Prey

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  1. JustinForgueims
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Simply superb.
    Everything I like from Half Life but better.
    It's a good shooter, the feeling with the weapons is always good. It's also a good RPG, let's you decide a lot of approaches for your character, from a gunslinger to an stealth boy to a paranormal powers build. The way the game is designed and its details is crazy. Every task has not 1 or 2, sometimes even 5 ways to be done,    Simply superb.
    Everything I like from Half Life but better.
    It's a good shooter, the feeling with the weapons is always good. It's also a good RPG, let's you decide a lot of approaches for your character, from a gunslinger to an stealth boy to a paranormal powers build.
    The way the game is designed and its details is crazy. Every task has not 1 or 2, sometimes even 5 ways to be done, depending on your character skills or your preferred approach.

    The story is also one of the best things of the game. It's giving you information bit by bit and the suspense is still there by the end of the game.
    The games makes you take hard decisions and those decisions and your actions also have consequences.
    The ending and especially the post-credits scene shows that everything you made during the game was important.

    The side quests are also fantastic and with amazing rewards if you expend time doing it.
    It also has one of the best ways I ever seen on how to teach the game lore. Many of the crew members have a story behind and are interconnected and you learn it from small pieces that you gather all around the station. This lore is presented in many ways: emails, notes, audios, videos, calls, so it's not boring to collect it, even more if sometimes it gives clues to complete a quest ot triggers a new one.    … Expand
  2. Askoldnya
    Jul 20, 2023
    10
    This is a masterpiece. A bit rough on edges, but hands down the most advanced immersive sim there is, and great successor to System Shock. Design, visuals, music are amazing and create intimidating but deeply engaging atmosphere. Mysterious story only supports that. Gameplay offers plenty of space for experimentation, a lot of interactivity and many ways to solve problems. I really don'tThis is a masterpiece. A bit rough on edges, but hands down the most advanced immersive sim there is, and great successor to System Shock. Design, visuals, music are amazing and create intimidating but deeply engaging atmosphere. Mysterious story only supports that. Gameplay offers plenty of space for experimentation, a lot of interactivity and many ways to solve problems. I really don't think I can overprize this game with any amount of compliments.… Expand
  3. Blackdung7
    Jul 11, 2021
    10
    This game story is amazing with fantastic gameplay mechanics. I definitely recommend getting this game!
  4. ReturnToMonke75
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    Prey is a really great game. I’ll describe it as a blending of Bioshock and Deadspace. My first run took 49hrs so there’s lots to do and see and once complete you unlock extra difficulty options for repeat runs. I hope they make a sequel!
  5. 02450ephiz
    Sep 20, 2021
    10
    Underrated masterpiece. The gameplay was of course enjoyable and the story was better than I expected.
  6. Woolee
    Jan 14, 2022
    10
    This review is based on the game after completing it with all the side-quests available, except two (as far as I know). I played it for around 25 in-game hours.
  7. Vulture_
    Jan 4, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра просто изумительная столько вариантов прохождения, какой стиль все просто на высшем уровне!… Expand
  8. tr4nc3v1b3
    Jan 15, 2022
    10
    10 ouf 10. Best sci-fi game ever. Amazing game mechanics. One of the best immersive sims at the moment !
  9. ArT_Studios
    Jan 23, 2022
    10
    Great game 10/10.
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  10. 1Warfen
    Feb 7, 2022
    10
    There's nothing like starting a new job to have your whole world come crashing down within hours. The plot is undoubtedly Prey's strong point. Learning about the history of the Talos I crew is really interesting. Apart from that, surviving here (even on the normal difficulty level) is not at all easy and requires even at some points a judicious management of resources. You feel anxious atThere's nothing like starting a new job to have your whole world come crashing down within hours. The plot is undoubtedly Prey's strong point. Learning about the history of the Talos I crew is really interesting. Apart from that, surviving here (even on the normal difficulty level) is not at all easy and requires even at some points a judicious management of resources. You feel anxious at every step, because you never know where the enemy is hiding. The whole station looks insanely good and makes me want to explore all its nooks and crannies and learn all its secrets. Prey is a really exciting, absorbing, suspenseful and well-written space story about human greed and the desire to become gods.… Expand
  11. KolesAdlerov
    Aug 2, 2023
    10
    Top notch immersive sim with broad spectrum of management and legs! All internal game menus, player physics/actions are very user friendly. Variability and sandbox work at the highest level.

    (on a special difficulty; no HUD) Gameplay: combat mechanics 7/10 stealth (w/o powers) 9/10 atmosphere 10/10 Gameplay as RPG & im.sim: 10/10 Story [aggressive sjw-propaganda] 8/10    Top notch immersive sim with broad spectrum of management and legs! All internal game menus, player physics/actions are very user friendly. Variability and sandbox work at the highest level.

    (on a special difficulty; no HUD)
    Gameplay:
    combat mechanics 7/10
    stealth (w/o powers) 9/10
    atmosphere 10/10
    Gameplay as RPG & im.sim: 10/10

    Story [aggressive sjw-propaganda] 8/10

    Graphics [bad NPCs] 9/10

    Sounds & music [buggy issues] 8/10

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    Cheers, Arkane!    … Expand
  12. Blue9710x
    Jul 27, 2023
    10
    Prey is the first immersive sim I've played and I'm hungry for more. I love how every problem has 5 unique gameplay mechanics to get past it and how every aspect of the world feels completely natural but also fun to explore. I love the melancholic music played throughout the game and the terrifying sounds made by the typhons. And I think the story is great, especially the intro andPrey is the first immersive sim I've played and I'm hungry for more. I love how every problem has 5 unique gameplay mechanics to get past it and how every aspect of the world feels completely natural but also fun to explore. I love the melancholic music played throughout the game and the terrifying sounds made by the typhons. And I think the story is great, especially the intro and ending. Highly recommend.… Expand
  13. kamikazegrannie
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    It's maybe a little silly to leave a review for a 5 year old game, but if you enjoy first-person RPGs like System Shock 2, Deus Ex, Fallout: do not sleep on Prey. It's a game that's an obvious love letter to the already mentioned System Shock 2, but the real star of this game is the space station on which it takes place: it's amazingly well realized, built like a real structure and not aIt's maybe a little silly to leave a review for a 5 year old game, but if you enjoy first-person RPGs like System Shock 2, Deus Ex, Fallout: do not sleep on Prey. It's a game that's an obvious love letter to the already mentioned System Shock 2, but the real star of this game is the space station on which it takes place: it's amazingly well realized, built like a real structure and not a video game level, but is still an absolute blast to explore. Its small, isolated setting also allows the writers to build up relationships in the crew: as you explore, you get little windows into the people that inhabit the station, how they felt about each other, and their histories. I've read other reviews claiming the story is bland, and I guess if you summarize it that's true, but the story here is more about the telling than the arc as a whole, and it's told just extremely well.

    Gameplay-wise—and I feel this is often true of Arkane's games—starts out a little punishing until you get the hang of it. Then the sandbox opens up and you really get to play it your way. A lot of the objectives have more than one way of solving them, and it's fun to realize other possible solutions even after you've completed one. The rest of the mechanics are challenging to discuss without spoilers, but suffice to say you end up unlocking some very unique powers, and there are many interesting ways to build up your character. The way you construct items is also the best application of a resource collection and crafting mechanic I've seen in this sort of game, just absolutely wacky, satisfying, and delightful.

    Something about this game that I haven't seen discussed often but deserves special mention: the UI/UX is so incredibly fantastic. The menus are thoughtful, inventory management works great, the whole thing just plays so smoothly. Whoever worked on it should be immensely proud.

    I can't believe this didn't make a larger splash when it first came out; had it not been free on Epic Games I'm not sure I would've ever noticed it. Play this game, spend some hours with it before you judge it, and I think you'll have a wonderful time.    … Expand
  14. Primerjordan794
    Jun 1, 2022
    10
    Game is really cool with the best story. Actually got scared sometimes but this game is extremely fun.
  15. itsjimmm
    Jun 13, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I ever played, if you ever want to make a game you should deftly check the documentary about the game.
  16. mosmos
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    This game was my biggest revelation. I've never heard about this game before I've played. I was thinking it's another sf shooter, but I was totally wrong. The game-play, climate and the story is awesome. The world is created with many small details so the discovery of the space station is really satisfactory.
    This game is challenging and offers different ways how to solve the problem,    This game was my biggest revelation. I've never heard about this game before I've played. I was thinking it's another sf shooter, but I was totally wrong. The game-play, climate and the story is awesome. The world is created with many small details so the discovery of the space station is really satisfactory.
    This game is challenging and offers different ways how to solve the problem, however it's definitely not for everyone. If you expect heroic actions and hordes of aliens it's not a game for you.    … Expand
  17. 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
  18. Sirwootalot
    Feb 13, 2019
    9
    Roughly 2/3rds through the game, if I had to guess.

    + As usual for Arkane, utterly incredible art direction + One of the most atmospheric, immersive games I've ever played - seriously! + Zero-gravity and spacewalk sections are particularly nerve-wracking, in a good way + Really, REALLY good writing and voice acting, with very few exceptions + Pervasively mysterious and intriguing    Roughly 2/3rds through the game, if I had to guess.

    + As usual for Arkane, utterly incredible art direction
    + One of the most atmospheric, immersive games I've ever played - seriously!
    + Zero-gravity and spacewalk sections are particularly nerve-wracking, in a good way
    + Really, REALLY good writing and voice acting, with very few exceptions
    + Pervasively mysterious and intriguing main story - few plot holes, but many big questions
    + Deep, intricate upgrade and crafting systems
    + You HAVE to find creative solutions to succeed - run-and-gun is rarely viable

    - Not the best performance, graphics-wise, despite few high-res textures
    - graphics are suspiciously jaggy at all times, even with high AA/filtering
    - back to needing creative solutions - certain achievements like "no crew deaths" are near-impossible without meticulous planning, and near-guaranteed to fail due to unforgiving enemy AI
    - Derpy, stiff NPC facial animations don't do justice to the game's better-than-usual voice acting

    I was initially turned off from this game due to being a big fan of the original Prey - I was worried Bethesda was just using the name as a cash-grab (which they kind of did). Title aside, this is an utterly fantastic "shock" style game, set in an intricately designed semi-open space station that you slowly unlock as you go. It's meant to be a spiritual successor to System Shock, and it wildly succeeds at this.    … Expand
  19. GolovA
    Jun 1, 2022
    9
    Half Life +
    Bioshock +
    System Shock +
    Bioforge +
    Deus Ex +
    Alien Isolation +
    Dead Space =
    _____________
    PREY

    Solid and underrated game.
  20. ket
    Jan 1, 2022
    9
    One of the best games I've played in a long time and it is absolutely criminal there are no plans for a sequel to tie up the story that has been started here. Any game that is as good as Prey that has the marketing for it handled competently (which Prey didn't have) would do gangbusters, the story is superb, the gameplay is superb, the ending begs a sequel to tie up the story, the onlyOne of the best games I've played in a long time and it is absolutely criminal there are no plans for a sequel to tie up the story that has been started here. Any game that is as good as Prey that has the marketing for it handled competently (which Prey didn't have) would do gangbusters, the story is superb, the gameplay is superb, the ending begs a sequel to tie up the story, the only downside is that the optional tasks in the game could have done with more bug testing as some tasks are rather buggy to the point of not being able to complete them but fortunately not too many of them are like this. The best way to describe Prey is that it is a mix of Bioshock meets Alien Isolation meets Mass Effect and all of these components mesh, for the most part, wonderfully.

    If you haven't played Prey, play it.    … Expand
  21. 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
  22. Zetoc
    Apr 3, 2021
    9
    I first played this game for about an hour when it came out, for some reason it dident really catch my attention and i did not play it again for many years... but man am i glad i gave it a second chance

    This game is a gem! Interesting story and setting, excellent gameplay and both known and unique game mechanics Good sound,music and atmhosphere. Took me around 23 hours to finnish and    I first played this game for about an hour when it came out, for some reason it dident really catch my attention and i did not play it again for many years... but man am i glad i gave it a second chance

    This game is a gem!
    Interesting story and setting, excellent gameplay and both known and unique game mechanics
    Good sound,music and atmhosphere.
    Took me around 23 hours to finnish and it felt not to short or to long

    Gameplaywise its a mix of bioshock and deadspace with a splash of Halflife

    The game is not perfect but it is pretty close

    Enemies are abit uninteresting and not very varied, but its kinda linked to the story
    The UI can be abit clunky and it took me a while to figure out to quickmap weapons etc
    The graphics and artstyle are by no means bad but might be a slight bit cartoonish, where i would have liked more of a deadspace or Re2 Remake astetic and look.
    And i would have like a little longer ending cutscene that explained abit more about what happend after

    But these are minor complaints, i fellt like i was back in the good old days of gaming where i just couldent wait to get home to play more    … Expand
  23. jc_denton
    Nov 24, 2020
    9
    This is a fantastically underrated game that emphasizes player choice. It that sense, it's the closest thing we have to a Deus Ex or System Shock 2 in the modern era. It's an RPG at its heart - don't expect to go in guns blazing and winning the gunfights unless you've maxed out the weapon skill tree. It's a thinking man's game.

    The game features some of the world building I've ever    This is a fantastically underrated game that emphasizes player choice. It that sense, it's the closest thing we have to a Deus Ex or System Shock 2 in the modern era. It's an RPG at its heart - don't expect to go in guns blazing and winning the gunfights unless you've maxed out the weapon skill tree. It's a thinking man's game.

    The game features some of the world building I've ever seen. There snippets of information spread here and there and its up to you to piece the puzzle together. This is one of those games where getting spoiled really ruins a large part of the experience, since the joy and thrill of finding out what's REALLY going on is what keeps this game going. So stop reading reviews, and go get this game. It can probably be had for less than 10 bucks these days.    … Expand
  24. 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
  25. AthanasiosT
    Nov 16, 2017
    9
    Atmospheric and a little scary at times, with clever enemies and a space station at your disposal to explore. Player character is fully upgradeable along with the guns, something that is really needed on the later levels of the game. Clever design and realistic zero gravity space walks, along with a very good story, leave you wanting for more. I hope no.2 is on the making.
  26. RedMAK
    Dec 30, 2017
    9
    Great game! I was quite reluctant to purchase it first because of some reviewers saying "woooo, boring, wooo, enemies are repetitive, wooo, AI is dumb", so it defeinitely took some time to get my hands on this. And I can say - the game is GREAT! Immersion is great, compassion, moral questions are great (hello, ADVENT shuttle), graphics are great, the whole gameplay is great. I am a trueGreat game! I was quite reluctant to purchase it first because of some reviewers saying "woooo, boring, wooo, enemies are repetitive, wooo, AI is dumb", so it defeinitely took some time to get my hands on this. And I can say - the game is GREAT! Immersion is great, compassion, moral questions are great (hello, ADVENT shuttle), graphics are great, the whole gameplay is great. I am a true System Shock 2 fan and this one goes pretty close or beyond.
    PROs:
    - Graphics;
    - Immersion;
    - Setting;
    - Twisted and braincrackins storyline;
    - System Shock 2 descendant;
    CONs:
    - Skill tree could be bigger and more developed. If you do not go with Typhon powers, closer to the end of game you literally put points into skills you not actually need, just to put them somewhere.
    - Longer! Harder! I want it LOOONGER and HAAARDER! There is some truth behind the fact that closer to the end you start walking/jumping/gliding as semi-god with little menace from Typhon even on impossible (I was playing on IMP).    … Expand
  27. 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.
  28. Ensaabahnur
    Mar 8, 2019
    9
    Great game! Spiritual sequel to the bioshock and system shock franchises, it's got a good story ,good ,solid gameplay and very fun overall!
  29. 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
  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. 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.
  32. 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.
  33. 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
  34. Goreaffection
    Jun 1, 2018
    9
    Bullet points:
    Extremely immersive atmosphere.
    Shocking revelation moments in game Gorgeous graphics Intelligent and deadly enemy Satisfying sidequests Promising Ending While playing this game I felt the same intellectual awe I felt while playing Half Life 2. The ways you can use the Gloo cannon are reminiscent to Half Life 2's Gravity Gun. The game is not a copy of Half Life 2    Bullet points:
    Extremely immersive atmosphere.
    Shocking revelation moments in game
    Gorgeous graphics
    Intelligent and deadly enemy
    Satisfying sidequests
    Promising Ending

    While playing this game I felt the same intellectual awe I felt while playing Half Life 2. The ways you can use the Gloo cannon are reminiscent to Half Life 2's Gravity Gun. The game is not a copy of Half Life 2 but has the similar intelligent atmosphere.

    This game is absolutely not to be missed and you should take your time and enjoy all the side missions and secrets the game has to offer. These games remind us that singleplayer story missions are much more valuable and memorable than online matches.

    PS: Not to spoil anything, but when you are done playing the game you will realize it was your character analysis.    … Expand
  35. MaximumD
    Nov 13, 2020
    9
    I've recently bought a nice new gaming laptop and decided to pick this up on PC on the cheap for a replay. This game is great and in my eyes it's completely underrated by the gaming media. If you like Deus Ex type games and the Dishonoured series. This is right up your alley.

    This game has: Cool original design and story, Rpg elements, expansive weapon and equipment options and    I've recently bought a nice new gaming laptop and decided to pick this up on PC on the cheap for a replay. This game is great and in my eyes it's completely underrated by the gaming media. If you like Deus Ex type games and the Dishonoured series. This is right up your alley.

    This game has: Cool original design and story, Rpg elements, expansive weapon and equipment options and upgrades, and just a completely forboding atmosphere were you are constantly on edge. Multiple optoins on how to solve problems and build your character. It's much better than Deus Ex Human revolution and Mankind Divided and on part with Dishonoured 1 and 2.

    Graphics on the PC can be top notch depending on your rig, but the game runs smoothly and is optimized for pc.

    You can't go wrong here, especially now that the game is discounted. Pick it up and you won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  36. mjv3585
    May 8, 2017
    9
    This game is so incredibly refreshing in an ocean of reptetive and redudant shooter clones and endless war game franchises this game dares to be different. Channeling obvious inspiration from classic games like system shock, dead space, half life 1 and 2, and the bioshock series, this game rewards creativity and those enjoy a challenging gameplay. The game does not baby you and manyThis game is so incredibly refreshing in an ocean of reptetive and redudant shooter clones and endless war game franchises this game dares to be different. Channeling obvious inspiration from classic games like system shock, dead space, half life 1 and 2, and the bioshock series, this game rewards creativity and those enjoy a challenging gameplay. The game does not baby you and many enemies are quite powerful. You feel incredibly rewarded whenever you upgrade your abilities and kit and this translates nicely into a multitude of branching upgrade paths.

    TL:DR --> Its like half life, bioshock, and deadspace made a baby. I love it.    … Expand
  37. 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
  38. Sinatra
    Dec 1, 2020
    9
    Just brilliant! Good graphics (except the characters), fantastic story, game mechanics, enemies ... no bugs...
    One of the best openings I have ever seen in a game.
    If you are planing to play Prey, the game shines on a higher difficulty
  39. Akk3d1s
    May 31, 2019
    9
    This is definitely one of the best games from the last 2-3 years. I ignored it for a long time since I am usually not a big fan of survival games, let alone survival horror games. But, I gave it a shot after some reviewers convinced me...plus I was bored and had nothing else to play. Boy, this game was a treat. I enjoyed the sci-fi theme, so the environment quickly lured me in. Once there,This is definitely one of the best games from the last 2-3 years. I ignored it for a long time since I am usually not a big fan of survival games, let alone survival horror games. But, I gave it a shot after some reviewers convinced me...plus I was bored and had nothing else to play. Boy, this game was a treat. I enjoyed the sci-fi theme, so the environment quickly lured me in. Once there, I got hooked with the crafting system and really enjoyed building up my character to be more strategically useful in certain scenarios. The character built feels less generic and more of a mix between deus ex and dishonored. Mechanics - spot on. The immersion that the characters and the fantastic space station create is something other game devs should take note of. Its very rare these days to see how your actions can noticeably create a sense of progression in your immediate environment. I truly felt my character belonged there, and with a cohesive effort from the others, tried to prevent or encourage a particular outcome.

    This is a must have, even if you don't like survival horror. Apart from the 2-3 jump scares(could be different for you), there is nothing scary about this game. Just an absolute joy from start to finish.

    Get it!    … Expand
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. Rooseweld
    May 5, 2017
    9
    Pros:
    1.Runs Very Good, Dosen't drop below 100 fps, So FAR
    2.Really like the Art-Style, has some nice Graphics and Advanced settings too 3. Strong story 4. Cool Abilities 5. Excellent level design, 10/10 6. Reminds me of Deus Ex, Bio shock, Dishonored, and a little bit of Half life, and that's a good thing 7. Is it WORTH the money, YES Things that will be fixed: 1.    Pros:
    1.Runs Very Good, Dosen't drop below 100 fps, So FAR

    2.Really like the Art-Style, has some nice Graphics and Advanced settings too

    3. Strong story

    4. Cool Abilities

    5. Excellent level design, 10/10

    6. Reminds me of Deus Ex, Bio shock, Dishonored, and a little bit of Half life, and that's a good thing

    7. Is it WORTH the money, YES

    Things that will be fixed:
    1. Can't change FOV, in-game, but they will be adding a fov slider later on, for now you will have to go and edit the game.cfg file

    Same with motion blur, to turn off go into game.cfg add this line r_MotionBlur = 0

    If you change graphics settings in-game after that the file would be rewritten    … Expand
  46. 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
  47. BionicMatt
    Jun 18, 2019
    9
    Depending on your difficulty setting, this can be an entertaining sci-fi shooter, a heart-pounding survival horror game, or somewhere in between. Plus:

    * Side content with genuinely useful rewards * The Mimics are a genius common enemy * Choices impact both the story and the endings (in many ways you won't expect) * Best zero-grav movement period. * A streamlined crafting system    Depending on your difficulty setting, this can be an entertaining sci-fi shooter, a heart-pounding survival horror game, or somewhere in between. Plus:

    * Side content with genuinely useful rewards
    * The Mimics are a genius common enemy
    * Choices impact both the story and the endings (in many ways you won't expect)
    * Best zero-grav movement period.
    * A streamlined crafting system that doesn't do my head in

    Only marred by a few small bugs (like disappearing corpses) and a somewhat illegible maps for the station Exterior.

    I was initially disappointed about the original Prey 2's cancellation, and that they turned space bounty hunting into Mass effect, but I take it all back. Got it for £10 in a sale, and definitely worth it. Would buy for full price.    … Expand
  48. 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
  49. jollymon
    May 5, 2017
    9
    I spend all night running this game on my brand new Blade Core with a GTX 1080 Strix OC8 plopped inside. The game runs a rock steady 60FPS @ 1080 , QHD cuts it down to a very playable (and stable) 30-40FPS and finally 4K runs at a very surprisingly smooth 30FPS. This is all while the apparent bottleneck from my tiny (2017 razer blade stealth with Kaby lake, 16Mb ram) laptop is causing aI spend all night running this game on my brand new Blade Core with a GTX 1080 Strix OC8 plopped inside. The game runs a rock steady 60FPS @ 1080 , QHD cuts it down to a very playable (and stable) 30-40FPS and finally 4K runs at a very surprisingly smooth 30FPS. This is all while the apparent bottleneck from my tiny (2017 razer blade stealth with Kaby lake, 16Mb ram) laptop is causing a drop in FPS from what i would normally get with a 1080 in a desktop. Those numbers remained stable for the most part for the three + hours that i had a chance to run though last night.
    I have to say that i am very impressed with this game, without spoiling much I think any FPS fan of games like HL, FEAR, or even the newer Deus Ex's will find a lot to like in this game. The perks are really reminiscent of the of the latter but the sound, one of my favorite aspects of this game, really reminds me of the former. For what its worth, the variations in the perk system alone are enough to have me thinking that the Deus Ex Mankind divided team could have learned something from these guys. I was never a huge fan of Dishonored 2's art style but am happy to say that the Cry engine really pulls though here and give off an entirely different feel. That being said, this is not recognizable sequel to the previous Prey installations. The first two hours throw some very heavy, mind bending/reality checking things at you that may require another run to fully appreciate. Much like the first Prey, the emphasis is on forcing you to feel from the perspective of the character straight from the opening cinematic, which will give you varying feeling of daja vu depending on how far into the first hour your are. While the intro had me worried we were going down a very familiar path, the immediate left and right turns you make after fully erased any of those feelings. There are little chunks of great FPS games from the half-life-like sound of the test area malfunctioning, to the FEAR like weightiness of the preorder shotgun you get in your office; it all feels very well put together and best of all well balanced. Weapons (at least the GOO and shotty) have some fantastic animations and, so far, it seems as though the weapons are a bit on the lighter side when in relation to your enemy's. Speaking of the enemys, prepare to start doubting every damn item your looking to pick up. The name Mimic goes very far here. I wont go too far into this short review but long story short, using the GLOO gun and THEN the wrench makes it a much more effective combo since your effectively dealing with black GACK. I'm going to end this review here (unless someone requests that i continue) since i need to continue playing before i give it a final score. Up until this moment which is around the three hour mark, i will have to give this a 8.5/10 just for the fantastic game play. Any one doubting whether to get this game or not, please do yourself a favor and GET IT! Collapse    … Expand
  50. drgeta
    May 5, 2017
    9
    fantastic game, very well optimized, getting around 90fps on Ultra settings at 4K,
    Great Story line, level up system.

    Best played at Hard difficulty,
  51. 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.
  52. 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
  53. 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/
  54. SaintMSent
    May 22, 2017
    9
    Absolutely great game, except for some technical issues(like several quest bugs) and graphics. But art design is awesome. It's very hard to find game like this in our time, so work of the Arkane studios will be appriciated by people who love story games.
  55. Palexus
    Jun 8, 2017
    9
    This game is just... amazing. It is just a great mix of best juices of the game industry with a note of old school. I think that everyone should play it from start to the end.
  56. 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
  57. nitorita
    Jan 15, 2018
    9
    INTRO
    Prey is a magnificent game. You'll spend at least 25 hours in the game to beat it if you complete most of the side quests, and you won't regret a single second of it.
    The game is essentially a better version of Dead Space, but less linear and incorporates BioShock mechanics as well as a deep story and a reasonable amount of freedom for you to approach your objectives. STORY    INTRO
    Prey is a magnificent game. You'll spend at least 25 hours in the game to beat it if you complete most of the side quests, and you won't regret a single second of it.

    The game is essentially a better version of Dead Space, but less linear and incorporates BioShock mechanics as well as a deep story and a reasonable amount of freedom for you to approach your objectives.

    STORY
    If you enjoy space movies, particularly ones relating to habitation in a space vessel, station, or base, you're in for a treat. The first of its kind for a video game, Prey is about a lone survivor who has been deserted on a space station that has been taken over by sentient alien lifeforms.

    Waking up one day and not remembering anything that happened in the past, as you explore the station and progress, you will find out more and more about what happened to the station and what their crew specializes in: alien technology research.

    You find out that you have a sibling who is also alive on the station, but all is not as it seems as there is a more ulterior motive behind what's going on in the station and your sibling is following their own agenda.

    GAMEPLAY
    This game is not a hardcore alien shooter. It's closer to a game like BioShock or Dishonored where you have many weapons and abilities at your disposal and can mix and match play styles as necessary.

    Similar to the Dishonored series or recent Deus Ex games, there is a skill system where you distribute "Neuromods" to the particular skills you wish to acquire in order to improve your character or allow you to do more in the game.

    There are all sorts of enemies in the game and each of them have their own strengths and weaknesses. You are required to research them in order to learn new alien abilities and to know the best way to deal with them. Ammunition isn't overly abundant in the game, so you do need to avoid being wasteful to a degree.

    One unique mechanic of Prey is that you are able to fly in space and zero-gravity areas in the station. It is clear that Bethesda spent a lot of time on this mechanic, as it is very realistic and very satisfying to play.

    Although quests are spread out all across the station, the game is enjoyable enough that going back and forth from place to place isn't a total chore. It's fun to explore every nook and cranny and to collect things. A lot of work was placed into map design. Exploring new areas is interesting as no two places are the same.

    Bethesda incorporated a stealth system into the game like they did in Dishonored, but it's somewhat weak and doesn't reward you in any way for it. Personally, I feel that Prey is better enjoyed by just playing it without focusing on stealth. The game wasn't built to be played a second time, and wasn't meant for you to let enemies stay alive. The game is already difficult enough as it is.

    The only complaint I have with the game is the insignificance of many mechanics that are incorporated but are seemingly meaningless in the game. For example, radiation is virtually a non-issue, and most of the Typhon Neuromod upgrades are not needed to beat the game even though there are plenty of them to choose from. This causes the game to be a little one-dimensional.

    SUMMARY
    There's not much more I can say about the game. I definitely recommend playing it as it is unique and well-designed. The story is immersive and it is fun to think of the best way to approach a situation.

    I strongly advise installing the game on an SSD since you will often need to go from area to area and the load times can get annoying after a while.

    I give this game a 9 out of 10 for being a memorable experience. If I ever need to recommend a space station exploration game, Prey is definitely one of them.    … Expand
  58. chunjurrinchhen
    Oct 11, 2017
    9
    This is seriously an underrated game. This is the reason we get **** games with lootboxes and micro-transaction these days. We dont appreciate games like these from awesome studios like Arkane Studios. People nowadays deserve games like star wars battlefront 2 and overwatch. They complain about the micro-transaction and yet get it anyway. Buy this game and appreciate epicness.
  59. Karkoza
    Mar 29, 2018
    9
    One of the most underrated games in 2017. More mechanics than in the bioshock and deus ex. Game isnt holding you for a fool. And one of the best sci fi stories .
  60. gmr2048
    Apr 5, 2018
    9
    Great visuals. Engaging game-play and storyline. Great ambiance/sound design. I very much enjoyed the game and played it through twice in rapid succession (the second time focusing on many of the side quests I didn't spend time on during the first run). The only part that's a bit disappointing is a single cut-scene (at a key point) that just looks...cheap. I don't know if it was rushed orGreat visuals. Engaging game-play and storyline. Great ambiance/sound design. I very much enjoyed the game and played it through twice in rapid succession (the second time focusing on many of the side quests I didn't spend time on during the first run). The only part that's a bit disappointing is a single cut-scene (at a key point) that just looks...cheap. I don't know if it was rushed or just poorly executed. But apart from that, playing the game was a great experience. I'm looking forward to the "secret" announcement expected in June (fingers crossed for a DLC mission).… Expand
  61. 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
  62. SilverOrlov
    Mar 30, 2020
    9
    At the beginning of the game I wanted to put 7 or 8. But it’s worthwhile to endure a frankly curve, in my opinion, the balance of the player’s initial potential against enemies thrown at him, and the game will sparkle with new colors. As a result, I put 9. Not 10 because of the large number of small bugs, one of which constantly led to death due to enemies right next to the exit from theAt the beginning of the game I wanted to put 7 or 8. But it’s worthwhile to endure a frankly curve, in my opinion, the balance of the player’s initial potential against enemies thrown at him, and the game will sparkle with new colors. As a result, I put 9. Not 10 because of the large number of small bugs, one of which constantly led to death due to enemies right next to the exit from the elevator (bug - it’s impossible to leave the zone near elevator for several seconds, the player spins in place). So my rating for this game is 9.
    In this game, the action component is relatively normal, if you adequately approach the collection of resources/crafting ammunition and other things, then by the end of the game there will be no problems with inventory at all, and all weapons will be upgraded. Another point - only three of them matter in this game unfortunately. There are many different grenades to improve your tactics... and a weapon that you will use more often for closing holes and building stairs than as weapon itself.
    But everything outweighs the plot, environment and atmosphere. This game is incredibly interesting. A huge scientific space station, which is very interesting to explore, down to every corner of it. Excellent implementation of flights in a vacuum. A very interesting story that "pulls the rubber" of the whole game and reaches a climax only at the end of the game... but nonetheless.
    And the atmosphere: Horror and the unknown at the very beginning and until the middle of the game. And the unknown and dangerous from the middle to the end of the game.
    History outweighs all the flaws that could have been found here.
    The game has a dozen points of choice, "save or not", "leave or kill", and so on. So it is with skills too: use only human skills, or to risk installing aliens in yourself... but everything has its own price. Beware of being too greedy.    … Expand
  63. Lucky_Nike
    Mar 15, 2019
    9
    If you liked games like Alien Isolation and System Shock 2, there is no doubt you will enjoy this game a lot.

    In the beginning game feels more like horror crawler, somewhere in the middle its rpg with tactics opportunities, to be at the end pure fps shooter with desire to hunt more "power-ups". Atmosphere of this game is superb. Game changes its motivation and feelings from horror    If you liked games like Alien Isolation and System Shock 2, there is no doubt you will enjoy this game a lot.

    In the beginning game feels more like horror crawler, somewhere in the middle its rpg with tactics opportunities, to be at the end pure fps shooter with desire to hunt more "power-ups".

    Atmosphere of this game is superb. Game changes its motivation and feelings from horror feel to call to power, and it loose nothing from desire to explore and to find ways how to deal with levels and enemies in more effective way. Exploring and will to check previous places just to find out what is behind those doors is present almost whole time. If you enjoy playing games and trying to get maximum from your character and what game provides, you will not be disappointed.

    I was not expecting much from the game as I had almost zero information about it. Once I found out what is going on and where this game is taking place it boosted the game a ton.

    On 2nd play through game do not offer much if at first play you made everything that could be done, but 35 hours of joy from first play and 14 from 2m6 this game is worth every dollar you paid for.

    Played with 3D Vision and I can say: I had a blast!

    ps: if you played System Shock 2 and have feeling, like you have been playing this game before.. well, yes, you did, but it doesnt matter, its really good :)    … Expand
  64. boeph
    Apr 7, 2019
    9
    Вышла весьма увлекательная игра, в которой прекрасно все: от подачи основного сюжета до графической части. Безусловно, это одна из лучших игр ходящего десятилетия. Всем обязательно рекомендую.
  65. zephtyr
    May 16, 2019
    9
    Hands down the best immersive sim of this gen; the story is good, the graphics looks nice, and the gameplay is so much fun
  66. 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.
  67. matdimond
    Aug 9, 2019
    9
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  68. C45513
    Jan 13, 2021
    9
    First-person sci-fi immersive sim with exceptional environmental storytelling and incredible ambience.
  69. 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
  70. 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.
  71. Rhoninus
    May 5, 2020
    9
    If you like sci-fi and RPG games this is a must-play in my opinion. The story is great and the characters that are a part of it have a lot of depth and trustworthy human intentions. I have to point out that I liked very much that the game world does react to your actions almost perfectly which ties the gameplay and the story neatly together. When it comes to gameplay this is a game ofIf you like sci-fi and RPG games this is a must-play in my opinion. The story is great and the characters that are a part of it have a lot of depth and trustworthy human intentions. I have to point out that I liked very much that the game world does react to your actions almost perfectly which ties the gameplay and the story neatly together. When it comes to gameplay this is a game of options, there are often more than 2 ways to complete certain objectives depending on how you build your character. I would say that all of the 23 hours of playtime that it took me to finish it were very polished and I enjoyed them all but, considering I did all of the side missions it can feel short for someone. Luckily it has a great replayability. There is also a DLC called mooncrash witch may extend the playtime of the title.… Expand
  72. 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.
  73. LumberjackBR84
    Apr 5, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game! Challenging, innovative and very beautiful. The possibilities to solve puzzles in different ways is very interesting and exciting.… Expand
  74. wayrez
    May 17, 2020
    9
    34 hours spent passing the game

    I'd like to say that this is one of the best Immersive sim. At each location you can turn the situation around differently. Incredible attention to details of game levels. Technically, the game is also beautifully made - beautiful graphics, a lot of fps, all you need to know. I don't want to write anything about the plot not to give spoilers, but the    34 hours spent passing the game

    I'd like to say that this is one of the best Immersive sim.
    At each location you can turn the situation around differently. Incredible attention to details of game levels. Technically, the game is also beautifully made - beautiful graphics, a lot of fps, all you need to know.

    I don't want to write anything about the plot not to give spoilers, but the way it is presented, the way you can study the lor game - deserves special attention.    … Expand
  75. Ignises
    May 22, 2022
    9
    Really good game! I enjoyed shooting and using the powers! The decision we had to make and a surprising ending! I'm waiting for prey 2.
  76. ThereIsNoFuture
    Apr 29, 2023
    9
    Always felt like this was Arkanes magnum opus even though I love Dishonored as well. Something just clicked once I started playing Prey. Great world building, environments that allow for player choice, music, solid story with unexpeceted twists...It is just a great experience all around that reminds me of the likes of Half Life and Bioshock. It also makes me really excited for the SystemAlways felt like this was Arkanes magnum opus even though I love Dishonored as well. Something just clicked once I started playing Prey. Great world building, environments that allow for player choice, music, solid story with unexpeceted twists...It is just a great experience all around that reminds me of the likes of Half Life and Bioshock. It also makes me really excited for the System Shock Remake.… Expand
  77. roelani
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Arkane Studios is known for developing amazing lore-filled playgrounds, giving the players a plethora of tools for traversal and combat, and simply setting you loose to watch what you do. The immersive sim genre doesn't get a whole lot of love.

    Thankfully, there are little gems like this. Absurdly fun, visually striking, amazingly well-crafted, filled with interesting characters and    Arkane Studios is known for developing amazing lore-filled playgrounds, giving the players a plethora of tools for traversal and combat, and simply setting you loose to watch what you do. The immersive sim genre doesn't get a whole lot of love.

    Thankfully, there are little gems like this. Absurdly fun, visually striking, amazingly well-crafted, filled with interesting characters and with a backdrop like no other, Prey provides amazing value for money. Multiple endings, a lot of decent side content, varied gameplay options and skill builds... It all makes for a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

    Music is great, visuals are impressive and support the gorgeous art direction. Combat feels snappy and simply exploring Talos-1 is fun as hell. Subtracting 1 point because the third act of the game has you backtracking on old grounds a few times, which does feel like it pads out the experience a little. Otherwise, a near perfect offering.

    Good stuff, Arkane.    … Expand
  78. SewAwOw
    May 29, 2021
    9
    Классная игра, сюжет, сеттинг, геймплей, враги - всё на высшем уровне. Графика тоже нормальная. Отличный представитель иммерсив симов, для меня на уровне биошок инфинит. Приключение в меру продолжительное, в меру сложное, бэктрекинг работает безотказно (ни разу не возникало чувство, что вот опять возвращаться в уже изученную локацию, Талос-1 воспринимается как единое целое). ОченьКлассная игра, сюжет, сеттинг, геймплей, враги - всё на высшем уровне. Графика тоже нормальная. Отличный представитель иммерсив симов, для меня на уровне биошок инфинит. Приключение в меру продолжительное, в меру сложное, бэктрекинг работает безотказно (ни разу не возникало чувство, что вот опять возвращаться в уже изученную локацию, Талос-1 воспринимается как единое целое). Очень интересно было находить тайнички, открывать новые локации и двери, изучать мир. Сюжет прям хорош, использование разные навыков вкупе с предметами окружающего мира здорово разнообразят боевку. И концовки не подвели (я выбрал не очень хорошую). В общем, игра маст плей.… Expand
  79. apokalipto
    Aug 8, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  80. RinKaiG
    Apr 12, 2021
    9
    Good morning Morgan, Today is Monday, March 15th, 2032 ...
    Nice and interesting game.
  81. OldManGamerOMG
    Dec 7, 2020
    9
    I enjoyed Prey very much. It didn't hurt that it was the same name of my favorite novel, written by Michael Crichton. There are a great many similarities between the two as well, while still very foreign from one another. Prey had some very excellent aspects of the game, but I still felt that something was missing, though I still cannot put my finger on it. Regardless, I consider this aI enjoyed Prey very much. It didn't hurt that it was the same name of my favorite novel, written by Michael Crichton. There are a great many similarities between the two as well, while still very foreign from one another. Prey had some very excellent aspects of the game, but I still felt that something was missing, though I still cannot put my finger on it. Regardless, I consider this a must play for a unique gameplay with an excellent story.

    While several of the achievements are based on replay, I found myself feeling forced to push through the second and third, and the fourth time was almost painful. While I thoroughly enjoyed the game to start, I found that it was taxing to play again back to back. I would say that this is like a movie you would not want to miss and very glad you watched in the theater, most likely even buy it and own in your personal collection. However, you would most likely never watch it again.    … Expand
  82. yertre
    Feb 8, 2021
    9
    Prey is a great game overall, though it does have a few technical hiccups. It's a bit sad to see the same people who called Bioshock Infinite a masterpiece pretend that this game doesn't exist.

    If you want a great immersive sim with nice art, play Prey. Just be aware that the game is NOT a horror game, and will not deliver in that regard.
  83. Hector_huertas
    Mar 22, 2022
    9
    En el juego nos encontramos con distintas situaciones a resolver, las cuales nos guiaran a uno de los varios finales del juego.

    Morgan es su personaje principal, quien a través de January (un robot) nos hace saber que lo que está pasando a bordo de la Talos (nave nodriza) puede ocasionar la extinción de la vida en la tierra, si el experimento que están haciendo con un ser mutágeno    En el juego nos encontramos con distintas situaciones a resolver, las cuales nos guiaran a uno de los varios finales del juego.

    Morgan es su personaje principal, quien a través de January (un robot) nos hace saber que lo que está pasando a bordo de la Talos (nave nodriza) puede ocasionar la extinción de la vida en la tierra, si el experimento que están haciendo con un ser mutágeno espacial se lleva a cabo.

    Es interesante la forma en que nos hacen sumergir en un juego en primera persona, que al inicio tiene pinta de ser de mucha acción, repetitivo, mono final, termina siendo una mezcla de terror, cosas siniestras y obviamente acción y ficción, con varios finales que justamente nosotros con las acciones que hagamos durante el juego reflejará una verdad incómoda, que aun así termina siendo nuestra decisión que ocurra.

    La música y los efectos de sonido son muy buenos, nos lleva a unos nostálgicos juegos como son los de resident, silent hill, etc, donde con ir y volver del menú de la partida, nos da un sonido tétrico que muchas veces estando en completa concentración nos asusta.    … Expand
  84. PetyaBiszeps
    Aug 25, 2022
    9
    Prey is the best Arkane Studios game. Seriously, it has everything: amazing gameplay, unexpectable plot ideas and cool game setting. The only thing i lack in this game is more interesting characters but that's my own problem since the game does all what it needs to be a strong 9/10.
  85. TRIVlAL
    Sep 11, 2022
    9
    This game should definitely be played if u enjoyed any other arkane game. Surely there is some default, but all the goods erases the bads. There is so much work but in this magnificent game! It's not for every one, but those who could like it should instantly play and replay it.
  86. brutforce1337
    Oct 7, 2022
    9
    I want to start with a note: all people have wrong expectations about Prey. This game is so much more than mimics pretending to be a coffee cup)) This is a great mix of shooter, crafting, looting and exploring. The spirit of half-life u can feel all the time. Level design is great, as well as graphics and music/sound. Overall quality is very high. Almost a masterpiece.
  87. 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.
  88. Velvetvelvet
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Хорошо проработанная с интересным геймплеем. Атмосферный мир, интересные побочные квесты. Оправдала все ожидания, денег не пожалел. Эта игра из тех, которые хочется растянуть как можно дольше.

    Очень рекомендую тем, кто любит игры типа Fallout, Half-Life, STALKER.    Хорошо проработанная с интересным геймплеем. Атмосферный мир, интересные побочные квесты. Оправдала все ожидания, денег не пожалел. Эта игра из тех, которые хочется растянуть как можно дольше.

    Очень рекомендую тем, кто любит игры типа Fallout, Half-Life, STALKER.
  89. 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
  90. 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.
  91. 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
  92. 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.
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. 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..
  96. 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
  97. 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
  98. Antioch
    May 10, 2017
    8
    It took me about 25h to finish the game and I'm definately up for a replay making other choices. This is a modern carbon copy of System Shock 2, a game I gave a perfect score of 10 and one of my all time favorite games. It also borrows elements from Alien Isolation and the Bioshock games wich of course in turn are heavily influenced by System Shock.
    It doesn't bring alot new to the table    It took me about 25h to finish the game and I'm definately up for a replay making other choices. This is a modern carbon copy of System Shock 2, a game I gave a perfect score of 10 and one of my all time favorite games. It also borrows elements from Alien Isolation and the Bioshock games wich of course in turn are heavily influenced by System Shock.
    It doesn't bring alot new to the table but it implements almost all it has borrowed well. The Alien Isolation parts where you have to hide from a giant alien arn't as well executed as in AI, the fear mechanic seems pretty pointless and I never succumbed to it even though I didn't use fear dampening items (I played on normal, maybe the hardest difficulty remedy this). And it wasn't to hard actually killing it instead of hiding or just simply run away to a new area unlike AI where you are guaranteed to be killed if the Alien sees you.

    The skills are interesting and the story is also pretty interesting, the game kept me interested all the way to the end. There are several ways to approach your objectives and enemies, giving you choices on how you want to play, I always appreciate that.

    You also have quite a few choices to make wich will affect the ending and define your character. There is a proper inventory with full mouse management, hotkeys and pc specific controls (there is a radial menu but you don't have to use it at all). So is this another perfect score then? No, the one thing I was really missing was the sense of dread and isolation System Shock 2 gave me, or even Alien Isolation. The atmosphere wasn't quite there all the way and there wasn't a proper main antagonist like Shodan or the actual Alien. I also found the alien design lacking. They are not creepy and not varied enough. Quite frankly the alien design is boring. So one point of for that.

    The performance is pretty solid aswell. I have a 4yo rig with an oc i7 4770K, 16gb ram and a oc Titan Black running the game at 3440X1440p at maxed settings with shadows turned to medium, V-sync off (have a g-sync monitor) and AA at 8x and still got around 55-60 fps avarage with some dips at some points. Pretty good considering the resolution. I did miss a FOV option ingame but you could fix that in the .ini file.
    Loading time is a bit heavy for pc at around 30-40 seconds when entering a new area with an annoying two loading screens. Around 10 seconds for a quickload within the same area or respawn if you die. You can't bind quicksave or quickload to hotkeys though wich is really annoying.
    It all worked flawlessly until the end of the game, at around 24h mark my save files got corrupt and I was stuck in an area crashing everytime I try to exit it. Appearantly this is a problem on all platforms. As of writing this review there is no official fix but having the pc version meant I can access and modify my savegames. I got around this problem by deleting the "area".level file in my savegame for the area i was trying to enter. This resets that area so all the items, keycards you've found are all back in place (but you still have the ones you've taken in your inventory) and all the doors and safes are locked again. This also means that you can trigger any sidequest again in that area even if you have completed them. Not optimal and a real drag if you have to reset the lobby area. For this reason I subtracted yet another point from my score because it is a gamebreaking bug, sure I personally managed to get around it but if you play on console and get this bug or if this fix doesn't work for you on pc then the game is broken and can't be completed. There is no guarantee a patch will fix your saves if they are already corrupted either wich means you might have lost hours upon hours of progress. I'm sure they'll fix it but still not an okay release    … Expand
  99. 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
  100. 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
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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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