Gameplay Video #1 on Gamespot

[Wild Falkon]

Awesome, awesome trailer. My hype for the gameplay (which I was worried about, since aside from portals looked derivative of Quake 4) went up 200%.

Everyone needs to download that trailer NOW.

[TerminX]

God, that portal in a box thing is so awesome.

[Neptune]

There's something that's been bothering me about FPS's lately. We'll take Doom 3 as an example. i'm not going to add spoilers, because I'm sure ALL of you have played through Doom3 by now. If not.... thenskip my post.


Ok, on the cover of the doom 3 box, it basically showed EVERY MONSTER IN THE GAME. That, along with the videos released pretty much ruined any chance of me being 'surprised' by cool new monster. I mean, look at your doom box. (Not including bosses) the only monsters that AREN'T there are the mancubis, Wraith, Tick, maggot, and Cherub, and Archvile. That's a whopping SIX monsters that weren't spoiled right off the bat (Although, I'd just say 5... I never noticed any REAL difference between the Trite and Tick). AND, the OFFICIAL video's spoiled the Wraith, Cherub, and Archvile. So that leaves three.

So, this worries me.

This question is really directed at the devs, but you guys can put in your input, too.

But, should I really be watching these videos? Are they going to spoil the monster variety ala Doom 3? Or are you guys going to hold back more, and save alot more for us?

Sorry, but this is something that's been bothering me for awhile.

Oh...
...and there WILL be gibs... right? RIGHT?

[avatar_58]

Originally Posted by Orochi Avlis

I had to have a smoke after watching that.

*exhales*

Waz eet good for you too, my love?

[wieder]

Neptune... if you already know you are going to buy it I'd avoid them if you want to be suprised as much as possible. You will get to experience the cool-factor by your own hand as opposed to watching someone else do it, which is way better.

Trust me.

If you are on the fence about buying it still, then I'd say give it a whirl.

[T-6000]

Is it just my computer, or did it seem like the frames in the video were a bit sluggish?

[George Broussard]

Originally Posted by T-6000

Is it just my computer, or did it seem like the frames in the video were a bit sluggish?

Captured in fraps at 1280x720 res. The game certainly runs very fast on high end systems, at that res, and very well on mid-range hardware. Fraps is pretty system intensive, capturing video and thrashing the hard drive, so that's what it is. We need to build a capture machine with a 10k or 15k rpm drive in it, and that would help a lot.

[Neptune]

HOLY CRAP!

For those of you who have seen the high rez version:

Stop it exactly 1:34 into the video (Right when Tommy turns arounf after exiting the box) What the fudge is THAT? It looks like a ghost! Someone tell me I'm not seeing things!

EDIT: Hmm.... It ISN'T a ghost. But what the heck is it? Steam?

EDIT (AGAIN): Hmm... seems to be an owl.... WTF?

[M-Jay]

Originally Posted by Neptune

HOLY CRAP!

For those of you who have seen the high rez version:

Stop it exactly 1:34 into the video (Right when Tommy turns arounf after exiting the box) What the fudge is THAT? It looks like a ghost! Someone tell me I'm not seeing things!

EDIT: Hmm.... It ISN'T a ghost. But what the heck is it? Steam?

EDIT (AGAIN): Hmm... seems to be an owl.... WTF?

its a hawk,called talon and this hawk will guide you through the game, i guess.

[avatar_58]

I just watched the high rez version.....wow.

[M-Jay]

Originally Posted by avatar_58

I just watched the high rez version.....wow.

same i thougt, when i was watching the hi res version.

[Adabiviak]

I think the site is being slashdotted, as the download is a bit slow, and it's 11:30 at night. Move it, Gamespot! My girlfriend wants to see this too, and she's got to work tomorrow.

[ColdCat]

I am not going to download materials of Prey anymore. I wait for the demo.

At the moment i am really angry about the way 3dr, hh or t2 is releasing media.

[avatar_58]

Originally Posted by ColdCat

I am not going to download materials of Prey anymore. I wait for the demo.

At the moment i am really angry about the way 3dr, hh or t2 is releasing media.

I find it amusing how the same company can be critized for not releasing enough media for DNF, yet at the same time be critized for releasing too much for Prey.

[Micki!]

I think it was awesome.. (saw it yesterday, it was very late)
I loved the orb thing, and the comments Tommy made... Like the "Whhooo..!" when he walked up the walk pad...
And the "fu***d up" comments he came with...

And i'm happy tis trailer DID show what great things the portals can do...

[dark_angel]

Originally Posted by ColdCat

I am not going to download materials of Prey anymore. I wait for the demo.

At the moment i am really angry about the way 3dr, hh or t2 is releasing media.

Don't rely on a Prey demo, Scott might decide not to release one if he sees that the videos are doing well the Job of attracting more and more gamers around the world.

[KaiserSoze]

Got up at 5 in the morning to dl this vid. It was worth it. My God, the tiny planet you see and then you walk through the portal and you end up on it.......damn!

[ADM]

Originally Posted by dark_angel

Don't rely on a Prey demo, Scott might decide not to release one if he sees that the videos are doing well the Job of attracting more and more gamers around the world.

What? Haha. I really like how you make it seem like Scott actually said that.

The demo will come, that is guaranteed. What is not certain is whether it will be released before or after the game.

[Cerberus_e]

Originally Posted by Scott Miller

Guys, FYI, this is very early in the game. That's why we only showed the one rifle weapon. The next trailer will show other aspects of Prey's gameplay. You will not see much or any story reveal in these coming trailers...on purpose, of course.

Just remember, the stuff later in the game will fry your mind like a sizzling megawatt microwave beam using your head as target practise. ;-)

I'm not worried anymore about all cool ideas being spoiled, because I'm convinced there is a lot being kept under wraps.
Now I'm worried about: Won't the game feel like a compilation of all videos released so far, with a bit of filler between them?
With Half-Life 2, they released media in the exact same way as you did: 2-3 minutes of different parts in the game. It happened a lot I recognized certain places, and then I looked forward to the next part of one of the videos. It isn't really a fun feeling, because it feels like a best-of compilation with filler between them, then

[dark_angel]

Originally Posted by ADM

What? Haha. I really like how you make it seem like Scott actually said that.

The demo will come, that is guaranteed. What is not certain is whether it will be released before or after the game.

Sure a demo is coming but I was referring to the game pre-release time frame.

[ADM]

Re-read what you wrote. Nowhere did you mention pre-release time frames in it.

[dark_angel]

Originally Posted by ADM

Re-read what you wrote. Nowhere did you mention pre-release time frames in it.

Well the videos that are going to be released soon will refer to wich time frame? pre-release right?

Did you spot the if statement? wich connect the demo and the videos to the same time frame!

[Ronald McDonald]

Guys, I know where to get the high-res version. PM me and I'll give you the link.

[dark_angel]

The high resolution video is now all over the internet.

[Zizz]

Amazing!!! I can finally call a game ****ed up in a good sense again. Only those 3 mins showed the most unique gameplay i've seen in years, or ever maybe.

The Tommy voice acting is cheesey, thats a shame. Basicly the text, not the voice.

[Joe Siegler]

Originally Posted by dark_angel

Don't rely on a Prey demo, Scott might decide not to release one if he sees that the videos are doing well the Job of attracting more and more gamers around the world.

Huh? What are you talking about?

[dark_angel]

Scott

That's why we're releasing a demo of Prey before the game comes out, and I feel very strongly that the demo will be our most important marketing tool for the game, by a long shot.

What I meant is that the upcoming videos might be enough to market the game without releasing a demo before the game comes out. I guess this is one of the options Scott has in mind.

[Joe Siegler]

Success or failure of the videos will not impact the timing of a demo release.

[lonestar]

Originally Posted by KaiserSoze

Got up at 5 in the morning to dl this vid. It was worth it. My God, the tiny planet you see and then you walk through the portal and you end up on it.......damn!

i really didn't expect something bizarre like that. you see human head had the time to focus on the important things of a game, variety in gameplay on a new level. with an already good engine base and enough time they show off a lot of talent.

[dark_angel]

Originally Posted by Joe Siegler

Success or failure of the videos will not impact the timing of a demo release.

Good to hear that , but I can't see why the videos would fail. Prey is doing tremendous Job in showing one hell of a unique gameplay.

[T-6000]

Originally Posted by ColdCat

I am not going to download materials of Prey anymore. I wait for the demo.

At the moment i am really angry about the way 3dr, hh or t2 is releasing media.

You gotta understand that 3D Realms and HHs are releasing these gameplay videos because they are too afraid that people will take Prey as just another Doom 3 clone. I've been through some message boards and some people are giving their optimism over Prey since it seems to them like "another plain old shooter" and "A Doom 3 Clone." If I was in 3D Realms shoes, I too would have released some videos showing that Prey is something new and unique. And certainly worth checking out.

[tf0t]

i loved the video, but i have to agree with the two people that said that the voice acting was "bleh". hopefully thats not what it sounds like in-game on the retail, because it seems like there is no enthusiasm...

[RedSplat]

Prey is a portal of weirdness.
Nothing i've seen makes any sense to me so far.
It better have a damn good story that explains ALL of it.

[RedSplat]

Originally Posted by tf0t

Tommy voice in-game, no enthusiasm...

That's because he did not want the job.

[Ronald McDonald]

Originally Posted by T-6000

You gotta understand that 3D Realms and HHs are releasing these gameplay videos because they are too afraid that people will take Prey as just another Doom 3 clone. I've been through some message boards and some people are giving their optimism over Prey since it seems to them like "another plain old shooter" and "A Doom 3 Clone." If I was in 3D Realms shoes, I too would have released some videos showing that Prey is something new and unique. And certainly worth checking out.

I think he means that the last 2 movies where subscriber only over the weekend. It dissapoints me too.

[ShadeEX]

Wow that vid was cool

the planetoid part was preatty freaky (in a good way) loking forward to the rest of the vids.. when there out

[Cerberus_e]

Originally Posted by RedSplat

That's because he did not want the job.

Indeed, I used to dislike the voice, but now I've heard his **** sentence, I'd say the voice is perfect

[ADM]

Originally Posted by Ronald McDonald

I think he means that the last 2 movies where subscriber only over the weekend. It dissapoints me too.

No he doesn't like the fact that they are releasing so much media.

Now as for you not liking the fact that it's subscriber only for the high res video then you only have to wait a couple of days before it gets released publicly. It's really not that big of a deal.

[Mr.DJ]

Originally Posted by NotWieder3DR

Neptune... if you already know you are going to buy it I'd avoid them if you want to be suprised as much as possible. You will get to experience the cool-factor by your own hand as opposed to watching someone else do it, which is way better.

Trust me.

If you are on the fence about buying it still, then I'd say give it a whirl.

I haven't seen the new video, but after having seen all the others up undtil now, I was thinking about not seeing anymore and leave the remaining content to surprise me, when I finally play the game.

So, I'm gonna follow Wieders good advice here and stay away from any new Prey material undtill I've completed the game!

[KaiserSoze]

Originally Posted by Mr.DJ

So, I'm gonna follow Wieders good advice here and stay away from any new Prey material undtill I've completed the game!

Yeah, I'm gonna do that now too. I don't want to spoil anymore of the game's cool features and while I loved the planetoid segment, I now know to expect it.

I'm "Prey" media free now until release.