Official Prey Thread

[KaneRobot]

Aliens love Judas Priest!

[Tha Xecutioner]

Aliens love Judas Priest!
And the Blue Oyster Cult 8-)

[guyver2077]

ye ive never had a problem downloading any demo but this one

[apokalipze2]

I liked the demo. I'm diggin the whole native american hero theme

[2Fast]

I liked the demo. I'm diggin the whole native american hero theme

I did too, ten years ago.

The game is okay, I can't help but feel I'm playing as Turok in Quake 4, however. The best part by far is the jukebox and to a lesser extent, Pacman. I'll probably pick this one up around $30.

[moojuice]

Wow, when it lags in multiplayer, sometimes you can't even move.

[Scorch]

holy crap.. I played this game for like 2 or 3 hours last night, multiplayer.. i've had a headache all day. Friggin game.

[D4rkN1ght]

i really dont thikn its anything special... multiplayer is almost identical to Quake 4, minus a few features...

[shipwreck]

I cannot seem to find a multiplayer match that isn't lagging like mad. I enjoyed the single player demo, but I don't see myself playing this much on Live even if I could find a match that wasn't sputtering all over the place.

[deadite76]

I cannot seem to find a multiplayer match that isn't lagging like mad. I enjoyed the single player demo, but I don't see myself playing this much on Live even if I could find a match that wasn't sputtering all over the place.

Same here! Single player was cool and multiplayer was decent. Maybe all these FPS titles are catching up to me. Gonna have to pass on this one. I liked the story, but not enough for $60.

[Tha Xecutioner]

I cannot seem to find a multiplayer match that isn't lagging like mad. I enjoyed the single player demo, but I don't see myself playing this much on Live even if I could find a match that wasn't sputtering all over the place.
How many people have you had in a room? It always craps up in rooms with 6+ for me.

[Gojtron]

I fail to understand why there was such an uproar over the inability to download a demo of a mediocre game when there was even a PC demo available, yet the Chromehounds demo went completely under the radar.

[Tha Xecutioner]

I fail to understand why there was such an uproar over the inability to download a demo of a mediocre game when there was even a PC demo available, yet the Chromehounds demo went completely under the radar.
1. Some of these people's computers can't run it.
2. Chromehounds is a mech game, not a large backing for that amongst the general game community.
3. People didn't want to fool with having to make a fake account to get a mech game.
4. Because the developers didn't hold true to a date that they announced for the Marketplace and left some people in the dark.
5. If they downloaded the PC demo while they had a preorder for Prey or interest in preordering it, they would be fooled because the two versions feel and look so much different, so they needed to see what the 360 version was like before they bought the 360 game.

[Brak]

I fail to understand why there was such an uproar over the inability to download a demo of a mediocre game when there was even a PC demo available, yet the Chromehounds demo went completely under the radar.
Way to try and guise an opinion as fact.

Thumbs up!

[graf1k]

I personally tried it on 360 after doing trying the PC demo to see if it played okay with a controller (which it does IMO).

[Kaijufan]

I played through the single player part of the demo today and it was ok, but I wouldn't spend $60 on it. I'll have to try the multiplayer sometime next week.

[nickmad]

game stinks...
messing with the virtual jukebox listening to Clutch and Ted Nugent was the best part.
stupid stupid 3d realms...put out duke nukem already!

[coolsteel]

Can't say i've been that bored playing a demo in a long time, there was just nothing special here

[I AM WILLIAM H. MACY]

I rather enjoyed it, and depending on how expansive the game is (and if there's any deals on it), I could see me picking this up right away.

Although I will say that a lot of the graphics looked awful, like a mediocre Xbox 1 game.

[nickmad]

what was will all the phalic, slimy, booger-like and butthole portals.
do all aliens have the same "whacky" interior designer?

[tcrash247]

It was ok, but one thing that really boils me about this game is the inability to switch to the Legacy controller configuration. I must be one of the 6 people who like the right stick to be strafe/look and the left to be move/turn.

[Mojimbo]

You guys aren't having really bad lag problems? I've played 10 different matches or so between yesterday and today and even though all of the games have been green, but I'm getting some Quake 3 on 56K type lag.

[asianxcore]

are there any settings on the 360 that could mess up demo downloads?

since I got my 360, I haven't been able to download any demos. they start at 1% and never move any further.

[Tha Xecutioner]

are there any settings on the 360 that could mess up demo downloads?

since I got my 360, I haven't been able to download any demos. they start at 1% and never move any further.
Every single one does that?

[asianxcore]

Every single one does that?

Yup. When the Tomb Raider Legend demo dropped, I tried to download it. Same problem.

It's been sitting at 1% for a little bit, I cancelled my first download. When I went to go find the demo, it was labeled "Incomplete Demo, Size: 1.0GB" on my hard drive. So I'm guessing it's downloading and not updating the percentage?

How long is it taking everyone to download the demo?

[Tha Xecutioner]

Yup. When the Tomb Raider Legend demo dropped, I tried to download it. Same problem.

It's been sitting at 1% for a little bit, I cancelled my first download. When I went to go find the demo, it was labeled "Incomplete Demo, Size: 1.0GB" on my hard drive. So I'm guessing it's downloading and not updating the percentage?

How long is it taking everyone to download the demo?
Shouldn't take more than 30 minutes on a decent connection.

[doubledown]

I finally played the demo....reminded me of Quake/Doom. Only played the single player as I could not find a LIVE match.

The game is OK at best....maybe a rental.

[zewone]

The graphics suck, the weapons are boring, and the monsters are far from impressive.

But I did really enjoy the puzzles and other oddities.

I really wish that game makers would stop dick riding Doom 3 so much. I probably would have like this game a lot more if I didn't feel like I played it 2 years ago.

[exRounder]

Best part about the demo was BOC.

[Roufuss]

The game is out TOMMORROW!!!!!!!!

[CrimGhost]

The leaked version took only 6 hours to beat.

[headpiece747]

For the PC or Xbox 360? Decisions, decisions.

[headpiece747]

Tomorrow is Prey Day II: The Acquisition/July 11th but I don't know if I should get the PC or the 360 version? Mods or achievements?

[Richlough]

I like this game because it's a more traditional FPS with health and weapons on the ground .
Not some bullshit where I have to swap my current gun for the one on the ground , or hide and let my shield recharge .

Not OMG!! You kant duel weeld tihs game is teh suxxors LOL!!

I enjoyed the single player game.
I pre-order the LTD Edition at Gamerush .

[Roufuss]

The leaked version took only 6 hours to beat.

Wow, that kind of sucks.

I don't think I'll throw down the cash if it only takes 6 hours.

You're right, peeps on GameFAQ's are saying it's only 6 - 8 hours long, and it only offers a barebones multiplayer (DM and Team DM)... this one is destined for a price drop real fast.

WTF did they do for the past 6 years?

[Roufuss]

People on GameFAQ's who have played the leaked PC versions are claiming the single player only clocks in at around 6 - 8 hours... it seems it could be easily beaten in a day, so just a heads up to people throwing down $60 and $70 for this.

Multiplayer may make up for it, but it seems barebones.

[Scorch]

Got the pewter figure today.. my god, it's tiny

//Edit: Here's a picture I just took to prove the tinyness

http://i6.tinypic.com/1zm07bs.jpg

[Transformah]

Gamefly'd

[terribledeli]

Got the pewter figure today.. my god, it's tiny

//Edit: Here's a picture I just took to prove the tinyness

http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/1307/prey2eq.jpg

Hows the quality though?

[seanr1221]

I think I'll still pick this up either tomorrow or the day after. I've been wanting a new FPS, and this one seems to fit the bill.

[DomLando]

Are there any deals on the Limited Edition for 360? I missed the outpost deal.

[Roufuss]

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/717/717824p2.html

9.0

Even though the main review is just a cut and paste from the PC section... fucking lazy ass IGN.

Ouch... 7.5 from Gamespot.

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/prey/review.html?sid=6153775



Prey's campaign won't take too long, and it's rarely difficult, which makes it a solid choice if you're looking for an easy weekend romp. But much of the game's potential for unique thrills feels wasted by its straightforward level design, and the multiplayer doesn't add much to the package. Fans of the genre have probably played games better than Prey in the past, but the action and the environments you move through are interesting enough to make playing through the game worthwhile.

[Roufuss]

http://pc.ign.com/articles/717/717800p1.html

IGN gave it a 9.0... why are no reviews mentioning the shortness of the game so far?

Here we go... 7.5 from Gamespot, and their review seems a little more worthwhile.



Prey's campaign won't take too long, and it's rarely difficult, which makes it a solid choice if you're looking for an easy weekend romp. But much of the game's potential for unique thrills feels wasted by its straightforward level design, and the multiplayer doesn't add much to the package. Fans of the genre have probably played games better than Prey in the past, but the action and the environments you move through are interesting enough to make playing through the game worthwhile.


You can't even play on the hardest difficulty initially.

[Tha Xecutioner]

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/717/717824p2.html
9.0
:error:


7.5
:applause:

[seanr1221]

Hmmm and so it begins, I can easily see this game getting mixed reviews.

I can't wait for the EGM where one guy gives it a 9.0, another a 7.5 and the third one gives it a 5.0 ;)

[RedvsBlue]

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/717/717824p2.html

9.0

Even though the main review is just a cut and paste from the PC section... fucking lazy ass IGN.

Ouch... 7.5 from Gamespot.

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/prey/review.html?sid=6153775

One of gamespot's cons: "Aliens speak english"

What the fuck? Who GIVES A SHIT?!?!? I can name a million games that have people speaking english who shouldn't be...

[Tha Xecutioner]

Multiplayer sounds disappointing though, I thought there would be more than just deathmatches for online. $40 dollar game at most.

[Roufuss]

Multiplayer sounds disappointing though, I thought there would be more than just deathmatches for online. $40 dollar game at most.

I feel bad for you 360 players... it takes FOREVER for games to drop in price for you guys.

Quake 4 is already $19.99 new for PC, while it's still $49.99 for the 360. I got a feeling Prey will quickly drop on PC.

[seanr1221]

I feel bad for you 360 players... it takes FOREVER for games to drop in price for you guys.

Quake 4 is already $19.99 new for PC, while it's still $49.99 for the 360. I got a feeling Prey will quickly drop on PC.

My guess is once the Wii and PS3 come around, games will drop faster.

[RedvsBlue]

I feel bad for you 360 players... it takes FOREVER for games to drop in price for you guys.

Quake 4 is already $19.99 new for PC, while it's still $49.99 for the 360. I got a feeling Prey will quickly drop on PC.


I wish Battlefield 2 would drop already. I mean hell EA, you dropped Burnout Revenge $20 after less than 2 months but Battlefield 2 is still full price? I think they only drop the prices of games I buy, if I don't buy it, it stays full price.

[seanr1221]

I wish Battlefield 2 would drop already. I mean hell EA, you dropped Burnout Revenge $20 after less than 2 months but Battlefield 2 is still full price? I think they only drop the prices of games I buy, if I don't buy it, it stays full price.


Very true. Battlefield, Far Cry, Blazing Angels...these are all games Im really shocked havn't hit 39.99 not. Also, there is no reason games like Gun and THAW took so long to drop, and they should have really dropped to 29.99.

[sj41]

Hmmm and so it begins, I can easily see this game getting mixed reviews.

I can't wait for the EGM where one guy gives it a 9.0, another a 7.5 and the third one gives it a 5.0 ;)Why did you put a wink at the end? That will probally be what happens.:)

I thought the demo was fun, but I just bought G.R.A.W. a week ago (and have enjoyed) and I'm still playing Oblivion heavily, so I don't really need a new game at the moment.

Oblivion (which I've played for over 120 hours and will continue to play for months) and Ghost Recon (which I just bought but have played dozens of hours because I've been staying up until 4-5 AM) just came out a few months ago and are tremendous games that can be easily played for hundreds of hours. These two and Project Gotham Racing 3 along with demos will last me until Gears of War, Dead Rising, NBA 2K7 (hoping this will be polished more than 2K6), Rainbow Six Vegas, and then the 2007 lineup will show up and it will be filled with quality 360 [console] exclusives with Halo 3, Fable 2, Mass Effect, Alan Wake, Lost Planet, and a couple others like Crackdown and Too Human which are supposed to have great potential.

I'll skip games like Prey which are borderline and wait for the games that I'll be sure to like. The end of 2006 and the entire 2007 year should be great as long as the games are spread out. I'll have plenty to keep me busy.

[RedvsBlue]

Very true. Battlefield, Far Cry, Blazing Angels...these are all games Im really shocked havn't hit 39.99 not. Also, there is no reason games like Gun and THAW took so long to drop, and they should have really dropped to 29.99.


Well I solved my Battlefield-less problem. I found a used copy on Ebay with a buy it now of $19.99, with shipping it came to about $29.

[psychobrawler]

First reviews added... They seem to vary quite a bit, so make of them what you will.

[graf1k]

Nice scores. Now if only Outpost would ship mine...

[doubledown]

I finally played the multiplayer for PREY...I will pass for sure now. The game seems interesting, but mulitplayer was boring....very Quake-like. It may be worth a rental for the single player game, but we'll see....

Hopefully the DEMO is just laggy in MP too....it was horrible.

[orntar]

yea, me too.

they list 7-12 as the release date, lazy asses

[graf1k]

Very true. Battlefield, Far Cry, Blazing Angels...these are all games Im really shocked havn't hit 39.99 not. Also, there is no reason games like Gun and THAW took so long to drop, and they should have really dropped to 29.99.

Blazing Angels isn't worth owning at any price.

[LinkinPrime]

Played the game one last time yesterday, can't get into it. The SP was ok, but the game just plain makes me dizzy when using the gravity walkways. Multiplayer was a lot worse. I could care less for the weapons too. Will have to cancel my preorder at GR.

[seanr1221]

I think I'll pick it up after work and the gym.

I'll post impressions later.

[Chacrana]

Gamespot's having a live video review today at 4:00 PM PST... so that should at least provide a little more information... I'm really not sure what to think about the game at this point. The reviews are all over the place so...

Well anyway, just a heads up.

[BREVITY]

I hear its a really short game.

[ryanbph]

i will be picking it up tmro, but I have to finish burnout and ghost recon before I start it up.

[cleaver]

Blazing Angels isn't worth owning at any price.
I thought it was decent, and a nice diversion from FPSs and racing games.

[apokalipze2]

Reviews are solid. Might pick it up

[I AM WILLIAM H. MACY]

WTF, Gamespot's review almost sounds like they loved it but are forced at gunpoint to give it a bad review.

I think they're just doing that for "street cred" because everyone hates them

[psychobrawler]

Yeah, looking at gamerankings 6 or 7 reviews, they're the only one below an 80% so far. I don't really get their review. It's about an 82% average so far overall, and you can usually brush off the very lowest and very highest of the early reviews IMO. Here being gamespots 7.5 is probably harsh and IGN's 9.0 is probably exaggerated.

I cancelled my outpost order after getting that annoying "call to let us know you still want it" e-mail and picked it up at Best Buy at lunch time with some reward zone money. Feel free to send me invites tonight if anyone is on for some mp.

[graf1k]

I didn't get that e-mail this time, but if they cancel my order, I'll just call and give them shit like when they tried to cancel my Oblivion CE.

[Roufuss]

Just wait until F.E.A.R comes out for you 360 folks... then you'll see what an awesome FPS is like. I feel bad that so far you guys are only getting the mediocre stuff like Prey and Quake 4.

[graf1k]

Pfft, I played F.E.A.R. last year. I want something new.

[seanr1221]

Picked it up from BestBuy...I've never seen so much writing on a box before...they even put a line on the spine :-p

But anywho, like I said, gym first then I'll play the game. I can't be a lazy ass gamer :)

[Metal Boss]

The game is locked into god mode, when you "die" you are taken to the "spirit realm" where you shoot "spirits" for life, but you don't even have to shoot any of them you will be respawned anyways.


The game takes 4-6 hours playtime, when initially the "leaked" version was said to be an extended demo, too bad it turned out to be the actual game. The marketing and hype this game got were overblown, it's completely forgettable. This game doesn't restart any hope for the Doom 3 engine in my eyes so maybe quake wars will...

[Roufuss]

The game is locked into god mode, when you "die" you are taken to the "spirit realm" where you shoot "spirits" for life, but you don't even have to shoot any of them you will be respawned anyways.


The game takes 4-6 hours playtime, when initially the "leaked" version was said to be an extended demo, too bad it turned out to be the actual game. The marketing and hype this game got were overblown, it's completely forgettable.

$20 - $30 by Christmas, guranteed.

I'm starting to think the Doom 3 engine is largely overblown and that devleopers would stop using it. What sucks is that Prey is the result of something like 6 years of development time.

[psychobrawler]

Just wait until F.E.A.R comes out for you 360 folks... then you'll see what an awesome FPS is like. I feel bad that so far you guys are only getting the mediocre stuff like Prey and Quake 4.

Great idea, cause I'm sure not playing anything at all on my 360 is much better than playing a solid FPS like Prey. In fact, why don't I just play the 1 or 2 top tier games that come out each year and skip everything else...

I'm enjoying it so far. Looking forward to some mp later (kids are home now...)

[CrimGhost]

I hate the Doom 3 engine, except the shiny walls...oohh shiny.

[RedvsBlue]

Great idea, cause I'm sure not playing anything at all on my 360 is much better than playing a solid FPS like Prey. In fact, why don't I just play the 1 or 2 top tier games that come out each year and skip everything else...

I'm enjoying it so far. Looking forward to some mp later (kids are home now...)

I finally got around to the multiplayer demo. Wow, lotta fun! The plasma gun being able to get different types of ammo from those wall units, great new idea. The gravity walk thing is pretty fun too. I wasn't too sure about single player but multiplayer has me sold.

[Roufuss]

I hate the Doom 3 engine, except the shiny walls...oohh shiny.

It just seems like the Doom 3 engine sucks on AI compared to the Source engine or the FEAR engine.

[seanr1221]

I havnt goten far in the single player, but like the demo, I still find multiplayer to be a blast!

One major problem though....lag when you get 8 people in a match.

It was a problem in the demo, and its a problem now...this better be fixed asap.

[Chacrana]

It just seems like the Doom 3 engine sucks on AI compared to the Source engine or the FEAR engine.

Yeah, but the Source engine sucks in that (at least in HL2) it stutters like a motherfucker even on good hardware.

I personally think the FEAR engine is the best one out there by a mile. Doom III's engine though... I hate to say it, but it does kinda suck all around. I remember seeing the graphics for the first time back in 2002 and they were amazing then... but damn... it ended up being pretty weak in practice.

[Moxio]

I love FEAR's engine. I really look forward to any FEAR projects of the future.

[Ahadi]

I just dl'ed the demo and gave it a half hour test run in single player. I was almost sold when I had a bar fight with a pipe wrench and Ted Nuget blaring in the background. I'm going to give the multiplayer a spin tomorrow and then I'll have my final decision.

But man, that juke box in the beginng was so funny...

[graf1k]

Haha! Outpost just shipped my LE copy.

[psychobrawler]

I played the first 6 or 7 levels last night in sp. I really like it. I think it's a better game than Doom 3 or Quake IV, but in that vein. Kind of an old school fast paced shooter with some interesting weapons and very cool puzzle elements in between the action sequences.

I also played several mp matches with 6-8 players per match, and never saw any lag last night. I did have major problems with that in the demo, even with only a few players. Last night I had no disconnect or lag problems at all. MP is a blast - chaotic, fast, and surprising. From frustrating moments like being arrowed by a spirit and having no idea where the body is, to very original and mind boggling maps. Good times. I don't know if I see myself playing this every night for months on end, but there's definitely some fun to be had for a little while. I'd say I probably agree with TXB's 8.3 review score.

[Pratt75]

I had some lag in a few of my games in multiplayer which caused me to die a ridiculous amount. The games where there wasn't any lag were a lot of fun though. I like the single player mode to but I'm stuck on the fourth or fifth board. I'm at this spot where you drop down in to this area and I have not figured out how the hell to get out. I'll be looking for a hint on this today. Overall it seems like a very solid game so far.

[psychobrawler]

I had some lag in a few of my games in multiplayer which caused me to die a ridiculous amount. The games where there wasn't any lag were a lot of fun though. I like the single player mode to but I'm stuck on the fourth or fifth board. I'm at this spot where you drop down in to this area and I have not figured out how the hell to get out. I'll be looking for a hint on this today. Overall it seems like a very solid game so far.

Spirit walking is almost always the answer. And think about where you leave your body when you do it...

[seanr1221]

I had some lag in a few of my games in multiplayer which caused me to die a ridiculous amount. The games where there wasn't any lag were a lot of fun though. I like the single player mode to but I'm stuck on the fourth or fifth board. I'm at this spot where you drop down in to this area and I have not figured out how the hell to get out. I'll be looking for a hint on this today. Overall it seems like a very solid game so far.


I think I know where you're at. See those blue things on the floor, ceilings and walls? Shoot one on the ceiling or wall and the level will flip around.:D

[Pratt75]

I think I know where you're at. See those blue things on the floor, ceilings and walls? Shoot one on the ceiling or wall and the level will flip around.:D

I think your right, I'm going to try that this evening. Thanks a lot for the tip.

[Kendal]

Can someone take a pic of the collectors edition for me? Like inside and all that good stuff. I got mine open from GStop cause it was their last one. It has no case and a weird insert dealie. help a CAG out please.

[seanr1221]

Ok I have yet to get in an 8 person game without lag...however, 6 seems to be the sweet spot.

Once you get 7 or 8 people, you hear audio glitches and you can barely move...atleast from what I've played.

However, with 6 people the game is a blast! I LOVE the sunbeam gun. I also dont know why people arn't really using the crawlers. I set those little bastards up around the door, which makes for a great kill. :D

As you can see from my achievements I havn't played single player much, but I'll get around to it eventually.

***EDIT***

I decided to see if the developers were aware of the lag problems, and found this thread.

http://forums.3drealms.com/vb/showthread.php?t=19825

Sweet...looks like a patch is in the works.

[Tha Xecutioner]

For those on the fence about buying this game, wait til July 17th and get it from PlayAsia for $40 bucks: http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-dw-49-en-70-1gxl.html

Edit: site says Asian region only for now, will update when it's clear whether or not there will be any region protection.

[Roufuss]

I decided to see if the developers were aware of the lag problems, and found this thread.

http://forums.3drealms.com/vb/showthread.php?t=19825

Sweet...looks like a patch is in the works.

And people complained about the PC games being rushed out and then patched... looks like that problem has finally hit consoles as well.

[RedvsBlue]

And people complained about the PC games being rushed out and then patched... looks like that problem has finally hit consoles as well.

Ok 2 things Roufuss, and I'm not trying to turn this into anything cause you're generally one of the people I like around here (of which there are few people):

1) Have you even played the game yourself or are you just going on the reviews? Further, if you have played it, did you play anything more than the demo?

2) Why do you hate this game so much? It seems like in every thread about this game (which brings up the question of why are there 3 threads but that's another issue), you have nothing but negative things to say about it. Didn't your momma ever teach you the addage, if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all?

Like I said, I'm not trying to start a flame war or argument, I'm just curious.

[Roufuss]

Ok 2 things Roufuss, and I'm not trying to turn this into anything cause you're generally one of the people I like around here (of which there are few people):

1) Have you even played the game yourself or are you just going on the reviews? Further, if you have played it, did you play anything more than the demo?

2) Why do you hate this game so much? It seems like in every thread about this game (which brings up the question of why are there 3 threads but that's another issue), you have nothing but negative things to say about it. Didn't your momma ever teach you the addage, if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all?

Like I said, I'm not trying to start a flame war or argument, I'm just curious.

I played it, it's highly mediocre IMO (not just the demo, either)... I was really hyped up for it, they worked on this game for years, and I really expected something great. I felt this same way about Quake 4... something they hyped up and fell short of what I expected.

At this point, I mostly blame the Doom 3 engine, it looks nice but I just don't think it's on par to the superior engines out there, espically in the AI dept.

Prey would have been great if it really did come out a long time ago... hell, it might have been revolutionary. But now it stands up against games like Half Life 2, F.E.A.R, Call of Duty 2, SiN Episodes (which gave me 6 - 7 hours for $10).

I didn't try multiplayer, but the fact it only shipped with DM / Team DM was a disappointment... it's like, what the hell were these people working on the last couple of years? I expect Duke Nukem Forever is going to come out with like 2 hours of gameplay.

My last comment wasn't something against Prey, more along the lines of everyone always using "PC Gaming sucks because you have to patch games as soon as they come out to get them running", but now we're seeing the same things on the 360 (which makes me kind of sad, because it means developers will get lazy like they did on the PC, which I hope Microsoft dosen't allow).

Maybe I am a bit too vocal for my own good, but I just don't want someone to rush out and blow $60 / $70 ($70, wow, insanity). But hey, maybe Multiplayer really is that good... I'll know once the PC version drops down to $20 - $30 by Christmas and I'll give the game a spin.

Believe me, I wanted this game to be something great, more than anyone.

[RedvsBlue]

I played it, it's highly mediocre IMO (not just the demo, either)... I was really hyped up for it, they worked on this game for years, and I really expected something great. I felt this same way about Quake 4... something they hyped up and fell short of what I expected.

At this point, I mostly blame the Doom 3 engine, it looks nice but I just don't think it's on par to the superior engines out there, espically in the AI dept.

Prey would have been great if it really did come out a long time ago... hell, it might have been revolutionary. But now it stands up against games like Half Life 2, F.E.A.R, Call of Duty 2, SiN Episodes (which gave me 6 - 7 hours for $10).

I didn't try multiplayer, but the fact it only shipped with DM / Team DM was a disappointment... it's like, what the hell were these people working on the last couple of years? I expect Duke Nukem Forever is going to come out with like 2 hours of gameplay.

My last comment wasn't something against Prey, more along the lines of everyone always using "PC Gaming sucks because you have to patch games as soon as they come out to get them running", but now we're seeing the same things on the 360 (which makes me kind of sad, because it means developers will get lazy like they did on the PC, which I hope Microsoft dosen't allow).

Maybe I am a bit too vocal for my own good, but I just don't want someone to rush out and blow $60 / $70 ($70, wow, insanity). But hey, maybe Multiplayer really is that good... I'll know once the PC version drops down to $20 - $30 by Christmas and I'll give the game a spin.

I can see where you're coming from.

However, you have to realize that its not like they were working on the game for 6 years straight. They've shelved and restarted the project at least once so its definetly not the same game it would have been 6 years ago.

I know the portals don't seem to add a lot of depth to the game but once you get into it they really do. Same with the gravity effects and the out of body. There's a few puzzles that I've encountered now that actually use all 3 of these things to have you solve it.

I think this game is the equivalent of a summer blockbuster movie. Its not too terribly challenging and its main goal is to just keep you entertained. It's mindless fun at its best.

I played the game for nearly 3 hours earlier and not once did I get bored or think about putting it down. Now, if you knew me in real life, you'd realize that that's really something. I usually have a very short attention span when it comes to games but this one definetly keeps my interest.

I did read in one article what seemed like a hint that there was a plan to release newer multiplayer game modes via download. I guess my opinion on that will depend on the cost (if there is one). Although, I've had plenty of fun playing multiplayer and the only multiplayer I've done was on the demo (I think I played it for about 2-3 hours).

I'm not saying its the best FPS ever but it does do a lot of new and entertaining things that set it apart from Doom 3 and Quake IV to the point that it really seems like a different type of FPS altogether.

[psychobrawler]

II know the portals don't seem to add a lot of depth to the game but once you get into it they really do. Same with the gravity effects and the out of body. There's a few puzzles that I've encountered now that actually use all 3 of these things to have you solve it.

I think this game is the equivalent of a summer blockbuster movie. Its not too terribly challenging and its main goal is to just keep you entertained. It's mindless fun at its best.

I played the game for nearly 3 hours earlier and not once did I get bored or think about putting it down. Now, if you knew me in real life, you'd realize that that's really something. I usually have a very short attention span when it comes to games but this one definetly keeps my interest.

I did read in one article what seemed like a hint that there was a plan to release newer multiplayer game modes via download. I guess my opinion on that will depend on the cost (if there is one). Although, I've had plenty of fun playing multiplayer and the only multiplayer I've done was on the demo (I think I played it for about 2-3 hours).

I'm not saying its the best FPS ever but it does do a lot of new and entertaining things that set it apart from Doom 3 and Quake IV to the point that it really seems like a different type of FPS altogether.

I think that's really an excellent summary of this game. I'm curious what modes they have in mind. I think there's so much variablility just in deathmatch with the gravity/spirit/portal stuff that maybe they just knew they would hook people for a while. Adding all those things into a CTF game or something similar could really be fun and challenging.

[Trakan]

All Prey threads merged because I was sick of seeing three of them bumped all the time. Chose to merge them into this thread because morpheus keeps it updated.

Any discussion regarding the game goes here.

[Kendal]

Does the regular version of this game come with the soundtrack?

[Roufuss]

All Prey threads merged because I was sick of seeing three of them bumped all the time. Chose to merge them into this thread because morpheus keeps it updated.

Any discussion regarding the game goes here.

Um... why did you merge the PC Prey thread into the 360 Prey thread? That's kind of stupid.

I went to go ask a question in the PC thread, and it's gone, and I'm pretty sure 360 people won't be able to help me with a PC related issue.

[terribledeli]

Does anyone else have an active download problem with the game?

It seems to constantly stop downloading during offline gameplay. Hell, I've had it tell me it stopped downloading several times without a starting download message.

[jer7583]

I played this game today and didn't think it was anything that great. I'll pay <$30 for it. Scenario and graphics were real cool, but it seemed to lack challenge and I have no broadband to play multiplayer currently. Relieved that my $50 in credit I had at EB which might have gone to this can now pay off Disgaea 2, though.

[Trakan]

Um... why did you merge the PC Prey thread into the 360 Prey thread? That's kind of stupid.

I went to go ask a question in the PC thread, and it's gone, and I'm pretty sure 360 people won't be able to help me with a PC related issue.

Sorry. To be honest, I just saw three Prey threads and merged them all. Was there all that much PC discussion going on? I was keeping up with all the threads - I must not have noticed it if there was. I can move this to General Gaming, considering it is a multiplatform game, and you can ask PC questions. Shit, I doubt many people would care if you asked them here now.

[orntar]

why was this topic moved?

[Pratt75]

I'm wondering the same thing. I play Prey on the 360. I never browse the pc section here because I don't play pc games. I don't see what the problem is for each gaming console section having a Prey thread but thats just me.

[Tha Xecutioner]

For those on the fence about buying this game, wait til July 17th and get it from PlayAsia for $40 bucks: http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-dw-49-en-70-1gxl.html

Edit: site says Asian region only for now, will update when it's clear whether or not there will be any region protection.
Well, looks like they finally gave a nod to the US compatibility. $40 for it on PlayAsia (also on the Deals section, but I reported it 2 days earlier :-P ). Seems like a fair price for that game, but $5 more off of that and I'll take it.

[apokalipze2]

Good deal. Ordering today

[seanr1221]

Got my Game Informer today...

Prey is the game of the month! 9.5 rating!

Second opinion gave it a 9.

[jer7583]

so officially how long is the single player, not rushing through? is it at least 10 hours?

[DomLando]

so officially how long is the single player, not rushing through? is it at least 10 hours?
I'd say more like 6-8 hours.

[terribledeli]

Got my Game Informer today...

Prey is the game of the month! 9.5 rating!

Second opinion gave it a 9.

That seems a little high. I'm enjoying the hell out of it, but I'd give it an 8. maybe 8.5 at the most.

[Trakan]

My thoughts on the game, spoilers included.

I beat the game last night. For me, the game started off very strong. I was totally into it. Beatin' those guys with wrenches and then getting abducted by aliens while 'Don't Fear the Reaper' is blarin' through the jukebox was fuckin' awesome. The next few levels on the spaceship fighting aliens while trying to figure out what the hell was going on was a lot of fun. As the game progressed, though, it felt more like a chore and I was just beating the game to get it over with. The areas where you flew the craft around and were out in space were extremely boring. I did like the puzzles, as they weren't anything I've seen before. I really dig the wallwalking and gravity switches as well. The last few fights were somewhat anticlimatic and just... not fun. The story as a whole was alright, but nothing spectacular.

The game started off at about a 9.5, but in the end, gets a 7 from me.

[DomLando]

I started playing the multiplayer last night (which I never even bothered to try out on the demo) and it wasn't to bad. It was pretty much what I expected. I ended up playing for a while and unlocking all the weapon and deathmatch achivements. Time to start up on some Team Deathmatch.

[Kendal]

I just finished the SP mode. I really enjoyed it. I am going to go back and finish it on cherokee...some day.

Now it is time to play some MP.

DON'T READ THIS UNLESS YOU HAVE FINISHED THE GAME DAMMIT YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
I can't wait to play the next game in the series is about 10 years on the Nintendo Xbox Station

[seanr1221]

I just finished the SP mode. I really enjoyed it. I am going to go back and finish it on cherokee...some day.

Now it is time to play some MP.

DON'T READ THIS UNLESS YOU HAVE FINISHED THE GAME DAMMIT YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!


I too finished the SP today, and really liked the ending parts. Dunno if I'm up for beating it on Cherokee any time soon.

Anywho, if I see you on later sometime Kendal I'll try getting a game started with you. All I need are the team deathmatch achievements, leech gun achievement and play 10 ranked matches achievement.

[Kendal]

I need all of them. I have yet to play on Live with the retail version.

[seanr1221]

I need all of them. I have yet to play on Live with the retail version.


They'll come really fast, especially if you go in with a mindset thinking, "The next 3 rounds I'll only use the rifle."

Before you know it you almost have all of them.

[Kendal]

I got the 50 kills in MP and I got the 25 kills with the snotgun. Now all I need are 10 more?

[mik]

Shiny, contrived poop with laughable 90s-era multiplayer.

Quintessential rental material.

[Richlough]

Shiny, contrived poop with laughable 90s-era multiplayer.

Quintessential rental material.

Umm...What did you expect .
What do you consider to be the high water-mark for FPS's ?

[mik]

Half-Life 2.

Though, in reality, I'm sort of partial to more squad-based tactical FPS like GRAW and R6.

I sort of knew what I was getting into, but I had certainly hoped for more than Doom with a fresh coat of hokey warpaint.

[Richlough]

Half-Life 2.

Though, in reality, I'm sort of partial to more squad-based tactical FPS like GRAW and R6.

I sort of knew what I was getting into, but I had certainly hoped for more than Doom with a fresh coat of hokey warpaint.

Our disargeement makes total sense , since I pretty much despise squad based shooters .
I guess we're both lucky each exist .:lol:

[rabbitt]

Hmm... did anyone see this yet? http://www.joystiq.com/2006/07/18/promo-card-hints-at-prey-movie/

[DomLando]

I just beat the single player today. I stretched it out a little because I knew it was short. Fun game. I hated the flying in the ship parts. I know they were there to break things up but I hated them and wish they did without them. The end boss was....EASY!! Time to beat it on Cherokee. After getting all the achivements in multiplayer I think I'm done with it. Its fun with 6 or more people but it usually lagsss.

[Tha Xecutioner]

http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/8392/preyfaceplatecg1.th.jpg (http://img56.imageshack.us/my.php?image=preyfaceplatecg1.jpg)

I want

[Richlough]

http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/8392/preyfaceplatecg1.th.jpg (http://img56.imageshack.us/my.php?image=preyfaceplatecg1.jpg)

I want

Uh , that fuckin' totally rules !!!
I need one , now that I know it exists .

[RedvsBlue]

I can't deal with this lag for multiplayer anymore, I'm thinking of trading this in. I mean its fun but there's so many things that need to be patched on multiplayer. Lag and respawns especially. The respawn pisses me off to no end. I mean there's no rhyme or reason as to how long it will take for you to respawn, then when you finally do respawn, half the time its in the middle of a gunfight that's already going on. I really love this game but this multiplayer is just too frustrating.

[Richlough]

I can't deal with this lag for multiplayer anymore, I'm thinking of trading this in. I mean its fun but there's so many things that need to be patched on multiplayer. Lag and respawns especially. The respawn pisses me off to no end. I mean there's no rhyme or reason as to how long it will take for you to respawn, then when you finally do respawn, half the time its in the middle of a gunfight that's already going on. I really love this game but this multiplayer is just too frustrating.

Why not just play in rooms 5-6 players until the patch comes out ?

You can do what you want , it's your $30 loss .

[seanr1221]

Yea just go into games with max 6 people and everything is fine.

Although I hope that patch does come soon.

[trip1eX]

Prey was pretty good. I didn't think it was as good as the demo. The middle got kind of boring. But the last couple hours picked back up. I got a bit tired of pressing touchpads to open doors/portals/forcefields. And some of the puzzles were pretty abstract like 'I know I'm lighting paths or shooting squares, but what is it I'm actually doing in relation to the gameworld again?'

Anyway the gravity tricks and portals were great. There's quite a few nice touches in the game. The game isn't quite polished enough to be a top fps game, but it's creative enough to be just under that.

The multiplayer seemed pretty darn fun to me the one night I got on. Yeah it's just deathmatch. But the maps are wild with all the portals, wall walking and gravity changes.

[Tha Xecutioner]

Just downloaded the soundtrack for this game..it's amazing. I'm glad the LE gave me a slip for the free download.

[Richlough]

Just downloaded the soundtrack for this game..it's amazing. I'm glad the LE gave me a slip for the free download.

I'll have to download mine and check it out .