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[shinobi602]

Looking good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNHZ9WAertc

Some impressions from the extended Quakecon demo:

This was the definite winner of the Quakecon showcase, with each subsequent gameplay reveal making the crowd go nuts. The guns looked solid to use and included your standard fare such as a silenced pistol and a shotgun, while there was weirder weaponry such as the GLOO Gun, which could not only freeze enemies in place, but could be used to seal open pipes and shoot goo onto walls to climb to higher areas. Another cool gadget was this grenade that had the ability to "recycle" things in the environment; thrown in a cluttered storage area, it subsequently turned crates and toolboxes into synthetic elements that could be used. The powers showcased looked cool too, such as the mentioned Mimic ability and the kinetic push ability (both reveals made the audience go nuts). The enemies seen included both aliens and robots, and looked interesting as well. The alien enemies were crazy hard to fight, being able mimic items such as trash cans and books, propelling themselves across the room and able to take a lot of punishment. One hulking alien enemy was chasing the player during the demo and was able to morph from a big brawny looking hulk to this thinner, longer lizard form. The upgrade system resembled a tree system that also allowed for upgraded strength that allowed the player to grab giant boxes and lob them across the room like it weightless. There were zero g sections that were navigated with a jetpack, and the devs said that the whole station was being treated as one open world that could be navigated this way. The art looked more like a cleaner but menacing retro sci fi style, and the entire demo was oozing the best parts of System Shock and Bioshock. Hearing the game being stressed as a first person immersive rpg from the devs was very reassuring, and overall this was definitely my favorite part of the show.

Overview

Prey is a first-person sci-fi action game from Arkane Studios, the award-winning creators of the 2012 ‘Game of the Year’, Dishonored. Known for their creative gameplay, distinctive worlds and immersive stories, Arkane reimagines this franchise from the ground up, with an added psychological twist. In Prey, you are the first human enhanced with alien powers aboard a desolate space station under assault. Improvise and innovate in order to survive as you search for answers. Prey is a bold new story set in a dangerous universe.


Story

In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted. As you dig into the dark secrets of Talos I and your own past, you must survive using the tools found on the station — your wits, weapons, and mind-bending abilities. The fate of the Talos I and everyone aboard is in your hands.


Features

• Sci-Fi Thriller – Nothing is as it seems aboard Talos I. As Morgan Yu, set out to unravel the clues you’ve left behind for yourself, and discover the truth about your past. What role will you play in TranStar’s plans, and the mysterious threat ravaging the station?
• Singular Setting – Orbiting the Moon, the Talos I space station symbolizes the height of private space enterprise. Explore a lavish craft designed to reflect corporate luxury of the 1960s, and navigate interconnected, non-linear pathways built to hide countless secrets.
• Unimaginable Threat – The shadowy extraterrestrial presence infesting Talos I is a living ecology bent on annihilating its prey. It’s up to you, one of the last remaining survivors aboard the station, to end the deadly attack of these haunting predators.
• Play Your Way – Gain alien abilities to develop a distinct combination of powers and upgrade your unique skills. Craft increasingly useful items with the blueprints, gadgets and tools on board the station to overcome dangerous obstacles in your way. Survive unprecedented threats with your wits and ability to improvise.

http://gematsu.com/2016/08/prey-debut-gameplay-trailer-screenshots#ZjVGCdw6y3sIBB6j.99

 

[DeathSparks]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNHZ9WAertc&feature=youtu.be

 

[Geist-]

I didn't expect gameplay until Gamescom.

Its part of Quakecon, so makes a lot of sense

Ah...

Looks like an ok space horror game. Hasn't done anything to dissuade my disappointment over Prey 2 though.

 

[DieH@rd]

CRYENGINE????

 

[metsallica]

I like it, reminds me of Bioshock crossed with inky-XCOM. Still, can't help but think what could've been...

 

[FelipeMGM]

Im so in!

I didn't expect gameplay until Gamescom.

Its part of Quakecon, so makes a lot of sense

 

[Doomshroom]

Headcrabs? yeah they were fun to fight......

 

[Bl@de]

So good. Most wanted FPS for me.

 

[MadLaughter]

The Dead Space

 

[LelouchZero]

An interesting take on the Prey series, I have to wonder why Prey 2 was scrapped and the series was rebooted though.

 

[Bronetta]

That gunplay ain't looking too hot but could just be the quick cuts.

 

[SlimySnake]

meh. I liked the last gen version better. this is basically a First person horror game.

 

[Azax]

Yaay headcrabs..

 

[Dragonslayer_023]

Is Talos-1 the most generic space station name ever?

 

[Zukkoyaki]

Looks fantastic! I'm loving the horror-vibes and the story looks legit interesting. Arkane is a stellar dev as well.

One of my most anticipated titles of 2017!

 

[Rellik]

Not feeling it yet. Prey 2 looked like something I'd rather play. I'll keep an eye on this though.

 

[Vlodril]

Ill take some more dead space why not.

 

[kiguel182]

That's a really cool trailer. Love the visual style.

 

[Sliver]

Really don't find shadow monsters like in that trailer very scary. Shit like from Alan Wake, just boring.

 

[Diancecht]

I am in.

I am fucking in son.

 

[Samurai G0SU]

Yaay headcrabs..

 

[kami_sama]

Looks like an spiritual successor of Bioshock and System Shock, and I like it.

 

[yoonshik]

It looks a bit like Half-life.

 

[moltonasty]

Ugh, I'm still tight about Prey 2 being scrapped. That looked amazing.

Not sure about this one yet, but Arkane are solid so IDK let's see

 

[IKizzLE]

Meh.

 

[Cardon]

Hoping they continue to tweak the look of the shadow entities or whatever you want to call them. They looked a bit too together in a sense as opposed to feeling like a shifting mass or otherworldly substance.

 

[veloxStrix]

Is Talos-1 the most generic space station name ever?

That award goes to "Armistice" and "Tycho" Stations.

 

[Nirolak]

Yep, they're definitely adding not-System Shock to their repertoire of not-Thief.

 

[backflip10019]

Gunplay kiiiiiind of reminds me of Doom for the two seconds we saw it. So that would be good.

 

[jett]

That looked pretty dull.

 

[AAMARMO]

Why CRYENGINE .

 

[Doop]

Damn those little ones are straight up poison headcrabs.

 

[Nirolak]

Really don't find shadow monsters like in that trailer very scary. Shit like from Alan Wake, just boring.

I don't think this type of game is actually supposed to be a horror title so much as a visually thematic horror title that's otherwise a regular action-adventure game with light RPG elements.

 

[Croash]

What a nice surprise, I thought the wait would be longer for an in-engine trailer.

This looks sweet, I'm always ready for horror/sci-fi.

Wondering how the title fits the story now.

 

[Kill3r7]

Count me in.

 

[CyberPunked]

Christ, even with CryEngine Bethesda games look like garbage.

Spoiler

Doom is an exception

 

[H3xum]

That looks DOPE.

System Shock + Dead Space

 

[Kolx]

This was disappointing. I expected more after watching E3 trailer.

 

[N° 2048]

Looks great

 

[robotrock]

Where are you seeing Cryengine? I would have thought this would be on the Void engine or something.

 

[Hello? This is Hailun!]

"Bioshock in Space!"

Boy they have no idea why people really liked the first game and were hyped for the sequel.

 

[El Jaffe]

Chris Avellone is involved, so I'm already in day 1.

 

[Bronetta]

An interesting take on the Prey series, I have to wonder why Prey 2 was scrapped and the series was rebooted though.

You wanna know why? Bethesda tried to fuck over Human Head Studios but HHS was having none of it and told Bethesda to go fuck themselves.

Bethesda has this really scummy thing they do with independent developers where they contract them to make games but then keep reducing deadlines/budget to constrain the developer and finally attempt a buyout for cheap when the developer has their hands tied. That's pretty much what happened with Arkane, Bethesda strongarmed them into a buyout during Dishonored.

Fuck Bethesda theyre one of the scummiest publisher around.

 

[MMarston]

That looked pretty dull.

I'm anticipating this is gonna be a game that will play better rather than show better given the genre.

 

[mysocksarepink]

what happened to the cool future city?!

 

[Nirolak]

"Bioshock in Space!"

Boy they have no idea why people really liked the first game and were hyped for the sequel.

While I expect it to be really streamlined like BioShock is, we call that game System Shock.

 

[iPaul93]

Not feeling it.

 

[Pie and Beans]

Looks... pretty boring? Take away the gimmick of the initial trailer and this just looks incredibly generic. I'm not sure what the hook is at all.

 

[peakish]

Not Lithtech 2?

 

[RoboPlato]

Looks cool

More action oriented than I expected but that could just be the trailer. Want to see more.