In Pictures

One mustn't judge based on first impressions, particularly ones as limited as this, but I find it hard to believe 3D Realm's Prey will include

...a tightly integrated story that packs an emotional punch, unlike other first person shooters.

based on:




But let us all keep open minds. For now.

We can instead point and laugh whole-heartedly at Digital Extreme's Pariah. If you pitched a film or a game synopsis to someone saying, "it's a mix of this, this and this", you'd be suggesting something new and interesting based on a blend of elements. Pariah's pitch could have sounded like, based on the multiplayer demo: "Halo, Unreal Tournament, and Not Fun." Vehicles and health system from Halo, but without the great physics and damage balance, plus the wackiness of UT, but slower and less wacky. Not Fun isn't a game, but there's definately some of it in there.



Oh, and the screen turns an ugly green when you equip the plasma rifle (not pictured). Presumably to curb what little enjoyment you might have pretended you were having.