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19th May 2005:
Prey at E3 (E3 2005)
2K Games show off Prey, which is built on an enhanced Doom 3 engine, and promises to be the most impressive 3D engine yet.
Posted by John Grothier - PC,Xbox - UK and Europe

2K Games have been wowing the crowds at this years E3 with the absolutely stunning looking Prey. Currently in devopment for the Xbox 360 and PC, Prey tells the story of Tommy, a Cherokee garage mechanic stuck on a reservation going nowhere. His life changes when an otherworldly crisis forces him to awaken spiritual powers from his long-forgotten birthright. Abducted along with his people to a menacing mothership orbiting Earth, he sets out to save himself and his girlfriend and eventually his planet.

Prey is serious, dark story, based on authentic Cherokee mythology. Themes of sacrifice, love and responsibility are explored and the story dives into emotional territory not yet explored by similar games.

In Prey, gamers enter an unpredictable world where nothing can be taken for granted. Most of the game takes place within a living ship, a giant entity that can sense and react to Tommy's presence. Prey makes use of Joseph's Campbell's renowned story structure, 'The Hero's Journey,' for guiding the main character arc. Campbell's extensive work on mythological story progression was made famous when George Lucas used it for Luke Skywalker's story arc in the original Star Wars.

Prey will feature an enhanced Doom 3 engine, the most impressive 3D engine used in a released game. Portal technology will add 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 will feature in this title, such as Spirit Walking, Wall Walking, and Deathwalk.

Tommy also has a sidekick, a spiritual hawk that can help him fight enemies and decipher the alien language of the living ship, which is a highly organic, living environment that itself can attack Tommy. Prey will also include multiplayer game support that takes advantage of the unique gameplay styles in Prey,

More on Prey as we get it.

John Grothier

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