
While Jen can remain in a demonic form indefinitely, taking damage will reduce health. Enemies can be finished off before the health bar reaches zero, and doing so leaves more residual energy. While the moves differ in style and time taken, the final effect remains the same. The tattoo on Jen's back also glows when in a demon form, corresponding to various forms.ĭefeating enemies involves weakening enemies to the point where their hit points reach zero, at which time a finishing move must be performed to kill the enemy. When in a demon form, Jen experiences a boost in attack, defense, speed, attack range and access to abilities unavailable in a human form. When in control of Jen, the player may transform into one of four demonic forms for various purposes, depending on the situation (provided the forms are unlocked). During play, the characters can interact with one another, performing actions such as asking questions, or siphoning energy. When in control of one, the other will be operated by an artificial intelligence (AI), performing various functions depending on the situation. As the game progresses, newer demonic forms are obtained, which prove invaluable in solving various puzzles and combat.Ĭontrol can be switched between Jen and Scree at any time in game. In Primal, the player can control either Jen or Scree as they navigate the realms of Oblivion. As the story develops, more is revealed about Jen's past and her relationship with her boyfriend, as well as the nature of the demon worlds. It tells the story of Jennifer Tate, a 21-year-old woman searching for her boyfriend through a series of demonic realms. Primal is an action-adventure horror video game developed by SCE Cambridge Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for PlayStation 2.
