Topic: Prey is breathtaking.

[MysterD]

Any good Prey mods out there, these days and age...?

[iPPi]

The game is only $19.99 now, I might just go and buy it for the PC.

[MysterD]

The game is only $19.99 now, I might just go and buy it for the PC.

Yeah, most places have the PC version for $19.99 -- even the Collector's Ed.

I know CircuitCity.com did. I got the Collector's Ed from them.

[iPPi]

So I got this game for the PC.  Gotta say, it's pretty interesting.  Has a lot of interesting concepts and stuff; I'm only about 2 hours into the game, but I do find it to be a little too forgiving.  It offers almost no challenge as of yet.  Still, the portals, spirit walking, and gravity paths definitely make the game interesting.

[MysterD]

So I got this game for the PC.  Gotta say, it's pretty interesting.  Has a lot of interesting concepts and stuff; I'm only about 2 hours into the game, but I do find it to be a little too forgiving.  It offers almost no challenge as of yet.

I do found myself dying a lot, though....

When you beat the game, you unlock another diffuculty level.

Still, the portals, spirit walking, and gravity paths definitely make the game interesting.

That's to say the least.

[MysterD]

I just finished this game -- took a little over 9½ hours.
Oh, hell yeah -- Best Shooter of 2006.

About The Ending Portion "After The Credits"...
[spoiler]
I think it's a mistake that many movies, games or works of art leave a CLIFFHANGER before The Credits. It's annoying -- as it feels so incomplete. Prey's story is complete, so they throw the credits at the RIGHT TIME; when the story is complete. Nothing left hanging here, so throw the credits now....

I think if there's a planned cliffhanger, it's something they should sneak in, if they do, AFTER the Credits. It feels more like a preview or a trailer to the next piece, if you ask me.

So, I do like how AFTER the game credits, they basically begin what will probably be a Prey Expansion Pack or probably, which is a lot more likely, a Prey 2.[/spoiler]

[Quemaqua]

[spoiler]My problem is I really don't like where I think they're going with it.  Seems a little silly to me.  I thought the sort of tribal alien people or whatever were kind of stupid, especially their queen.  I guess only time will tell if they can pull it off, but I thought all that stuff was pretty bad so I remain a bit skeptical.[/spoiler]

[Xessive]

[spoiler]My problem is I really don't like where I think they're going with it.  Seems a little silly to me.  I thought the sort of tribal alien people or whatever were kind of stupid, especially their queen.  I guess only time will tell if they can pull it off, but I thought all that stuff was pretty bad so I remain a bit skeptical.[/spoiler]

[spoiler]I kinda liked the idea that some humans managed to escape and survive within the sphere for generations. Although calling them "The Hiders" just makes me think of Wes Craven or John Carpenter movies.[/spoiler]

[MysterD]

I ain't tried the MP yet, but how do y'all like Prey's MP?

[Quemaqua]

Really fun.  I played it like mad for maybe 2 days or so after the game came out.  Haven't really touched it since then, but it's a great DM game.  The crazy gravity stuff is totally fun.  It really works well.  I had a blast with it.  I just don't play MP games anymore really these days... just don't have the time.

[MysterD]

Really fun.  I played it like mad for maybe 2 days or so after the game came out.  Haven't really touched it since then, but it's a great DM game.  The crazy gravity stuff is totally fun.  It really works well.  I had a blast with it.  I just don't play MP games anymore really these days... just don't have the time.

Tell me you still have it installed.

I been wanting to fight Que in some online FPS game -- like maybe Painkiller, FEAR, Prey, or even Quake 4.

[Quemaqua]

Heh, I don't actually have it installed at the moment.  Been considering reinstalling it, though.  Painkiller, too.

[MysterD]

Heh, I don't actually have it installed at the moment.  Been considering reinstalling it, though.  Painkiller, too.

Ooooh...Painkiller....
Another game I need to finish.

And hell, to add to that, since I ain't finished PK,  I ain't even began the expansion, either.

[MysterD]

Prey gets patched to V1.3 so PC gamers can face off w/ Mac gamers in the MP

Prey v1.3 PC Patch Released

Here's a quick note to let everyone know that we've released a new patch for Prey, v1.3. It's available now, and here's a summary of what's changed in this new update from the readme:

Prey v1.3 Readme

   1. This update includes compatibility files for the Mac port of Prey (meaning PC users can play against Mac users and vice versa).
   2. There are no bug fixes or new content in this release.
   3. This release is backwards compatible with Prey 1.2 multiplayer.
   4. There are new server files available. Windows versions come with the patch, Linux versions are available separately.
   5. In order for a Mac user to play on a PC pure server, the server they are on must have the v1.3 server files.

In short, the only thing changed in this patch is that PC players can now play against Mac players, although the PC side has to be running v1.3 to do this. Additionally, the dedicated server files need to be at the v1.3 revision for Mac users to "see" a PC server.

Unlike the last patch, PC v1.2 users can play PC v1.3 servers. If your existing copy of Prey works, and playing against Macintosh users is not a concern to you, then you do not need the upgrade. If you run a dedicated server, or you wish to see the widest number of available servers, though you should upgrade.

Click here to get to our Prey downloads page, which contains links where you can download the patch. Please note that this patch is only for the standalone PC game - If your copy of Prey was through Steam, do not use this patch, Steam users will be handled through that system. There is no update needed for the Macintosh version or the Xbox 360 versions, as these are unaffected by the changes in the v1.3 PC patch.

[MysterD]

PREY gets a new update to Version 1.4.

Basically, it REMOVES the DISC Check.
Woohooo!!!

v1.4 Patch

This update includes compatibility files for the Japanese release of Prey.

It also removes the disc check from the game.

There are no bug fixes or new content in this release.

This release is backwards compatible with Prey 1.2 and 1.3 multiplayer.

[Jedi]

PREY gets a new update to Version 1.4.

Basically, it REMOVES the DISC Check.
Woohooo!!!

Woohooo now that EVERYONE (but you D) is done PLAYING the game they can now DISABLE the DISC check.

Random caping is fun.

[gpw11]

Interestingly enough, this was at the mall for like $4 the other day and I still didn't buy it.  Also interesting is I can't freaking find Condemned anywhere.

[MysterD]

To Jedi
I uninstalled the Prey (Collector's Ed) quite a while ago, Jedi.

Regardless, it's always good to see a game, regardless of its age, have its DVD/CD check removed from the game. Even more so true especially, if the game has nasty Copy protection such as StarForce (StarForce is quite notorious for having issues w/ Vista, hence why many game designers that had a SF-protected game removed the CD/DVD Check; like what Larian did with Beyond Divinity and Egosoft did with X3: Reunion). And especially if the game isn't making a decent amount of sales anymore, they might as well just remove the damn CD/DVD check -- 'cause if that's the case, they really ain't losing too many sales here.

To GPW
GPW, it's easily worth that $4.

[Pugnate]

I forgot that I had made this thread, and when I saw the thread title, I thought,"Prey, breathtaking? What an ass!"

Turns out that ass was me.

The game was good, and the visuals were nice, but it was a bit of lost potential in certain areas.

[Quemaqua]

Great old-school shooter with some really fun twists.  Not groundbreaking for the most part, but pure awesome nonetheless.

[Pugnate]

It was a good old school shooter wasn't it? I found that it did it a lot better than Quake IV.

The storyline was written by Gary "Gaz" Whitta, and it was kinda weird to say the least. Like for example, the lead's name was Tommy Hawk... get it? oO

I loved the invasion aspect and the reactions you heard on the radio though. I wish there was more of that.

[Quemaqua]

Yeah.  I didn't realize Whitta had done anything with it until the end credits, and I have to say the story was the weak part.  I mean, most of it was just great, but [spoiler]all those stupid people who lived there, with their queen or whatever... they were just stupid.  And the ending was just stupid.  I didn't like where that was going at all, really, though I loved Tommy's group, the aliens, the invasion aspect, the ship.... it was all great.  Just hated those dumb people.  I can't even remember what they were called, but the lead chick just looked like some reject from the new Star Wars flicks.  Horrible.[/spoiler]

[idolminds]

I wish they had done more with the portals. Though you know Prey 2 will take some ideas from Portal. But still, theres more to be done.

For example, I thought of a great use for "invisible" portals. Think of a labyrinth, like the ones made of shrubs or whatever. So you enter and start walking around. In certain places there are portals, but they take up the whole hall and blend in so you don't even realize you're walking through them. That is until you hit a dead end, turn around, and all of a sudden they way back isn't the same as the way you came.

Would take a while to design and build properly, but it would make it much more than a maze.

[Pugnate]

Yup there is going to be a sequel. It sold ridiculously well for a PC shooter that was a new IP.

1 million first two months I think.

[gpw11]

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To GPW
GPW, it's easily worth that $4.

I should probably pick it up, but I watched a fair amount of a Lets Play! on Something Awful for Prey, and it seemed kind of .... meh.  Although I am interested in trying something with the Doom III engine again because of the unique look of it.

[Quemaqua]

It's a very good game if you aren't looking for something that changes the face of the FPS.  I mean, it's really just an old-school shooter that does some things that are fun and different (sort of the way Duke 3D did back in the day).  If you see it for a few bucks, give it a whirl.  The shooter stuff is really just pure shooter, but still quality, and the other stuff just skews it all enough to make it feel refreshing.

[Xessive]

I wish they had done more with the portals. Though you know Prey 2 will take some ideas from Portal. But still, theres more to be done.

For example, I thought of a great use for "invisible" portals. Think of a labyrinth, like the ones made of shrubs or whatever. So you enter and start walking around. In certain places there are portals, but they take up the whole hall and blend in so you don't even realize you're walking through them. That is until you hit a dead end, turn around, and all of a sudden they way back isn't the same as the way you came.

Would take a while to design and build properly, but it would make it much more than a maze.

I tihnk they had a teeny tiny part in Vampire Bloodlines that had that idea; it was in the Tremere safe-house I think.

[Pugnate]

I should probably pick it up, but I watched a fair amount of a Lets Play! on Something Awful for Prey, and it seemed kind of .... meh.  Although I am interested in trying something with the Doom III engine again because of the unique look of it.

Man for $4 it is worth having.

[Cobra951]

I got this for the 360, and played it for a couple of days, but I never finished it.  Other stuff distracted me, and I never went back.  It's the only special ed of a game I regret getting.  I only got it because it was the same price as the regular ed, but it comes in this big tin can that takes up needless room on the shelf, and the disc attaches to the bottom of the thing with this rubber puck that almost made me break the DVD to get it off.  All the literature sits on top of the disc.  Stupid.  I now have the disc in a paper sleeve on top of everything.

[scottws]

Prey was ok.  The beginning was awesome.  The portals and gravity effects were neat, but the gizmo glasses quickly wore off.  It was a good game, don't get me wrong, but for some reason it didn't feel all that special.  I liked Quake IV more.

[Jedi]

To Jedi
I uninstalled the Prey (Collector's Ed) quite a while ago, Jedi.

You actually uninstalled a game!!! 

[MysterD]

You actually uninstalled a game!!! 

Yeah, now and then, I need to uninstall games to make room for new ones.

For example, after beating PK: Black, I removed that to make some more room -- namely for Hellgate.

[Xessive]

Patch v1.4 is out.

This update includes compatibility files for the Japanese release of Prey. It also removes the disc check from the game. There are no bug fixes or new content in this release. This release is backwards compatible with Prey 1.2 and 1.3 multiplayer.

Yay!

[gpw11]

....

[Jedi]

Hahaha

[Xessive]

Ok, I'm patch-happy. I always keep track of patches and fixes. Y'all know that!

[TheOtherBelmont]

Ok, I'm patch-happy. I always keep track of patches and fixes. Y'all know that!

I think they were laughing at the fact that D just made a post about patch v1.4 about 20 posts up from yours on Reply #54.

[Xessive]

I think they were laughing at the fact that D just made a post about patch v1.4 about 20 posts up from yours on Reply #54.

Yes. Yes he did. MyD wins. I don't know how I missed that.

Well, there's no elegant way out of this, so "Yay! Patch 1.4 is out!"

[Pugnate]

The downside to skipping D's posts.

[Xessive]

The downside to skipping D's posts.

Haha seriously Who knew?!