Prey

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1672 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. ArT_Studios
    Jan 23, 2022
    10
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  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. 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.
  7. Mr_Origami
    May 13, 2017
    8
    This game is a sort of old but gold mix of adventure, role play game through RPG basic, horror but not survival in terms of Alien: isolation in my opinion and (especially) a narrative that lead the constant atmosphere of “one last man/woman standing against an incredibly dangerous and apparently unstoppable alien species” thematic that reminds me of the 1982 classic John Carpenter’s “TheThis game is a sort of old but gold mix of adventure, role play game through RPG basic, horror but not survival in terms of Alien: isolation in my opinion and (especially) a narrative that lead the constant atmosphere of “one last man/woman standing against an incredibly dangerous and apparently unstoppable alien species” thematic that reminds me of the 1982 classic John Carpenter’s “The Thing” based on John W. Campbell Jr. novel "Who goes there?".
    The setting here is the only difference. We’re not in Antartica but in a state of emergency space station named Talos One, located just on the other side of the Moon but still outside the orbit where planet Earth is still visible. It’s the year 2032, an alternative future where John F. Kennedy survived to the attempt of murder in Texas (1963) until his presidency became crucial from avoiding the Vietnam conflict to the stable standing, geopolitical relationship between USA and USSR through space conquests. So, Talos One itself represents basically that, in memory of Mr. President JFK. The main character (that can be shaped as male or female) is Morgan Yu, an engineer that lost part of his/her memory and it’s in constant needs of recover him/her pieces of lack through the whole story made of different decisions, including your own way to play that will affect the logic of game play approach.

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

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

    Cheers!    … Expand
  8. 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?
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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!
  23. 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
  24. 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?
  25. 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
  26. GolovA
    Jun 1, 2022
    9
    Half Life +
    Bioshock +
    System Shock +
    Bioforge +
    Deus Ex +
    Alien Isolation +
    Dead Space =
    _____________
    PREY

    Solid and underrated game.
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. deserthamster
    May 30, 2017
    8
    The review is based on a fully completed game

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

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

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

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

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

    SLIGHT SPOILER AHEAD

    The reason why I am giving this an 8 and not a 10 is because of all the ripping off (even though it is well implemented, it is still not original) and because of the ending. I do not want to spoil it any more and you might like it more then I did since it is original and bold. It just did not work for me.    … Expand
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#52 Best PC Game of 2017
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#11 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

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