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Prey (2017) |OT| Trust no one. Not even your shelf
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Rexatality
Member
The problem now with the PS4 version is they removed the v-sync, making the game judder more and tear (which didn't happen before at all). Give some, take someI hope Arkane listens and tries to square it out...
Any way to reach out to them, Twitter/support forums?
You can reach out to Jess (Bethesda's CM) on the Prey subreddit.
Her handle is jessbethesda.
Finished it earlier tonight, took me around 19 hours on normal. Loved it, easily my game of the year frontrunner.
I'll type up some more thoughts later but without spoiling too much I just loved how many variables factor into the endgame and ending and how the game accounts for all of them.
I'll type up some more thoughts later but without spoiling too much I just loved how many variables factor into the endgame and ending and how the game accounts for all of them.
Rexatality
Member
You're not the only one. Audio mix is pretty lackluster
At this point, its becoming a staple for Bethesda-published games.
Still hoping they fix it eventually
JimmyRustler
Member
Did they already add PS4 pro support? If not, is this even planned?
Intend to fire this game up as soon as I finish AVP2.
Intend to fire this game up as soon as I finish AVP2.
Pandora012
Member
That sucks, I was lucky and the patch didn't install on my system. Apparently, it only installs completely when it asks you. So I'm still able to rock the day 1 patch. The only downside is I have to either turn the ps4 offline when I start the game or delete the patch mid re download.
Zombie James
Banned
Baraka in the White House
2-Terms of Kombat
Just wanted to pop in and say that this is my unexpected GOTY thus far. Exploring Talos 1 has been an addiction.
Goddamnit, I'll be honest I'd rather take the input lag.
Have they even mentioned any PS4 Pro plans, I mean it's on the fucking box they could at least say something.
Rexatality
Member
Pandora012
Member
Bullet successfully dodged....Hopefully they can have a quick fix. I wonder what will happen with the Xbox version. There's isn't out until Friday.
Glad I managed to Plat this before they "fixed" the game.
FaintDeftone
Junior Member
I'm finding it harder and harder to find the motivation to keep playing this game. My biggest complaint is the combat. It just isn't fun and I groan at every enemy encounter. It isn't that the enemies are hard necessarily, its just that they're no fun to fight and the weapons feel unsatisfying. I love exploring the world and figuring out the objectives but combat has sort of ruined the experience for me. Anyone else had this issue only to have it resolved later in the game? I'm about 5 hours in. If it doesn't get any better then I may just chalk this one up as "not for me" and move on.
Primethius
Banned
I enjoy the combat despite the fairly weak gunplay. I do think it opens up later with how many options you get but the underlying feel really hasn't changed 10 hours in.
If you don't like straightforward combat with the weapons, you probably should invest in alien powers.
To me, I treat it much like combat in Deus Ex and Dishonored, in that there isn't any. I sneak up, and there is no open combat lol. They get an explosive barrel to the head, a stun gun to the back, and a wrench to the face.
Bloodporne
Member
It's like they're toying with my emotions at this point.
Demo: we'll fix the controls guys no worries. Cool, I'll get it then.
Early Retail Copies: psych! it ain't fixed. Ah okay, I'll wait for day 1 patch to see how that affects it.
Day 1 patch: nah dude + truckloads of game breaking bugs + no HUD options. Oooookay then...wait more? Fuck I really want to play the game guys, come on.
1.02: Input lag fixed, hell yeah!!! psych!!!!!!!!! framerate issues + drifting + remaining game breaking bugs and other stuff. I had an entire weekend to myself this weekend guys, thanks a lot, kill me.
Revolutionary
Member
Would it run better with Boost Mode, then? Technically, there is no Pro mode so I imagine it might help a little.
Bad frame pacing and presumably frequent drops below 30fps aren't "visual blemishes", those effect how the game feels to play just like input lag. Screen tearing can be incredibly distracting as well depending on how bad it is.
Hopefully they can get things sorted out, CryEngine really does not like to work well with PS4 apparently.
I didn't really have controller lag before the patch, and now I have stick drift after it. That really affects gameplay because I keep coming out of cover and falling off pipes I'm climbing.
wild wild rice
Member
15 hours in and agree completely. Difference is I'm enjoying exploring Talos 1 enough to keep playing. Dropped it to easy.
Pandora012
Member
Ehh I adapted to the lag, so it doesn't bother me. I haven't patched it since there are people talking about huge drops, especially in combat.
captainnapalm
Member
Combat really does become trivial after a while in this game. Once you upgrade the weapons enough and combine it with combat focus or psychoshock, nothing can really hurt you.
Disruptor for metal enemies, Q-Beam for big baddies and shotgun for the typhons. If you upgrade your sneak you can get massive damage bonuses too with your first shot.
As for early game, turrets and explosive canisters are a big help. A bit of leverage and you can just toss stuff at enemies and one shot them.
I've been totally engrossed in this game Since getting it. Really is amazing. I just love that you have this entire space station intricately planned out and designed and filled with a whole crew. The game is also very subtly well written. It all feels a bit emotionless but it totally fits because its a space station full of scientists and overachievers.
AusRoachman
Member
Since the new patch movement just feels weird for me , it does a weird bob / slide when standing still and moving off .
Anyone else get that?
Anyone else get that?
Ardenyal
Member
This game doesn't have anything requiring frame perfect inputs. Frame drops do not have an impact on the feel of the game, certainly not to the effect of having a constant delay of 0.2 seconds.
Pandora012
Member
Either you have radiation poisoning, or you are suffering from the drift that's on ps4.
AusRoachman
Member
Actually I am suffering from radiation lol. Had I idea that affected movement thanks
Yes, if you use the fabricator.
Rexatality
Member
In addition to not investing to any Typhon neuromods.
I sincerely hope they limit fabricating Neuromods in the eventual survival patch
xrnzaaas
Member
Same here. I'm playing on Hard and I only use Fabricator to manufacture neuromods and shotgun ammo. The rest I can easily get simply from exploring the environment and I try to avoid new fights when I'm revisiting a location (I just wish they went easy on the respawning, it gets more annoying later in the game).
Primethius
Banned
What...?
Come on dude. Just cause it's not a fighting game doesn't mean that frame pacing and FPS drops don't effect the feel and enjoyment of the game.
I mean, the input lag alone was bad enough. But frame pacing and drops are absolutely an issue too.
captainnapalm
Member
I love that you can fabricate neuromods, weapon upgrade kits and ammo. Makes exploring and looting so worthwhile. Even the shittiest piece of loot or junk can eventually be turned into the most valuable items in the game.
Helps to create a very satisfying gameplay loop.
psychotron
Member
I'm terrified that this patch will install while I'm at work and screw my game up.
Ok.
PepsimanVsJoe
Member
noomi
Member
Absolutely!
You are definitely rewarded for exploring and looting, once of the reasons I love prey so much. Crumpled pieces of paper and banana peels all day bruh
MosquitoSmasher
Member
Update for the game on Xbox. What changed/improved?
Starbuck2907
Member
Best way to kill technomsncer? And nightmare? What weapons work best against them. Technomancers take forever, and I haven't fought a nightmare yet.
Rexatality
Member
Nullwave grenade/Psychoshock is a good way to null their abilities temporarily and allows you to take on them.
You could use a Typhon Lure to distract the Technopath so you can kill it with Recycler Charge
Pandora012
Member
Probably the same patch from the ps4.
Stun Gun and EMP for Techno. EMP if he has any friends. Stun Gun will prevent him from hitting back. Keep shooting until it's dead.
chrominance
Member
Stun gun, then shotgun. Though last night, I fought a technopath with just the stun gun (fully upgraded) and smoked it in three shots. Seriously, I love that gun.
The first strategy also works on nightmare but I don't think it's specifically weak to electric so the stun gun is just to freeze it.
Technopath? Stun gun/EMP grenades, then fire whatever at it. I lay down turrets to attack/distract the Nightmare and just let loose on it with the Q-Beam from afar.
Stun gun, combat slowdown and a pistol.
Nightmare can be avoided if you want but taking him down is easy when you're upgraded.