Prey looks like it will be an incredible game. Lots more details can be found in our
E3 Preview of Prey, in which Chris Martin runs down all the relevant data: Prey was shelved for several years by 3D Realms, but has since been overhauled with the help of Human Head Studios and looks to be a major hit for both PC and Xbox 360.
Running on the bleeding-edge Doom 3 engine, Prey combines intense shooter action with physics-oriented and even some vehicular gameply. The basic premise is this: You play Tommy, a Cherokee mechanic living on the Rez and not doing much with his life. Then the aliens come and begin sucking everything up through some kind of dimensional portal. The experience affects Tommy deeply, as being sucked into an alternate alien dimension often does. He now must save himself, his girlfriend, and all the rest of humanity.
With really unique gameplay elements (such as an afterlife sequence in which Tommy must recapture his spirit in order to continue the game), and plenty of sci-fi creepy vibery going on, Prey is pretty much guaranteed to be an amazing hit.
Read the full E3 Prey Preview by Chris MartinHere\'s the list of features from the publisher\'s website:
- Built on an enhanced Doom 3 engine, the most impressive 3D engine used in a released game.
- Portal technology adds a new dimension to gameplay, allowing enemies to appear out of thin air and create new and completely original puzzles and gameplay styles.
- Several never-before-seen gameplay elements such as Spirit Walking, Wall Walking, and Deathwalk.
- Highly organic, living environment that itself can attack Tommy.
- A deep, emotional story of love and sacrifice.
- Tommy has a sidekick, a spiritual hawk that can help him fight enemies and decipher the alien language of the living ship.
- Multiplayer game support that takes advantage of the unique gameplay styles in Prey.