Prey
About the Game
When Tommy, a garage mechanic, defends his girlfriend in a bar fight in a Native American reservation in Oklahoma, the entire bar, along with everyone inside, is sucked into a shuttlecraft. They are transported into The Sphere, an enormous, organic alien ship. Tommy is set free by one of the denizens and his task is to save his girlfriend Jen and grandfather Enisi, and find out what the meaning of The Sphere is. This 3D-shooter, based on a modified version of the Doom 3 engine, takes place entirely inside the gigantic ship.
Story & Setting
During his quest, Tommy struggles with his Native American lineage.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Tommy can also shift to Spirit Walk, an alternate dimension in the game to get past obstacles and solve puzzles. When you die, you are also transported to another realm where you have to shoot lost souls with your spirit bow before being sent back. The weapons Tommy uses are usually organic, with secondary fire functions. Certain parts of the game require you to explore large areas in a flying pod. You can use it to engage enemies or use the tractor beam to move objects.
Standout Features
- As a combination of organic and cybernetic structures, gravity is defied: with the proper grids activated, you can walk on walls and ceilings.
- There are also multiple dimensions inside the ship you can cross using portals.
- Your new health and spirit status will be based on your performance there.
- The arsenal includes a wrench, a rifle, crawlers, an acid sprayer, an auto cannon, a leech gun (chargeable with fire, ice, red orbs or lightning), a rocket launcher and the spirit bow.
- Puzzles usually require you to decipher codes, activate switches and find entrances.
- OpenAL: The game supports OpenAL and EAX HD surround sound, and multiplayer games for up to eight players in duel or team deathmatch.
Modes & Ways to Play
Player support includes Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) and Team.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes Progressive Scan (480p), HDTV 720p, and HDTV 1080i. Audio support includes Dolby Digital.
