Prey for the Gods (2017) - Game Discussion Thread

[El Héroe Oscuro]

Prey for the Gods
System: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Steam Developer: No Matter Studios

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In Prey for the Gods, you play a lone hero sent to the edge of a dying world to discover the mystery behind a never-ending winter. Arriving with only the clothes on your back, you must survive the colossal dangers that you encounter. To restore balance and reclaim the land from the brink, you will be faced with questions that not even a God knows the answer to. Prey for the Gods is a brutal journey set on a desolate frozen island, where your only chance of survival is to destroy the very gods you believe in.

Via the gameplay trailer above, or based on your experiences playing said game, what are your thoughts on Prey for the Gods? Is this something you would pick up if it was available on your system? Give us your thoughts on the game through your comments below

credit to playstation youtube channel
and prey for the gods kickstarter for background info.​

 

[Leviathan]

!!! Woahhh. I am very interested in this! That vulture dragon thing is kind of amazing? Will definitely be keeping an eye out for when this drops!

 

[El Héroe Oscuro]

!!! Woahhh. I am very interested in this! That vulture dragon thing is kind of amazing? Will definitely be keeping an eye out for when this drops!

Have you ever played Shadow of the Colossus? Because that's the immediate vibe I got from this!

 

[Leviathan]

Have you ever played Shadow of the Colossus? Because that's the immediate vibe I got from this!

Played a bit of the demo, if I'm remembering correctly? I think I might have it and Ico as a digital download on my account. But damn, that's defo true! It does have that same 'face tremendous odds' kinda vibe to it!

 

[El Héroe Oscuro]

Played a bit of the demo, if I'm remembering correctly? I think I might have it and Ico as a digital download on my account. But damn, that's defo true! It does have that same 'face tremendous odds' kinda vibe to it!

Do you remember anything specific about the demo? I don't know a lot about the gameplay per day besides the gameplay trailer showed, but I'm very interested in the game nonetheless because Shadow of the Colossus is in my Top 5 favorite games of all time.

 

[Yukari]

I can't in good conscience say that I will or won't buy the game yet, seeing as we've been shown almost nothing about it. But, I can say that I'm curious enough to follow the game until release- or the developer pulls a stupid stunt that I don't like. Both are definite possibilities.

 

[El Héroe Oscuro]

I can't in good conscience say that I will or won't buy the game yet, seeing as we've been shown almost nothing about it. But, I can say that I'm curious enough to follow the game until release- or the developer pulls a stupid stunt that I don't like. Both are definite possibilities.

What would you like to expect from the game when it's a finished product?

 

[Yukari]

What would you like to expect from the game when it's a finished product?

Not sure, really. There are a lot of directions that they could go based on what we've been presented so far. I'd like for them to explore the setting- what we've been given so far seems intriguing enough and could make for some really great material if they expand upon it (And, of course, don't screw it up,) and I'd really like to see where they decide to take it. The story could be really solid as well; though I tend to put gameplay above story, I do love a good story no matter the medium it's presented to us in. I don't know what to expect in the gameplay department, though. I just, would like to expect for it to be good above all else.

 

[El Héroe Oscuro]

Not sure, really. There are a lot of directions that they could go based on what we've been presented so far. I'd like for them to explore the setting- what we've been given so far seems intriguing enough and could make for some really great material if they expand upon it (And, of course, don't screw it up,) and I'd really like to see where they decide to take it. The story could be really solid as well; though I tend to put gameplay above story, I do love a good story no matter the medium it's presented to us in. I don't know what to expect in the gameplay department, though. I just, would like to expect for it to be good above all else.

Agreed. While stories are great, the gameplay is the overarching core that needs to be great. How would you feel if they imposed a hazard in the game? Like because of the hostile temperatures, you have to bob in and out of safe havens in order not to permafrost.

 

[Juno]

Looks amazing (and pretty)! The mechanic of climbing on giants to fight them sounds really neat, I don't think I've seen that before. Also excited for the exploration and survival aspects mentioned on their Kickstarter page, I really love games that incorporate that. And it looks like it'll be released on Steam! Definitely keeping an eye out for this one.

It's not multiplayer, is it? It says you can "loot the fallen heroes", but it's likely just implying dead NPCs or something.

 

[Yukari]

Agreed. While stories are great, the gameplay is the overarching core that needs to be great. How would you feel if they imposed a hazard in the game? Like because of the hostile temperatures, you have to bob in and out of safe havens in order not to permafrost.

That... would actually be neat. Not the first time that it's been done but it's pretty immersive when it's done well. c:

The mechanic of climbing on giants to fight them sounds really neat, I don't think I've seen that before.

Hi.

 

[Juno]

Well, I've never seen that before. :P

 

[Austin]

Definitely getting that Shadow of the Colossus vibe from that trailer. Also the snowy forest/dragon gave me a bit of a Skyrim feel too.

I'll have to see more actual gameplay before I make any decision about, though. It looks fun, but then again, No Man's Sky looked fun. I'll probably pick it up for PS4 if it turns out to be good. Hope it's a fun game!

 

[El Héroe Oscuro]

Well, I've never seen that before. :P

You've never played Shadow of the Colossus? :O 'Tis a very good game, you'd dig it.

Definitely getting that Shadow of the Colossus vibe from that trailer. Also the snowy forest/dragon gave me a bit of a Skyrim feel too.

I'll have to see more actual gameplay before I make any decision about, though. It looks fun, but then again, No Man's Sky looked fun. I'll probably pick it up for PS4 if it turns out to be good. Hope it's a fun game!

Please tell me you didn't fall victim in buying No Man's Sky.

 

[Austin]

Please tell me you didn't fall victim in buying No Man's Sky.

Fortunately I did not waste my money, but I'm very aware of expectations that were not met lol. I really hope Prey For the Gods doesn't disappoint. :)

 

[Yukari]

Well, I've never seen that before. :P

If that's true I'm legitimately impressed. d: I mean not only is Shadow of the Colossus really famous, I've seen several games that did similar things Or blatantly copied it.

 

[Juno]

You've never played Shadow of the Colossus? :O 'Tis a very good game, you'd dig it.

If that's true I'm legitimately impressed. d: I mean not only is Shadow of the Colossus really famous, I've seen several games that did similar things Or blatantly copied it.

I've definitely heard of it (and heard great things about it!), I've just never gotten around to trying it for myself so I don't know too much about it, haha.

 

[El Héroe Oscuro]

I've definitely heard of it (and heard great things about it!), I've just never gotten around to trying it for myself so I don't know too much about it, haha.

All you need to know is Shadow of the Colossus has one of the best OSTs of any video game. I've played a lot of video games in my time and none come even close to the quality of Shadow of the Colossus'.

Just picture this: you walk around a bend and a giant Colossus appears. Against all odds, you ride into battle to face this giant with your sword swung high, and then this music kicks in.