Illfonic, just wanted to tell you guys what things you’re nailing with the game. I know we’re bitching a lot and I’m sure you could use some encouragement so here goes:
- Atmosphere/Art Direction/Sound
Everything from the music, to the design and art direction is fantastic. I played a solo private match on Overgrowth earlier, just to explore the map and was just blown away by the environment. Walking past the dilapidated temple and that slow ominous music playing, jungle birds in the distance, sun coming in through the trees…just awesome. Really nailed the look and feel of the original film. The jungle is dense and really feels alive. I know people are asking for more variation in the environments. I’m not against that at all, but I do wanna say the jungle environs are really fantastic and I wouldn’t mind seeing more of that…actually a map that showcases the remains of the final confrontation between Dutch and the Pred would be really cool. Obviously most of it got blown up, but if we could assume some of the traps and landmarks where outside the blast radius it’d be cool to explore. Again, just nailed the look and feel. Whoever works in this department needs a raise, because the same could be said of F13 as well.
- Predator Gameplay and Movement
Yes. There are numerous bugs and rough edges that need fixed. But the general design and direction taken with the Pred is really great. I love the way he plays, the Predkour, etc. Looks like the Pred and the movement (when it works) is really great.
- Customization
Love being able to customize the look of the Pred and the fireteam. Would love to see more of this even beyond the current options. Being able to change the looks of the caster (skins yes, but also having different models would be cool) and the aiming laser (color, shape, pattern, etc) and the wristbaldes. Different models for the disc (like the shuriken) and sword (ancient katana, broadsword, or a more high-tec alien looking version) really letting the player personalize their predator.
- Character Models
The models look great. The Predator in particular is really fantastic. Animations could use some work (with the exception of the Pred which is really great, the way the dreds move is exceptional) But the look of the Predator and the fireteam is perfect.
- The feel of the firearms
The guns feel really weighty and great. Really enjoying the “vector” smg in particular. Each weapon really feels distinct from each other. More fine tuning in the snappiness and “tightness” of the actual handling but otherwise great work.
- In game currency pickups.
I just really love that I can earn currency in game. Wish we could keep at least half upon death as long as we finish the match.
Keep up the good work and please keep fine tuning!