would normally be able to get them. You also get extra, lesser rewards for every additional mission that you do.
** ''VideoGame/PokemonSunAndMoon'': Again, you can collect a variety of rewards, this time mostly from beating challenges in the demo area or returning to the demo after a certain number of days has passed, but the real standout here is what you get for beating the demo's main scenario: a Greninja with the Battle Bond ability, which allows it to transform into [[Anime/{{Pokemon}} Ash-Greninja]]. This is the only way in the entire series to get one of these, as the ability can't be bred. It also comes at level 36, so again it's very easy to steamroll the game if you start with it.

* ''VideoGame/MonsterHunter'' commonly deals with these, starting from the 4th Generation. Having demo save data awards a small starter pack of common items, typically consumables that would require a minor amount of work to obtain otherwise.

* ''VideoGame/DragonQuestXI'' on [=PS4=] has a demo ''penalty''. The demo is the first few chapters of the game. If you install the full game after playing the demo, you have the choice of starting a new game or continuing from where you left off. If you choose to continue, you miss all of the trophies from the early game. If you want the trophies, you have to start a new game and replay over ten hours.

* Franchise/{{Pokemon}} did this a couple of times:

** ''VideoGame/PokemonOmegaRubyAndAlphaSapphire'': Completing the first mission in the [[SelfContainedDemo Special Demo Version]] gives you a Steelix (in Japan) or Glalie (everywhere else) to transfer over. Since they come at level 40 it's very easy to beat the game with them, and they come with their Mega Stones much earlier than you would normally be able to get them. You also get extra, lesser rewards for every additional mission that you do.

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* The [=3DS=] version of ''VideoGame/SonicLostWorld'' just transfers your save from the demo, but you can only play the tutorial and one level.

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* ''VideoGame/ValkyriaChronicles4'': Save data from completing the demo can be carried over to the full version of the game. Doing so is the only way to unlock the Participation Award, which is a bonus accessory that boosts the user's HP by +10.

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* ''VideoGame/{{Patapon}}'': If you use the full game to load a save file created from the game's downloadable demo, it gives you a powerful, special sword for one of your troops to use.

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* Playing through the demo of ''[[VideoGame/ProjectXZone Project X Zone 2: Brave New World]]'' up to five times resulted in more cash and some bonus starting equipment.

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* ''VideoGame/DragonAgeII'': Completing the demo on the same online account as the main game unlocks a unique greatsword "Hayder's Razor" (although nowadays, it is much easier obtained as part of a free DLC bundle). The sword is named after the end boss of the demo, whom you also fight in the game proper during Isabela's recruitment quest (though this version of him doesn't drop any named gear), allowing you to kick his ass with his own weapon.

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* ''VisualNovel/AnalogueAHateStory'' lets you continue from your demo save.
* ''VisualNovel/NewDanganRonpaV3'': Transferring your save data from the demo into the full game causes you to start off with additional money, the Nail Brush item (needed to unlock one of the early extra scenes), and the Machine Gun skill (normally only available through playing minigames in an area that ''isn't even accessible'' until the second chapter).
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* ''VideoGame/SpaceChem'' lets you continue from where the demo left off.

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* ''VideoGame/PlantsVsZombies'' lets you pick up exactly where you left the demo. Even if it was in the middle of a level!

* ''VideoGame/EtrianOdyssey 4'' can transfer your saved gamed from the demo over to the main game. You can do the same with ''Etrian Odyssey Untold'', but the demo only lets you play Story mode (premade characters) instead of the Classic (player-made guild).
* ''VideoGame/OctopathTraveler'': The demo consists of the early portions of the game. You're only allowed to play for three hours, but you can import your save from the demo and continue where you left off in the full version.

* The Switch demo for ''VideoGame/DragonQuestXI'' is fairly long, covering the first 10 hours of the game in it's entirety. The player is free to transfer the data over to the main game at any time and continue right where they left off.

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* The [=3DS=] version of ''VideoGame/SonicLostWorld'' just transfers your save from the demo, but you can only play the tutorial and one level.

* ''VisualNovel/NewDanganRonpaV3'': Transferring your save data from the demo into the full game causes you to start off with additional money, the Nail Brush item (needed to unlock one of the early extra scenes), and the Machine Gun skill (normally only available through playing minigames in an area that ''isn't even accessible'' until the second chapter).

* Franchise/{{Pokemon}} has been doing this in its main series since the sixth generation:

* ''VideoGame/EtrianOdyssey 4'' can transfer your saved gamed from the demo over to the main game. You can do the same with ''Etrian Odyssey Untold'', but the demo only lets you play Story mode (premade characters) instead of the Classic (player-made guild).
* ''VideoGame/BravelyDefault'' allows you to unlock bonuses in the main game by achieving certain objectives in the demo, and to transfer your villagers from the demo over to the main game.[[note]]This can be combined with [[GoodBadBugs a glitch that allows you to recruit an NPC multiple times in the demo]].[[/note]] The sequel, ''VideoGame/BravelySecond'', does the same.
* The demo for the first ''VideoGame/TheDenpaMen'' lets you carry over your completion of the first dungeon, Digitoll Cave, as well as all the Denpa Men and items you acquired, into the full game.

* ''VisualNovel/NewDanganRonpaV3'': Transferring your save data from the demo into the full game causes you to start off with additional money, the Nail Brush item (needed to unlock one of the early extra scenes), and the Machine Gun skill (normally only available through playing minigames in an area that ''isn't even accessible'' until the second chapter).
* ''VisualNovel/AnalogueAHateStory'' lets you continue from your demo save.

* ''[[VideoGame/DissidiaFinalFantasy Dissidia 012]]'': The demo costs $5 by itself. That said, having a completed save file for the demo is the only way to get [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII Aerith]] in the full game as a powerful AssistCharacter, as well as any items you won in the fights.

* Playing through the demo of ''[[VideoGame/ProjectXZone Project X Zone 2: Brave New World]]'' up to 5 times resulted in more cash and some bonus starting equipment.