SQUARE ENIX has announced that a free demo for the upcoming action role-playing game NEO: The World Ends with You is now available through the PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop. NEO is the follow up to the 2007 Nintendo DS title, The World Ends with You. “...follow protagonist Rindo on his quest to survive and uncover the mysteries behind the sinister “Reapers’ Game,'' a life-or-death battle in which he has been forced to take part.”
“In the demo, players will experience the first two days of the Reapers’ Game, introducing players to protagonist Rindo, his friend Fret, and many other stylish and memorable characters. Players will be able to undertake missions, begin their collection of pins granting various Psychs, and get a taste of the game’s frenetic combat against the mysterious Noise, utilizing a variety of flashy combat Psychs to suit their playstyle.” A nice feature of the demo is that the progress made will transfer to the full release of the game when it releases July 27.