barely fatal

If your computer manages to run Doom 3, go right ahead to www.prey.com and download the demo of Prey. You will be amazed for at least an hour (or more, if you like to test the multiplayer part).

Prey is a FPS that puts the 3D back into 3D games. It comes from 3D Realms (yes, the Duke Nukem Never Ever guys), but that’s not what I meant. Try it out, you’ll understand.

It looks great (Doom 3 engine), sounds great and has some neat, fresh ideas on how to approach standard FPS weaponry, equipment and story telling.

I know this sounds a lot like marketing or fanboyism, but I really liked it. Give it a try, it’s worth every meg (out of the 400 something). After seven years 3D Realms really seem to get a thing done, and even make it good. Is there hope for the Duke? … Okay, yes, just kidding.

So if I managed to convince you, I have one final warning: If you happen to have a weak stomach, don’t eat before playing and keep a bucket ready. It’s not the splatter or gore I warn about (although there’s plenty), your equilibrium sense will get a lot of stress.