Prey

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  1. Mr_Origami
    May 13, 2017
    8
    This game is a sort of old but gold mix of adventure, role play game through RPG basic, horror but not survival in terms of Alien: isolation in my opinion and (especially) a narrative that lead the constant atmosphere of “one last man/woman standing against an incredibly dangerous and apparently unstoppable alien species” thematic that reminds me of the 1982 classic John Carpenter’s “TheThis game is a sort of old but gold mix of adventure, role play game through RPG basic, horror but not survival in terms of Alien: isolation in my opinion and (especially) a narrative that lead the constant atmosphere of “one last man/woman standing against an incredibly dangerous and apparently unstoppable alien species” thematic that reminds me of the 1982 classic John Carpenter’s “The Thing” based on John W. Campbell Jr. novel "Who goes there?".
    The setting here is the only difference. We’re not in Antartica but in a state of emergency space station named Talos One, located just on the other side of the Moon but still outside the orbit where planet Earth is still visible. It’s the year 2032, an alternative future where John F. Kennedy survived to the attempt of murder in Texas (1963) until his presidency became crucial from avoiding the Vietnam conflict to the stable standing, geopolitical relationship between USA and USSR through space conquests. So, Talos One itself represents basically that, in memory of Mr. President JFK. The main character (that can be shaped as male or female) is Morgan Yu, an engineer that lost part of his/her memory and it’s in constant needs of recover him/her pieces of lack through the whole story made of different decisions, including your own way to play that will affect the logic of game play approach.

    Prey it’s a first person shooter that borrows many elements from the most successful hits of our times such System Shock 2, Half-Life series and Bioshock series through something that many customers tends to underestimate in regards of the developers: pure passion for what they generally do and, in this case, the science fiction matter. This game still proves (in 2017, with DirectX11 and a relative old game engine) that the best experiences are single player only, without online co-op or whatsoever multiplayer useless competition that requires too much efforts and years of development spent on building huge worlds and testing it. The immersion is total especially when you move from an area to another going outside the station with a propulsor pack at zero gravity and, of course, zero atmosphere (very well represented with the sounds from the inside of your own space suit that we suppose to hear not exactly like an underwater situation). The audio segment is enriched with a lot of narrative, Italian in my case, beautifully localized and expressed. The music is perfectly tailored to the whole atmosphere and again, very Alan Howarth/Carpenter stylized. What about the aliens? Well, they really “stole” the scenery here...maybe not so original in the highest and most dangerous shapes mixed with usual elemental stuff like electricity, fire or pure psychokinetic capacities but with behaviors that are just what we want to expect inside a nightmare: when you realize that they are completely mimic to objects like mugs, tables, suitcases, so able to hide on plain sight, is definitely enough shocking until you don’t get it and learn different approaches in order to become from prey...to predator!

    In conclusion it's a game maybe not worth at full political price and aimed to pure sci-fi lovers audiences but with a 15%-20% off easy to reach on the net (especially PC versions) it might become a bargain and well balanced overall experience considering the total amount of hours 24H-28H of game play.

    Cheers!    … Expand
  2. Xxdaniels751xX
    May 10, 2017
    10
    It is quite difficult, has a great progression and rewards you if you do things well, the artistic section is wonderful, the incredible mechanics, drinks from Bioshock and SystemShock.

    What are the bad points for not having a 10 or a 9.5?
  3. elfnik
    Jun 24, 2017
    10
    This game is the first old-school masterpiece after ~20 years of pause. I love Arcane studios because they came up from a very good old-school studio (whoever remembers) "Looking Glass" and they've developed the 2 jewels of franchises Thief (1,2,3) and System Shock (1,2).
    This game is revival of the very same System shock (more or less) it is what Bioshock never was and it never be,    This game is the first old-school masterpiece after ~20 years of pause. I love Arcane studios because they came up from a very good old-school studio (whoever remembers) "Looking Glass" and they've developed the 2 jewels of franchises Thief (1,2,3) and System Shock (1,2).
    This game is revival of the very same System shock (more or less) it is what Bioshock never was and it never be, Bioshock was a total failure of a game, repetitive crap with dull story and boring gameplay. This game goes over all that, it is the most similar thing i've ever played to thief and system shock. I just hope that Arcane Studios will continue working on goold old school style games and hopefully maybe one day will make a proper Thief game :)

    Anyway, if you are an old school gamer who enjoyed the games pre 2k (more, less in the 90s) this game is definitely for you

    If you are a kid who does not appreciate good story, good atmosphere, gameply which involves the player to think and gameplay which negates the "autopilot" gaming, and especially if you enjoy light-wave console titles, this game is not for you.    … Expand
  4. itsallogre
    Jun 26, 2017
    10
    Honestly I really loved this game I really miss games like this that are have a really great narrative wonderful player options and a lot of good combat that really makes you tense and gives a good feeling of suspense. If you are looking for a very fun game to play loo no further
  5. Bigal4ever
    May 7, 2017
    9
    Brilliant atmosphere and immersion that rewards exploration, a perk system that really values replay ability, combat can feel a bit stop starty and clunky at times but the movement, especially in zero-gravity areas feel great. A very good game but certainly not perfect. Definitely would recommend to people who like a good immersive sim. Would give it an 8.5 if Metacritic let users beBrilliant atmosphere and immersion that rewards exploration, a perk system that really values replay ability, combat can feel a bit stop starty and clunky at times but the movement, especially in zero-gravity areas feel great. A very good game but certainly not perfect. Definitely would recommend to people who like a good immersive sim. Would give it an 8.5 if Metacritic let users be more exact.… Expand
  6. quake2th
    May 7, 2017
    8
    finally the System Shock 2 sequel everyone was waiting for!
    this game has nothing to do with Pray and it's System Shock 3 with modern mechanics
    the overall theme is the same, the atmosphere is the same, the story is very (VERY) similar this game is very difficult if played on hard, but that's how a game should be -- GOOD-- WRENCH: you have the iconic SS2 weapon! enough to sell the    finally the System Shock 2 sequel everyone was waiting for!
    this game has nothing to do with Pray and it's System Shock 3 with modern mechanics
    the overall theme is the same, the atmosphere is the same, the story is very (VERY) similar
    this game is very difficult if played on hard, but that's how a game should be

    -- GOOD--
    WRENCH: you have the iconic SS2 weapon! enough to sell the game to me :D
    STORY: extremely good story telling and writing, good mix of horror and sci-fi
    LEVEL DESIGN: feels like a mix between SS2 and Half-Life with a touch of Bioshock, in other words: top-notch level design.
    CRAFTING MECHANICS: mechanics borrowed from SS2 and perfected
    GRAPHICS: it's using the CryEngine but fortunately enough they decided for a non-photorealistic rendering, which would have completely ruined the game. Even the graphics is a strong reference to SS2...

    -- BAD --
    ENEMIES: they glitch out like crazy...very poor AI overall (almost no AI:, enemies will just run towards you disregarding the environment or avoid you completely. Probably this fits the storyline but makes the game incredibly hard or incredibly easy)
    ENEMIES, again: they're not infinite! this was a huge point in SS2 atmosphere! in Prey once you clear a section, you feel relatively safe. In SS2 you could go all way back to the beginning and get attacked by a screaming enemy! This removes a lot from the atmosphere, it's not scaring enough. Moreover, after a while you can easily predict where they will appear! In SS2 enemies were completely unpredictable. Here they went for the easy jump scare, which probably suits better modern gamers, who knows..
    ENEMIES, again and again!: they're badly designed with very few variations. I was hoping for some inside-out warped abominations (Dark Souls style) looking at the trailers..all you get is the same four-legged creature rehashed multiple times...might fit the storyline, but then don't advertise something your game clearly does not have. The mimic effect is cool, but everything else feels pretty cheap and rushed.
    UI sometimes is a bit messy but it's nothing terrible.

    In short: very good overall, but poor AI and enemy design. Does not reach the perfection level of SS2 or Half-Life (the best FPS games ever made) but it's very, very close. Nothing that a well-done sequel, prequel or whatever cannot fix.

    Overall, given the low quality of modern FPS games (at least most of them), this game is a long awaited gem that every fan of the genre should play.

    Thanks Bethesda and Arkane Studios for bringing back true old-school RPG FPS style.    … Expand
  7. Johnliwing
    May 9, 2017
    10
    Great atmosphere,excellent map design,good plot.
    Rather than play your own way,more like play your way smart.
    Very fun to play and really immersive.
  8. Gixian
    May 16, 2017
    10
    Definitely the best game I have played in few last years. Not only it's has a good game play mix of System Shock 2 and Bioshock combined with a deep story, but the game is made with a extreme love for detail - the micro cosmos of Talos 1 is very elaborated, full of characters, items, weapon and ability interactions... It is just great.
    It's sad that some people have compatibility problems    Definitely the best game I have played in few last years. Not only it's has a good game play mix of System Shock 2 and Bioshock combined with a deep story, but the game is made with a extreme love for detail - the micro cosmos of Talos 1 is very elaborated, full of characters, items, weapon and ability interactions... It is just great.
    It's sad that some people have compatibility problems that makes the game unplayable. Luckily for me it's pretty stable, having only 1 in-game glitch and 2 crashes until finishing the game.    … Expand
  9. Bloodyrus
    May 21, 2017
    10
    Эта игра определенно, одна изт лучших за последние несколько лет. Умная, заставляющая думать, а не стрелять, да еще и с ползаньем на заднице. 10/10 о боже
  10. Havharo
    Jun 24, 2017
    10
    At first, I've thought the game is mediocre, but I've given it a second chance and started to like it a lot. It feels polished, gameplay is solid. There are different build available for your character (hence multiple playthroughs). The area where the game takes place is very original and looks well designed. I've been playing video games for more than 20 years now, I recommend this game.
  11. belmonte_post
    May 16, 2017
    9
    In short, Prey is another great addition to Arkane Studios’ portfolio of fantastic work. This Sci-fi shooter manages to combine an enthralling story with outstanding game-play mechanics and design. The genius level design in Prey makes simply getting inside a locked room feel more like an sexual endeavor, rather than a tedious janitorial task. The only hint of mediocrity is the somewhatIn short, Prey is another great addition to Arkane Studios’ portfolio of fantastic work. This Sci-fi shooter manages to combine an enthralling story with outstanding game-play mechanics and design. The genius level design in Prey makes simply getting inside a locked room feel more like an sexual endeavor, rather than a tedious janitorial task. The only hint of mediocrity is the somewhat repetitive combat and decent AI. Regarding performance, Prey is beautifully optimized. A decent computer will run this game faster than Jerry the mouse on cocaine. I would assume a decent computer averaging around 55fps. In conclusion, Prey is an all-around excellent game that will have you exploring Talos-1 like a curious space cockroach.… Expand
  12. ShantoPrime
    May 28, 2017
    10
    I never cared about the original prey. This new prey is absolutely mind blowing sci-fi fps which is rare these days. Prey is an unique adventure and worth every penny. Thank you Bethesda for this awesome game.
  13. GreenSkullRider
    May 21, 2017
    10
    Es difícil por donde empezar. este grandioso juego es un reboot de aquel también muy buen juego lanzado en el 2006 llamado igual Prey. acá ya no hay indígenas americanos, eso si.. pero si hay alienigenas, terror y acción, Este videojuego influenciado por System Shock, Deus Ex, Bioshock, Half Life 2, Dead Space e incluso toques de F.E.A.R y SOMA es una aventura especial, gran desarrolloEs difícil por donde empezar. este grandioso juego es un reboot de aquel también muy buen juego lanzado en el 2006 llamado igual Prey. acá ya no hay indígenas americanos, eso si.. pero si hay alienigenas, terror y acción, Este videojuego influenciado por System Shock, Deus Ex, Bioshock, Half Life 2, Dead Space e incluso toques de F.E.A.R y SOMA es una aventura especial, gran desarrollo jugabilistico, un mundo abierto que explorar, diferentes habilidades que mejorar, terror, sigilo y acción por doquier, muchos documentos que leer, items que recolectar. personajes carismáticos, monstruos de lo mas variopintos, espectacularidad sonora. Talos Talos Talos! realmente una experiencia que jugar. Arkane Studio en lo personal elaboro uno de los posibles juegos del año. Recomendado.… Expand
  14. MrBurger
    May 19, 2017
    9
    Prey isn't A Perfect game but it is a good game the semi-open world design is surprisingly done well with a pretty good Combat system the game does not focus on stealth as much as dishonored 1 or 2 and as much as they push you can do different approaches they don't allow you to do stealth at all and the game runs amazing on pc and even though after a while the jump scares do get repetitivePrey isn't A Perfect game but it is a good game the semi-open world design is surprisingly done well with a pretty good Combat system the game does not focus on stealth as much as dishonored 1 or 2 and as much as they push you can do different approaches they don't allow you to do stealth at all and the game runs amazing on pc and even though after a while the jump scares do get repetitive after a while in the beginning i never stopped becoming paranoid hitting almost every object i found and even got suspicious of the gloo cannon in the beginning of the game and talos 1 is huge with tons of side quests that are interesting and A.I that is ok and i love the weapon variety though and the jet pack is still savage as ever the combat and story i mostly stayed for and the enemies are pretty well done and i simply adore the sound track i have nearly put 1,000 characters into this rambling about the mostly mixed feelings about this game but i had to lift it up to at least an 8 just because the game has an amazing semi-open world and in the end had nearly 50 hours into the game when i felt satisfied the game is great with an awesome combat system with ok A.I and a feeling of joy also no item in this game every feels useless just because even junk can be made to materials which is made for items and the different stories through audio logs and emails are surprisingly intriguing and the gloo cannon allows for different and unique ways of use but not as much as say a portal gun the weapons are diverse and the game never stopped becoming tense and i felt their was more stuff to learn and i was left with a huge amount of playtime and a somehow unique experience also it rewards exploration and every game needs that if their semi open world or open world without it the game will feel empty and even if you don't find humans till later in the game i felt like this is a new world and it was somehow unique and a lot of first person games or games in general can do that no other game has this feeling except maybe the 1st dead space and even i that is the closest comparison it's still somehow hundred's of miles away Prey is that unique that's why i give it a 9/10… Expand
  15. Gnbi5cc
    May 19, 2017
    10
    I think I'm enjoying this as much as system shock 2, which was my second favourite game of all time, (After system shock 1). As far as I've played, its much better than bioshock (though I never really liked that game). Same kind of creepy atmosphere. God I'm old. Anyway, highly recommended.
    My previous issues were all caused by nVidia's crappy 382.05 driver. Apologies. If you're    I think I'm enjoying this as much as system shock 2, which was my second favourite game of all time, (After system shock 1). As far as I've played, its much better than bioshock (though I never really liked that game). Same kind of creepy atmosphere. God I'm old. Anyway, highly recommended.
    My previous issues were all caused by nVidia's crappy 382.05 driver. Apologies. If you're having issues, download the 382.19 hotfix driver.    … Expand
  16. TamedJustice
    May 11, 2017
    10
    I needed a brand new System Shock and Arkane Studios gave us a Deus Ex/System Shock/Doom in one independent package .. I couldn't ask for more! Performance is great, Mechanics are awesome, Story is good and Graphics are good, the general atmosphere is very immersive and challenging. Love it!
  17. zargindustries
    May 15, 2017
    10
    Prey incorporates elements from System Shock, BioShock and Half Life to create a truly amazing experience that is different from anything I have played in a long time.

    Pros + Runs perfectly on PC. + Varied open environments that all interconnect. + Action and suspense that complement each other kept my attention throughout - not once was I bored. Cons - No FOV slider (but patch    Prey incorporates elements from System Shock, BioShock and Half Life to create a truly amazing experience that is different from anything I have played in a long time.

    Pros
    + Runs perfectly on PC.
    + Varied open environments that all interconnect.
    + Action and suspense that complement each other kept my attention throughout - not once was I bored.

    Cons
    - No FOV slider (but patch is allegedly in the works and .ini alteration allows FOV changes).
    - Loading times can be a bit excessive when moving between different areas but the quality of the gameplay itself far, far outweighs this as a negative.

    Overall an incredible game with many twists and turns and a great suspenseful atmosphere!    … Expand
  18. CaBBa_fox
    May 16, 2017
    10
    The game combines old mechanics in a new wrapper, such games are rare in our time, I was pleasantly amazed that you can kill any character in the game, knowing the games from beshesda did not expect this, thanks! Why did not the IGM score change by 8 points?
  19. Samzar
    Jul 27, 2017
    9
    9/10 Very good game. Bethesda quality, nuff said.
    - Runs very well
    - Very logical
    - Well written
    - Gameplay is awesome
    - Atmosphere is top notch
    - Reminds me most of System Shock, with a bit of Bioshock, Half Life and Dead Space
  20. GolovA
    Jun 1, 2022
    9
    Half Life +
    Bioshock +
    System Shock +
    Bioforge +
    Deus Ex +
    Alien Isolation +
    Dead Space =
    _____________
    PREY

    Solid and underrated game.
  21. skohl
    Aug 1, 2019
    10
    Arkane Studios has defined themselves as the successor of the "immersive sim" genre (basically old Looking Glass Studios games plus the original Deus Ex). In fact Arkane's Dishonored series, and now Prey, are the ONLY modern games that try to create that kind of experience - aside from Ubisoft Montreal's Deus Ex prequels. That means I can play them using a controller, which is a big dealArkane Studios has defined themselves as the successor of the "immersive sim" genre (basically old Looking Glass Studios games plus the original Deus Ex). In fact Arkane's Dishonored series, and now Prey, are the ONLY modern games that try to create that kind of experience - aside from Ubisoft Montreal's Deus Ex prequels. That means I can play them using a controller, which is a big deal for me personally due to ergonomic issues.
    I also don't want to describe the game's premise and setting too much. In the event that you're reading reviews without learning much about the game so far, I think the experience would be even better if you go in knowing as little as possible.
    But if you don't know what this niche genre is all about, it's basically a FPS with RPG elements and a heavy focus on exploration and player freedom. For example if there's a locked door, you can almost always bypass it in two or more of the following ways: 1) find the keycard, 2) find the code, 3) hack it, 4) find an alternate entrance, and more.
    Stealth is very important because enemies can kill you fast, and guns need to be upgraded before they feel nearly as effective as guns in a typical shooter (and even then, it's not the same - it's not a shooter). A lot of the game is optional, and the story is told mostly through bits of lore from notes, emails, and audio logs. It has skill trees and inventory tetris.
    There's a lot of freedom in how you play. If you go straight through the main story, it could be pretty short. For reference, I play these games by exploring meticulously, collecting all the items, and killing all the enemies, and my current playtime is 30 hours with an estimated 15 or so remaining (and this is not including the DLC).
    Criticisms of the game so far:
    -Hard mode as well as the optional 'Survival' mechanics are too easy for me
    -Because there's so much freedom, many items of loot are found in multiple places, which means players who explore 100% will find redundant equipment
    -The game crashed once
    In summary my opinion is it's a sweet-ass game, and there's basically nothing else like it.    … Expand
  22. jacob4
    Oct 21, 2017
    10
    A mind bending, breath taking, scientific blast! Filled with moral choices, awesome powers, and frightening enemies. Prey emerges you into a world of isolation on an epic quest of exploration throughout a massive station infested with mystery, tragedy, and terror. This game also provides many mind bending and physic manipulating puzzles and challenges through zero gravity or hazardousA mind bending, breath taking, scientific blast! Filled with moral choices, awesome powers, and frightening enemies. Prey emerges you into a world of isolation on an epic quest of exploration throughout a massive station infested with mystery, tragedy, and terror. This game also provides many mind bending and physic manipulating puzzles and challenges through zero gravity or hazardous environments. Prey is like a video game version of Alien meets Life. A great game to play if you're a huge Bethesda fan or want to know what BioShock would be like in space!… Expand
  23. JustMK
    Oct 21, 2017
    9
    Prey is a great game. It requires a lot from player, but brings fantastic experience. It's sci-fi in alternative Universe that tells awesome story, plays like half-life+dishonored+bioshock and have awesome ending. It's very long (that's bad) - about 40 hours of gameplay, but pretty intensive and thrilling. One of the best games in 2017.
  24. deserthamster
    May 30, 2017
    8
    The review is based on a fully completed game

    Bethesda has really surprised me with this game. I did not expect much of it so the gameplay and the setting really drew me in and I read every piece of info i could find to find out about the backstory of the place. The abilities are also nice. This game takes the mechanics from several games - Bioshock the most, Dishonored, Deus Ex,    The review is based on a fully completed game

    Bethesda has really surprised me with this game. I did not expect much of it so the gameplay and the setting really drew me in and I read every piece of info i could find to find out about the backstory of the place. The abilities are also nice.

    This game takes the mechanics from several games - Bioshock the most, Dishonored, Deus Ex, Fallout (was surprised that i could not find a bobble head), Half Life and many others.

    The graphics are good but it might be problematic if you have an old PC (it only slowed down for me in one section when set on max, 1st time ever with this computer)

    There are several bugs, one of them annoying and almost game breaking, but it has been patched. The devs have been going for the Dishonored look of their characters and it backfired - every one of them has really a really ugly malformed face since they are not cartoonish enough. It is not a big problem, but it is worth mentioning.

    SLIGHT SPOILER AHEAD

    The reason why I am giving this an 8 and not a 10 is because of all the ripping off (even though it is well implemented, it is still not original) and because of the ending. I do not want to spoil it any more and you might like it more then I did since it is original and bold. It just did not work for me.    … Expand
  25. Ghazi
    Dec 1, 2019
    10
    It's one of the best games I have ever played in my life and definitely a GOTY worthy. The level design, story, lore, music, and gameplay are so well-done that it made me look for other similar games. 10/10 would love a sequel and continuation for this masterpiece.
  26. Blenderhead
    Aug 1, 2017
    9
    Prey is BioShock's mechanics in Dead Space's setting, with some original spins on each.

    Gameplay is very similar to BioShock, but with Adam switched from a total to a small number of discrete mods. All changes to the player character are done via these mods; they are not split into separate types like BioShock's Plasmids and Tonics. Weapon handling is good and combat is tough--very    Prey is BioShock's mechanics in Dead Space's setting, with some original spins on each.

    Gameplay is very similar to BioShock, but with Adam switched from a total to a small number of discrete mods. All changes to the player character are done via these mods; they are not split into separate types like BioShock's Plasmids and Tonics.

    Weapon handling is good and combat is tough--very tough. This is obviously a design choice. Most monsters are more powerful than you in a fair fight, so the game encourages you to fight dirty. Different enemies have different weaknesses, and learning how to exploit them is the axis combat revolves around.

    The various powers are interesting, and vary from straight up combat applications like psionic assault and shields to utility powers like slowing time or shrinking to the size of a small object (the better to squeeze through small openings with). Gameplay often revolves around balancing various resources, including the raw materials that the player's weapons and ammo are made from.

    My one complaint is that the game doesn't do a very good job of explaining all of this. I reloaded an early save about 6 hours in, and discovered that taking the Recycling Expert, Toughness, and Necropsy mods reduced the difficulty from what felt like Very Hard back to Normal, without changing the game's actual difficulty slider. The game's early instructions to "play your way," misled me on the viability of taking the mods I wanted from the getgo. The only reason I can see to not take Recycling Expert and Toughness are for the challenge inherent in not taking them; it's not really "play your way," if there are certain must-have abilities, but this is ultimately a small nitpick.

    I really enjoyed the story. Again, I'm reminded of BioShock. We start right off with a twist that's a good way to illustrate the side effects of neuromods. The story clarifies and then obfuscates against several times over a playthrough. And there is a stinger after the credits that would make Marvel comics jealous. The setting is also very original. I likened it to Dead Space, but it has a lot more flair than that, with the player slowly discovering the twists and turns of Prey's alternate history; a world where the Space Race never really ended. Also the game is surprisingly progressive, very reminiscent of Star Trek's vision of the future--I've never seen *any* media property that made a chapter revolve around a queer Asian couple, and Prey really makes you like them--they're nerds, and they're adorable. It's the little touches like that that make this game feel more vibrant than Dead Space. While Dead Space was a pessimistic vision of the future, Prey is more of a cautionary tale of optimistic arrogance. All of that does a great job of complimenting the game's central moral dilemma, which ultimately boils down to whether you're willing to risk humanity's present in exchange for a brighter future.

    My first few hours were a bit frustrating, and I see a lot of comments around the internet about how this game is too hard. It's not; it's too poorly explained. That's really the worst thing I can say about it.

    Comparisons to BioShock (and their common ancestor, System Shock 2) aside, this is a game I haven't seen anything like for some time. I enjoyed my time with Prey, and will likely play through it again to see the other options and tie up some unfinished side quests.    … Expand
  27. Hurzt
    Sep 8, 2017
    9
    A very great, smart and deep game - just know that this is not your ordinary FPS shooter.

    It kind of takes over the heritage of Ultima Underworld (Arkane almost made a sequel to it, which became Arx Fatalis), the System Shock and the Bioshock games (Yeah, Thief/Dishonored, too) and creates something beautifully familiar, yet original out of it. The game is a slow burner and doesn't    A very great, smart and deep game - just know that this is not your ordinary FPS shooter.

    It kind of takes over the heritage of Ultima Underworld (Arkane almost made a sequel to it, which became Arx Fatalis), the System Shock and the Bioshock games (Yeah, Thief/Dishonored, too) and creates something beautifully familiar, yet original out of it.

    The game is a slow burner and doesn't take you by the hand, yet rewards you for every step you take, especially when attempting to look further behind the obvious spaces and experimenting with the different game mechanics.

    Superb level-, art- and sound-design, lots of different choices, tactics and possible builds, all topped by a haunting and captivating atmosphere...I could go on and on :)

    What amazes me the most is how Prey actually allows you to choose the depth/speed of your gaming experience.
    There is a lot to soak in and discover, but I suppose you could also skip/miss loads of it and still have a fun playthrough.

    In the endgame there were some story bugs / quests I couldn't finish or didn't have the patience to, but all in all it stayed amazing.

    Anyways, as stated in the beginning:
    If you're looking for a more straight shooter experience, this might not be your cup of coffee.    … Expand
  28. Mandulum
    Jun 2, 2017
    9
    Five Word Review: A top notch sci-fi adventure.
    Favorite Thing: I'm a sucker for a good scifi game and I thoroughly enjoyed this one.
    Least Favorite Thing: Loading screens. You'll spend a lot of time looking at them.

    Date Completed: 2017-05-22
    Playtime: ~ 32h
    Enjoyment: 9/10
    Recommendation: Play it.
  29. sherbz
    Jun 11, 2017
    10
    Brilliant game. Utterly captivating. Its a bit like the Truman show in video game format. The best thing about it is that there are so many ways to accomplish what you want to do. And some very unconventional ways to get to where you shouldnt be. Literally its a sandbox in space. Do what you want. Kill how you want. And play the story how you want. And it is all done in the mostBrilliant game. Utterly captivating. Its a bit like the Truman show in video game format. The best thing about it is that there are so many ways to accomplish what you want to do. And some very unconventional ways to get to where you shouldnt be. Literally its a sandbox in space. Do what you want. Kill how you want. And play the story how you want. And it is all done in the most natural way you can imagine. This is one of the few games where i have actually wanted to complete more side quests in order to decide whats best to do on the final choice (presumably - im already 26 hours in and not at the end, but fairly certain there is more than 1 ending). I think thats the mark of a good story. Im so captivated by the story i want to know more in order to make a more informed decision. If you like bioshock then just buy it already and enjoy. You will not be disappointed. My only gripe is some dodgy frame rate issues and operators are a bit too OP. But no game is perfect, and this deserves to have as high a score as possible because this is EXACTLY how games should be made.… Expand
  30. Monkinsane
    May 11, 2017
    9
    The game is amazing! Deep lore, definitely a thinking man's game. A deep feeling of Bioshock, System Shock, dead space and Deus Ex bleed through in the gameplay (in a good way). You may feel lost in the beginning, but as events unfold and the story unravels, the world will draw you in more and more.

    Whilst I have experienced a crash or 2 on PC, it's few and far between. The game is    The game is amazing! Deep lore, definitely a thinking man's game. A deep feeling of Bioshock, System Shock, dead space and Deus Ex bleed through in the gameplay (in a good way). You may feel lost in the beginning, but as events unfold and the story unravels, the world will draw you in more and more.

    Whilst I have experienced a crash or 2 on PC, it's few and far between. The game is pretty stable, especially after the Dishonored 2 disaster (which I still completed twice despite the crashes). The game is also beautiful, stunning environments.

    I'd highly reccomend picking it up.

    PS. I see the usual trolls are giving it 0's - ignore them.    … Expand
  31. Enile
    Jun 2, 2017
    10
    Good old memories.

    Half-Life+Bio Shock+Dead Space+etc=Prey

    Don't miss it if you love that kind of games, and genre.

    60$ for AAA shooter? Yes. It's worth it. The level design, quality, sound, music, combat, and OMG that thrill and survival horror...

    Go. Buy it!
  32. MacheteDontText
    Jun 1, 2017
    9
    This game gets (almost) everything right, forget your usual dumbed down, cutscene infested **** this is an oldschool game thats challenging and lets you play it however you want. The whole game area is acccessible from the get-go, skill customization heavily affects your gameplay experience and problems have multiple solutions. Atmosphere and music are also exceptional. The only gripe IThis game gets (almost) everything right, forget your usual dumbed down, cutscene infested **** this is an oldschool game thats challenging and lets you play it however you want. The whole game area is acccessible from the get-go, skill customization heavily affects your gameplay experience and problems have multiple solutions. Atmosphere and music are also exceptional. The only gripe I had with it really is that the weapon arsenal is somewhat lacking, also graphics is wildly mediocre but whatever...… Expand
  33. Captain_Chaos
    Aug 23, 2017
    9
    Prey has been on my radar since it was first announced, and I was skeptical given that this was fresh off the cancellation of Prey 2, and this game has only superficial similarity to the 2007 game. I'm actually still a bit irked that this game has the same name, when It could have been called pretty much anything else and been just as good.

    Regardless, the recent PC demo release and    Prey has been on my radar since it was first announced, and I was skeptical given that this was fresh off the cancellation of Prey 2, and this game has only superficial similarity to the 2007 game. I'm actually still a bit irked that this game has the same name, when It could have been called pretty much anything else and been just as good.

    Regardless, the recent PC demo release and half-off sale convinced me to try and then buy the game, and I have to say I'm impressed. This is probably the best major studio release I've played this year and certainly of the same caliber as the Bioshock series, with which it shares a lineage of exploration-based progression, or what Warren Spector nondescriptively called "interactive sims", descended from the oft-discussed System Shock. It's even set on a space station, and its "neo-deco" aesthetic reminds one strongly of the first 2 Bioshocks.

    In the 1950s, Soviet cosmonauts encounter and are killed by a hostile alien lifeform- the Typhon. In a panic, the Soviet government reaches out to the US and they work together to build a space station, the Kletka, openly for peaceful purposes but secretly to contain and study the Typhon, but after an outbreak in the 80s, the station was shut down. Thereafter, its bought up by a corporation called Transtar, with the intent of continuing said research. Fast forward to 2032. You are Morgan Yu, a scientist working on the station, now called Talos 1, and the Typhon have escaped containment once again- but this time, things are much, much worse.

    If you've played any of the games I mentioned before, or Deus Ex, or even Dishonored, Arkane's earlier success, You'll know what to expect, and you'll get something arguably better. Especially where Dishonored is concerned. The stealth mechanics of this game are so much improved from Dishonored that you'd scarcely think they were developed by the same studio. As an FPS, Prey handles extremely well. Controls are responsive, most actions are intuitive and the game's systems are explained very naturally. Load times are fairly speedy as well. You can even lean around corners! The double jumping can get a little wonky at times, though, the booster is very squirreley. From the beginning of the game, you are free to wander much of Talos 1, including wandering about its exterior in zero-g, though it takes some time for the station to open up completely. You begin with a humble pipe wrench with which to to fend off the game's most basic enemy- the Mimic, a spidery, shadowy creepy-crawler that, as the name suggests, can disguise itself as mundane objects to fool you into coming too close. But very quickly you will begin to encounter larger, more dangerous Typhon types, many with deadly psionic abilities, and your first few battles will introduce you to the fact that while Prey is easy to pick up, it's not exactly a cakewalk. Enemies are not altogether numerous, but they are very dangerous. Early on, even the Mimics can nip you to death quickly, and they're hard to pin down- they'll dodge, they'll run away and disguise themselves, and generally avoid coming at you head on. The larger enemies, such as the humanoid Phantoms, are more aggressive, and will blast you with their powers as they close the distance. Even in the endgame, if you don't pay attention to your health and suit durability, you might be looking at a game over screen sooner then you realize.

    Like its predecessors, Prey is not a run-and-gun boomfest but a game of exploration, resource conservation and using creative, or at least cunning and mean, solutions to problems. It's both a lengthy and dense experience and took me well over thirty hours to complete, and I was intensely interested for the duration, but I do have a few complaints. There are some quest-breaking bugs. I've heard about more of them then I encountered, but one of them caused the "Treasure Map" side quest to break completely, meaning I missed out on a particuarly powerful suit chipset. It also has some issues with its sound design and lighting. Certain audio effects and voices can be extremely loud one instant, only for you to turn a corner and have them cut off completely, with no gradation between. Also, more so then even a lot of other first-person survival games, the difference between the light and dark areas in some levels is so stark that I completely missed some items and stumbled across them by accident later. Also, the flashlight is honestly too bright, blotting everything in your vision with its glare. I fiddled with the brightness setting multiple times over the course of my run and never got it where I wanted it. It could be an issue with my monitor, which is a bit dark to begin with, but who knows. Regardless, it hits a lot of notes for me both in its writing and its gameplay, and struck me afterwards as spiritually similar to Metroid Prime. I encourage anyone who enjoys FPS or survival games to try the demo.    … Expand
  34. AceSeptre515
    May 28, 2017
    8
    Gamers familiar with Arcane Studios formula will feel right at home playing prey. The play-your-way mechanics, skill based upgrades, weapon wheel, and overall aesthetic design that made the Dishonored series so great makes a nearly perfect transition to Prey, minus the implementation of a crafting system. I personally enjoy when developers add a crafting element into their games, howeverGamers familiar with Arcane Studios formula will feel right at home playing prey. The play-your-way mechanics, skill based upgrades, weapon wheel, and overall aesthetic design that made the Dishonored series so great makes a nearly perfect transition to Prey, minus the implementation of a crafting system. I personally enjoy when developers add a crafting element into their games, however Arcane has not done a good job of balancing the crafting mechanics with the rest of the gameplay. The issue is that crafting is too critical to gameplay while being very unrewarding. It forces the player to spend too much time worrying about the minuscule amount of crafting materials found in the world just for the option to craft the small amount of supplies actually created by the crafting process. I understand that the developers were forcing players to manage their supplies, however this forces players into a fairly specific method of tacking objectives and enemies in a game that touts a play-your-way style of gameplay. Yes, the game can be tackled in a stealth-centric style while using the minimal amount of resources, however early in the game this is nearly impossible and it disregards players who do not prefer a head on style of gameplay over stealth. Arcane could rectify this by making crafting materials more abundant, especially for materials dropped by defeated enemies. This way players who prefer stealth can still make their way through the game using little resourcing a minimal crafting, while giving more combat focused players the chance to play the game the way they wish.

    Outside of this, Prey is nearly flawless. Gameplay is fun and engaging, enemies are difficult but not too difficult, the story is good, and the environment is gorgeous. Prey also does a very good job of making the game as non-linear as possible. The main story certainly has a liner plot, however players can chose when they wish to tackle main objectives and are more or less free to roam the game world as they please (assuming those areas are unlocked).

    I completely recommend that anyone who has played and enjoyed the Dishonored series or Dark Messiah to purchase Prey. The familiar Arcane Studios formula does not disappoint.    … Expand
  35. El112119
    May 21, 2017
    9
    It's a Very Good Game and a Very Interesting Plot....it's a shooter that is combined with Bioshock, System Shock and Dishonored......The game play is satisfying for combination to firearms and powers....and i gotta say this game is challenging as if every item is scarce in the game......and the soundtrack is quite good..the only grip with the game is that the Dialogue voices in-game areIt's a Very Good Game and a Very Interesting Plot....it's a shooter that is combined with Bioshock, System Shock and Dishonored......The game play is satisfying for combination to firearms and powers....and i gotta say this game is challenging as if every item is scarce in the game......and the soundtrack is quite good..the only grip with the game is that the Dialogue voices in-game are barely heard when the soundtrack is kicking....it's not the bounty hunter prey we've got..but it's a damn well horror sci-fi experience..and the optimization in PC is soo goood...i thought i could only play it on Medium settings on my GPU of GTX 1050 when i checked it on Game-debate...but when i ran the game on Ultra setting on 1080p it play beautiful in a rocking of 60fps… Expand
  36. SaltyGamer
    May 12, 2017
    9
    The second part of the game has undergone so many changes. Tremendous work. A good story. Great Job. Also you can check the speedrun of the game.
    All gamers were waiting for this moment, and the game is awesome!
    http://salty-gaming.com/prey-2-draque-run-20mins/
  37. Kaito4797
    May 22, 2017
    8
    I have already sunk many hours into this game, and I got to say that I really like it. The only thing that keeps it at an 8 at the moment it due to some bugs and glitches that I encountered with mimics and neuromods (but since it is still new with patches being made, I can't be too hard on that).

    The only game that I can really compare it to is Deus Ex: Human Revolution with their game    I have already sunk many hours into this game, and I got to say that I really like it. The only thing that keeps it at an 8 at the moment it due to some bugs and glitches that I encountered with mimics and neuromods (but since it is still new with patches being made, I can't be too hard on that).

    The only game that I can really compare it to is Deus Ex: Human Revolution with their game play, skill system, and moral decisions. So if you were a fan of that game, you should really try it out.    … Expand
  38. Rockyboro
    May 10, 2017
    10
    Wau finaly some system shock vibe ! Game got that space feeling like it was in System shock 20 y ago. Overall its great its not 10 more like 8-9 but ill give 10 to nullify those idiotic 0 reviews like "change name and would be 10 but its 0 cauze its PREY".
  39. GeK
    May 11, 2017
    10
    Story, Atmosphere, Gameplay all solid. It's one of those games that took me back to when i was a kid playing half-life. It's a love child of Bioshock and Dishonored. I'll keep it brief go to steam reviews for longer feedback. 10/10 you must play the game.
  40. felix84h
    May 11, 2017
    10
    El mejor juego que he jugado en el año vale la pena por su historia el grafico de 4K no es importante si el juego no es bueno, si te gusta explorar hacer puzzles o hacer lo quieras lo puedes hacer se siente como un mundo abierto pero sin aburrir ARKANE se merece mi diez LO RECOMIENDO.
    The best game I have played in the year is worth it for its history the 4K graphic is not important if    El mejor juego que he jugado en el año vale la pena por su historia el grafico de 4K no es importante si el juego no es bueno, si te gusta explorar hacer puzzles o hacer lo quieras lo puedes hacer se siente como un mundo abierto pero sin aburrir ARKANE se merece mi diez LO RECOMIENDO.
    The best game I have played in the year is worth it for its history the 4K graphic is not important if the game is not good, if you like exploring to do puzzles or do what you want you can do it feels like an open world but without Boring ARKANE deserves my ten I RECOMMEND IT.    … Expand
  41. Silverqt
    May 26, 2017
    9
    This game is something! incredible good! That feeling when you didnt expect something good and then it Turns out in awesomeness! Its like dishonored + bioshock + deus ex in 1. Great gameplay, great story, great setting, very interesting side quests. Awesome adventure! I'm so glad that this is not some generic brainless shooter. Thanks Arkane Studios and Bethesda
  42. sadas
    May 20, 2017
    8
    Overall the game was good but half and more of the story was through a communication device in the game and i hate that, it will be better if it have some cinematics with the characters but this is Bethesda..
  43. cleverboy
    Jan 2, 2020
    10
    Great systemic, emergent gameplay. I love the take on the horror space station setting; the characters are multi-dimensional and interesting; the plot is entertainingly twisted; the enemies are challenging but fair. I'd love to sink another 40 hours into it again if I had the time.
  44. nasiresco
    Sep 28, 2017
    10
    This game is truly amazing. Im approx 75% through. I started playing 2 weeks ago and for once, this game makes you want to do all of the side missions before progressing forward. Updating attributes really impacts the gameplay and makes you want to explore the story more. I am truly immersed in this game and I am simply blown away. The last time I felt like this was when I beat Metal GearThis game is truly amazing. Im approx 75% through. I started playing 2 weeks ago and for once, this game makes you want to do all of the side missions before progressing forward. Updating attributes really impacts the gameplay and makes you want to explore the story more. I am truly immersed in this game and I am simply blown away. The last time I felt like this was when I beat Metal Gear Solid on the PsOne and I was like 15 when i beat that game. I am 36 now and have 3 kids under 3. I find myself playing this game from 10pm-1am and half of the weekends Im off work. I am just in awe of this game. Next Dishonored 2. Bethesda Simply outdid themselves on this one. I play with a GTX 960 and have the game on very high settings. Its soo silky smooth and beautiful. The game is just fun and its challenging. I am playing on Hard and I am really liking it. Enjoy!!! I highly recommend this game to anyone that loved Doom 2016 and Dishonored and Half Life.… Expand
  45. MrSchipunov
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Masters of immersive sims, Arkane, once again demonstrated their intellectual prowess in this masterpiece. Also, this game is insanely well optimized, it's mind boggling.
  46. EerieEgg
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    One of the best game's i've ever played -- I wasn't overly fond of Dishonored or much of Arkane's other work. You can imagine my surprise then when Prey 2017 was my game of the year and I consider it to be better than every other game in its genre that I've played. Better than any of the Bioshock games or either of the System Shock games for example (or Deus Ex for that matter even). DoOne of the best game's i've ever played -- I wasn't overly fond of Dishonored or much of Arkane's other work. You can imagine my surprise then when Prey 2017 was my game of the year and I consider it to be better than every other game in its genre that I've played. Better than any of the Bioshock games or either of the System Shock games for example (or Deus Ex for that matter even). Do yourself a favor and pick this one up. In particular this game does two things with its gameplay that I as a longtime gamer don't recall ever seeing before and I greatly enjoyed the setting/lore to boot.… Expand
  47. Genek13
    Nov 14, 2019
    9
    I love games like BioSchock, System Schock and Prey is same game in different universe.
    Atmosphere in this game is a masterpiece, graphics very good, story decent (thats why is not and 10/10 game for me) and all mechanics in game are great.
  48. AxeWould
    Apr 28, 2021
    10
    Игра просто топич, много удовольствия получил, от механики, до сюжета, понемаю почему другие ставят оценку по меньше, из за беготни туда сюда, но мне реально было в кайф, обегать всю базу, каждый уголок проверить, и просто в такой атмосфере находиться, тут реально все сделанно на очень высоком уровне, но может кроме графона, но мне на него вообще пох.Игра просто топич, много удовольствия получил, от механики, до сюжета, понемаю почему другие ставят оценку по меньше, из за беготни туда сюда, но мне реально было в кайф, обегать всю базу, каждый уголок проверить, и просто в такой атмосфере находиться, тут реально все сделанно на очень высоком уровне, но может кроме графона, но мне на него вообще пох.
  49. Masterhummel
    May 6, 2017
    8
    Played the first four hours straight and in the end had to bring myself to stop playing.

    Prey is a pretty good adventure and a pretty bad shooter. As the lack of ironsights already suggests, conventional weapons are just one way to disable or kill enemies. It's as legitimate as the use of vending machines, hacking, nerf guns, enviroment or your old friend the explosive barrel.    Played the first four hours straight and in the end had to bring myself to stop playing.

    Prey is a pretty good adventure and a pretty bad shooter. As the lack of ironsights already suggests, conventional weapons are just one way to disable or kill enemies. It's as legitimate as the use of vending machines, hacking, nerf guns, enviroment or your old friend the explosive barrel.

    Graphics are mediocre but the atmosphere is spot on. No stylistic minimalism and holographic space magic but good old hard sci-fi with a huge portion of art deco. The comparisons to Bioshock are pretty legit if it comes to the art style.

    What made the game for me was the freedom. Before the main story even took off i explored the place for hours and powered my character up with some items i'm pretty sure where supposed to be not accessible for most of the people until a few more hours in. But you can absolutly get them if you put in the time and effort. It makes for a great feeling of progress and building up your character.

    In the end, if Prey is for you depends mainly on the question if you're looking for a shooter or an exploration game with strong emphasis on character development (in terms of gameplay). Get it for the latter.    … Expand
  50. shteffen
    May 8, 2017
    9
    Modern PC classic. Not without its minor flaws and pretty hard and demanding for the player overall. Graphics kinda look like past-gen, but the game runs absolutely great on pc, so i guess many players would put performance and gameplay (which is absolutely great here) over shiny graphics.
  51. Veska
    May 6, 2017
    9
    Kill mugs, armchairs, projectors. Kill them all!

    I walk through the game and I feel so paranoid. Great gameplay (weapons etc.), interesting story a nice graphic. It is like Bishock a System Shock had a baby.

    And best in the end? Greatly optimized. FullHD with all on max. And i have stable 60 fps.
  52. Streps
    May 8, 2017
    8
    Finally a modern game that has looked at the past to design something more than just a hand holding pew pew. This game requires you to think, explore and make choices. Good Job
  53. Val-835
    May 18, 2017
    10
    A masterpiece. A game that will be remembered for a long time. In the same class as Bioshock and Half-Life 2. Bethesda did the right thing to give Raphael Colantonio and Harvey Smith the freedom and time necessary to weave their magic. And they did. Too bad these guys are both in their 50's. I hope they stick around for a while longer. The gaming industry needs people like them badly.
    Do    A masterpiece. A game that will be remembered for a long time. In the same class as Bioshock and Half-Life 2. Bethesda did the right thing to give Raphael Colantonio and Harvey Smith the freedom and time necessary to weave their magic. And they did. Too bad these guys are both in their 50's. I hope they stick around for a while longer. The gaming industry needs people like them badly.
    Do yourself a favor and play this game. In this day an age when, with few exceptions, most games are an online mediocre affair, games like this are a rarity. And game developing studios like Arkane Studios are a rarity.
    I'm not going too much into the details. It would spoil the fun. But all the elements that are essential are there. Game level design, atmosphere, immersion, attention to detail, etc, they are all there in droves.
    At the end of the day, this game reminds us of a simple fact. If you want something great, hire people who love doing what they are doing and stop being obsessed by the bottom line. Greatness it's elusive anyway. Has always been. So stop worrying about it.
    Hats off to Bethesda. And Arkane Studios.    … Expand
  54. ZyankaIi
    May 9, 2017
    10
    Its so good. Runs super smooth on my gtx 980ti with 144 Fps constant. and when u play on nightmare u really have the fell of a good horror game with no ammo left.
  55. Gallus
    May 8, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First, the intro to the game is done beautifully! You wake up in your apartment as Morgan Yu, who can be male or female. The game then lets you (Yu?) mess around in your loft, which allows you to understand some of the basic mechanics like manipulating objects and learning how to operate the in-game computers. You then board a helicopter on your way to see your brother who, like you, works for the Transtar Corporation. Next, you take a couple of tests that teach Yu more mechanics in the game. After all of that is done, things start to get interesting as you soon realize everything is not what it seems.

    After the opening you find out that aliens known as Typhon have escaped onto the Talos I space station, which is where you are currently located. A mysterious stranger then helps you escape your simulation, the game opens up, and you are then introduced to one of the main mechanics of the game: neuromods. Essentially, neuromods are collectible skill points that you can use to upgrade Morgan’s abilities. These allow him or her to move faster and quieter, hack machines, and increase your health. You are also get to meet one of the main Typhon enemies: the mimic.

    Mimics are one of the most common aliens you can encounter in the game, and by themselves they do not pose much of a threat. However, they possess the ability to shapeshift into other objects, which allows them to camouflage themselves in plain sight. This creates a building tension as you soon realize that any object in any room on the station could potentially kill you. This tension is also helped by the fact that the mimic’s AI is programmed so that most mimics will randomly choose an object to copy. This means that enemy locations and the items they copy will be different for every playthrough, which I thought was really cool!

    The other aliens are varied and creative as well. The phantoms, the next most common enemy, were numerous and came in many different flavors. Other enemies like mind controlled humans and robots also felt unique and unexpected. While not as terrifying as necromorphs, the Typhon are certainly creeping and dangerous.

    A mechanic worth mentioning at this point is the crafting and recycling. Morgan can collect various trash objects to destroy and get crafting materials in return (think of it as Fallout 4’s base building system). You can then obtain fabrication plans to create various objects from guns and ammo to more neuromods. This allows the player to determine what resources are the most important to invest into, and I simply adored this aspect. It just feels so immersive and unique, allowing players to play their own way!

    Moving on, the game also has great weapons. The wrench is a fine starting weapon, and hitting enemies with it always felt satisfying. The pistol, shotgun, and stun gun were standard fare, but good weapons. These guns, like the wrench, always felt satisfying to shoot and handle. The more unique weapons however allowed for more complex and creative gameplay. Recycler charges allow the players to destroy everything in a short radius and return crafting materials, while other throwable weapons prevented alien abilities from activating or disabled electronics. The GLOO gun allows players to freeze enemies in place temporarily and create platforms for traversing the station. The Q-BEAM on the other hand fired a beam that would eventually cause Typhon to explode, which left me with a smile (and Typhon remains) on my face.

    Now, there are alien powers that Morgan can acquire around a quarter into the game. By researching certain Typhon, you can gain skills that are obtained and upgraded by neuromods. These include kinetic blasts to mimicry, which all seemed very fun and unique. The catch with these powers is that the automated security on the station will attack you (Yu?) on sight because you contain alien material in your system now. Personally, I chose to keep my humanity and obtained none of the powers. Even without the awesome powers, the game still felt complete and fun. I can guarantee though that on my next playthrough I will be using the alien powers to their full potential.

    The enemies normally felt fair and balanced, and I never felt like I died and did not deserve it. I did however notice that some enemies felt like they took more damage than I felt was necessary. It was occasionally annoying, but not a big deal at all.

    Another flaw I have with the game is using a controller. I tried the demo on my PS4 and I struggled to use the controller properly. I can confirm though that the mouse and keyboard works fabulously. I just can’t recommend the use of a controller.

    My final gripe is that the resources felt unbalanced. In the beginning, I felt like I had plenty of ammo for all of my guns but I figured that would change quickly. However, during the course of the game my thoughts on ammo never really changed even though I was playing on the hardest difficulty.    … Expand
  56. emett
    May 6, 2017
    9
    I am about half way through this game and running this at 2160p on the highest settings and I am easily staying above 60 fps. So it runs great if anyone is worrying about that. The game itself is alot of fun, the weapons, gadgets, and powers in this game are different then most typical FPS horror games, very fun to play with. The creatures are unique in the way they can mimic stuff aroundI am about half way through this game and running this at 2160p on the highest settings and I am easily staying above 60 fps. So it runs great if anyone is worrying about that. The game itself is alot of fun, the weapons, gadgets, and powers in this game are different then most typical FPS horror games, very fun to play with. The creatures are unique in the way they can mimic stuff around you even though there may at times feel like a lack of enemy types. The space station you are on is also very real feeling and enjoyable to explore. Not really to much I can say that hurts this game, definitely worth a buy on steam, you can always return if you don't like it.… Expand
  57. ir88ed
    May 16, 2017
    10
    Great storyline and tense atmosphere put this game in leagues with greats like halflife2 and bioshock. If you are looking for a run-and-gun fps like doom, this game probably isn't what you are after. If on the other hand you are looking for a beautiful story-based FPS, you won't be disappointed.
  58. Vylee
    May 9, 2017
    10
    I ended up creating a metacritic account just to say how great this game is. I've spent half the weekend refusing to buy this $60 single player game but finally gave in after seeing reviews and hearing from friends talk about it.

    I really wish I would have got it right away so I could play more of it over the weekend. Amazing game.
  59. Carda1972
    May 5, 2017
    9
    I'm not gonna rate this game by Bethesda's move on Praey to the Gods. That company should be thanking Bethesda for all the exposure they now are getting on their game. If you like HalfLife and System Shock 2, this is a no brainer... just buy it. It's a good PC port, it doesn't have the best textures but the gameplay is very much to my liking. If you're looking for a Doom shooter, I wouldI'm not gonna rate this game by Bethesda's move on Praey to the Gods. That company should be thanking Bethesda for all the exposure they now are getting on their game. If you like HalfLife and System Shock 2, this is a no brainer... just buy it. It's a good PC port, it doesn't have the best textures but the gameplay is very much to my liking. If you're looking for a Doom shooter, I would not recommend this. 9 out of 10… Expand
  60. Jodle
    May 21, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing. This game is amazing. This game is amazing. This game is amazing. This game is amazing. This game is amazing. This game is amazing.
  61. pooleythebear
    May 7, 2017
    10
    This game is superb. It took me right back to that bioshock aesthetic I felt so many years ago. Although it doesn't quite match games like the original bioshock story wise, it more than makes up for it with slick visuals and engaging gameplay. Its like alien isolation had a baby with system shock 2. Definitely glad I picked it up.
  62. Point_Click
    May 12, 2017
    9
    Gameplay = 9/10
    + Great movement controls.
    + Great combat that requires combination of weapons to defeat enemies. + UI is nice and sleek. Design = 9/10 + Level design has the typical Arkane magic of offering you multiple routes through an area be it sneaking or head on attack. + The environment is fun to manipulate as you pull enemies towards flammable pipes or broken electric    Gameplay = 9/10
    + Great movement controls.
    + Great combat that requires combination of weapons to defeat enemies.
    + UI is nice and sleek.
    Design = 9/10
    + Level design has the typical Arkane magic of offering you multiple routes through an area be it sneaking or head on attack.
    + The environment is fun to manipulate as you pull enemies towards flammable pipes or broken electric panels.
    + Returning to levels: I liked that I was encouraged to unlock a skill like hacking or strength before I could access a room.
    Story = 9/10
    + While the main story can feel a little lacklustre at times it does a good job of moving you from level to level where smaller unique areas offer more in-depth parts of the world of Prey.
    + I also loved the side stories in this game and are what I remember most now I’ve completed it.
    Graphics = 9/10
    + I like the art style that Arkane have been going with since Dishonored and hope they stick with it as I feel it is their unique style now.
    + I love the 60's esque theme they've gone with although some seem to find it a jarring mix.
    + Hasn't been too demanding on my ageing system and ran at a constant 60fps no problem.
    Sound = 9/10
    + Prey has a limited yet good soundtrack that captures that horror sci-fi feel.
    + All the voice acting is great and I love that they got Benedict Wong to voice the brother and James Hong the father.

    Negatives:
    - Enemy variety was limited to about 6, but with different element variations of them, which meant that once you knew their move set and weaknesses they became very easy.
    - Loading times: in the early to mid-game this isn't a problem when moving between levels as you want to fully explore them, but in the late game when you have to move through 2-3 levels for an objective quickly it can be annoying waiting 30-60 seconds for a level to load that you would run through in about 20 seconds having already completed 100%.
    - The space sections of the game while fun at first became annoying and overstayed its welcome as movement and enemies outside could be frustrating.    … Expand
  63. EnryFX
    May 6, 2017
    10
    The FPS of the year. Heiress of half life series, with some elements of dishonored and bioshock... Intriguing story, lot of exploration and optional side quests, cool level design
  64. Razor66
    May 5, 2017
    10
    Great game. Not only runs smooth like butter even on average rigs, but the gameplay is very rich and refreshing. A nice mix of shootem, puzzle solving a la Zelda, nice story, powers to unlock, weapons to upgrade, stuff to rycicle in order to craft other stuff... Lot of exploration, and so many nice touches.
    One of the best game of this year.
  65. ceddZz
    May 5, 2017
    10
    - Amazing mechanics, guns and different damage types
    - Abilities are crazy good and creative, rpg elements are top notch
    - Lots of different enemies - Lots of exploration and side questing that I did not expect - Very well written story so far, Have not finished yet - Seriously one of the FPS games I have played in many years, reminds me of Half Life and System Shock and original Deus    - Amazing mechanics, guns and different damage types
    - Abilities are crazy good and creative, rpg elements are top notch
    - Lots of different enemies
    - Lots of exploration and side questing that I did not expect
    - Very well written story so far, Have not finished yet
    - Seriously one of the FPS games I have played in many years, reminds me of Half Life and System Shock and original Deus Ex
    - Runs very well
    - Graphics are not the best I've ever seen but I have really no complaints about it
    - Lots of content
    - Seriously worth the 60$ price tag, definitely an GOTY contender    … Expand
  66. BlakeF1991
    May 5, 2017
    10
    I am about half way through this game and running this at 2160p on the highest settings and I am easily staying above 60 fps. So it runs great if anyone is worrying about that. The game itself is alot of fun, the weapons, gadgets, and powers in this game are different then most typical FPS horror games, very fun to play with. The creatures are unique in the way they can mimic stuff aroundI am about half way through this game and running this at 2160p on the highest settings and I am easily staying above 60 fps. So it runs great if anyone is worrying about that. The game itself is alot of fun, the weapons, gadgets, and powers in this game are different then most typical FPS horror games, very fun to play with. The creatures are unique in the way they can mimic stuff around you even though there may at times feel like a lack of enemy types. The space station you are on is also very real feeling and enjoyable to explore. Not really to much I can say that hurts this game, definitely worth a buy on steam, you can always return if you don't like it.… Expand
  67. Amir4ik_RUS
    May 6, 2017
    10
    As a fan of this genre want to say that the game I really liked it)) Separately say about the pros/cons.
    Pros:
    +++ 60 FPS in 2017, it's something); ++ Music - she's amazing, never boring, always in theme; ++ Crafting - very nicely done, and the processing resources; ++ Skills - they are all useful, useless as such without; ++ Dynamic battles, even if 1 on 1 with a small enemy; ++    As a fan of this genre want to say that the game I really liked it)) Separately say about the pros/cons.
    Pros:
    +++ 60 FPS in 2017, it's something);
    ++ Music - she's amazing, never boring, always in theme;
    ++ Crafting - very nicely done, and the processing resources;
    ++ Skills - they are all useful, useless as such without;
    ++ Dynamic battles, even if 1 on 1 with a small enemy;
    ++ The possibility of passing in the same place in completely different ways;
    ++ Some game moments that make you wince, for example, enemy jumps sharply, in addition, this is accompanied by loud sound));
    ++ Respect for Arkane Studios! Yeah, it's my personal factor.
    Cons:
    -- Interface, 90% of the game Dishonored 2 interface;
    -- The monotony of locations;
    -- lots of enemies, here he is almost 1, well a maximum of 3 sometimes... But hence the advantages no need to learn a lot of tactics, almost no damage to finish fights;
    -- Shotgun for pre-order is so poor, that a wrench is better... Yes, he is able to knockdown enemies, but it's damage is terrible.

    Well, I suggest the game to all, especially fans of the genre, here has something interesting to occupy the time)

    My rating: 9.4    … Expand
  68. eduardoweber
    Sep 16, 2017
    10
    great game, its game is very good, its like system shock 2, im already waiting prey 3, jogo perfeito, parece system shock 2, muito bom, esperando já lançar prey 3
  69. ESKORPION
    Oct 6, 2017
    9
    Very good written game. Story blinks to tesla, half-life, etc are awsome. Aswell inmersive enviroment (thanks to story) are pretty good. Is one of those games you wanna keep playing more are more. Not much cons, just difficulty in easy mode is quite above average (too difficult in my opinion). Also sometimes rendering wasnt fast enough. Anyway thanks for develop such interesting games.Very good written game. Story blinks to tesla, half-life, etc are awsome. Aswell inmersive enviroment (thanks to story) are pretty good. Is one of those games you wanna keep playing more are more. Not much cons, just difficulty in easy mode is quite above average (too difficult in my opinion). Also sometimes rendering wasnt fast enough. Anyway thanks for develop such interesting games. This encourages me to play more games from this labs =)… Expand
  70. NeedleBanger
    Dec 4, 2017
    9
    Wow where do i even begin ... This game was goddamn amazing!!! Talk about a breath of fresh air! Prey made my mind work in ways that I didnt even know a 1st person shooter could do :D This definitely deserves the title of "next-gen" and should be a very solid contender (if not winner) for game of the year.
  71. Exth
    Oct 27, 2017
    8
    Fantastic game! Superb atmosphere. Love the gameplay. Old school type of level desing (OG Deus Ex, Half Life, System Shock). Interesting Story. Great sound desing. Good Graphics and great asthetics.
  72. Joewashere
    Aug 8, 2019
    8
    Set in the Talos I space station, Prey stands as Arkane Studios's attempt to create a spiritual successor of sorts to the legendary System Shock 2. However, players are well advised not to walk into it expecting System Shock 3, on pain of courting disappointment. Whereas SS2 was a hybrid between the immersive sim formula associated with Looking Glass Studios and survival horror elementsSet in the Talos I space station, Prey stands as Arkane Studios's attempt to create a spiritual successor of sorts to the legendary System Shock 2. However, players are well advised not to walk into it expecting System Shock 3, on pain of courting disappointment. Whereas SS2 was a hybrid between the immersive sim formula associated with Looking Glass Studios and survival horror elements centered on resource and tension management; Prey, on the other hand, eschewed any survival horror elements and focused on creating an ambitious immersive sim that gave the player ample gameplay and character-building options.

    At this the game undeniably succeeds, primarily through the diverse suite of powers - many of which are highly environmentally interactive and combat symmetrical - that are implemented. The powers are unlocked through the use of consumables dubbed Neuromods, and they include skills for combat, sneaking, manipulating the various interactive elements in the station, and an impressive suite of psychic abilities that allows the player to become an unstoppable Esper. This diversity of options in character capacities is definitely one of the perks of immersive sims, and it is something which Prey delivers in spades. Apart from this, the game also boasts excellent level design.

    The flip side of the game's plethora of options is that it suffers from some balance issues, as the player can become so powerful that even the strongest enemies eventually cease to pose a threat, not to mention that the abundance of Neuromods means that the player will often be able to pick so many abilities he will not even have to specialize in a given role.

    Nevertheless, the game's environmental storytelling and interaction, emphasis on observation, and an open-endlessness that minimizes scripting in advancing the narrative all ensure that there is a symbiosis between Prey's excellent lore-world building and its gameplay that is rare in gaming. That, and the qualities of said gameplay, make it a worthy successor to the classics that inspired it.    … Expand
  73. EvanY
    Nov 1, 2017
    8
    An excellent atmosphere and well written dialogue creates a truly immersive setting which is something I haven't seen in a while. The game provides plenty of freedom for the player with the gameplay balanced nicely overall. The art style is refreshing and the graphics were consistent. I encountered no technical issues and had very favorable performance throughout my time with the game.
  74. scojac
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    Great experience from beginning to end. The intro sequence is an amazing deconstruction of what in-game tutorials have become. As soon as the true game begins, you are on edge and the game finds way to consistently surprise the player and subvert expectations. This is a truly spooky sci-fi experience in the vein of System Shock. The thing you are fighting is truly alien and the gameGreat experience from beginning to end. The intro sequence is an amazing deconstruction of what in-game tutorials have become. As soon as the true game begins, you are on edge and the game finds way to consistently surprise the player and subvert expectations. This is a truly spooky sci-fi experience in the vein of System Shock. The thing you are fighting is truly alien and the game maintains a sense of mystery grounded in scientific writing that I found refreshing.

    The space station you explore is very well-crafted, with every environment having a believable purpose and interesting branching paths to traverse. The RPG skill system makes every choice relevant and affects the way you interact with the game world significantly. Where the new Deus Ex games kind of phoned in the environments (there was always a crate to move, or a duct to crawl through), here the "solutions" to traversing certain spaces are more complex and you may just not be able to get to certain places depending on the abilities that you choose. The game expects its players to be smart enough to figure things out on their own, which is a refreshing change of pace from most waypoint-centric systems.

    Combat is pretty brutal, but enforces the sense of tension that the game is promoting. You are stuck on a space station with a hostile alien force. The arsenal is kind of limited, but the game isn't really trying to be a shooter. Could have done with a bit more enemy variety, but you are face to face with a hostile alien species and it's nice that there is mystery to your nemesis. I didn't like the traditional guns much but playing as an engineer-type character that uses the gloo gun and wrench to dispatch enemies was fun and effective through most of the game.

    Overall, definitely worth a shot. It's an Arkane game that experiments in sci-fi rather than the Victorian occult that the Dishonored games went for. I haven't played the Mooncrash add-on but I hear that's a blast as well.    … Expand
  75. BlackEyeDCaat47
    Jul 30, 2019
    9
    Wonderful game with incredible soundtrack by master Mick Gordon. The atmosphere, the level design, all on the top. Prey 2018 achieved incredible level of immersion by implementing difficult live choices into the game and side quests.
  76. matdimond
    Aug 9, 2019
    9
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  77. AllNewSuperfake
    Dec 8, 2022
    9
    Now here is what I really love about Prey: It's probably the only bigger release in the past 8 years that wasn't an animated movie that got shown to me in cutscenes as a reward for doing whatever was the actual gameplay loop. Not once did it take control away from me and made me watch TV instead of playing a game; whatever there was to do by the player character was either done by me orNow here is what I really love about Prey: It's probably the only bigger release in the past 8 years that wasn't an animated movie that got shown to me in cutscenes as a reward for doing whatever was the actual gameplay loop. Not once did it take control away from me and made me watch TV instead of playing a game; whatever there was to do by the player character was either done by me or not done at all. For once I wasn't just the stuntman who got to shoot a gazillion enemies and nothing else only to watch some other dude getting all the good scenes. It was always me, always from my perspective, and yet it still made some amazing moments happen that were all so much sweeter because it didn't just cut to a prerendered video. Prey dared to losen that death grip those wannabe Spielbergs that make games these days normally force on your experience, and yeah, sometimes I had to actually look for answers, and every once in a while I got stuck because it wasn't enough to enter a room and have a cutscene play that moved the plot forward, but it was so much more memorable that way.

    I really hope that in the current climate, where more and more big releases fail and people are just bored, someone will remember this one and give the formula another try.    … Expand
  78. Abdulaziz1
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    Nothing is abstract, cohesive weapons abilities crafting level design is a masterpiece.
  79. ZZukan
    Mar 30, 2020
    9
    Понравилась, пропитана вся духом Half-Life 2 и DOOM 3, по крайне мере мне так показалось =) По графике 4 из 5, нет многих настроек в меню, к примеру размытие при движении (во всех играх его отключаю, бесит) пришлось отключать через файл конфига... А проц грузит сильно, что странно, физика в игре не сложнее той же Half-Life 2.Понравилась, пропитана вся духом Half-Life 2 и DOOM 3, по крайне мере мне так показалось =) По графике 4 из 5, нет многих настроек в меню, к примеру размытие при движении (во всех играх его отключаю, бесит) пришлось отключать через файл конфига... А проц грузит сильно, что странно, физика в игре не сложнее той же Half-Life 2.
  80. VashloveNpeace
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Personally this game deserve 10/10 - The story is so good and the gameplay is sandbox fun. The old Prey is good on its own way but this new Prey is good too. If I were to choose which is fun for me, I will choose the new Prey as it is way polish good story and gameplay. Furthermore that unexpected twist. It deserves a good sequel to explore the universe further.
  81. maluigario
    Dec 7, 2022
    8
    TL;DR: This is an FPS in space with mutant powers. It's awesome.

    This game is a first-person action RPG. There are two styles of combat: guns and mutant powers, the latter of which you unlock by recycling the organs of defeated monsters. You can use recycled components to upgrade your weaponry. The story is intriguing and keeps you engaged throughout. There are plenty of side missions    TL;DR: This is an FPS in space with mutant powers. It's awesome.

    This game is a first-person action RPG. There are two styles of combat: guns and mutant powers, the latter of which you unlock by recycling the organs of defeated monsters. You can use recycled components to upgrade your weaponry. The story is intriguing and keeps you engaged throughout. There are plenty of side missions that net you those all-to-necessary upgrade resources, and books and audio logs scattered about to fill out the ambience of the world.

    My main gripe with the game is that you spend too much time doing inventory management. You have a system similar to RE4, with each item or gun taking up some number of slots that you're busy shuffling around and debating which things to toss and which things to keep to try to drag to the nearest recycler. If their goal was to try and limit how many of the game's various guns you could have on you, or to limit the number of other tools, they could have implemented something a little more elegant that wouldn't have left you slugging down 13 cans of various drinks you'd intended to take to the recycler but now have to be tossed to make room for the extra wrench you found whose materials are more valuable to you.

    All in all, an awesome game, worth the buy.    … Expand
  82. 0gnacy
    May 5, 2017
    10
    Oh, this is good, this is really good. Think Half Life 1 meets Doom 3 meets System Shock.

    + extremely rewarding exploration. nothing is forced. nearly every exploration effort is subtly rewarded + the player is not overpowered. i've played the whole day today and i still am not + the upgrades are meaningful and affect the playstyle + the story is engaging and not cliche. after some    Oh, this is good, this is really good. Think Half Life 1 meets Doom 3 meets System Shock.

    + extremely rewarding exploration. nothing is forced. nearly every exploration effort is subtly rewarded
    + the player is not overpowered. i've played the whole day today and i still am not
    + the upgrades are meaningful and affect the playstyle
    + the story is engaging and not cliche. after some 15 hours of playing - still not sure how it'll end
    + the performance is great, and i've seen no bugs yet, seems very polished
    + the visuals and music are on par with the rest
    + voice acting is good

    I can't see any negatives yet. I am forcingmyself to go to bed now and not spend another 10 hrs exploring the station. Most engaging game in years (i am a casual player that usually has time for 1-2 games per year, so i try to be very selective).    … Expand
  83. RubixCube
    May 5, 2017
    10
    Optimized fantastically. Great game play with tons of endings. Adrenaline rush from start to finish! If you liked Bioshock or Dead Space you'll love this!! Reminded me of Half Life lots (physics very similar).
  84. twelfthelkay
    May 6, 2017
    10
    Okay guys so...10 hours in and I'll keep it short and sweet as I need to get back to Talos 1! The game has a way of building great atmosphere and tension at times, I feel vulnerable aboard this space station alone trying to save humanity (the music is brilliant). Had some fairly epic battles so far and resources are running low now so playing it sneaky, the weapon upgrades and neuromodOkay guys so...10 hours in and I'll keep it short and sweet as I need to get back to Talos 1! The game has a way of building great atmosphere and tension at times, I feel vulnerable aboard this space station alone trying to save humanity (the music is brilliant). Had some fairly epic battles so far and resources are running low now so playing it sneaky, the weapon upgrades and neuromod enhancements are very cool. I'm constantly worrying about where the next mimic is going to jump out from, the game itself feels very solid and the fundamentals for me feel just right. It is comparable to some of the greats and seems like it has borrowed from BIOSHOCK/HL2/Deus Ex. If you enjoy these types of games I'm confident you will love PREY. As I said I've only had a taste but my god is it sweet - like drinking ice cold, 24 carrot golden flaked fresh milk on summers day, from the teat of a beautiful Greek goddess. I can't wait to see how the journey ends but for now I'm just going to enjoy the ride, it's not everyday we gamers get the treats like this we deserve. Fight the mimics bravely my friends "No retreat!....No surrender!" I'll give my official verdict after completion but I can only see the game getting better and better.… Expand
  85. Kujoman
    May 5, 2017
    10
    I'm thoroughly impressed with the game so far, I think the graphics and the level design are incredible and the atmosphere is fantastic. The gunplay is a bit stiff at first but you get adjusted as you go on. The story is interesting so far and the side quests are often rewarding.

    For an honest rating I'd give it a 9/10. I give it full marks because Bethesda haters are gonna inevitably    I'm thoroughly impressed with the game so far, I think the graphics and the level design are incredible and the atmosphere is fantastic. The gunplay is a bit stiff at first but you get adjusted as you go on. The story is interesting so far and the side quests are often rewarding.

    For an honest rating I'd give it a 9/10. I give it full marks because Bethesda haters are gonna inevitably spam with negative reviews. To those uninformed, they only published the game, Arkane studios developed it.    … Expand
  86. Azkrons
    May 5, 2017
    10
    Bioshock in space. Except EVERY ♥♥♥♥ING THING can be an enemy, no game has ever made me this paranoid. Outstanding level design with lots of freedom, crafting and recycling, lots of powers and tools... A masterpiece.
  87. FTWOblivion
    May 15, 2017
    10
    Amazing,. Fantastic....beautiful....scary...creepy....badass...

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    Etc....................... Buy it ****

    My goty
  88. PokemonStyle
    Nov 14, 2017
    8
    + Great and un linear level design
    + Awesome and "interesting to explore" setting
    + Mick Gordon's soundtrack
    + Scary looking design of enemies
    + Pretty well optimized for PC

    - Mediocre shooter gameplay
    - Outdated graphics
    - Disappointing ending ( personally for me )

    Prey is a great example of very strong and solid game in immersive sim. genre. One of the best games in 2017.
  89. HirbodBehnam
    Jul 10, 2018
    10
    -Great graphics
    -Awesome story
    -Realistic fear effects (Delivers the fear)
    -Nice gameplay
    -Well optimized
  90. pcapinheiro
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    INTRIGANTE E ASSUSTADOR
    Uma ótima ficção científica, assustadora e fascinante.
    PONTOS POSITIVOS: + É todo sobre a sua maneira de jogar, pode tentar ser sorrateiro e desvendar segredos, ajudando sobreviventes, ou se tornar num mutante assassino impiedoso. +História intrigante e desvendá-la aos poucos e também o que aconteceu com os tripulantes da estação espacial é muito legal.    INTRIGANTE E ASSUSTADOR
    Uma ótima ficção científica, assustadora e fascinante.

    PONTOS POSITIVOS:
    + É todo sobre a sua maneira de jogar, pode tentar ser sorrateiro e desvendar segredos, ajudando sobreviventes, ou se tornar num mutante assassino impiedoso.
    +História intrigante e desvendá-la aos poucos e também o que aconteceu com os tripulantes da estação espacial é muito legal.

    PONTOS NEGATIVOS:
    +Nenhum relevante.    … Expand
  91. blizzardbox
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    a worthy system shock2 successor, very well balanced on the higher levels of difficulty, a lot of freedom, 5 interesting skill trees, weapon improvements, neuromods etc. interesting freely accessible metroid-like space station and an addon that is basically the much better deathloop. in my eyes the best arcane game and an atate of the art immersive sim. most of them don't know what to doa worthy system shock2 successor, very well balanced on the higher levels of difficulty, a lot of freedom, 5 interesting skill trees, weapon improvements, neuromods etc. interesting freely accessible metroid-like space station and an addon that is basically the much better deathloop. in my eyes the best arcane game and an atate of the art immersive sim. most of them don't know what to do with that and prefer to play linear shooting games… Expand
  92. JA89
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Picked the game up through a steam sale recently.
    Could not beIive I missed this game when initally released.
    Gamplay get reptitive towards the end of the game, however the story pays off big time.
    Its phemonial game and I 100% recommend it.
  93. strangermoon
    Sep 23, 2019
    8
    best after dead space 1 for setting and feeling lack of ammo and surving on space against the odds and creatures.
  94. LilQ
    May 6, 2022
    8
    Great sci-fi video game. Good storyline and tense atmosphere. If you are not interested in sci-fy about space, then you should still learn this story
  95. Jenne
    Jun 18, 2023
    10
    A great homage to System Shock and one of the most atmospheric and memorable - and best - games of the 2010s.
  96. Klewer
    Jan 10, 2022
    8
    Great FPS with an interesting setting and story. Good mix of ways you can please which keeps it fresh. Definitely worth a look.
  97. sft
    Jan 16, 2020
    8
    Beware the killer trash can

    4/5 • If you’ve played the Dishonored games PREY will seem familiar to you from the moment you first launch it. Arkane Studios have adopted a very similar art style for this game and at first I wasn’t sure if it was suitable for the setting. But the Talos 1 station is a like a huge art deco cruise ship floating in space and the painterly style used is    Beware the killer trash can

    4/5 • If you’ve played the Dishonored games PREY will seem familiar to you from the moment you first launch it. Arkane Studios have adopted a very similar art style for this game and at first I wasn’t sure if it was suitable for the setting. But the Talos 1 station is a like a huge art deco cruise ship floating in space and the painterly style used is actually quite appropriate. The game looks good and the CryEngine allows for some impressive physics. Gameplay is enjoyable, with satisfying combat and a wide range of abilities to experiment with. Although the enemies are visually simplistic they manage to create a palpable sense of impending danger and can be reasonably challenging to deal with. The mimics, in particular, help to keep the player on edge. The storyline is deeper and more convincing than in most games and the voice acting is good despite the low-key cast. There is a lot of backtracking but it never felt like a chore and the 75 hours I’ve put into the game were consistently enjoyable. I encountered several bugs, a couple of which prevented me from completing side missions, which was annoying but not a deal-breaker. All-in-all Prey is an accomplished game; it offers a decent bang for your buck; and it’s fun to play from start to finish (I haven’t purchased the Mooncrash DLC, so I can’t comment on that).    … Expand
  98. naufri27
    May 9, 2020
    8
    Pensaba que esta reinvención de Prey había pasado sin pena ni gloria, y menuda sorpresa al jugarla gracias a la suscripción Xbox Game Pass.

    Con un gran inicio, su historia te va enganchando poco a poco si eres capaz de aguantar el primer tercio de juego, donde los enemigos no perdonan y aprendemos los entresijo de su algo pequeño escenario. El final es sorprendente y, a su manera,    Pensaba que esta reinvención de Prey había pasado sin pena ni gloria, y menuda sorpresa al jugarla gracias a la suscripción Xbox Game Pass.

    Con un gran inicio, su historia te va enganchando poco a poco si eres capaz de aguantar el primer tercio de juego, donde los enemigos no perdonan y aprendemos los entresijo de su algo pequeño escenario. El final es sorprendente y, a su manera, esperanzador.    … Expand
  99. Young_Nacho
    Aug 5, 2021
    8
    Arkane comes through once again with another immersive sim, this time taking heavy inspiration from System Shock. And for the most part, it's a really great experience.

    Narratively, Prey follows some of the tried and true sci-fi tropes, but adds enough flair to keep things engaging from start to finish. I loved reading the interpersonal stories of the different crew members, and I was    Arkane comes through once again with another immersive sim, this time taking heavy inspiration from System Shock. And for the most part, it's a really great experience.

    Narratively, Prey follows some of the tried and true sci-fi tropes, but adds enough flair to keep things engaging from start to finish. I loved reading the interpersonal stories of the different crew members, and I was definitely stressing about my choices leading up to the end. Much like the opening, the ending itself is really fun and interesting... but it lacks polish. If rumors are to be believed, Arkane was reworking the endings and had to rush to meet deadlines so they weren't able to give it quite as much time as it needed, which is a bit of a shame. Still, it's a very interesting ending and I like it, but it could have been executed better.

    Combat wise Prey isn't amazing but it's definitely solid, and the enemies are really cool. Normally I think jumpscares are weak horror devices, but the way they're contextualized here makes them actually pretty fun. Having to worry about shapeshifting mimics makes the simple act of interacting with objects an interesting gameplay loop. And while they lose their luster by the end, they're still cool nonetheless and they make exploring new areas a really fun and tense experience.

    Speaking of exploration, I think it's probably the best aspect of the game, with a **** load of different ways to explore the station. Arkane's whole "Play your way" initiative is still going strong here, and most areas or objectives have a multitude of ways to reach them, usually depending on your character build or your attention to environmental detail. For me that's where the real charm of the gameplay comes in - A lot of the combat can be completely ignored, you can utilize typhon abilities to shapeshift, you can do things earlier in the game that make it easier later on, and much more. I found it particularly fun to search around for alternate paths into locked rooms, and the first time I came across a "Telepath" enemy was a great moment that I wont spoil here.

    The exploration is also helped by the fact that the space station itself is really well designed from a visual standpoint. With a nice mix of art deco and mechanical designs, and a distinct blue and Gold color palette. The more traditional "space station interior" areas of pipes and gray walls were a lot less interesting to me personally, but the beautiful design of places like the Lobby, the Crew Quarters and the Arboretum certainly make up for it.

    Prey also has really solid sound design, with creepy typhon noises and station ambience. Mick Gordon's soundtrack is fantastic, and I've said it before but this game confirms it; guitars slap for sci-fi things and you can't tell me otherwise.

    Voice acting is also great with Benedict Wong turning in an awesome performance as Alex... It's just a shame that the audio team weren't aware that the mics should have been a few inches farther away from the actor. Either that or they need a better audio editor for the dialogue.

    There are a few other issues I have here and there, with some sections overstaying their welcome and some so-so mechanics like the hacking (though to be fair, has hacking ever been good in a video game??) Overall though, this is a really fun experience and it's a damn shame that it didn't sell well. But I guess that's what happens when 80% of the gaming community is a bunch of f*ckheads who would rather just play the same 3 things every year, and then cry about not having any "new" or "different" games to play instead of expanding their horizons. Also probably because Bethesda made the boneheaded decision to name it after a game from 2006 that next to no one remembers.

    4 outta 5 - would go so so fast with sailing ships again.    … Expand
  100. darthmalak1986
    May 22, 2017
    8
    Pros>
    the game mecanics are new and it works
    also the mechanics of the guns Multiple path to objetives and multiple path to get out. the world is pretty big The "upgrade mechanics" on your brain are pretty damn good Some "upgrades" like "mimic" will be familiar to other famous game mechanics based on hl2 engine. Cry engine still works (is not the best like before but still is good)    Pros>
    the game mecanics are new and it works
    also the mechanics of the guns
    Multiple path to objetives and multiple path to get out.
    the world is pretty big
    The "upgrade mechanics" on your brain are pretty damn good
    Some "upgrades" like "mimic" will be familiar to other famous game mechanics based on hl2 engine.
    Cry engine still works (is not the best like before but still is good)
    The story is great
    On nightmare mode could take you alot of deads so is a fun factor when you fight an enemy you have to save ammo
    Great lore in game
    No annoying cinematics
    Torture Alive/Dead homo sapiens is fun

    Cons:
    Traveling back and ford could be annoying
    No fast traveling due to the size of the map and different areas should be considered
    Annoying constant "loading" screens between different areas
    Some popping textures (on 1.02) are still pressent
    Short in enemies varieties
    There is no multiplayer, if they make one some day with the pros it will be a fun multiplayer, trolling other players in torture chamber, converting them, or extract materials from them, also traveling from gravity to zero gravity.    … Expand
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#52 Best PC Game of 2017
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 38
  3. Negative: 1 out of 38
  1. Quarter to Three
    Nov 15, 2017
    60
    Many of its elements never quite come together, so there’s no payoff. The clumsy human stories, the botched difficulty curve, the dangling gameplay threads, the pointless decisions, the cool 3D printer scavenging economy, the coral, the hunters, the various survivors who need saving. If I never had fewer than a dozen mana potions, what did it matter whether I did the quest to put mana healing into the water supply?
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 5, 2017
    100
    Prey offers one of the best gaming environments in the history and builds on it its sophisticated, exciting, and unusually entertaining gameplay. A weaker story and sometimes too high difficulty does not change the fact that Arkane studios has once again produced something special. [Issue#275]
  3. PC PowerPlay
    Jun 30, 2017
    80
    A great game of action and exploration, with rich, interlocking mechanics. May be a little bit derivative, but a tonne of fun nonetheless. [Issue#263, p.56]
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