Prey

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  1. TitaniumDragon
    Jan 19, 2018
    10
    Prey is a game very much in the vein of System Shock and Bioshock. You play as Morgan Yu – or so everyone in the game tells you. You have amnesia, it seems, and a mysterious man named January has helped you escape while aliens run amok on Talos I, the space station you’re on. But this isn’t altruism – January wants something from Morgan. You see, everything has gone sideways; the aliensPrey is a game very much in the vein of System Shock and Bioshock. You play as Morgan Yu – or so everyone in the game tells you. You have amnesia, it seems, and a mysterious man named January has helped you escape while aliens run amok on Talos I, the space station you’re on. But this isn’t altruism – January wants something from Morgan. You see, everything has gone sideways; the aliens that were being experimented on have escaped from containment and are doing horrible things to the humans on board the space station. If even one of the aliens from the ship make it to earth, it is game over. There’s really only one solution – blow everything up, and make sure nothing gets off the ship.

    Are such extreme measures justified?

    Can January be trusted?

    And given that the world has very advanced simulations, and chips that can be implanted into your brain to give you new skills (and removed to take away your memories), can *anything* you see really be trusted?

    Throughout the game, this is tested repeatedly, as you are beseeched by survivors to rescue them, have mind-controlled humans thrown at you in suicidal attacks by aliens, and your big brother – Alex Yu – asks you to listen to him and trust him, despite the horrible experiments which have been done on Talos I. And if you pay close attention to various aspects of the environment and game design, you might get even more suspicious, doubly so when you start reading about just what some of the experiments were. The many hints dropped throughout the game about the true nature of what was going on worked really well, and kept me nice and paranoid all the way through to the end.

    Prey, like many games, has a morality system, but unlike many games, the game actually hides it; rather than the morality system being anything obvious, any sort of meter, it is dictated by your actions over the course of the game. You are constantly exposed to contradictory directives – you yourself, in a memory gambit, left behind multiple conflicting goals for yourself, and you have to choose which of them are right. Worse, when dealing with people who were involved in various experiments – or who are prisoners who were sentenced to death for terrible crimes – should you save them, or is it right to leave them to die, or even kill them yourself? Is January’s callous action – that blowing the whole place up is the only way to be sure – a sign of his sociopathy, or is he encouraging you to do the right thing?

    The core gameplay itself consists of exploring the space station while using a variety of weapons to combat both the aliens and a few robots corrupted by their control. Morgan starts out with the classic wrench, but over the course of the game finds a small but versatile armory – a pistol, a shotgun, a long-ranged beam weapon which can cause aliens to explode when they’re fried with it enough, a zappy stun gun that is great for stunning things and damaging electronics, a gun that shoots a powerful industrial adhesive which can be used for both messing with enemies as well as shutting down environmental threats and scaling walls, and a handful of creative grenades that, rather than simply exploiding, do things like recycle all nearby material into base components or send out an EMP shock wave or attract enemies. There is even a nerf gun in the game which seems useless at first but which can be used to push buttons from a distance or blow up mines.

    This is a game about using what you have to your advantage, and most situations can be approached in a variety of ways. You can sneak past enemies, or sneak up on them and attack them, or use the station’s turrets to supplement your firepower. You can acquire alien psionic abilities, but at the potential cost of your humanity, and automated defense systems which are designed to protect against aliens will also start protecting against *you*. You can spend the materials you manage to scrounge up on making more ammo, or on improving your weapons, or on crafting neuromods to enhance your base talents. And even navigating the environment often allows multiple routes – hacking your way through doors, finding keycards or key codes, finding a secret route into the room through the crawlspaces, using the typhon mimic ability to turn into a coffee cup and roll in through a gap, break a hole in the glass window and shoot your nerf gun in across the room to punch a button to open the door on the other side…

    Many, many parts of the game can thus be approached in a wide variety of ways, giving the player a broad spectrum of potential axes of approach. Better still, trying to do the same thing over and over again is likely to result in you running short on a necessary resource – simply running around shooting everything will rapidly deplete your ammo, forcing you to either use a different weapon, or rely on other abilities to see your way through.

    Recommended if you like Bioshock.    … Expand
  2. skohl
    Aug 1, 2019
    10
    Arkane Studios has defined themselves as the successor of the "immersive sim" genre (basically old Looking Glass Studios games plus the original Deus Ex). In fact Arkane's Dishonored series, and now Prey, are the ONLY modern games that try to create that kind of experience - aside from Ubisoft Montreal's Deus Ex prequels. That means I can play them using a controller, which is a big dealArkane Studios has defined themselves as the successor of the "immersive sim" genre (basically old Looking Glass Studios games plus the original Deus Ex). In fact Arkane's Dishonored series, and now Prey, are the ONLY modern games that try to create that kind of experience - aside from Ubisoft Montreal's Deus Ex prequels. That means I can play them using a controller, which is a big deal for me personally due to ergonomic issues.
    I also don't want to describe the game's premise and setting too much. In the event that you're reading reviews without learning much about the game so far, I think the experience would be even better if you go in knowing as little as possible.
    But if you don't know what this niche genre is all about, it's basically a FPS with RPG elements and a heavy focus on exploration and player freedom. For example if there's a locked door, you can almost always bypass it in two or more of the following ways: 1) find the keycard, 2) find the code, 3) hack it, 4) find an alternate entrance, and more.
    Stealth is very important because enemies can kill you fast, and guns need to be upgraded before they feel nearly as effective as guns in a typical shooter (and even then, it's not the same - it's not a shooter). A lot of the game is optional, and the story is told mostly through bits of lore from notes, emails, and audio logs. It has skill trees and inventory tetris.
    There's a lot of freedom in how you play. If you go straight through the main story, it could be pretty short. For reference, I play these games by exploring meticulously, collecting all the items, and killing all the enemies, and my current playtime is 30 hours with an estimated 15 or so remaining (and this is not including the DLC).
    Criticisms of the game so far:
    -Hard mode as well as the optional 'Survival' mechanics are too easy for me
    -Because there's so much freedom, many items of loot are found in multiple places, which means players who explore 100% will find redundant equipment
    -The game crashed once
    In summary my opinion is it's a sweet-ass game, and there's basically nothing else like it.    … Expand
  3. Glic2003
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    Prey is essentially what I wanted System Shock 3 to be: a sprawling, thought-provoking, non-linear game that rewards player curiosity and ingenuity. When I arrived at the ending, all I wanted to do was start over again at the beginning, eager to see how the opening levels could unfold differently if I made different choices. It is that rare game that gets better the more I play it.Prey is essentially what I wanted System Shock 3 to be: a sprawling, thought-provoking, non-linear game that rewards player curiosity and ingenuity. When I arrived at the ending, all I wanted to do was start over again at the beginning, eager to see how the opening levels could unfold differently if I made different choices. It is that rare game that gets better the more I play it. It's best played with a mouse and keyboard and installed on an SSD (to alleviate the loading times. Prey goes beyond what initially appears to be Dishonored-in-space and proves Arkane Studios is a developer in a league of their own, at the top of their game.… Expand
  4. kozzy420
    May 5, 2017
    10
    - Runs very well
    - Well written
    - Gameplay is awesome
    - Atmosphere is top notch
    - Not the best graphics
    - Reminds me most of System Shock, with a bit of Bioshock, Half Life and Dead Space
  5. somma2000
    May 11, 2017
    10
    I love this game.

    Unlike many other current gen games it really rewards exploration, collecting items, upgrading your skills. I love that it takes hours until the whole gameplay mechanics are "revealed" and you get the hang of it. But it is not tedious to learn all that. In fact that is the most fun part of it. To discover all the cool stuff and ideas the devs have put in it. The amount    I love this game.

    Unlike many other current gen games it really rewards exploration, collecting items, upgrading your skills. I love that it takes hours until the whole gameplay mechanics are "revealed" and you get the hang of it. But it is not tedious to learn all that. In fact that is the most fun part of it. To discover all the cool stuff and ideas the devs have put in it. The amount of innovation in this game is incredible. It's such a breath of fresh air compared to the usual "go to this quest-marker, kill some monsters, collect some items" games.

    I also like the graphics, setting, style and survival horror feeling.

    It's the best game I've played in a while and it exceeded my expectations.    … Expand
  6. Gixian
    May 16, 2017
    10
    Definitely the best game I have played in few last years. Not only it's has a good game play mix of System Shock 2 and Bioshock combined with a deep story, but the game is made with a extreme love for detail - the micro cosmos of Talos 1 is very elaborated, full of characters, items, weapon and ability interactions... It is just great.
    It's sad that some people have compatibility problems    Definitely the best game I have played in few last years. Not only it's has a good game play mix of System Shock 2 and Bioshock combined with a deep story, but the game is made with a extreme love for detail - the micro cosmos of Talos 1 is very elaborated, full of characters, items, weapon and ability interactions... It is just great.
    It's sad that some people have compatibility problems that makes the game unplayable. Luckily for me it's pretty stable, having only 1 in-game glitch and 2 crashes until finishing the game.    … Expand
  7. sherbz
    Jun 11, 2017
    10
    Brilliant game. Utterly captivating. Its a bit like the Truman show in video game format. The best thing about it is that there are so many ways to accomplish what you want to do. And some very unconventional ways to get to where you shouldnt be. Literally its a sandbox in space. Do what you want. Kill how you want. And play the story how you want. And it is all done in the mostBrilliant game. Utterly captivating. Its a bit like the Truman show in video game format. The best thing about it is that there are so many ways to accomplish what you want to do. And some very unconventional ways to get to where you shouldnt be. Literally its a sandbox in space. Do what you want. Kill how you want. And play the story how you want. And it is all done in the most natural way you can imagine. This is one of the few games where i have actually wanted to complete more side quests in order to decide whats best to do on the final choice (presumably - im already 26 hours in and not at the end, but fairly certain there is more than 1 ending). I think thats the mark of a good story. Im so captivated by the story i want to know more in order to make a more informed decision. If you like bioshock then just buy it already and enjoy. You will not be disappointed. My only gripe is some dodgy frame rate issues and operators are a bit too OP. But no game is perfect, and this deserves to have as high a score as possible because this is EXACTLY how games should be made.… Expand
  8. ReubenIsAGod
    Jan 15, 2022
    10
    I've been just BURNING through games recently! Went back and re-played this game for whatever reason! I loved it more this second play through! I want (need) Arkane to do more of this! Deathloop was pretty damn solid but GOD! Please Please Please more of this !
  9. Lumirel
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    One of the best games for me. If you like Deus Ex and Bioshock then this one is for you. Great story, nice graphics, awesome sound and fantastic gameplay.
  10. Jenne
    Jun 18, 2023
    10
    A great homage to System Shock and one of the most atmospheric and memorable - and best - games of the 2010s.
  11. four12am
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Great game! Reminds a lot of Bioshock 1, which is another all time favorite of mine.
  12. cleverboy
    Jan 2, 2020
    10
    Great systemic, emergent gameplay. I love the take on the horror space station setting; the characters are multi-dimensional and interesting; the plot is entertainingly twisted; the enemies are challenging but fair. I'd love to sink another 40 hours into it again if I had the time.
  13. Bloodyrus
    May 21, 2017
    10
    Эта игра определенно, одна изт лучших за последние несколько лет. Умная, заставляющая думать, а не стрелять, да еще и с ползаньем на заднице. 10/10 о боже
  14. Razor66
    May 5, 2017
    10
    Great game. Not only runs smooth like butter even on average rigs, but the gameplay is very rich and refreshing. A nice mix of shootem, puzzle solving a la Zelda, nice story, powers to unlock, weapons to upgrade, stuff to rycicle in order to craft other stuff... Lot of exploration, and so many nice touches.
    One of the best game of this year.
  15. I3AH9I
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    Great immersive atmospheric game.
    Combat is a bit meh but that motivates you to look for more stealthy ways instead of just running and gunning.
  16. EnryFX
    May 6, 2017
    10
    The FPS of the year. Heiress of half life series, with some elements of dishonored and bioshock... Intriguing story, lot of exploration and optional side quests, cool level design
  17. Raimoraimo
    Sep 6, 2017
    10
    A very strong contender for game of the year, possibly even game of the decade, at least as far as character- and story-driven high budget games go. I.e. one of the best games ever. Pretty damn good writing (amazingly lifelike and OTOH nerdy humorous character stories too) and near flawless, even innovative mechanics, and zero bugs. 10 points. (Well, possibly 10-, because of slightly tooA very strong contender for game of the year, possibly even game of the decade, at least as far as character- and story-driven high budget games go. I.e. one of the best games ever. Pretty damn good writing (amazingly lifelike and OTOH nerdy humorous character stories too) and near flawless, even innovative mechanics, and zero bugs. 10 points. (Well, possibly 10-, because of slightly too many loading screens during certain times in the plot...)

    The ending(s) is definitely controversial, but I liked it. Maybe slightly rushed in the very end/ would have been cool to have some more extrapolation but this left room for some pretty cool online speculations, at least. Also, playing on hard I did nearly run out of ammo on certain weapons which necessitated some gamestyle changes, but only because i was MANUFACTURING tons of skill points. How cool is that! :)

    The hacking minigame is not the best or wouldn't even be necessary but it really didn't bother me after a while.

    Do check it out if you like great scifi!    … Expand
  18. jacob4
    Oct 21, 2017
    10
    A mind bending, breath taking, scientific blast! Filled with moral choices, awesome powers, and frightening enemies. Prey emerges you into a world of isolation on an epic quest of exploration throughout a massive station infested with mystery, tragedy, and terror. This game also provides many mind bending and physic manipulating puzzles and challenges through zero gravity or hazardousA mind bending, breath taking, scientific blast! Filled with moral choices, awesome powers, and frightening enemies. Prey emerges you into a world of isolation on an epic quest of exploration throughout a massive station infested with mystery, tragedy, and terror. This game also provides many mind bending and physic manipulating puzzles and challenges through zero gravity or hazardous environments. Prey is like a video game version of Alien meets Life. A great game to play if you're a huge Bethesda fan or want to know what BioShock would be like in space!… Expand
  19. Enile
    Jun 2, 2017
    10
    Good old memories.

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

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

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

    Go. Buy it!
  20. Havharo
    Jun 24, 2017
    10
    At first, I've thought the game is mediocre, but I've given it a second chance and started to like it a lot. It feels polished, gameplay is solid. There are different build available for your character (hence multiple playthroughs). The area where the game takes place is very original and looks well designed. I've been playing video games for more than 20 years now, I recommend this game.
  21. ShawnD
    Nov 28, 2017
    10
    I compare Prey to Bioshock, but a lot of people are saying it's basically System Shock 2. Your melee weapon is a wrench, the two conventional guns are a pistol and a shotgun, the gimick gun is the gloo gun. There are also a lot of psychic abilities, but I can't comment on those because I've never invested the points to learn them. I have 44 hours logged on Steam and I've never used psiI compare Prey to Bioshock, but a lot of people are saying it's basically System Shock 2. Your melee weapon is a wrench, the two conventional guns are a pistol and a shotgun, the gimick gun is the gloo gun. There are also a lot of psychic abilities, but I can't comment on those because I've never invested the points to learn them. I have 44 hours logged on Steam and I've never used psi powers. That's how much replay value the game has.

    Story:
    I don't want to give away any of the story, but I think the start of the game is amazing. I was expecting the game to start like Half-Life, but even the start of the game is a twist. The plot reminds me of Total Recall because I am playing as someone who doesn't remember anything due to deliberate actions causing memory loss, but my character is central to what is going on. It's not entirely clear if I'm the good guy or the bad guy.

    Difficulty:
    The difficulty in this game is very well done. The "easy" setting really is easy. You'll end up carrying hundreds of food items, dozens of med kits, and dozens of suit repair kits. The easy setting is great for learning how the game works. The "normal" setting is at least 10x more difficult than easy. It's very common to go from full life to dead in 5 seconds when playing on normal difficulty, but it's possible to load the game and get through that section without taking any damage. The game's difficulty is down to strategy and planning rather than frustrating BS like enemies that take a million bullets and can't be avoided. The other cool thing about the difficulty is that normal difficulty is very different from easy difficulty in terms of mechanics. On easy, I don't think the weavers would inflict fear. On normal, they do inflict fear. Normal difficulty seems to have more enemies that respawn faster, so I have a lot more spare parts on normal difficulty than I did on easy difficulty (enemies often drop spare parts). Having enemies that are 10x stronger on normal difficulty also means that I can't initially dump a bunch of points into things like hacking or lifting heavy objects. Putting all of my points into combat effectiveness means I can't just hack my way through the entire game and force heavy doors open.

    Loading/Saving:
    The game's loading and saving is perfect.Quick save is instant, and loading takes maybe 10 seconds. If you screw something up, you can always hit F9 and try it again using a different strategy. I mention this because loading is a problem I've encountered in a few games. Doom 2016 doesn't have manual saving, so dying could cause me to lose a ton of progress, and that's the only reason I give Doom an 8 instead of a 10. Alien: Isolation was just as bad. I understand that saving less often makes the game more tense and scary, but it also makes me hate the game a lot more. Prey can seem unfairly difficult at times, but at least I can load the game and try again. The game also keeps a history of saves, so I can go back further if the last save was in a bad spot or if I missed something.    … Expand
  22. Kujoman
    May 5, 2017
    10
    I'm thoroughly impressed with the game so far, I think the graphics and the level design are incredible and the atmosphere is fantastic. The gunplay is a bit stiff at first but you get adjusted as you go on. The story is interesting so far and the side quests are often rewarding.

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

    For an honest rating I'd give it a 9/10. I give it full marks because Bethesda haters are gonna inevitably spam with negative reviews. To those uninformed, they only published the game, Arkane studios developed it.    … Expand
  23. bxgdvn
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Game one in a million. Sadly the very same people who are whining about micro transactions, generic and unimaginative games never bought this game. While demonizing Bethesda for making awful F86 they showed Bethesda’s executives, responsible for F86 and Prey, that no one’s buying fine crafted single player games like Prey. So it’s not the greedy corporations to blame — it’s you, The Gamer.Game one in a million. Sadly the very same people who are whining about micro transactions, generic and unimaginative games never bought this game. While demonizing Bethesda for making awful F86 they showed Bethesda’s executives, responsible for F86 and Prey, that no one’s buying fine crafted single player games like Prey. So it’s not the greedy corporations to blame — it’s you, The Gamer.
  24. Nopter
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    The literally best game what i ever played! Its was my best experience from Arcane studio.I waiting sequel so much!
  25. Rockyboro
    May 10, 2017
    10
    Wau finaly some system shock vibe ! Game got that space feeling like it was in System shock 20 y ago. Overall its great its not 10 more like 8-9 but ill give 10 to nullify those idiotic 0 reviews like "change name and would be 10 but its 0 cauze its PREY".
  26. nasiresco
    Sep 28, 2017
    10
    This game is truly amazing. Im approx 75% through. I started playing 2 weeks ago and for once, this game makes you want to do all of the side missions before progressing forward. Updating attributes really impacts the gameplay and makes you want to explore the story more. I am truly immersed in this game and I am simply blown away. The last time I felt like this was when I beat Metal GearThis game is truly amazing. Im approx 75% through. I started playing 2 weeks ago and for once, this game makes you want to do all of the side missions before progressing forward. Updating attributes really impacts the gameplay and makes you want to explore the story more. I am truly immersed in this game and I am simply blown away. The last time I felt like this was when I beat Metal Gear Solid on the PsOne and I was like 15 when i beat that game. I am 36 now and have 3 kids under 3. I find myself playing this game from 10pm-1am and half of the weekends Im off work. I am just in awe of this game. Next Dishonored 2. Bethesda Simply outdid themselves on this one. I play with a GTX 960 and have the game on very high settings. Its soo silky smooth and beautiful. The game is just fun and its challenging. I am playing on Hard and I am really liking it. Enjoy!!! I highly recommend this game to anyone that loved Doom 2016 and Dishonored and Half Life.… Expand
  27. Jodle
    May 21, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing. This game is amazing. This game is amazing. This game is amazing. This game is amazing. This game is amazing. This game is amazing.
  28. Val-835
    May 18, 2017
    10
    A masterpiece. A game that will be remembered for a long time. In the same class as Bioshock and Half-Life 2. Bethesda did the right thing to give Raphael Colantonio and Harvey Smith the freedom and time necessary to weave their magic. And they did. Too bad these guys are both in their 50's. I hope they stick around for a while longer. The gaming industry needs people like them badly.
    Do    A masterpiece. A game that will be remembered for a long time. In the same class as Bioshock and Half-Life 2. Bethesda did the right thing to give Raphael Colantonio and Harvey Smith the freedom and time necessary to weave their magic. And they did. Too bad these guys are both in their 50's. I hope they stick around for a while longer. The gaming industry needs people like them badly.
    Do yourself a favor and play this game. In this day an age when, with few exceptions, most games are an online mediocre affair, games like this are a rarity. And game developing studios like Arkane Studios are a rarity.
    I'm not going too much into the details. It would spoil the fun. But all the elements that are essential are there. Game level design, atmosphere, immersion, attention to detail, etc, they are all there in droves.
    At the end of the day, this game reminds us of a simple fact. If you want something great, hire people who love doing what they are doing and stop being obsessed by the bottom line. Greatness it's elusive anyway. Has always been. So stop worrying about it.
    Hats off to Bethesda. And Arkane Studios.    … Expand
  29. FTWOblivion
    May 15, 2017
    10
    Amazing,. Fantastic....beautiful....scary...creepy....badass...

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

    My goty
  30. RockMach
    May 5, 2017
    10
    HL2+SS2+Bioshock+Doom3+Dishonored=Prey(2017).
    Prey (2017) is when you start to be afraid to go to a cup of coffee.
    Definitely the best FPS of 2017.
    GOTY.
  31. ShantoPrime
    May 28, 2017
    10
    I never cared about the original prey. This new prey is absolutely mind blowing sci-fi fps which is rare these days. Prey is an unique adventure and worth every penny. Thank you Bethesda for this awesome game.
  32. Johnliwing
    May 9, 2017
    10
    Great atmosphere,excellent map design,good plot.
    Rather than play your own way,more like play your way smart.
    Very fun to play and really immersive.
  33. eduardoweber
    Sep 16, 2017
    10
    great game, its game is very good, its like system shock 2, im already waiting prey 3, jogo perfeito, parece system shock 2, muito bom, esperando já lançar prey 3
  34. MrSchipunov
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Masters of immersive sims, Arkane, once again demonstrated their intellectual prowess in this masterpiece. Also, this game is insanely well optimized, it's mind boggling.
  35. BathSaltZombii
    May 6, 2017
    10
    Someone's life must be rather sad if they have to post a 0 and talk about stuff that has nothing to do with the quality of the game. I really loved the cry baby reviews ..it didn't hold my hand and I died a lot...the rest of us have been waiting for games to do this approach again.
  36. wiipetsto
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    This Game reminds me of a lot of other games. A singelplayer of the old school. A very very genius setting. A solid story and the Freedom to decide how to deal with situations. Take Bioshock, put in a little bit Systemshock and Half Life and you get e very good Game. The only problem, it is with about 30 hours playtime (if you do all the quests) a little bit short.
  37. Kanonymous
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Es, para mi, un título 98% perfecto. La historia está llena de giros inesperados, los enfrentamientos con enemigos son entretenidos y desafiantes, los escenarios tienen varias salidas o formas de resolver. Con un gran puñado de habilidades y mejoras del personaje, decisiones, y una notoria rejugabilidad.
    Sencillamente hermoso. Pero no podría decir que es perfecto al 100% pues algún    Es, para mi, un título 98% perfecto. La historia está llena de giros inesperados, los enfrentamientos con enemigos son entretenidos y desafiantes, los escenarios tienen varias salidas o formas de resolver. Con un gran puñado de habilidades y mejoras del personaje, decisiones, y una notoria rejugabilidad.
    Sencillamente hermoso. Pero no podría decir que es perfecto al 100% pues algún problema de rendimiento tendrá en PC.
    También debo hacer un incapié en que PREY es un videojuego con personalidad propia y sigo sin entender por qué la necesidad absurda de la gente en compararlo con otros videojuegos (que también son buenísimos, pero que no vienen para nada al caso). Valoremos al juego por lo que es y no por lo que son otros títulos.    … Expand
  38. GreenSkullRider
    May 21, 2017
    10
    Es difícil por donde empezar. este grandioso juego es un reboot de aquel también muy buen juego lanzado en el 2006 llamado igual Prey. acá ya no hay indígenas americanos, eso si.. pero si hay alienigenas, terror y acción, Este videojuego influenciado por System Shock, Deus Ex, Bioshock, Half Life 2, Dead Space e incluso toques de F.E.A.R y SOMA es una aventura especial, gran desarrolloEs difícil por donde empezar. este grandioso juego es un reboot de aquel también muy buen juego lanzado en el 2006 llamado igual Prey. acá ya no hay indígenas americanos, eso si.. pero si hay alienigenas, terror y acción, Este videojuego influenciado por System Shock, Deus Ex, Bioshock, Half Life 2, Dead Space e incluso toques de F.E.A.R y SOMA es una aventura especial, gran desarrollo jugabilistico, un mundo abierto que explorar, diferentes habilidades que mejorar, terror, sigilo y acción por doquier, muchos documentos que leer, items que recolectar. personajes carismáticos, monstruos de lo mas variopintos, espectacularidad sonora. Talos Talos Talos! realmente una experiencia que jugar. Arkane Studio en lo personal elaboro uno de los posibles juegos del año. Recomendado.… Expand
  39. 0gnacy
    May 5, 2017
    10
    Oh, this is good, this is really good. Think Half Life 1 meets Doom 3 meets System Shock.

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

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

    I can't see any negatives yet. I am forcingmyself to go to bed now and not spend another 10 hrs exploring the station. Most engaging game in years (i am a casual player that usually has time for 1-2 games per year, so i try to be very selective).    … Expand
  40. Gnbi5cc
    May 19, 2017
    10
    I think I'm enjoying this as much as system shock 2, which was my second favourite game of all time, (After system shock 1). As far as I've played, its much better than bioshock (though I never really liked that game). Same kind of creepy atmosphere. God I'm old. Anyway, highly recommended.
    My previous issues were all caused by nVidia's crappy 382.05 driver. Apologies. If you're    I think I'm enjoying this as much as system shock 2, which was my second favourite game of all time, (After system shock 1). As far as I've played, its much better than bioshock (though I never really liked that game). Same kind of creepy atmosphere. God I'm old. Anyway, highly recommended.
    My previous issues were all caused by nVidia's crappy 382.05 driver. Apologies. If you're having issues, download the 382.19 hotfix driver.    … Expand
  41. Azkrons
    May 5, 2017
    10
    Bioshock in space. Except EVERY ♥♥♥♥ING THING can be an enemy, no game has ever made me this paranoid. Outstanding level design with lots of freedom, crafting and recycling, lots of powers and tools... A masterpiece.
  42. ir88ed
    May 16, 2017
    10
    Great storyline and tense atmosphere put this game in leagues with greats like halflife2 and bioshock. If you are looking for a run-and-gun fps like doom, this game probably isn't what you are after. If on the other hand you are looking for a beautiful story-based FPS, you won't be disappointed.
  43. GeK
    May 11, 2017
    10
    Story, Atmosphere, Gameplay all solid. It's one of those games that took me back to when i was a kid playing half-life. It's a love child of Bioshock and Dishonored. I'll keep it brief go to steam reviews for longer feedback. 10/10 you must play the game.
  44. DaemonXHUN
    May 6, 2017
    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.

    I'm one of those people who was heavily disappointed when Bethesda cancelled Prey 2 (2006's Prey's sequel, which I played and very much enjoyed). In a way, even if I wasn't one of them, I totally understood the people who    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.

    I'm one of those people who was heavily disappointed when Bethesda cancelled Prey 2 (2006's Prey's sequel, which I played and very much enjoyed). In a way, even if I wasn't one of them, I totally understood the people who started bashing and boycotting this new Prey game. But was the hate justified?

    The short answer is no. Not at all. Based on my experience so far, I have to say this game is simply amazing in every possible way. The music is phenomenal, thanks to the talented Mick Gordon who also did the soundtrack for 2016's Doom and for Wolfenstein: The New Order.

    But what is more important though is that the game is full of very smart and intelligent gameplay design ideas. It's more than obvious that the devs well thought out every little gameplay aspect and tweaked them to achieve perfection. This game has a very high production quality.

    Also, I think I never saw a game before that so well utilized the enviroment such as this. In every single area I spent a very large amount of time to be able to discover everything, and it was a whole lot of fun. Prey mixes verticality and platforming very well with the usual, more horizontal gameplay.

    And if I mentonied exploration: the exploration/discovery is fantastic, the game is very complex and deep in terms of world building and gameplay, in fact it's more complex in a way than most AAA games out there today. The story and the lore looks promising, and I like the visual design the artists went for.

    The game clearly took inspiration from the best movies in the sci-fi genre (Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, or Ridley Scott's Alien). Other than that, it reminds me some of the best games I've played, such as Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Bioshock, Dishonored, and of course, it also has a very strong System Shock vibe. In fact, it could be called System Shock 3. It has a Dead Space feeling in a way too.

    The good news won't end here. This game is perfectly optimized. I have a rig that is around the recommended specs, and I manage to hit 100FPS average at 1080p on the absolute highest settings (EVGA GTX970 FTW, 16GB DDR4 2400Mhz RAM, i5-6500).

    This game is a joy to play. It's very impressive that it managed to grab me this much under only one hour and never let me go till I finished it. In fact, I'm still not finished (even if I completed the story). I'm starting a second playthrough now and I'll try to get the remaining achievements.
    I definitely recommend checking out this game, it well worth the money!

    If I have to say a con, it's a minor thing, but normal human-sized enemies will provide unpleasant difficulty spikes every time you face them as long as you don't get a shotgun. Fighting against them with the Glue Gun, Pistol, or Wrench is not easy, and they kill you in 3 hits on Normal difficulty. The easiest is to avoid them and/or try to throw explosives at them from a distance (red pipes).    … Expand
  45. ZyankaIi
    May 9, 2017
    10
    Its so good. Runs super smooth on my gtx 980ti with 144 Fps constant. and when u play on nightmare u really have the fell of a good horror game with no ammo left.
  46. ceddZz
    May 5, 2017
    10
    - Amazing mechanics, guns and different damage types
    - Abilities are crazy good and creative, rpg elements are top notch
    - Lots of different enemies - Lots of exploration and side questing that I did not expect - Very well written story so far, Have not finished yet - Seriously one of the FPS games I have played in many years, reminds me of Half Life and System Shock and original Deus    - Amazing mechanics, guns and different damage types
    - Abilities are crazy good and creative, rpg elements are top notch
    - Lots of different enemies
    - Lots of exploration and side questing that I did not expect
    - Very well written story so far, Have not finished yet
    - Seriously one of the FPS games I have played in many years, reminds me of Half Life and System Shock and original Deus Ex
    - Runs very well
    - Graphics are not the best I've ever seen but I have really no complaints about it
    - Lots of content
    - Seriously worth the 60$ price tag, definitely an GOTY contender    … Expand
  47. BlakeF1991
    May 5, 2017
    10
    I am about half way through this game and running this at 2160p on the highest settings and I am easily staying above 60 fps. So it runs great if anyone is worrying about that. The game itself is alot of fun, the weapons, gadgets, and powers in this game are different then most typical FPS horror games, very fun to play with. The creatures are unique in the way they can mimic stuff aroundI am about half way through this game and running this at 2160p on the highest settings and I am easily staying above 60 fps. So it runs great if anyone is worrying about that. The game itself is alot of fun, the weapons, gadgets, and powers in this game are different then most typical FPS horror games, very fun to play with. The creatures are unique in the way they can mimic stuff around you even though there may at times feel like a lack of enemy types. The space station you are on is also very real feeling and enjoyable to explore. Not really to much I can say that hurts this game, definitely worth a buy on steam, you can always return if you don't like it.… Expand
  48. RubixCube
    May 5, 2017
    10
    Optimized fantastically. Great game play with tons of endings. Adrenaline rush from start to finish! If you liked Bioshock or Dead Space you'll love this!! Reminded me of Half Life lots (physics very similar).
  49. Amir4ik_RUS
    May 6, 2017
    10
    As a fan of this genre want to say that the game I really liked it)) Separately say about the pros/cons.
    Pros:
    +++ 60 FPS in 2017, it's something); ++ Music - she's amazing, never boring, always in theme; ++ Crafting - very nicely done, and the processing resources; ++ Skills - they are all useful, useless as such without; ++ Dynamic battles, even if 1 on 1 with a small enemy; ++    As a fan of this genre want to say that the game I really liked it)) Separately say about the pros/cons.
    Pros:
    +++ 60 FPS in 2017, it's something);
    ++ Music - she's amazing, never boring, always in theme;
    ++ Crafting - very nicely done, and the processing resources;
    ++ Skills - they are all useful, useless as such without;
    ++ Dynamic battles, even if 1 on 1 with a small enemy;
    ++ The possibility of passing in the same place in completely different ways;
    ++ Some game moments that make you wince, for example, enemy jumps sharply, in addition, this is accompanied by loud sound));
    ++ Respect for Arkane Studios! Yeah, it's my personal factor.
    Cons:
    -- Interface, 90% of the game Dishonored 2 interface;
    -- The monotony of locations;
    -- lots of enemies, here he is almost 1, well a maximum of 3 sometimes... But hence the advantages no need to learn a lot of tactics, almost no damage to finish fights;
    -- Shotgun for pre-order is so poor, that a wrench is better... Yes, he is able to knockdown enemies, but it's damage is terrible.

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

    My rating: 9.4    … Expand
  50. twelfthelkay
    May 6, 2017
    10
    Okay guys so...10 hours in and I'll keep it short and sweet as I need to get back to Talos 1! The game has a way of building great atmosphere and tension at times, I feel vulnerable aboard this space station alone trying to save humanity (the music is brilliant). Had some fairly epic battles so far and resources are running low now so playing it sneaky, the weapon upgrades and neuromodOkay guys so...10 hours in and I'll keep it short and sweet as I need to get back to Talos 1! The game has a way of building great atmosphere and tension at times, I feel vulnerable aboard this space station alone trying to save humanity (the music is brilliant). Had some fairly epic battles so far and resources are running low now so playing it sneaky, the weapon upgrades and neuromod enhancements are very cool. I'm constantly worrying about where the next mimic is going to jump out from, the game itself feels very solid and the fundamentals for me feel just right. It is comparable to some of the greats and seems like it has borrowed from BIOSHOCK/HL2/Deus Ex. If you enjoy these types of games I'm confident you will love PREY. As I said I've only had a taste but my god is it sweet - like drinking ice cold, 24 carrot golden flaked fresh milk on summers day, from the teat of a beautiful Greek goddess. I can't wait to see how the journey ends but for now I'm just going to enjoy the ride, it's not everyday we gamers get the treats like this we deserve. Fight the mimics bravely my friends "No retreat!....No surrender!" I'll give my official verdict after completion but I can only see the game getting better and better.… Expand
  51. pooleythebear
    May 7, 2017
    10
    This game is superb. It took me right back to that bioshock aesthetic I felt so many years ago. Although it doesn't quite match games like the original bioshock story wise, it more than makes up for it with slick visuals and engaging gameplay. Its like alien isolation had a baby with system shock 2. Definitely glad I picked it up.
  52. Gallus
    May 8, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First, the intro to the game is done beautifully! You wake up in your apartment as Morgan Yu, who can be male or female. The game then lets you (Yu?) mess around in your loft, which allows you to understand some of the basic mechanics like manipulating objects and learning how to operate the in-game computers. You then board a helicopter on your way to see your brother who, like you, works for the Transtar Corporation. Next, you take a couple of tests that teach Yu more mechanics in the game. After all of that is done, things start to get interesting as you soon realize everything is not what it seems.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    My final gripe is that the resources felt unbalanced. In the beginning, I felt like I had plenty of ammo for all of my guns but I figured that would change quickly. However, during the course of the game my thoughts on ammo never really changed even though I was playing on the hardest difficulty.    … Expand
  53. Vylee
    May 9, 2017
    10
    I ended up creating a metacritic account just to say how great this game is. I've spent half the weekend refusing to buy this $60 single player game but finally gave in after seeing reviews and hearing from friends talk about it.

    I really wish I would have got it right away so I could play more of it over the weekend. Amazing game.
  54. Xxdaniels751xX
    May 10, 2017
    10
    It is quite difficult, has a great progression and rewards you if you do things well, the artistic section is wonderful, the incredible mechanics, drinks from Bioshock and SystemShock.

    What are the bad points for not having a 10 or a 9.5?
  55. felix84h
    May 11, 2017
    10
    El mejor juego que he jugado en el año vale la pena por su historia el grafico de 4K no es importante si el juego no es bueno, si te gusta explorar hacer puzzles o hacer lo quieras lo puedes hacer se siente como un mundo abierto pero sin aburrir ARKANE se merece mi diez LO RECOMIENDO.
    The best game I have played in the year is worth it for its history the 4K graphic is not important if    El mejor juego que he jugado en el año vale la pena por su historia el grafico de 4K no es importante si el juego no es bueno, si te gusta explorar hacer puzzles o hacer lo quieras lo puedes hacer se siente como un mundo abierto pero sin aburrir ARKANE se merece mi diez LO RECOMIENDO.
    The best game I have played in the year is worth it for its history the 4K graphic is not important if the game is not good, if you like exploring to do puzzles or do what you want you can do it feels like an open world but without Boring ARKANE deserves my ten I RECOMMEND IT.    … Expand
  56. TamedJustice
    May 11, 2017
    10
    I needed a brand new System Shock and Arkane Studios gave us a Deus Ex/System Shock/Doom in one independent package .. I couldn't ask for more! Performance is great, Mechanics are awesome, Story is good and Graphics are good, the general atmosphere is very immersive and challenging. Love it!
  57. zargindustries
    May 15, 2017
    10
    Prey incorporates elements from System Shock, BioShock and Half Life to create a truly amazing experience that is different from anything I have played in a long time.

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

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

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

    Overall an incredible game with many twists and turns and a great suspenseful atmosphere!    … Expand
  58. CaBBa_fox
    May 16, 2017
    10
    The game combines old mechanics in a new wrapper, such games are rare in our time, I was pleasantly amazed that you can kill any character in the game, knowing the games from beshesda did not expect this, thanks! Why did not the IGM score change by 8 points?
  59. pcapinheiro
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    INTRIGANTE E ASSUSTADOR
    Uma ótima ficção científica, assustadora e fascinante.
    PONTOS POSITIVOS: + É todo sobre a sua maneira de jogar, pode tentar ser sorrateiro e desvendar segredos, ajudando sobreviventes, ou se tornar num mutante assassino impiedoso. +História intrigante e desvendá-la aos poucos e também o que aconteceu com os tripulantes da estação espacial é muito legal.    INTRIGANTE E ASSUSTADOR
    Uma ótima ficção científica, assustadora e fascinante.

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

    PONTOS NEGATIVOS:
    +Nenhum relevante.    … Expand
  60. lu1sy4brudy
    May 28, 2017
    10
    Este juego es como una combinación de Bioshock con Dishonored y Dead Space. Todo lo que amo! Bastante entretenido y te deja con las ganas de seguir explorando, en pc la verdad que esta muy bien optimizado.
  61. elfnik
    Jun 24, 2017
    10
    This game is the first old-school masterpiece after ~20 years of pause. I love Arcane studios because they came up from a very good old-school studio (whoever remembers) "Looking Glass" and they've developed the 2 jewels of franchises Thief (1,2,3) and System Shock (1,2).
    This game is revival of the very same System shock (more or less) it is what Bioshock never was and it never be,    This game is the first old-school masterpiece after ~20 years of pause. I love Arcane studios because they came up from a very good old-school studio (whoever remembers) "Looking Glass" and they've developed the 2 jewels of franchises Thief (1,2,3) and System Shock (1,2).
    This game is revival of the very same System shock (more or less) it is what Bioshock never was and it never be, Bioshock was a total failure of a game, repetitive crap with dull story and boring gameplay. This game goes over all that, it is the most similar thing i've ever played to thief and system shock. I just hope that Arcane Studios will continue working on goold old school style games and hopefully maybe one day will make a proper Thief game :)

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

    If you are a kid who does not appreciate good story, good atmosphere, gameply which involves the player to think and gameplay which negates the "autopilot" gaming, and especially if you enjoy light-wave console titles, this game is not for you.    … Expand
  62. itsallogre
    Jun 26, 2017
    10
    Honestly I really loved this game I really miss games like this that are have a really great narrative wonderful player options and a lot of good combat that really makes you tense and gives a good feeling of suspense. If you are looking for a very fun game to play loo no further
  63. Ghazi
    Dec 1, 2019
    10
    It's one of the best games I have ever played in my life and definitely a GOTY worthy. The level design, story, lore, music, and gameplay are so well-done that it made me look for other similar games. 10/10 would love a sequel and continuation for this masterpiece.
  64. Hurrikhan
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    The least you know about the game the better, so I'll be brief.
    Prey is a first person game where you can shoot or stealth your way through a very interesting tale.
    It's pretty, the musics are nice and I've loved the story, the characters and the general atmosphere.
    The choices you make do matter, some of them really dark.
    In my opinion this is a must-have.
  65. JakSwype
    Nov 19, 2017
    10
    Prey это эталон качественных игр. Bethesda, спасибо что даёте зелёный свет подобным проектам у Arkane Studios отличное творческое виденье, без вас игровая индустрия загнётся =)
  66. Katya-Punk
    Nov 16, 2017
    10
    Great idea. Great gameplay. Great atmosphere. The plot is good also. One of the best for sure. One of the best for sure. One of the best for sure. One of the best for sure.
  67. capkoh
    Dec 6, 2017
    10
    Очень понравилось! История братьев Ю зацепила и не отпускала до самого конца. Механика исследования и, конечно, утилизация просто шикарны. Дополнительные квесты очень разные и открывают дополнительные моменты в истории. Надеюсь на продолжение!Очень понравилось! История братьев Ю зацепила и не отпускала до самого конца. Механика исследования и, конечно, утилизация просто шикарны. Дополнительные квесты очень разные и открывают дополнительные моменты в истории. Надеюсь на продолжение!
  68. skeletorone
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    If you like Immersive Sims, PREY is a must-play. It quickly became my favorite game. The game world is interesting, the characters are interesting, the level design is fantastic. I loved every second of this game. PREY has at least three full play throughs in it because you can develop your character in different paths according to your playstyle. I can't get into it more because I wouldIf you like Immersive Sims, PREY is a must-play. It quickly became my favorite game. The game world is interesting, the characters are interesting, the level design is fantastic. I loved every second of this game. PREY has at least three full play throughs in it because you can develop your character in different paths according to your playstyle. I can't get into it more because I would spoil the experience for you.

    Just play it. :)    … Expand
  69. stingus
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    Amazing game. Spent more than 70 hours on it. Completed it twice in 2 different ways. Has amazing optimization - game eats 1.5 GB ram max, and performed around 60 fps on my old i3-3250 processor + GTX 960. After switching to i7-8700, fps went up to ~120 fps.
  70. HirbodBehnam
    Jul 10, 2018
    10
    -Great graphics
    -Awesome story
    -Realistic fear effects (Delivers the fear)
    -Nice gameplay
    -Well optimized
  71. ZainSalah
    Jun 25, 2018
    10
    One of the best games every made it inspired by the 90 fps system shock half-life and with impressive graphics and game design like bioshock it’s a modern classic a with Innovative game play haven’t seen in years it’s a real must play
  72. Tibore
    Aug 4, 2018
    10
    I have played both the old Prey and this one and this is far superior, don't understand why people complained about it's "rework" since this game is just that good! Well worth your money with it's great story, atmosphere and replay ability!
  73. DavidBondy
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpiece, and chronically underrated. Prey is the most immersive video games I have ever played. It isn't trying to be a horror game, but it is super terrifying. Walking around Talos 1 as a simple researcher while a hostile alien species takes over the station feels so damn real. The game also has masterful level design and a great sandbox, allowing you to solve problems inAbsolute masterpiece, and chronically underrated. Prey is the most immersive video games I have ever played. It isn't trying to be a horror game, but it is super terrifying. Walking around Talos 1 as a simple researcher while a hostile alien species takes over the station feels so damn real. The game also has masterful level design and a great sandbox, allowing you to solve problems in unique and creative ways. While the game doesn't have amazing story telling or characters, it really doesn't need either. The premise, tension, and immersion take precedent, and the game works masterfully with all three. If you enjoy immersive sims, play Prey. You will enjoy it.… Expand
  74. daveeeeUK
    May 29, 2020
    10
    One of the best games released in the past few years. Anyone who likes the "immersive sim" genre needs to pick this up, as it's a spiritual successor to System Shock 2.

    Set in a great location with interesting decor/style, good atmosphere (Talos I has the feel of a lived-in space station), and great freedom to tackle the game as you see fit. In the interest of balance, more variety    One of the best games released in the past few years. Anyone who likes the "immersive sim" genre needs to pick this up, as it's a spiritual successor to System Shock 2.

    Set in a great location with interesting decor/style, good atmosphere (Talos I has the feel of a lived-in space station), and great freedom to tackle the game as you see fit.

    In the interest of balance, more variety in enemies and a slightly less rushed endgame would make this game unstoppable.    … Expand
  75. Xandl7
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    one of the best games the last years
    gameplay is awesome
    atmosphere and graphis are great
    worth every cent
    also the dlc
  76. BulgarianCritic
    May 26, 2022
    10
    The game offers an amazing choice of ethical dilemmas that don't actually have any good or bad answers. The voice acting is superb and the idea behind the entire story is great. The gameplay is fun and engaging and the difficulty does get increasingly harder but still manageable. I love the environment and sound design that they have put the player in and the idea behind the technologyThe game offers an amazing choice of ethical dilemmas that don't actually have any good or bad answers. The voice acting is superb and the idea behind the entire story is great. The gameplay is fun and engaging and the difficulty does get increasingly harder but still manageable. I love the environment and sound design that they have put the player in and the idea behind the technology used is also very clever and fun (I need a recycling machine in my life). This game is definitely a must play for all.… Expand
  77. mripfreely
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best games of this generation. The story had me hooked right from the get go. The graphics are decent. The game runs well and I had no crashes. Had some small quest related bugs but they automatically got fixed, the next time I loaded the game. The characters are all very interesting and well voiced. The facial animations are typical Arkane studio quality: passable.This is one of the best games of this generation. The story had me hooked right from the get go. The graphics are decent. The game runs well and I had no crashes. Had some small quest related bugs but they automatically got fixed, the next time I loaded the game. The characters are all very interesting and well voiced. The facial animations are typical Arkane studio quality: passable.

    Best part of the game is exploration and gameplay. There is a sheer variety of ways to approach a problem or enemy. The world is so detailed and there is so much to find.

    Most of the hate seems to be due to this being different to the original prey. Having never played the original, I cannot say much about this. But on its own this game is absolutely worth your time. Highly recommend it.    … Expand
  78. Blimey
    Jan 25, 2019
    10
    This game is a spiritual successor to System Shock 2, that understands why its predecessor was great both in story, gameplay, and setting.

    The space station is beautifully designed. The story is deep, both in its use of genre conventions & player expectations; and themes and characterization. This is one of the most enjoyable experiences I have had playing a game.
  79. Inlike
    Jul 18, 2021
    10
    9.510! Awesome si-fi immersive horror! As if crossed Dishonor and Dead Space) It's time to play it again
  80. EdPlymouth
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    One of the best game!
    Storyline ++
    Nice Gameplay ++
    Atmosphere ++
    System shock memories __
  81. Jacob777
    Nov 10, 2021
    10
    About a year or two ago, I tried this but barely got to the Talos I lobby before taking a break due to being too creeped out by the horror-ish elements. I didn't come back because my Gamepass expired and this game sort of fell off my radar. But since then, I played Dishonored 1 & 2 as per my cousin's recommendation, and then I bought Prey since a friend enjoyed it and it's made by Arkane,About a year or two ago, I tried this but barely got to the Talos I lobby before taking a break due to being too creeped out by the horror-ish elements. I didn't come back because my Gamepass expired and this game sort of fell off my radar. But since then, I played Dishonored 1 & 2 as per my cousin's recommendation, and then I bought Prey since a friend enjoyed it and it's made by Arkane, the same studio that made Dishonored, which I really loved and would recommend also. I'm a little thicker skinned now, so I pushed through the scary moments, and I've found that this game is amazing!

    It morphs from a semi-horror survival game into an action game seamlessly as you progress. The key is that you need to realize this is not a mindless first person shooter. This is a strategic survival-action immersive sim with some brain teasing side content thrown in if you are up for it. Despite what you may have heard, the combat is suburb once you get the feel for it. It’s just that effective fighting requires thought and strategy rather than running and gunning like a standard shooter.

    The full story when including a few important side missions is amazing and it’s amplified by the dense, well-thought-out world building that permeates every aspect of Talos I. The third act is a little controversial, but I personally found it satisfying. I would recommend that you take the time to explore side missions, listen to audio logs, and read random books and emails. All this will really add interesting detail to what could otherwise seem like a straight-forward narrative. To appreciate the story, you have to realize that the main character is Talos I. Not you.

    The sound design is awesome. Every sound adds to the atmosphere of the station, and despite what you may have heard, the mixing is fine if you don’t turn the volume too high during ambient, quiet periods. Some of the dialogue audio quality can sound a tad bit odd, but all the scifi sfx and the aliens are so cool to hear.

    AI is good. The mimics are very cool and have a mind of their own. The other aliens aren’t the brainiest enemies you’ll outwit, but they make up for it by being powerful and terrifying. If you turn on all subtitles, that can help.

    Graphics are great. The humans don’t always look amazing, but they’re certainly serviceable, and you don't see them most of the time anyway. The art style of the station and the enemies and the effects are all suburb. Arkane has always been really great with their games’ art directions.

    Bugs were not a big issue for me. They only occurred once in a great while. At one point, I got outside the map, which I thought was a cool peek behind-the-scenes. An enemy got under the map once and was able to attack me still, but it didn’t cause too much trouble. I also got the character stuck until I used an ability to escape, which was kind of an interesting puzzle. Note, this is after 80+ hours spent with the game.

    The only problem I have with any system design is a certain enemy that can easily be cheesed, and can kind of temporarily mess up the pacing, but this is just a nitpick. it doesn’t detract since you can just leave the area if you want.

    Overall, I would give this game a 9.6/10. It’s amazing how all the systems work together seamlessly and give you so many creative ways to tackle any given problem. You will never get tired of experimenting with new ideas here. I’ve had a blast with this game, and I hope you do too.

    There's another part to my review, but it spoils some stuff, so play the game first then come back. You should experience it for yourself before hearing my take. Trust me. When you've played the game (twice is even better), here's a link to my full review:

    https://steamcommunity.com/id/jacob777b/recommended/480490/    … Expand
  82. GoodMorningAss
    Feb 13, 2020
    10
    one of the best games I've played is fantastic .
  83. EerieEgg
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    One of the best game's i've ever played -- I wasn't overly fond of Dishonored or much of Arkane's other work. You can imagine my surprise then when Prey 2017 was my game of the year and I consider it to be better than every other game in its genre that I've played. Better than any of the Bioshock games or either of the System Shock games for example (or Deus Ex for that matter even). DoOne of the best game's i've ever played -- I wasn't overly fond of Dishonored or much of Arkane's other work. You can imagine my surprise then when Prey 2017 was my game of the year and I consider it to be better than every other game in its genre that I've played. Better than any of the Bioshock games or either of the System Shock games for example (or Deus Ex for that matter even). Do yourself a favor and pick this one up. In particular this game does two things with its gameplay that I as a longtime gamer don't recall ever seeing before and I greatly enjoyed the setting/lore to boot.… Expand
  84. VigilanteOito
    May 16, 2021
    10
    Jogão.
    Prey é uma mistura de Shooter, RPG, Craft, Sci fi e terror.
    um dos melhores games da Bethesda.
  85. Abdulaziz1
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    Nothing is abstract, cohesive weapons abilities crafting level design is a masterpiece.
  86. IsshinAshina
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Criminally underrated game. If you're into System Shock and/or the first two Bioshock games, make sure you give this one a try!
  87. FEN1X64
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    This game is easily on of my favorite games ever created. There's no swaying me on that. Period. This game took me a while but I was in love with it. I remember first watching Markiplier's playthrough of it and hating it's art style but grew to appreciate everything to the point I begged my parents to let me play it for a year. I was 14 when I got to and it was amazing. The story wasThis game is easily on of my favorite games ever created. There's no swaying me on that. Period. This game took me a while but I was in love with it. I remember first watching Markiplier's playthrough of it and hating it's art style but grew to appreciate everything to the point I begged my parents to let me play it for a year. I was 14 when I got to and it was amazing. The story was strong, the combat was tight and fun, the game looked absolutely amazing, the different way you can play were fun, and the philosophical element really added to it's depth and complexity. It's a very subtle game and a damn fun one. Blink and you'll miss something. The world building and depth of this game just shows Arkane Studio's talent. There really is no game like it. Most of the haters fall into two camps; "It's too complex and not Call of Duty and it plays bad on my potato" and "aksually Prey 2". Both can be debunked pretty easily so I won't bother going into detail but; "It's design is supposed to be complex and for fans of the Immersive Sim" and "They were two separate projects and Arkane doesn't deserve the hate because of Bethesda's decision to can one of them". Now I want to talk about why it captivated me so quickly, the answer is BioShock, my second favorite game and one I also really enjoy. The two go together quite well thematically and compliment each other's strengths. I really do love this game and it deserves more love and a sequel. So please stop with the misinformed hate and try the game out with an open mind and get over the fact it isn't meant for casual play, it's really all or nothing with this game. And it's not horror. TLDR; I really love this game.… Expand
  88. hoanns
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    Great atmospheric game. Nice plot. Stunning level design. Buggy though, so better save often. Must play
  89. level52
    May 4, 2022
    10
    One of the best games i have played in a long time.Thanks to Arkane Studios :-)
  90. VashloveNpeace
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Personally this game deserve 10/10 - The story is so good and the gameplay is sandbox fun. The old Prey is good on its own way but this new Prey is good too. If I were to choose which is fun for me, I will choose the new Prey as it is way polish good story and gameplay. Furthermore that unexpected twist. It deserves a good sequel to explore the universe further.
  91. AxeWould
    Apr 28, 2021
    10
    Игра просто топич, много удовольствия получил, от механики, до сюжета, понемаю почему другие ставят оценку по меньше, из за беготни туда сюда, но мне реально было в кайф, обегать всю базу, каждый уголок проверить, и просто в такой атмосфере находиться, тут реально все сделанно на очень высоком уровне, но может кроме графона, но мне на него вообще пох.Игра просто топич, много удовольствия получил, от механики, до сюжета, понемаю почему другие ставят оценку по меньше, из за беготни туда сюда, но мне реально было в кайф, обегать всю базу, каждый уголок проверить, и просто в такой атмосфере находиться, тут реально все сделанно на очень высоком уровне, но может кроме графона, но мне на него вообще пох.
  92. churros
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
    Pros:
    + amazing opening
    + amazing unscripted moments
    + creative use of prop hunt
    + environmental storytelling
    + weapon variety
    + platforming with gloo gun
    + attention to detail
    + diverse skill tree

    Cons:
    - easy to abuse quick save/load
    - long loading times
    - inconsistent cancel button
  93. Renattto
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    Amazing.
    The best Immersive Sim I've ever played.
    This is another Arkane's master piece.
  94. S3XU4LH34L1NG
    Jun 19, 2022
    10
    A fking great game all around. Its immersive like alien isolation and the mechanical depth and variety is great enought to never get boring
  95. GVB
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Do you like System Shock? Do you like the very well written stories? Do you like sci-fi? Do you like games that are fun and easy to play but deep in a lot of aspects? Do you like videogames in general? Yes? Then... stop reading critics about this game and buy it, play it, enjoy it.
  96. fastoch82
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    5 years later and still a masterpiece, still one of my favorite games ever. Everything is great : the atmosphere, the graphics, the art direction, the gameplay, the replay value, the duration, the sound design and soundtrack, etc. The immersive sim genre at its finest.
  97. garishulc
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра с отличным сюжетом, с отличными механиками показывающие трудность морального выбора. Почему ее так хэйтят не ясно. Видимо большинство в нее просто не играли!
  98. Jumper33
    Dec 24, 2020
    10
    Потрясающий блокбастер Prey, крутой сюжет, космическое разнообразие действий, крафт элемент бомбезный, и атмосфера. Главное атмосфера! Все на все 10 из 10. Топ 5 моих любимых игр.
  99. blizzardbox
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    a worthy system shock2 successor, very well balanced on the higher levels of difficulty, a lot of freedom, 5 interesting skill trees, weapon improvements, neuromods etc. interesting freely accessible metroid-like space station and an addon that is basically the much better deathloop. in my eyes the best arcane game and an atate of the art immersive sim. most of them don't know what to doa worthy system shock2 successor, very well balanced on the higher levels of difficulty, a lot of freedom, 5 interesting skill trees, weapon improvements, neuromods etc. interesting freely accessible metroid-like space station and an addon that is basically the much better deathloop. in my eyes the best arcane game and an atate of the art immersive sim. most of them don't know what to do with that and prefer to play linear shooting games… Expand
  100. Eckleburg
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Prey is a masterfully crafted game that brings forth a compelling narrative, excellent level design and creative gameplay.

    It encourages experimentation with the variety of weapons & upgrades and it begs you to explore all corners of the space station to uncover what's happening. There is always more than 1 way to approach a given situation, with the onus on the player to be methodical.    Prey is a masterfully crafted game that brings forth a compelling narrative, excellent level design and creative gameplay.

    It encourages experimentation with the variety of weapons & upgrades and it begs you to explore all corners of the space station to uncover what's happening. There is always more than 1 way to approach a given situation, with the onus on the player to be methodical.

    Arkane have established themselves as a household name in the immersive sim genre. If you're someone that enjoys a more cerebral tone to your gaming with rich level design, this is it.    … 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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