Prey

geekinabox · July 11th, 2006, 18:49

So ... Prey's out now. I played the demo and enjoyed the single player (though the gameplay and environments were/was rather too linear and guided) and the multiplayer was a bit too laggy.

I'm on the fence as whether to drop the $60 ... i want something with lasting replay value (a great multiplayer experience would be a key here).

Who's got it ? Any comments ? And Why the hell are you reading this post instead of playing it ?

TRIGGER M4N · July 11th, 2006, 18:57

This is like the 3rd thread about this now.

Curry · July 11th, 2006, 19:01

2nd, and the previous one was about the demo

I myself have preordered the game, but as usual us Europeans have to wait again: I'm expecting it here Friday. Wasn't interested until the demo, but it awakened my attention, so bring it on

kidkit · July 11th, 2006, 19:10

I don't like i enough to own but maybe i should split a copy with my brother... there's a good idea

Daan · July 11th, 2006, 22:34

I know I'm going to get this this fall, I'm saving up for some other things first.

Curry · July 11th, 2006, 22:37

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Originally Posted by Daan

I know I'm going to get this this fall, I'm saving up for some other things first.

I don't think I'll like Prey online much, so perhaps you can buy my copy after I'm done with SP

VerbalKint27 · July 11th, 2006, 22:38

I really can't see this as online title, but I reckon single player will be excellent. Especially after that demo. Totally swung me cause I wasn't interested.

I'll buy it, play it, then trade it in later down the line...

Daan · July 11th, 2006, 22:40

@Curry: yeah, that'd work, but my parents are hestitant about those kind of arrangements

Curry · July 11th, 2006, 23:23

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Originally Posted by Daan

@Curry: yeah, that'd work, but my parents are hestitant about those kind of arrangements

I'm not a random stranger alright

Zerodisorder · July 12th, 2006, 20:45

I hear its pretty short tho, I watched the review on gamespot and they said it was the basic 8 to 12 hours, but to me thats not basic...for 60 dollars..i want a little more than basic 8 to 12 hours....

Curry · July 12th, 2006, 21:23

I did Tomb Raider in about 8 as well... and that doesn't have a multiplayer to save it. *shrug*

Nino · July 12th, 2006, 21:50

A 6 hour long Doom 3 mod is not worth my money, sorry.

VerbalKint27 · July 13th, 2006, 12:39

Its hardly a doom Mod...

Shiverzz · July 13th, 2006, 13:35

Well, just finished the PC version yesterday (looks a hell of a lot better than the 360 version imho

). It had me occupied for about 7 hours, and I didn't even rush it...just stood there occasionally, lookin' at the scenery

and enjoying the overall level design. This game may be short, but it's obvious 3D Realms have put a lot of thought in this game.

All in all I have to say that, for me personally, the poor amount of gameplay doesn't justify the €55,- you have to drop for the 360 version of this game.

VerbalKint27 · July 13th, 2006, 14:09

Wasn't expecting it to be a long experience, will tide me over for a week or so, then will going back as a trade in once some new games are out...

Nino · July 13th, 2006, 14:14

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Originally Posted by VerbalKint27

Its hardly a doom Mod...

Maybe I'm overreacting but every Doom III engine game so far comes off as a Doom III mod, they all have the same grey and red atmosphere in tight spaces with massive ammounts of normal/bump-maps. The Unreal 3 engine doesn't seem to have this problem, look at Gears of War and then at Dead Rising, those two don't look alike at all but they do share the same engine...

Studley · July 13th, 2006, 14:47

This game has "rental title" written all over it. Interesting enough in a gimmicky way, you can get most of the achievements by playing through the single-player mode, but I doubt I'd want to play through it twice (I rarely do with FPS's, unless they're on the "epic" scale like Half-Life). There's no way I want to spend £50 on it.

I didn't try multiplayer on the demo, what's it like? With the gravity changing and stuff, does that mean you've got opponents running around on the walls/ceiling? That sounds cool

VerbalKint27 · July 13th, 2006, 14:51

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Originally Posted by Nino

Maybe I'm overreacting but every Doom III engine game so far comes off as a Doom III mod, they all have the same grey and red atmosphere in tight spaces with massive ammounts of normal/bump-maps. The Unreal 3 engine doesn't seem to have this problem, look at Gears of War and then at Dead Rising, those two don't look alike at all but they do share the same engine...

To be fair, its a dark game set in space, its going to look a little like Doom... In fact I'd be a little miffed if they'd done it with bright colours etc because then the story just doesn't work...

Shiverzz · July 13th, 2006, 15:24

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Originally Posted by Studley

I didn't try multiplayer on the demo, what's it like? With the gravity changing and stuff, does that mean you've got opponents running around on the walls/ceiling? That sounds cool

That’s basically it really. Typical run and gun action combined with the gravity gimmick. Don’t expect the MP replay value of GRAW though. It’s just a nice little extra to a fun but waaaay too short SP experience.

Chris · July 13th, 2006, 17:56

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Originally Posted by Shiverzz

Well, just finished the PC version yesterday (looks a hell of a lot better than the 360 version imho

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What displays have you seen the pc version/360 version on?

Zerodisorder · July 13th, 2006, 17:59

I played the pc demo and the 360 demo, and I thought they were closer in apperance than any other games that have been on both systems... but for the money you'd have to pay to let your pc run it, id rather just play on the 360.

Freakizoid · July 13th, 2006, 18:26

I have to agree with the doom 3 mod comment. The overall darkness is a put off simply because they dont use it. In doom 3 stuff constantly jumped out of the dark at you, utilizing the enviornment. In prey, every enemy is announced by a rift or portal screaming HEY LOOK AT ME.

Curry · July 13th, 2006, 20:02

My copy shipped today, will be in tomorrow

PRIVATE VALSAM · July 13th, 2006, 20:26

[quote=Freakizoid]I have to agree with the doom 3 mod comment. The overall darkness is a put off simply because they dont use it. In doom 3 stuff constantly jumped out of the dark at you, utilizing the enviornment. In prey, every enemy is announced by a rift or portal screaming HEY LOOK AT ME.[/QUOTE]

Yes but they say exactly the same line other enemies hanging down from ceilings like bats as well :-) When you look at them its already late.

Anyway the ceiling walking thing is absolutely brilliant new addition to the
FPS genre and its super extra fun in multiplayer modes.

I'll have to agree that the story line is very short though.
If you can rent the game, do just that. If you cant and still like space action
sci-fi thiller games , go ahead and buy it ! You wont regret the purchase.

I am waiting for my pre-ordered piece to arrive any day now.

kidkit · July 13th, 2006, 21:05

I got a copy on my shelf at home, today seems like a good day to play some games.

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