Hydrophobia: Prophecy

 PlayStation 3
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5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 44 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 13 out of 44
  3. Negative: 15 out of 44

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  1. disobedientlib
    Jan 27, 2012
    2
    I went into this game not expecting much (and paid almost nothing for it) and was still underwhelmed. Everything about this game is frustrating and awkward. Combat is especially bad as enemies are almost always indistinguishable from the environment, you get hit with bullets with virtually no feedback that's happening or where they're coming from, and enemies take dozens of bullets untilI went into this game not expecting much (and paid almost nothing for it) and was still underwhelmed. Everything about this game is frustrating and awkward. Combat is especially bad as enemies are almost always indistinguishable from the environment, you get hit with bullets with virtually no feedback that's happening or where they're coming from, and enemies take dozens of bullets until then suddenly just fall down lifeless. The camera is wonky at best, the platforming is awful, unimaginable and unresponsive, the water physics is ok but not great, and the plot is a total mess. I say all this having made it through the entire game up until the final boss fight, which I found so stupid and aggravating that I had to quit in frustration and then immediately deleted the game from my PS3.… Expand
  2. Cousinjack
    Nov 5, 2011
    9
    This week I have been in game heaven - so many great releases - I have to say that Hydrophobia Prophecy was a bit of a surprise for me. I only downloaded it frankly because it was so cheap; a fiver!! The value in this game is phenomenal. No it is not Uncharted 3 (which I also bought) but astoundingly it holds up well in comparison - I actually found the combat more engaging inThis week I have been in game heaven - so many great releases - I have to say that Hydrophobia Prophecy was a bit of a surprise for me. I only downloaded it frankly because it was so cheap; a fiver!! The value in this game is phenomenal. No it is not Uncharted 3 (which I also bought) but astoundingly it holds up well in comparison - I actually found the combat more engaging in Hydrophobia, but there you go. No this is a cracking little game that is unbelievable value for a fiver and the water effects are something else.… Expand
  3. pavicu
    Nov 3, 2011
    9
    for less than a tenner I dont think there has ever been a better bargain on PSN, and move enabled too this swayed me to take a punt and I agree with bennyboy the controls are really good. The storys interesting and the water tech is quite something, cant go wrong for a decent 6-7 hours of original gameplay.
  4. Startel
    Nov 4, 2011
    10
    I have played Hydrophobia on Xbox 360 and PC - so was really interested to see how the game would turn out on PS3. I am not disappointed - the conversion to PS3 has delivered what I consider to be the best iteration of the game yet.

    The water is even more impressive now. No doubt making excellent use of the PS3's extra processing grunt. The price is so reasonable that you just have to    I have played Hydrophobia on Xbox 360 and PC - so was really interested to see how the game would turn out on PS3. I am not disappointed - the conversion to PS3 has delivered what I consider to be the best iteration of the game yet.

    The water is even more impressive now. No doubt making excellent use of the PS3's extra processing grunt.

    The price is so reasonable that you just have to give it a go.    … Expand
  5. bennyboy
    Nov 3, 2011
    10
    played the 360 version of this,the very 1st one.bought this one when i saw it pop up on psn,more because i wanted to dust off my move controller and this was cheap.read e revie on sixth axis which made me interested to see the changes.so far it looks much better,but the main thing for me is that the move controls are really good,i was surprised.didnt really like using move for resi5 andplayed the 360 version of this,the very 1st one.bought this one when i saw it pop up on psn,more because i wanted to dust off my move controller and this was cheap.read e revie on sixth axis which made me interested to see the changes.so far it looks much better,but the main thing for me is that the move controls are really good,i was surprised.didnt really like using move for resi5 and socom.enjoyin this loads more than last time.i reckon the 1st hydrohobia i played on 360 i woud have given a 6 maybe 7,but this one is a 8/9 for me. still stare at the water when it sloshes around,sure it looks even better.actually enjoyin playin this on move!… Expand
  6. iBash
    Nov 20, 2011
    2
    So this is the improved version? Then I don't want to know what the previous versions have been like ...

    I'll say it as I see it - this game sucks. The only thing that speaks for it are the pretty neat water physics, but they are seldomly used for anything. Raise or lower the water level are basically the two things to do with it. Everything else about this game is average or below. The    So this is the improved version? Then I don't want to know what the previous versions have been like ...

    I'll say it as I see it - this game sucks. The only thing that speaks for it are the pretty neat water physics, but they are seldomly used for anything. Raise or lower the water level are basically the two things to do with it.

    Everything else about this game is average or below. The unlikable and/or silly characters look weird and cartoony, graphics are bad for a ps 3 game, the shootings are generic and uninspired, each encounter is liek the one before. The story has an interesting idea, but it never goes anywhere with it, but instead chases you through hallways and rooms that look all alike from start to finish. The music is terribly boring. I couldn't bring myself to finish it yet, but I'm somewhere close to the final boss and have no desire to complete this.

    I also cannot understand why people give this a great score saying: "Well, it was cheap, what can you expect?"

    First of all, it's not noticably cheaper than a lot of very good other games on PSN, unless you got it for "free" as a Plus member. In general, for "cheap", I will expect and accept a SHORT game, not a BAD one. In this case, I got both, but the sad thing is, it's so bad I soon wished it was even shorter.    … Expand
  7. Mattaclysm
    Feb 4, 2012
    0
    My brother bought this game on PSN so I got it for free, they say the best things in life are for free right? Wrong. This game is terrible. From the opening cutscene I found myself laughing at the terrible PS1-like graphics and cheesy voice acting so bad it rivals that of the likes of ps1 version of resident evil 1. Hydrophobia is a game that's engine is based on water. I'm sorry to say,My brother bought this game on PSN so I got it for free, they say the best things in life are for free right? Wrong. This game is terrible. From the opening cutscene I found myself laughing at the terrible PS1-like graphics and cheesy voice acting so bad it rivals that of the likes of ps1 version of resident evil 1. Hydrophobia is a game that's engine is based on water. I'm sorry to say, but it's bad. I don't know why or how a company can release a game like this and feel good about themselves. I think to myself, how do employees at Dark Energy digital sleep good at night knowing that they had a hand in making this atrocious nightmare. It must be rough... I'd imagine sleepless nights. Onto what I hate: The enemy AI is terrible. It might be the worst I've ever seen in my 20+ years of playing video games. The enemies can die by drowning almost instantly in.... less then a foot of water? What? They almost always stand in the open and fire nonstop just asking to be shot as well, which... Isn't really helping the fact. The puzzles in the game are uhh questionable. You find yourself shooting off panels from walls to flood rooms or doing this stupid hacking mini game that feels like it takes forever. The more and more I played this game the more anger and frustration I felt. Everything was so repetitive. I found myself hating the Kate Wilson and "Scoot" more and more after each conversation. Don't gamers deserve more then this? Why was a game like this released? Please Dark Energy Digital, answer my questions. This isn't a long game it probably takes like 5 or 6 hours to complete. The question is, is it really worth it? No, no its not... Why should anyone suffer. I would recommend Dead Space Ignition before I recommended Hydrophobia Prophecy to anyone. At least they would only have to endure a half hour of pain. The nightmare Kate Wilson had couldn't have been as bad as the one I went through playing this game.… Expand
  8. ccrogers15
    Dec 5, 2011
    10
    AWESOME GAME! This is a TRUE tomb raider competitor. Its got a great story, good action, realistic water effects! AND A GREAT PRICE! This game should come to Disk in north america instead of digital. It will sell. DO NOT LISTEN TO THE PEOPLE WHO RATED IT BAD! THERE LARA CROFT FAN BOYS, OR THE GAME IS TOO HARD FOR THEM. It is very cool and im enjoying it. The only thing that needs fixed: ITAWESOME GAME! This is a TRUE tomb raider competitor. Its got a great story, good action, realistic water effects! AND A GREAT PRICE! This game should come to Disk in north america instead of digital. It will sell. DO NOT LISTEN TO THE PEOPLE WHO RATED IT BAD! THERE LARA CROFT FAN BOYS, OR THE GAME IS TOO HARD FOR THEM. It is very cool and im enjoying it. The only thing that needs fixed: IT NEEDS A SEQUEL! HAHAHA! Thanks Dark energy for making it. Cant wait to buy Number 2.… Expand
  9. scottie12269
    Dec 6, 2011
    10
    I have downloading hydrophobia for free on my playstation 3 from network. it must have glich cause cant find second antidote in act 3 part 1-2. searched walk throughs IGN and you tube. Already know that PC and XBOX game play is not the same. On PC and XBOX it is on level dead man by door when first walk into water filled room. Not playstation 3 game. cant find it. Virus kills me. So atI have downloading hydrophobia for free on my playstation 3 from network. it must have glich cause cant find second antidote in act 3 part 1-2. searched walk throughs IGN and you tube. Already know that PC and XBOX game play is not the same. On PC and XBOX it is on level dead man by door when first walk into water filled room. Not playstation 3 game. cant find it. Virus kills me. So at this point stuck in middle of good game without answer till someone does a walkthrough on PS3.… Expand
  10. the_blueprint
    Dec 17, 2013
    7
    The first few hours are a lot of fun when you try to find a way through the water.
    After a while however you it become more and more off un underwater shooter which isn't fun at all.
    I give it a 7/10 also because of the low price, it's almost free. And the water looks amazing, best water physics I've ever seen. Which is necessary in a game like this.
  11. pigeonmeat
    Nov 4, 2011
    10
    My move controller has been gathering a lot of dust lately, then this comes along. Finally a decent game with move controls that isn't on rails. Some of the elements are a little rough around the edges but the water physics are spectacular and for the price, you can't go wrong.
  12. Ninearks
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the first time I've played through Hydrophobia and my main reason for holding off was the reviews the game previously received. But hey I got it for free on PSN+ so I felt compelled togive it a go. Having played the game (short as it is) I can say I don't fully agree with past reviews, yea it might appear to look a bit dated but its a PSN game not a full retail print! so let's throw that argument straight out th window. With that aside whats actually wrong with the game? It has everything a third person action shooter needs, a story, weapons, super powers and a end game boss fight. In all honesty I can't see why certain reviewers gave this as little has 4/10 it clearly deserves more than that, it's a new ip on new engine that works! Isn't that the important thing, it does everything it should do and it works, not only that but you will have fun playing it.… Expand
  13. SilentINU
    Nov 29, 2012
    7
    It was very cheap on the psn on the Halloween so i gave it a try and i liked. The controls and the dynamic were cool, but the graphics looked a little strange for me. But a good game anyways.
  14. ii_like_bl00d
    Mar 8, 2014
    7
    The only gripe I have with this particular game is that the water powers are only a short part of the game, most of it is spent shooting and swimming, but apart from that the game was an alright play and the story was decent enough to keep me entertained

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#100 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2011

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Feb 2, 2012
    50
    Perhaps 'ambitious' is the absolute best thing we can say about Hydrophobia Prophecy. List its features and goals as bullet points and it sounds incredible, but in the end it H2-blows. [January 2012, p.75]
  2. Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
    Jan 2, 2012
    75
    The former Xbox 360-exclusive finally comes to PS3 and the good news is that the game is a lot better than it used to be. The game received numerous patches on the Xbox 360, which are all integrated in the PS3-version. The biggest attraction are the water effects. [December 2011, p.100]
  3. GameFocus
    Dec 14, 2011
    68
    Hydrophobia is ultimately a hit or miss title, arguably appropriate for it's method of release, yet leaving a bland taste in your mouth regardless.
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