Prey: Mooncrash

 PC
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Games.cz
    Jul 13, 2018
    70
    Addition to Prey is decorated with fresh mechanics and an interesting change in the overall pace, but some of the positives of the original have also been sacrificed. In particular, exploration of the environment, atmosphere build-up and the possibility of slow approach. Mooncrash is still worth playing, thanks to the catchy rogue-lite system, meaningful storyline and great music and sound.
  2. PC Gamer
    Jul 10, 2018
    70
    Mooncrash feels like it was never intended for everyone to enjoy—instead it reaches out to a certain type of Prey player that will appreciate its systems in a purer form. For me, the slow progression holds it back a bit, but this is an innovative expansion that still captures much of what I enjoyed about the base game.
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Dec 31, 2018
    60
    A solid expansion which moves the game in a direction that won´t be for everyone. If you enjoyed fighting and overcoming obstacles by itself in the original Prey, then you will also enjoy the challenge offered by repeatedly passing through the lunar base. [Issue#288]
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  5. GameWatcher
    Jun 20, 2018
    60
    For us, and for anyone who thinks exploration of these worlds is the main reason to play games like Bioshock and that Prey was at its worst when it forced you to go back through previous locations - Prey: Mooncrash is hugely disappointing.
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Jun 13, 2018
    Mooncrash is an enormous paddling pool compared to Prey’s Olympic swimming pool. There’s none of the depth, but it’s a heck of a good time to splash around in.

Awards & Rankings

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#94 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 100 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 100
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 100
  3. Negative: 26 out of 100
  1. DimX-6600
    Jun 14, 2018
    4
    There is no story.
    Only 4 small locations.
    You must complete the game in a limited time! There is no way to explore the world well, because    There is no story.
    Only 4 small locations.
    You must complete the game in a limited time!
    There is no way to explore the world well, because time is limited.
    After the second pass, it becomes boring (you need to go 5 times).
    Boring and monotonous game.    … Full Review »
  2. Kompre
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    A true gem of a DLC. The location is actually really big. A crater surrounded with 3 bases. Each of the base has 3 to 4 levels full of rooms.A true gem of a DLC. The location is actually really big. A crater surrounded with 3 bases. Each of the base has 3 to 4 levels full of rooms. As in the original game, it's full of environmental storytelling, email to read, etc.

    At first sight, it might seem story, or randomness, are not going to be too important. But elements are in fact being brought one by one. It's extremely rich, and the more you play it the more you get addicted. The narration is amazing: each character brings his own story. And they all cross path. It's a very interesting format of non-linear storytelling. Little by little you start to know everyone on the station, and it becomes very deep. Of course there is also a strong link with Talos I, and you learn some very interesting things on the original station.

    What can I say more. The gameplay is brilliant. As in Prey it's full of option. Each character pushes you in a certain way, which grants good variety. On top of it, the random generation brings you plenty of stressful situation when you need to improvise. And the clever design of all the elements that interact together makes you go through unique and quite amazing playthrough.

    Finally the timer. It seems to be the thing that some people blocked on. I think it should not be misunderstood. The timer is an interesting mechanic, that should not stress players in rushing. There is no need for rush at all. You can still read emails, take time to admire the landscape. The timer is just an interesting mechanic of ressources management. You can craft some elements to reduce the level of corruption. So you make your own choices, if you want to take risks but full of equipment, or less equipment, and with less ennemies.

    Entirely worth 20 USDs.    … Full Review »
  3. Frozenbyten
    Jun 21, 2018
    3
    That's not a prey i liked so much... just repetitive gameplay riped off the main game... No story, no exploration...
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