Prey

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8.1

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  1. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!prey
  2. sethguyhill
    Aug 24, 2023
    8
    Really cool game.
    Good:
    I did like the story. I did get very addicted when stuck on certain levels. This game makes you think, many ways to solve a problem. Weapons were creative. Bad Many of the deaths just didn't make sense, very aggravating. Way path was often very difficult to figure out. If I spun off on a side story it often resulted in the Main story being very difficult    Really cool game.
    Good:
    I did like the story.
    I did get very addicted when stuck on certain levels.
    This game makes you think, many ways to solve a problem.
    Weapons were creative.

    Bad
    Many of the deaths just didn't make sense, very aggravating.
    Way path was often very difficult to figure out.
    If I spun off on a side story it often resulted in the Main story being very difficult because of the resource suck and or the side story not being possible to complete. These two things resulted in extended and annoying game play to get back on track. User needs some help here.
    Need a resource table.    … Expand
  3. RTCWFAN
    Jun 20, 2023
    9
    If you buy this game thinking it is a fast paced shooter, you will be disappointed. But if you want challenging gameplay with cool physical puzzles, this is a masterpiece. Overall rating: 8.7.
  4. Crunch_K0
    Dec 19, 2022
    9
    A nice blend of horror and action, the gameplay facilitates alot of experimentation and ways to solve puzzles and get around the station. If you’re interested at all, this game is definitely worth every penny for the everything it does.

    The story isn’t perfect but interesting enough to get you through gameplay, as its the main driver. Its horror is a bit overblown but it does get a bit    A nice blend of horror and action, the gameplay facilitates alot of experimentation and ways to solve puzzles and get around the station. If you’re interested at all, this game is definitely worth every penny for the everything it does.


    The story isn’t perfect but interesting enough to get you through gameplay, as its the main driver. Its horror is a bit overblown but it does get a bit creepy. The station and art style are quite beautiful and some moments do put you in awe. The level design and abilities you get really open up the game, i wont spoil anything here but your tools interact with the world and environment in many ways which makes gameplay surprisingly fresh for its duration. The games surreal themes and eery nature really help elevate it though, making its wholly unique with everything else it does. BUY IT NOWWW, it has guns and enemies that turn into CHAIRS. Plus its world building and charm oozes throughout, if you like this game I recommend arkane studios other games too :>    … Expand
  5. Abdulaziz1
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    Nothing is abstract, cohesive weapons abilities crafting level design is a masterpiece
  6. AlcoholicGoat
    Oct 9, 2022
    8
    The best piece of media with the name "Prey" attached to it I don't care about that lame Fox Predator soft reboot
  7. mikepatyaev
    Sep 2, 2022
    8
    You awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject in an experiment meant to change humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted. As you delve into the dark secrets of Talos I and your own past, you have to survive using the tools found on theYou awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject in an experiment meant to change humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted. As you delve into the dark secrets of Talos I and your own past, you have to survive using the tools found on the station, your wits, weapons, and mind-bending abilities.… Expand
  8. Primerjordan794
    Jun 1, 2022
    10
    Game is really cool with the best story. Actually got scared sometimes but this game is extremely fun.
  9. Lordaleksandrg
    May 25, 2022
    10
    Очень глубокая и философская игра которая заставляет задуматься но при этом не запрещает веселиться
  10. MaxPayneIsGod
    May 15, 2022
    9
    Easily the most underrated sleeper hit I've ever played.
    Prey is a smart person's shooter, it reminds me of Half Life when it released, mind-blowing. Sure there are echoes of BioShock, but it is suitably different to be its own beast.
    The narrative is fantastic, you know what's going on, but you don't know. It looks and sounds fantastic, Arkane has done an amazing job of immersing the    Easily the most underrated sleeper hit I've ever played.
    Prey is a smart person's shooter, it reminds me of Half Life when it released, mind-blowing. Sure there are echoes of BioShock, but it is suitably different to be its own beast.
    The narrative is fantastic, you know what's going on, but you don't know.
    It looks and sounds fantastic, Arkane has done an amazing job of immersing the player into their world.
    Prey is a close to a 10 a 9 can get, but the loading times on a base PS4 are egregious.
    Absolutely loved it, all 37.5hrs.
    Please play this, I regret sitting on it for as long as I did. It can be very, very overwhelming at the beginning but I implore you to persevere.    … Expand
  11. newb
    Apr 24, 2022
    9
    What I assumed was a simple horror game quickly became my favorite game of all time. How to describe it..idk it had a great story, loads of skills, and a kick ass map design....thats not really an adequate description tbh. lol Just get it . Its a crime that I only played this in 2020...game critics should be ashamed.
  12. SulkSonic
    Apr 17, 2022
    9
    One of the most horrifyingly enthralling and intriguing story with incredible gameplay creativity. The only criticism I have for it is that many quests may be a bit boring. I'm feeling a light to decent 9.
  13. tr4nc3v1b3
    Jan 15, 2022
    10
    10 ouf 10. Best sci-fi game ever. Amazing game mechanics. One of the best immersive sims at the moment !
  14. VegasVosk
    Dec 27, 2021
    10
    Great game, but underestimated and it's sad that it was not sold as well. Try it! Buy it!
  15. TeaFan556
    Dec 19, 2021
    8
    [RU]
    Игра мне понравилась намного больше Dishonored. На этом всё, спасибо за внимание :р
  16. svalbrad
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    One of the most underrated games of all times. Clearly shows the power of modern marketing - or absence of thereof. I haven't felt such a blast while playing for a long long time. Long live Arkane, looking forward to other superb titles from your talented team of inspired creators.
  17. Knapman47
    Dec 9, 2021
    8
    Prey takes a little bit of getting used to before you start to really enjoy the game in my opinion, and your enjoyment may depend somewhat on how you develop your character. Early on Morgan (you) is pretty weak, to the extent any encounter with even a slightly challenging alien is annoying and your best bet is to try and avoid them. I agree combat at first is clunky and hard to get usedPrey takes a little bit of getting used to before you start to really enjoy the game in my opinion, and your enjoyment may depend somewhat on how you develop your character. Early on Morgan (you) is pretty weak, to the extent any encounter with even a slightly challenging alien is annoying and your best bet is to try and avoid them. I agree combat at first is clunky and hard to get used to. Using the pistol initially is insanely difficult and you'll miss most of your shots. Using the wrench is just as bad, especially against fast moving targets like Mimics, which you'll encounter a lot in the beginning. Until you get the shotgun / Q-Beam, combat is very challenging actually. I think most negative reviews are from those who formed their opinion of the game early on and perhaps didn't finish. I too did not enjoy the first couple of hours.

    By the time you have progressed a little the game becomes far more enjoyable as you can actually take on enemies with decent strength, and use a variety of tactics to kill them quite quickly. I ultimately opted to enhance my speed, stealth and weapon damage abilities to the point I could run and gun with the shotgun and kill most enemies pretty readily by using stealth. You can kill a Phantom in 1 - 2 shots doing this.

    Unfortunately if you dedicate most of your Neuromods down this path you miss out on other areas. I could not increase my hacking ability nor ability to lift heavy objects, and there are far too many doors / computers / safes that require hacking / moving heavy objects in the game that this became annoying. I left so many of these unexplored because of this. Many of the side missions are simply impossible without certain upgrades, so I had to forego them. I found it annoying when traveling between sections of the Talos I that enemies would respawn, but items you find would not. You constantly have to repeat battles as side missions take you through multiple sections of the ship. This was very annoying at first, but by the end was fine as killing enemies was much easier.

    I enjoyed the fact your hand is not held throughout this game, and exploration is very fulfilling. The main story leads you through new areas of the ship constantly, which was great. The ship is full of surprises and is quite interactive, so exploring is enjoyable. I actually liked the crafting system they had in place, and I thought the overall story was quite good, albeit somewhat lonely at times. The story went much longer than I thought, just when you think you're near the end, another twist comes.

    A couple of minor frustrations:

    - Turrets are practically useless on their own, enemies destroy them with absolute ease unless you can fortify them, which is very costly in Neuromods so wouldn't be until late in the game.
    - You'll quickly pick your favorite weapon (shotgun, most likely) and end up using it the entire time. The game needs a few more weapons in my opinion.
    - Ammo is very hard to come by, you'll have to craft it, which is annoying and costly by the end when you are fighting frequently. You need to have good inventory reserves for the last few missions for ammo alone.
    - PSI points, does anyone actually use these? I completed the game without ever using the PSI ability, seemed pointless to me despite being a core part of the game.
    - Any sort of combat while on the ships exterior is horrible as you move so damn slow you can't evade anything.    … Expand
  18. Andrew_T
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Prey is simply an amazing immersive sim, with some pretty cool plot twits. Many speak about its gameplay, but for me, the fascinating part was the story and attention to detail. In most modern games, scripts are weak, aimed at dumb teenagers hardly following on the story and missing a ton of stuff happening around them. Prey is far from this experience as it could get. It requires a slowPrey is simply an amazing immersive sim, with some pretty cool plot twits. Many speak about its gameplay, but for me, the fascinating part was the story and attention to detail. In most modern games, scripts are weak, aimed at dumb teenagers hardly following on the story and missing a ton of stuff happening around them. Prey is far from this experience as it could get. It requires a slow and thoughtful walkthrough and treats the player as an intellectual one. Truly love this game.… Expand
  19. Artem_Vavilov
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    It the best game in the last ten years.
    The atmosphere is just incredible..
  20. TheEducatedFool
    Nov 13, 2021
    8
    Underrated hidden gem. Bethesda did a very bad and poor work with commercial. The game is a true immersive sim with greate atmosphere and fun mechanics. It has its flaws such as loading screens or unbalanced and annoying finale. But i think it's still an amazing game, it's a shame to see the low sales. Rip immersive sim genre.
  21. Hawks2018
    Nov 3, 2021
    8
    Played this in 2018 and loved it. The only PS4 I've ever re-played, which I did just recently, and loved it even more.

    Gotta admit the story didn't have me too hooked in, but most don't these days. The gameplay, the atmosphere, the setting etc were just fantastic, easily in my top-3 this gen. The studios other games- like both Dishonoured's- left me cold, but Prey was just    Played this in 2018 and loved it. The only PS4 I've ever re-played, which I did just recently, and loved it even more.

    Gotta admit the story didn't have me too hooked in, but most don't these days. The gameplay, the atmosphere, the setting etc were just fantastic, easily in my top-3 this gen.

    The studios other games- like both Dishonoured's- left me cold, but Prey was just sensational.

    I got at least 40-50 hours out of it on the hardest setting, trying to finish most objectives and main/side stories, and for the $5-10 you can get it for as a second-hand game, it is just astounding value.    … Expand
  22. 02450ephiz
    Sep 20, 2021
    10
    One of the best action games in the last gen I think, very underrated. Another gem from Arakane.
  23. ReturnToMonke75
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    Prey is a really great game. I’ll describe it as a blending of Bioshock and Deadspace. My first run took 49hrs so there’s lots to do and see and once complete you unlock extra difficulty options for repeat runs. I hope they make a sequel!
  24. maku
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Prey is an immersive sim masterpiece, it's the System Shock 3 we never got. Unparrarel levels of immersion created by non-linear gameplay, freedom of problem-solving, freedom of character progression etc. I've beaten the game twice now changing my approach to problems and character skills for each of those and I feel like I just beat two different games.

    Prey is a piece of modern game    Prey is an immersive sim masterpiece, it's the System Shock 3 we never got. Unparrarel levels of immersion created by non-linear gameplay, freedom of problem-solving, freedom of character progression etc. I've beaten the game twice now changing my approach to problems and character skills for each of those and I feel like I just beat two different games.

    Prey is a piece of modern game design art.    … Expand
  25. Blackdung7
    Jul 11, 2021
    10
    This game story is amazing with fantastic gameplay mechanics. I definitely recommend getting this game!
  26. CamyVero
    Jun 19, 2021
    9
    FPS with touches of 'survival horror', 'metroidvania' and 'RPG', a decent sci-fi story, a very good setting, which in the early stages of the game may remind us of 'Bioshock', all this is what you will find in this new version of 'Prey'. It is a game of estimable duration, especially if you dedicate yourself to explore as the game demands and to do the multiple secondary missions that theFPS with touches of 'survival horror', 'metroidvania' and 'RPG', a decent sci-fi story, a very good setting, which in the early stages of the game may remind us of 'Bioshock', all this is what you will find in this new version of 'Prey'. It is a game of estimable duration, especially if you dedicate yourself to explore as the game demands and to do the multiple secondary missions that the disaster of the Talos I station offers you. A more than recommended and quality game that took me about 35 hours to complete. The only negative thing I can blame it for is its excessive loading times when changing zones, in this sense it feels like a previous generation game, at least on PS4, it reminded me of the loading times of 'The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion' on PS3. Otherwise if this isn't a drawback for you, it's an excellent game. Highly recommended.… Expand
  27. HiNooNDooD1544
    Jun 5, 2021
    9
    I’m pretty new to this game, just got it for my PS5 yesterday and I already love it. Take Bioshock and make it Dead Space with Dishonored style stealth. Only this isn’t a horror game. The atmosphere of Prey is really damn cool. It’s a little disappointing that there’s no 60 FPS patch or something like that, but looking past low framerates and low resolutions, this is definitely one of theI’m pretty new to this game, just got it for my PS5 yesterday and I already love it. Take Bioshock and make it Dead Space with Dishonored style stealth. Only this isn’t a horror game. The atmosphere of Prey is really damn cool. It’s a little disappointing that there’s no 60 FPS patch or something like that, but looking past low framerates and low resolutions, this is definitely one of the more underrated games of the past 5 years. I’m excited to play more and more of this game in the coming days!… Expand
  28. davedavedavedav
    Jun 2, 2021
    10
    This is a must play for funs of the immersive sim genre. It 100% stands up against the best of the best in the deus ex and system shock / bioshck series.

    I've completed it about 8 times and I could easily complete 8 times moreit just to take in all the details of the presentation of Talos 1 and the people that lived there. Excellent open ended immersive sim gameplay, incredible level    This is a must play for funs of the immersive sim genre. It 100% stands up against the best of the best in the deus ex and system shock / bioshck series.

    I've completed it about 8 times and I could easily complete 8 times moreit just to take in all the details of the presentation of Talos 1 and the people that lived there.

    Excellent open ended immersive sim gameplay, incredible level design, stunning visuals, engaging story and strong characters make this game one of the best of all time.    … Expand
  29. takotako
    May 26, 2021
    9
    Not a perfect game, of course but I really enjoy the Story and a gameplay. I know it wasn't be a blockbuster game but I really appreciate one sequel.
  30. denni5m
    Apr 29, 2021
    9
    What a hidden gem, just when i needed it. Deep systems overlayed on top of deep systems and exploration. think Dishonoured but with even more atmosphere and depth.
    don't read anything else about this game just buy it and play it, half the fun of this game is figuring out the systems and story for your self.
    ive been playing on ps4 pro / ps5 and the game runs very well.
  31. kremedved
    Apr 24, 2021
    10
    great game! A lot of mechanics, great sound, storytelling and gameplay! 10/10
  32. C4sta74
    Apr 17, 2021
    8
    Excelente juego, tiene gran variedad de modalidades de juego y muchas maneras de realizar diferentes tasks. (8.5)
  33. Juze1
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Adorei, um jogo muito imersivo e com vários finais, mistérios e uma atmosfera interessante
  34. Kemp
    Mar 12, 2021
    9
    This is definitely one of the most creative games I have played in the past decade. At a time when very few games seem to be trying to bring new ideas to the table, Prey is absolutely packed with clever and fun ideas. On top of that, I love the setting of Talos I -- an alien-infested space station trope that's executed very well--and the story, which is mostly carried by great voice-actingThis is definitely one of the most creative games I have played in the past decade. At a time when very few games seem to be trying to bring new ideas to the table, Prey is absolutely packed with clever and fun ideas. On top of that, I love the setting of Talos I -- an alien-infested space station trope that's executed very well--and the story, which is mostly carried by great voice-acting and solid characters, is compelling enough to keep you interested. Prey is at its strongest in the first two-thirds to three-fourths of the game, when you are constantly going to new areas and getting to experiment with all of the "play your way" mechanics the game has to offer.

    Unfortunately, I found that the game got away from its core in the final act. While it is still solid, much of the true fun has ended by the time the game is headed for its conclusion. The story payoff is ultimately pretty good for a video game, but not quite good enough to justify retreading through areas you've already explored without an interesting new spin on things.

    Still, it was refreshing to play a game that is trying to bring new things to the table. I have played so many "new" games in recent years that I feel like I've already played before. While there are echoes of Dishonored (also made by Arkane) and Bioshock, this game never feels like it is copying anything. And I really, really loved the majority of the game. For that reason, this is one of the better games I played from the past decade.    … Expand
  35. ReubenIsAGod
    Dec 14, 2020
    8
    Prey wasn't exactly the sequel to Prey by Human Head Studios that I was incredibly excited to play 6 years ago when first announced. However, what Prey currently is is one of the most well-crafted immersion simulators since Bioshock.

    The gameplay itself is fantastic, the story simply beautiful. What Arkane has done is essentially create the true spirutal sequal to Bioshock Infinte and    Prey wasn't exactly the sequel to Prey by Human Head Studios that I was incredibly excited to play 6 years ago when first announced. However, what Prey currently is is one of the most well-crafted immersion simulators since Bioshock.

    The gameplay itself is fantastic, the story simply beautiful. What Arkane has done is essentially create the true spirutal sequal to Bioshock Infinte and also System Shock 3. I had such a fantastic time playign the game.

    My BIGGEST issue was probably the fact that I played this on a console. I think this game at a locked 60fps would be a much more enjoyable experience than the 30 (with dips) that I played.

    Overall a fantastic experience. I Really hope that this game gets a sequel in the future (or at least) something in the same vain.    … Expand
  36. angelknives
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    I love immersive sims, I love sci-fi and I love art deco, so obviously I am in love with this game! The art style is beautiful, the levels are complex and interesting and a lot of the story beats really hit the right. I just love taking my sweet time to explore every little corner of a level to see if I can find a new best way to reach my goal. I love reading about the crew. Really, it'sI love immersive sims, I love sci-fi and I love art deco, so obviously I am in love with this game! The art style is beautiful, the levels are complex and interesting and a lot of the story beats really hit the right. I just love taking my sweet time to explore every little corner of a level to see if I can find a new best way to reach my goal. I love reading about the crew. Really, it's just a great game to get lost in.

    But there are a few downsides. The designs of the enemies could've been more diverse. I don't dislike the black oily freaks, but it needs more variation. But the main thing working against this game is how in the latter half of the game you are just going back and forth through the station too much. By this time you will have been to every area a lot already (especially if you're like me and try to do everything you can), so near the end of the game you just get annoyed hearing you have to go back to the place you just came from, where the enemies will have re-spawned as well. That really is the major drag on this game. Oh, and the story could've used a bit more substance and time, especially near the end of the game.

    Other than that it's a great game.    … Expand
  37. Chempion1
    Dec 9, 2020
    9
    Мне очень нравился Prey 2006 года. Прошел игру несколько раз и конечно ждал продолжения. Но шли годы, десятилетия, а его всё не было. И вдруг Arkane выпускает свой Prey. Ну что я скажу...
    Последние игры Arkane мне очень нравятся. Я когда то прошел Dark Messiah of Might and Magic и полюбил её всей душой (но играть надо только на PC, на консолях выпустили какое то обрезанное говно). После    Мне очень нравился Prey 2006 года. Прошел игру несколько раз и конечно ждал продолжения. Но шли годы, десятилетия, а его всё не было. И вдруг Arkane выпускает свой Prey. Ну что я скажу...
    Последние игры Arkane мне очень нравятся. Я когда то прошел Dark Messiah of Might and Magic и полюбил её всей душой (но играть надо только на PC, на консолях выпустили какое то обрезанное говно). После этого от студии я ждал только лучшего. И вот Prey.
    Как сказать э.... Arkane выпустила свой Bioshock. Сходство атмосферы, геймплея да вообще просто поражает.
    И это здорово.
    В игре невероятная, густая, притягательная атмосфера. Из игры просто трудно выйти, она не отпускает. И это опять таки роднит её с Bioshock от 2К.
    Сюжет по началу не очень впечатляет, но проходя далее всё больше и больше закручивается, а в конце просто взрывает мозг.
    Геймплей и боёвка, ну как я уже сказал очень похожа на первый Bioshock, только вместо плазмидов всякие пси способности.
    Графон. Ну, это CryEngine 4.
    Не знаю, но игра визуально очень похожа на тот же Dishonored 2.
    Признаюсь честно, мне игра понравилась, но. Скажу о своих ощущениях касательно всех последних играх Arkane. Это и Dark Messiah, и Dishonored 1 и 2, и тот же Prey.
    Все они очень хорошо играются, проходятся, но к концу начинают поднадоедать. К тому же, примерно в середине игры, всё пространство Талоса 1, заволакивается некой золотой паутиной, через которую нихрена не видно. Ну можно, было бы, обыграть это как то по изящней, что ли. Последний час просто "пробегаешь" сюжет, что бы поскорей увидеть окончание.
    С Bioshock 1 и 2 у меня такого не было.
    А вообще Prey 2017 это игра, которая, ну лично для меня, входит в золотую коллекцию игр нынешнего поколения!
    Жаль, что dlc для неё выпустили только одно, да и то, на мой взгляд, никчемное.    … Expand
  38. MonkeyScrotum
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Prey is the newest game from Arkane Studios and the best. Imagine if Bioshock and Dishonored had one big sexy baby. Well thats this game.
  39. Burattix54
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    BioShock, except in space and even better. This game is almost perfect in almost all of it's aspects it.
    It is not a game for everyone, but I personally love it.
  40. alenxg13
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Good bio Shock clone.
    Good interior design
    immersive game play.
    Reasonable quest.
  41. JustARandom
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    It is a pretty decent game, not a masterpiece but quite enjoyable. Still have PTSD from these mimics xD
  42. Garannos
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    IGN sucks，this game is amazing. It has a great story and a good gameplay. And you can make your own choice to decied the ending.
  43. krooney
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Really enjoyable game that seemed to fly under the radar at launch. Perhaps the pacing of the 'end game' could have been handled better but definitely a must play from this gen.
  44. Rolgoo
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    В этой игре отлично всё. Постоянно и по сей день с удовольствием перепрохожу и до сих пор нахожу новые пути и даже локации
  45. jameson95
    Feb 17, 2020
    8
    Prey is one of the most immersive and creative games I have ever played. Right from the start it really grabs you, and besides a few tedious missions, holds you by the balls and won't let go with non-stop action and plot. There a few misses, such a plethora of abilities which have no value, and some very boring space travel, and not to mention some missions that are a time sink, but on thePrey is one of the most immersive and creative games I have ever played. Right from the start it really grabs you, and besides a few tedious missions, holds you by the balls and won't let go with non-stop action and plot. There a few misses, such a plethora of abilities which have no value, and some very boring space travel, and not to mention some missions that are a time sink, but on the whole, this is one of the greatest games on the ps4.… Expand
  46. Lonejumper23
    Jan 9, 2020
    10
    WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!! How did Prey and Mooncfrash get missed is my question right now. I bought Prey last month for cheap because it had so much bad press when it came out from haters and it killed the chance this game had. Finished it and one of the best games I have ever played hands down. So that got me looking at the DLC Mooncrash and this even was better then Prey. I am in shock thisWOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!! How did Prey and Mooncfrash get missed is my question right now. I bought Prey last month for cheap because it had so much bad press when it came out from haters and it killed the chance this game had. Finished it and one of the best games I have ever played hands down. So that got me looking at the DLC Mooncrash and this even was better then Prey. I am in shock this bundle that plays exactly like a combination of Half Life, Bio Shock and Dishonored did not get the acclaim it should of. We are now in 2020 and these two games stand up 3 years later like they would if they were released today! BRAVO and people buy them for cheap and play these two masterpieces of gaming art. Incredible!!!… Expand
  47. Maxx24
    Dec 27, 2019
    10
    One of the best surprises I've ever had!
    Awesome!
    I'm not surviver horror genre fan, but I can say I love it, specially with cryengine you you really feel the environment and enjoy the scenes
    Thanks arkane
  48. monkeyscr0tuum2
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    This game is very good you get to be in space do cool missions and kill cool enemies
  49. bxgdvn
    Nov 11, 2019
    9
    One of the greatest immersive sim games that just don’t had a marketing budget.
  50. SKonung
    Nov 11, 2019
    8
    Интересный представитель в жанре sci-fi, этакий half-life в космосе с плюсами и минусами времени создания. Несколько затянута и дизбалансна, отмечу шикарный сеттинг. Стоит попробовать любителям жанра.
  51. Patajullo
    Nov 3, 2019
    8
    Un muy buen juego, que es atrevido al intentar darle una vuelta de tuerca mas al genero y sus viejos planteamientos jugables , algo que es muy de agradecer. El único pero, es que el juego va subiendo el nivel paulatinamente de 0 a 10 y no es capaz de mantenerlo al final, Mas que recomendable
  52. StudMuffinOP
    Oct 21, 2019
    8
    I found myself playing this game in one play-through at night and glad I decided to get it. Sci-fi type game and if I had to compare it to others it would probably be close to bioshock. Storyline was pretty easy to follow and was obvious to pinpoint what was going to happen next. Fairly short game but worth to pick it up on a sale. It's classified as a horror game for some reason but notI found myself playing this game in one play-through at night and glad I decided to get it. Sci-fi type game and if I had to compare it to others it would probably be close to bioshock. Storyline was pretty easy to follow and was obvious to pinpoint what was going to happen next. Fairly short game but worth to pick it up on a sale. It's classified as a horror game for some reason but not really even though it had some moments where it made me jump a little and I usually don't play those type of games. I found the space missions boring though since it was so vast.… Expand
  53. SOLIDSNAKEN64
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    All I can say is WOW! what an amazing game Prey is! If you like Bioshock then you'll love Prey, its basically Bioshock in space and instead of fighting junkies your fighting aliens. The graphics are awesome! the voice acting is really well done. Everything is a mystery unraveling as you progress the game. The game play is great and gets better as you progress and unlock nuromods. IAll I can say is WOW! what an amazing game Prey is! If you like Bioshock then you'll love Prey, its basically Bioshock in space and instead of fighting junkies your fighting aliens. The graphics are awesome! the voice acting is really well done. Everything is a mystery unraveling as you progress the game. The game play is great and gets better as you progress and unlock nuromods. I enjoy the crafting and finding parts to craft with. the atmosphere is spooky but also beautiful, you never know when an alien is lurking around the corner. There is a lot of side quest that help unravel pieces of the mystery. Prey is a solid game that i spent 30 hours exploring and completing as much as I could. I bought it on sale for $9 and cant believe I took this long to finally play Prey!… Expand
  54. No1else
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I ever played! Great story, great combat, thank you Arkane studios!
  55. dllninja
    Aug 31, 2019
    9
    This game from Arkane Studios is one of the most underrated games of the last couple of years. You can really feel the influence from the level design of the Dishonored series, giving it a classic, but sci-fi wibe. Graphics are well optimized, but not top notch. What stands out the most is the variety you can tackle your approach. The skill tree enables you to have different playstyles, soThis game from Arkane Studios is one of the most underrated games of the last couple of years. You can really feel the influence from the level design of the Dishonored series, giving it a classic, but sci-fi wibe. Graphics are well optimized, but not top notch. What stands out the most is the variety you can tackle your approach. The skill tree enables you to have different playstyles, so if you're a fan of replayability and like this game, you won't get bored.
    The enemies have a creepy wibe, especially at the beginning when you have not many tools at your disposal. Weapons used by the character are unique, each having a certain use for different types of enemies. Also able to upgrade them was a big plus for me.
    The story is well bracnhed and side characters are well made. Exploring the map gives more information about the world and setting you're in, which motivated me for learning what was going on. As the game progresses, you will be put in front of some certain choices, which directly impact the game ending, letting you decide what moral choices does your character have.
    Gameplay is pretty fun, but the shooting mechanics sometimes lack, being compensated only by the RPG elements.
    I will give this a 9/10 just because stealth system lacks , even though there is one. This is a must play game and if it would have an another name than "Prey", it wouldn't be criticised by certain die-hard fans of the older version.    … Expand
  56. ToddChavez
    Aug 19, 2019
    8
    Prey's space station is fantastically explorable and its shape-shifting enemies maintain tension when combat doesn't.
  57. DigitalSchism
    Aug 12, 2019
    8
    Prey was a pleasant surprise to me. I went in not expecting much but it delivered a fun and rewarding experience. It has a good blend of action and atmospheric horror that makes exploring the space station a blast. It really stands out in its puzzle solving elements. The multiple, and sometimes unconventional, ways to progress through the map and achieve goals makes multiple play-throughsPrey was a pleasant surprise to me. I went in not expecting much but it delivered a fun and rewarding experience. It has a good blend of action and atmospheric horror that makes exploring the space station a blast. It really stands out in its puzzle solving elements. The multiple, and sometimes unconventional, ways to progress through the map and achieve goals makes multiple play-throughs an option. It suffers in score because the controls can feel a little clunky at times, but this is something that is worth looking past.… Expand
  58. squalledu86
    Aug 4, 2019
    10
    Definitely underrated. I jumped into this game recently after learning that it is originally from 3D Realms. I like how the game is a bit long and how it has basically only pistols and shotguns as firearms (AFAIR and if there are others I just didn't find them in the game). Only these 2 weapons and yet the game, despite being a bit long, does not feel repetitive. Nice bestiary as well,Definitely underrated. I jumped into this game recently after learning that it is originally from 3D Realms. I like how the game is a bit long and how it has basically only pistols and shotguns as firearms (AFAIR and if there are others I just didn't find them in the game). Only these 2 weapons and yet the game, despite being a bit long, does not feel repetitive. Nice bestiary as well, what a nightmare :-) Great game.… Expand
  59. BlackMagicDrew
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    Honestly I love this game. This game has an amazing story and it’s not supposed to be a fast paced shooter. It’s supposed to be more of a journey through a space station and that’s what it does without a hitch.
  60. ColeKatsilas
    May 20, 2019
    8
    Prey is one of the of the best games I've played in the past 5 years, unfortunately kneecapped by unacceptable load times and a sudden lack of player direction. If a patch were released today that cut load times in half, I would be downloading it for another 40 hours on top of my existing 100 hours+.

    This game is just fantastic in so many ways. A thinking man's game to be certain.
  61. Trevanian
    Apr 15, 2019
    9
    Fantastic game, a very enjoyable combination of action, horror and sci fi. During a big part of the game I was reminded of Bioshock. Excellent in all aspects
  62. Blood8282
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    From the makers of the Dishonored series, Arkane, Prey was often described as 'Bioshock in space'. Indeed it involves the player exploring a huge spacial Facility, ravaged by an unknown alien entity, and who develops all kinds of special abilities. It also features some very original weapons, such as the gloo gun, the recycle grenades etc. While loading times are a pain, it’s fun,From the makers of the Dishonored series, Arkane, Prey was often described as 'Bioshock in space'. Indeed it involves the player exploring a huge spacial Facility, ravaged by an unknown alien entity, and who develops all kinds of special abilities. It also features some very original weapons, such as the gloo gun, the recycle grenades etc. While loading times are a pain, it’s fun, addictive and mind blowing. Prey also features a great story with an amazing twist.. A very high recommend !… Expand
  63. br_moore
    Jan 6, 2019
    9
    Prey is a game that I bought on a whim, with absolutely no information or prior knowledge on what the game is or about. What I ended up experiencing was one of my favorite games I played in 2018, something surprisingly extensive and enthralling.

    To start with the pros, I have to say the greatest strength of this game is the level design/exploration; I was always shocked with how many    Prey is a game that I bought on a whim, with absolutely no information or prior knowledge on what the game is or about. What I ended up experiencing was one of my favorite games I played in 2018, something surprisingly extensive and enthralling.

    To start with the pros, I have to say the greatest strength of this game is the level design/exploration; I was always shocked with how many different ways there were to get almost every single task done. Simple objectives such as finding a way to get through a locked door could be solved by many completely different means (crawling through a maintenance shaft, forcing it open with abilities, hidden pathways, finding its keycard, etc). Prey gives the player the freedom to think critically to solve problems in super creative ways, and it paid off immensely. By the end of the game, I was looking high up at the ceilings for alternate routes in rafters, creating my own platforms with the awesome Gloo Gun, taking out tough hordes of enemies with goofy strategies that somehow worked, and forging my own path through the game's world. I was given the freedom, and I learned to use it to my advantage, and it felt oh so insanely rewarding.

    Beyond that, the graphics, world building, lore, characters, and side quests are all top-notch. There are a staggering amount of small details throughout the game that build the world around you and truly make it feel engrossing, and even plausible. I was surprised many times as I progressed through the story, and found myself always wanting to learn, see, and do more.

    Building your own set of weapons and abilities was a treat as well. I found I was incentivized to always figure out what powers, abilities, and items worked best for me to solve the problems as I saw fit. There were consequences, both good and bad, to all decisions I made in regards to my character. This even applies to the story as well. You are just given so many options for practically everything in this game, it just boggles my mind, and I find it hard to stop mentioning or praising it.

    It is hard for me to find any large faults with this game, but I will say its biggest downfall are the loading times. The game is treated as a somewhat open-world, with large areas loaded at once that you can access through different doors and elevators. The loading times between sections of the ship can last around a minute or longer. By the end of the game, when you have the whole ship opened up and are running around from place to place to get things done, those mentioned loading times get truly egregious. I found myself hitting loading screens three times within 10 minutes getting certain tasks done, and the waiting was getting super aggravating.

    Another fault would have to the how bloated the game starts to feel at the end. This is a problem with almost all open-world type games. There just became too much to do, and I began to feel fatigued and just started rushing to the end of the storyline.

    As a last minor complaint, some of the traversal was a bit glitchy or unreliable at points. Never enough to be a big problem, but annoying at times.

    I don't want to completely spoil this for people who haven't played, because experiencing it for the first-time was so awesome for me. However, there is this being that shows up eventually in the game that is incredibly powerful and pursues you at random points, and it was one of my favorite mechanics in the game. It added many great thrills and improvised moments that kept things fresh as the game went on.

    Overall, Prey is a fantastic game. I was always surprised by what it had to offer; so much player choice, detail, world-building, and polish. It has its annoying moments here and there, and drags on a bit towards the end, but it is a gaming experience I will always remember very fondly. So glad I happened to pick it up.    … Expand
  64. xTh-3-nDx
    Dec 28, 2018
    9
    The game story is good, graphics are amazing the only thing i hate about the game that’s it’s short and has some bugs
  65. DBM2018
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    I really enjoyed this. I'm a big fan of immersive single player FPS games with RPG mechanics. Is that how you would describe these games like Prey, Bioshock, Dishonored? Anyways, if you like those games, I would think you'd also like this. I loved the games pacing and exploration. I was skeptical whether or not it would maintain its quality, whether it would get boring, because of itsI really enjoyed this. I'm a big fan of immersive single player FPS games with RPG mechanics. Is that how you would describe these games like Prey, Bioshock, Dishonored? Anyways, if you like those games, I would think you'd also like this. I loved the games pacing and exploration. I was skeptical whether or not it would maintain its quality, whether it would get boring, because of its setting which I thought might be limited. But nope, the environments are actually quite varied and the game takes you on an interesting ride. The story is subtle, original, intriguing. The RPG mechanics and systems are rewarding, accessible, and encourages multiple playthroughs so you can try different builds and styles of play. There's many ways to approach combat, and most seem viable and fun. Cool enemy designs. Certain parts are more action oriented, some are more stealth horror oriented. It looks great. You can tell the devs took great care in developing this world. There's a good amount of side content, and they're pretty good. Solid questing. Can't say enough good things about this. A really underrated game.… Expand
  66. jcvandan
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    What a game. I'm a massive fan of "immersive sim" type games and this game really nails what I like about these types of games. The space station itself is an absolute marvel to wander around in, it all links up perfectly and like all the best game worlds you end up knowing it like the back of your hand. The power/progression system is fantastic, with scavenging the world being extremelyWhat a game. I'm a massive fan of "immersive sim" type games and this game really nails what I like about these types of games. The space station itself is an absolute marvel to wander around in, it all links up perfectly and like all the best game worlds you end up knowing it like the back of your hand. The power/progression system is fantastic, with scavenging the world being extremely satisfying and literally everything you find is useful due to the waste material/fabrication systems. The storyline is OK, it isn't the most riveting storyline I've seen in a game but the voice acting is good quality which helps tremendously. For me these games aren't about story anyhow, they are about having these lovely intricate environments to explore that are packed full with interesting things to see and do. All in all, a top game by one of the best studios around and I sincerely hope it's lackluster sales don't mean Arkane stop making these types of brilliant games because the industry would be very much the poorer for it. If they end up instead making a battle royale with roguelke elements next I might just throw my PS4 out of the window in a fit of anger.… Expand
  67. network_scroll
    Nov 7, 2018
    8
    Время игры: 43 часа.
    Примечание: пройдена полностью, дополнения в издании нет.
  68. underecho
    Oct 30, 2018
    8
    This is a good game. Prey has a lot going for it, Sci Fi Thriller, well written and thought out. IT is a worthy buy for anyone who likes a good story. It looks good, play good and has a good OST and Audio design.
    The stamina meter feels not neccessary at all and there are some platforming issues in FPS which are not so smooth. The upgrade system is good and again well designed. The    This is a good game. Prey has a lot going for it, Sci Fi Thriller, well written and thought out. IT is a worthy buy for anyone who likes a good story. It looks good, play good and has a good OST and Audio design.
    The stamina meter feels not neccessary at all and there are some platforming issues in FPS which are not so smooth. The upgrade system is good and again well designed. The game is long with plenty to do and can be very surprising at time with outer space sections and side missions that i actually wanted to do.
    I was overall happy and surprised at how good this game was. But as i played i got more and more furstrated with the games achilles heel, this game and its god damn loading screens, loading screens and loading screen.s The space station is split into sections levels essentially and you load into each one, which takes way to long , and then there is another mini load screen after the main load screen. When you get to the end game this is a nonsense as your travelling to and fro between these frequently and it ruins the immersion, flow and end game completely, it becomes a chore and slog just to get to the end and quite simply i was glad it was over at the end. Those load screens and the game design which made them essential are a huge flaw in this game.
    A Great game ruined by poor design.    … Expand
  69. mcikes55
    Oct 25, 2018
    10
    A rare perfect game, in my opinion. Great setting, gbreat graphics, great characters, and a truly terrifying enemy. I couldnt find any negatives, therefore a perfect score is awarded.
  70. Reed618
    Aug 3, 2018
    9
    As a big sci fi fan I was completely blown away by this game, It turned out to be way better than expected. The visual design was so impressive, i just loved exploring talos 1. The sense that you're outmatched and enemies can be hiding anywhere also added this wonderful sense of tension. Finally the sense of verticality and the numerous possible approaches when faced with a situation wasAs a big sci fi fan I was completely blown away by this game, It turned out to be way better than expected. The visual design was so impressive, i just loved exploring talos 1. The sense that you're outmatched and enemies can be hiding anywhere also added this wonderful sense of tension. Finally the sense of verticality and the numerous possible approaches when faced with a situation was so refreshing.
    I really couldn't recommend it enough but there are a couple of negatives. In later parts of the game I was so outnumbered I ended up just running past enemies thus negating that excellent sense of tension. My other main issue is the loading screens. Towards the end I was repeatedly entering new sections of talos 1 and each time there is a loading screen lasting about 1 to 2 minutes. It's pretty annoying, hence why I'm going with 9 out of 10 rather than a perfect score. All in all though this game is really something special.    … Expand
  71. ddtsex
    Jul 3, 2018
    8
    it's good but lacked a little more intelligence to the AI and a better story to be an incredible game

    es bueno pero le falto un poco mas de inteligencia a las IA y una mejor historia para ser un increible juego
  72. 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
  73. CyrusDrake25
    May 16, 2018
    8
    This is a nice return to sci-fi RPG that I once felt with Bioshock 1 & 2, but not nearly as dark or scary. It kind of feels like Half-Life as well in that you're a lead scientist that was working on a billion dollar project that has gone awfully wrong. It may not be ground breaking or redefining this genre of games, but it sits comfortably as an enjoyable experience and still being it'sThis is a nice return to sci-fi RPG that I once felt with Bioshock 1 & 2, but not nearly as dark or scary. It kind of feels like Half-Life as well in that you're a lead scientist that was working on a billion dollar project that has gone awfully wrong. It may not be ground breaking or redefining this genre of games, but it sits comfortably as an enjoyable experience and still being it's own thing. There's some really cool mechanics that I don't want to spoil here. Just know that if you can find this game on the cheap as I did ($15), you're pretty much stealing it. I almost feel bad, but I don't because I raise 2 babies and need the money. To that, I say, BUY IT YA CHEAP SAPS!… Expand
  74. illphil
    Apr 22, 2018
    8
    My friend told me to abandon it early on because he said the combat was broken and unfair. I read some reviews that said it was rubbish. I really enjoyed it anyway and couldn't understand the nitpicking with it. It's far from perfect- the combat can be annoying, spinning around at first trying to hit very fast enemies but you get used to it and get better weapons. It's a bit ambiguousMy friend told me to abandon it early on because he said the combat was broken and unfair. I read some reviews that said it was rubbish. I really enjoyed it anyway and couldn't understand the nitpicking with it. It's far from perfect- the combat can be annoying, spinning around at first trying to hit very fast enemies but you get used to it and get better weapons. It's a bit ambiguous as well- i used a couple of websites at certain points when i realised I had missed key things. All in all though I have played a lot of meh games recently that I couldn't wait to get through and on to the next one, and this one was different - I was immersed in the story and really enjoyed the experience. I had to play cautiously, but after so many easy games where you can just tear through with no cares about ammo or health it was actually a positive and helped create a sense of fear when creeping around. Many people seem to dislike it and vice versa, I would say take a risk.… Expand
  75. nikivze
    Apr 21, 2018
    9
    The game that resurrected such a genre as immersive sim, after so many years. Arkane Studio has always paid much attention to the details and subtleties in their games that can not but rejoice.
    This is the case when you are the main character and only you decide how the story will develop and what decisions to take, it's up to you. Ending in this game, this is the most amazing twist that    The game that resurrected such a genre as immersive sim, after so many years. Arkane Studio has always paid much attention to the details and subtleties in their games that can not but rejoice.
    This is the case when you are the main character and only you decide how the story will develop and what decisions to take, it's up to you. Ending in this game, this is the most amazing twist that I have seen in the game industry lately. I hope a sequel is coming soon.    … Expand
  76. Sidious58
    Apr 14, 2018
    10
    gioco incredibilmente sorprendente,con trama,ambientazione e atmosfera davvero superbe
  77. eldesgraciado
    Mar 29, 2018
    9
    Pros:
    -Cool Scifi/Thriller Story
    -Great level design -Metroidvania style -You can explore EVERYTHING/EVERYWHERE -Multiple solutions to a problem -Nice soundtrack -Nice optional quests -Very cool mechanics (enemies that mimic objects, a gun that creates platforms) Cons: -Not much enemy variation -Not many weapons -Not really a “choose your own approach” game (sometimes you are    Pros:
    -Cool Scifi/Thriller Story
    -Great level design
    -Metroidvania style
    -You can explore EVERYTHING/EVERYWHERE
    -Multiple solutions to a problem
    -Nice soundtrack
    -Nice optional quests
    -Very cool mechanics (enemies that mimic objects, a gun that creates platforms)

    Cons:
    -Not much enemy variation
    -Not many weapons
    -Not really a “choose your own approach” game (sometimes you are forced to develop specific abilities)
    -Too many optional quests

    Overall:
    Excellent game, very vertical with a nice and interesting level design. Gameplay mechanics are nothing exceptional but very well implemented and enjoyable. The story is very cool if you like sci-fi thrillers. Highly recommended if you like Deus Ex or System Shock!!!    … Expand
  78. dyinginbeauty
    Mar 18, 2018
    10
    This is an amazing game!

    A review somewhere describes it as a sandbox in which you can go about solving a puzzle in more or less whatever way you want... thats exactly what it is in my experience. it can be pretty easy or difficult, depending how you prepare for a situation (or not). This is a perfect mix of alien isolation, dishonored, and bioshock. Absolutely fantastic experience.
  79. bonezone84
    Feb 24, 2018
    10
    Epic. All i have is love for this game. All the hate is rediculous. Brilliant game. Please do not listen to the haters with short attention spans.
  80. Zeak
    Feb 17, 2018
    10
    I was hesitating about getting this game because I don't really like being scared and also since the demo didn't really grab my attention, but ultimately I caved in and picked it up after a ridiculous discount (why not?). Aaaand I loved. Loved it so much so that I have an enormous void inside after finishing it. Even though I played Dishonored, Bioshocks, Deus Exs and other immersive sims,I was hesitating about getting this game because I don't really like being scared and also since the demo didn't really grab my attention, but ultimately I caved in and picked it up after a ridiculous discount (why not?). Aaaand I loved. Loved it so much so that I have an enormous void inside after finishing it. Even though I played Dishonored, Bioshocks, Deus Exs and other immersive sims, this one was the most enjoyable due to the setting and art direction (I'm a huge sci-fi fan and adore titles like Dead Space). I think I went through every single email and note this time and fully immersed myself.
    The sad and unfortunate truth is that despite Prey has a terrific story, unique "open" world and flexible mechanics + a sort of an open ending, I don't think it sold well which might impact any potential sequels or DLC. But I hope I'm wrong on this one.    … Expand
  81. gumhead
    Feb 6, 2018
    9
    Just started playing this game and find it very enjoyable. It has elements of several different games and allows different play styles. Learning curve in the beginning is needed, if you just try to run and gun you will not like this game. Stealth is an excellent way to play. Good RPG elements, enjoyable enemies. All round solid game
  82. Cieloazure
    Jan 29, 2018
    8
    Before you buy this game it's nothing like the original.
    Everything about game is overhauled and fundamentally different. The game is still FPS by style but with new additions overall. You can create items and upgrade your guns(big plus in the game), you have points where you can use to upgrade your character.
    Graphics:8.7 Gameplay:8.6 Story:7.8 Playability (play again): 6 Overall I    Before you buy this game it's nothing like the original.
    Everything about game is overhauled and fundamentally different. The game is still FPS by style but with new additions overall. You can create items and upgrade your guns(big plus in the game), you have points where you can use to upgrade your character.
    Graphics:8.7
    Gameplay:8.6
    Story:7.8
    Playability (play again): 6
    Overall I would give the game a 8/10    … Expand
  83. Paulo969
    Nov 9, 2017
    10
    Absolutamente incrivel. Uma mistura perfeita de System Shock , Bioshock e Alien Isolation. Jogabilidade incrivel , estao sempre à nossa disposiçao varias soluçoes para ultrapassar um obstaculo. Arkane no seu melhor. Obrigatorio.
  84. Darth_Kane
    Nov 1, 2017
    9
    I hesitated a bit before I got this game, but I'm glad I did. It's very good, and it falls into the exact category of games I like. If you loved Bioshock, Dishonored, or the first Dead Space, you'll also love this one. I also appreciated a game putting an effort into the story, and having some quite surprising twists along the way.
  85. JGTyson
    Oct 27, 2017
    9
    An actual good Shock game since Bioshock 2, no thanks to Ken Levine. A modern SS2 without feeling too dumb down or casualized. More of a RPG than a shooter and slower paced than your typical AAA game.
  86. 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.
  87. aradimis
    Oct 3, 2017
    9
    I'm glad I did not listen to the negative rewiews the best game I played on the pro lately,I felt like playing the first deus ex. Big positive surprise a true single player game at last,without the sick atmosphere of dishonored.
  88. Tampinha85
    Sep 21, 2017
    8
    Fun, misterious, good story, good gameplay, soundtrack is really good...
    I got this game because i had nothing to play at the time and man what a pleasant surprise.
    i highly recommend you get this game.
  89. Heisenberg93
    Sep 16, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Having loved the first, old Prey, my expectations on Arkane's Prey were conflicting: on one hand I was expecting an excellent game, on the other hand a game that would never have been special as the original. Surely, I loved what I've found.

    This Prey's plot is much richer than that of the original: it has an historical background, it has big plot twists and a better writing – palpable the imprint of Chris Avellone. Arkane changes shape, but not substance: a constant search for one's own identity. A path to be followed that will lead to ultimate destination: the discovery and definition of own nature. Who is Morgan Yu? Who do we want Morgan Yu to be? Not only this. Losing our memories can possibly change our opinions or positions on something we dealed differently? Probably. Maybe the most correct question is: what does it mean to be human? What is our place in the universe? A universe where aliens like Typhon can't feel empathy, but possess extraordinary powers. Almost like having to tight a blood pact, to get something sacrificing something else, but this is more for humans than for Typhon. Almost to say that if you want a great power, that great power will consume you till change what you are. Why? Because you can't get everything. Just like the old Prey, the meaning of this story, is that human being is not great and powerful as it likes to think. Ending plot twist is really a bomb; and even then you can make a choice. Choosing who or what "Morgan" ultimately wants to be.

    Prey's gameplay is most likely the gameplay that every game would have today if the golden age of video games would never ended. Many naive and younger players compare it to BioShock: no, Prey is better. In Prey you can complete missions, secondary quests, even before you receive the assignment itself. In Prey, thanks to the revolutionary Gloo gun, it's possible to reach many inaccessible places, thus creating true roads where there are not. In Prey, rubber darts launched with a crossbow, can be used to push buttons and open closed doors, or using the touchpad of a computer screen, thus acting as an indirect remote control. In Prey, almost all objects possess their own physics, can be launched and manipulated, environmental interactivity – as it should theoretically be for all modern games – is very high, free, experimentable. All Talos I is freely explorable, and the player can devote himself to recovering data and information in the station to find out its secrets. There are really a lot of roads to walk, and the player can chose which one is better to take. Very beautiful also sections with zero gravity, albeit somewhat confusing. In Prey, at least 3/4 of choices, both secondary and primary, affect the game by generating at least a dozen different finals. Enemies are various and have variable powers, some more lethal, others less. They have violent, fast and aggressive attitudes – a great artificial intelligence, in short. Thanks to alien powers, is possible to transform the character in common objects from the simplest to the most complex, in order to circumvent obstacles, hide or deceive the enemies. Level of challenge, even at "normal", is quite high: generally can be dead with 2 or 3 direct hits. All this, it's much, much more than a BioShock game. It's actually an old basic gameplay, worthy of a real video game, but still improved anyway, and the fact that it looks new today should make reflect on the differences in the gaming values of the past and of the present. Something got lost in time, but Prey recovers it and improves it.

    Graphically the game is very nice. It doesn't excel, but it doesn't need it either. Artistic steampunk, retrofuturistic and art déco design is very well done and beautiful. Too bad for some details, such as reflections on glass and mirrors, which unfortunately – like most modern games – are missing; it's fair to remember that in the old Prey, these details were present. Soundtrack is great, both Mick Gordon and Colantonio tracks are nice and fits game's atmosphere. Optimization works, but has problems: many bugs, a game that looks at the past this way, should also provide a better optimization, because once there were no reluctant day-one patches. Loading times get ridiculously too much long going forward in the game.

    This new Prey? I loved it. It founds its way, learning from the past and teaching to the present and future. Gameplay and true interactivity, challenge, plot and good thematics, graphic and much more. More games should be like Prey, and this is a fact not a personal taste. A game made (almost) all in the old good way. Sure, it's a different Prey if compared to the old one, but it's still a masterpiece, and I was the first not completely believing in it, but I had to admit its merits. Many won't understand it, others will compare it to BioShock, while Prey is much greater than BioShock. Only true gamers will know and appreciate the gem they found.    … Expand
  90. GamergodsFail
    Sep 3, 2017
    8
    In a nutshell, Prey is essentially a great but technically flawed first-person metroidvania on a space station. The gameplay and ways to play are often brilliant, the exploration is encouraging, and the replay value is rich. The decisions you make in it tend to change the outcome of the game. It's just a shame that a few quest-breaking bugs continue to hold the game down from its full trueIn a nutshell, Prey is essentially a great but technically flawed first-person metroidvania on a space station. The gameplay and ways to play are often brilliant, the exploration is encouraging, and the replay value is rich. The decisions you make in it tend to change the outcome of the game. It's just a shame that a few quest-breaking bugs continue to hold the game down from its full true Game-of-the-Year potential.… Expand
  91. v4vendetta
    Aug 31, 2017
    8
    'Prey' is not for the Gunslingers. You need to have patience for the first 2 or 3 hours while the game gets into a pace. Once it gets there, 'Dishonored 2' and 'Deus Ex' will join. This game is matured fun.
    Simple the most underrated game of '17.
    I would love to rate it 8.5
  92. 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. And get the Pc versionThis 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. And get the Pc version trust me it is the better one....… Expand
  93. RealMuthaF
    Jul 17, 2017
    9
    Okay people saying stupid **** like "it's a BioShock ripoff" or "it should have been about a space bounty hunter" need to shut the hell up. Also, poor user reviews like "Runs bad on my PC" in the PS4 section just once again confirms how pathetic and cancerous the computer gaming community is.

    Prey is a wonderful System/BioShock-inspired game with a brilliant mysterious plot, tense    Okay people saying stupid **** like "it's a BioShock ripoff" or "it should have been about a space bounty hunter" need to shut the hell up. Also, poor user reviews like "Runs bad on my PC" in the PS4 section just once again confirms how pathetic and cancerous the computer gaming community is.

    Prey is a wonderful System/BioShock-inspired game with a brilliant mysterious plot, tense atmosphere and solid gameplay. After one of the best openings to a game I've ever witnessed the Prey hooked me up and didn't let go until the finale about 35 hours later, even if got a bit less tense in the second half. The game's biggest strength, apart from the fun powers to play with, is the amazing environmental storytelling with a deeply-written lore, as well as the main intriguing storyline. Speaking about the story in detail means spoilers, and those are present from almost the beginning of Prey, so I will just recommend any FPS or RPG or Sci-Fi or just gaming fan to give this game a try, for it's worth it. A bonus mentioning is the soundtrack which has a couple of very memorable songs that I'll be listening to for a while.

    Still, the game's not perfect, and I have the following complaints: 1) The loading screens. They are long and pesky and really break up the immersion. 2) Backtracking. While initially progressing through new sections of the Talos station, eventually the game makes you backtrack the already familiar areas with annoying respawning enemies. It is especially painful with the aforementioned loading screens. 3) Bugs. Even though it's been several months since the game's release I still could not complete at least two side quests due to bugs. Plus there was more annoying stuff like inventory items failing to stack up properly, quest completion notifications popping up randomly and some buttons like reload not working unless I loaded a previous save. 4) The ending. I won't dwell into spoiler territory here, but I felt like it gave more new questions rather than answers.

    Even so, it is still one of the best games I've played in a while. Arkane studios have proven their superiority with the Dishonored games and this is another solid hit on their hands, I really wish it sold better than it did, and sincerely hope it's getting a sequel.    … Expand
  94. Fox_Glitch
    Jul 4, 2017
    9
    Prey, the new game of Bethesda Softworks and Arkane Studios. It is a mix of Dishonored and Bioshock,
    which takes us from the beginning of the game and guide us until the end. In Prey, we have everything, from RPG to FPS, from Survival to Horror. An unforgettable atmosphere, which is accompanied by a great OST, particularly Mick Gordon's track ''Everything is going to be ok''. Great    Prey, the new game of Bethesda Softworks and Arkane Studios. It is a mix of Dishonored and Bioshock,
    which takes us from the beginning of the game and guide us until the end. In Prey, we have everything, from RPG to FPS, from Survival to Horror. An unforgettable atmosphere, which is accompanied by a great OST, particularly Mick Gordon's track ''Everything is going to be ok''. Great graphics, interesting characters, so Prey has everything to be the Game of the Year.    … Expand
  95. MrWretched
    Jun 26, 2017
    9
    Starting on Talos one alone and surrounded by creatures and other-worldly monstrosities has never felt so gripping. Instilling a sense of dread early on with limited resources and ammo, constantly being bombarded by mimics disguised as coffee mugs, rolls of toilet paper and other non-inspiring objects.

    As you progress you'll find blue-prints enabling you to build ammunition, weapons    Starting on Talos one alone and surrounded by creatures and other-worldly monstrosities has never felt so gripping. Instilling a sense of dread early on with limited resources and ammo, constantly being bombarded by mimics disguised as coffee mugs, rolls of toilet paper and other non-inspiring objects.

    As you progress you'll find blue-prints enabling you to build ammunition, weapons and consumables. Rewarding those who like to check every nook and cranny. Aside from scavenging you're able to peek into the lives of those stationed aboard Talos one via open terminals. A glimpse into the day to day routines, to the more nefarious deeds of the employees. You also gain access to security terminals where you can locate every (and I mean every) employee on board living or dead. Some terminals will also yield maps and schematics as well.

    The skill tree at first seems very overwhelming where each upgrade in the beginning seems like a monumental choice. At a certain point in the game you have the choice of infusing alien skills into your play-style enabling you make some truly devastating builds. As you progress and determine the play-style you want the choices you want to make become less daunting.

    The game takes you various facilities around the space station, each section has its own unique story and characters tied to them. From a sprawling garden to lavish lounge and even exiting the station for some flight among the stars. Sadly, the load times are quite long and become increasingly frustrating toward the end of the game due to backtracking.

    All in all I loved almost every aspect of this game. The various enemy types, weapons, characters and locales make this a truly horrifying and unique experience. From the lonely abandoned hallways to the endless expanse of floating around Talos one, very few games nowadays can hit that sweet spot between horror and action but PREY nails it.    … Expand
  96. radiomean
    Jun 23, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent game ... ignore all the negative reviews - it is obvious those ppl have not explored properly.
    Great mechanics and level-tree, combat is fine and the 'enemies' can be quite scary and challenging if not handled in the right way. Travel is neither too easy nor too difficult and the setting (even though it is an imaginary space-station) is believable and consistent. The story holds together even if the ending(s) are a little disappointed and truncated. IMO we are being set-up for a sequel - Prey 2 - which is a good thing! 9 or 10 ...    … Expand
  97. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    8
    The reboot of the series that not many people were happy about. But the original E3 trailer I think got a lot of people interested. Then people played the demo and trashed it. But when they actually played the full game they actually rather enjoyed it so hey. Maybe the reboot wasn't a bad idea after all. Well that set aside I really liked the story here of suspense and mystery it reallyThe reboot of the series that not many people were happy about. But the original E3 trailer I think got a lot of people interested. Then people played the demo and trashed it. But when they actually played the full game they actually rather enjoyed it so hey. Maybe the reboot wasn't a bad idea after all. Well that set aside I really liked the story here of suspense and mystery it really builds up til the very end.… Expand
  98. PeterTheGrayt
    Jun 12, 2017
    10
    Prey implements contrasts like no other game I've played. All at once it brilliantly juxtaposes itself with familiarity and foreignness; originality and homage; fear and comfort; story and gameplay.

    Like Dishonored, it mixes story, world and gameplay elements to create an experience that feels both original and familiar. It is easy to see the inspirations for Prey, games like Bioshock,    Prey implements contrasts like no other game I've played. All at once it brilliantly juxtaposes itself with familiarity and foreignness; originality and homage; fear and comfort; story and gameplay.

    Like Dishonored, it mixes story, world and gameplay elements to create an experience that feels both original and familiar. It is easy to see the inspirations for Prey, games like Bioshock, System Shock, Dues Ex and Dishonored.
    However, despite the many similarities, Prey still feels fresh and engaging.
    The intended claustrophobic atmosphere is contrasted by the wide, wondrous views of the Arbotoreum and the Talos Lobby.
    The story's plot and twists were also brilliant. As soon as I thought I had caught onto a tangible clue or figured out the story, Prey threw something new into the mix. By the time I reached the end, I was both expecting and blown away by the finale (admittedly, more blown away than expectant).

    I am a huge fan of Dishonored so was a bit hesitant going into Prey, not expecting it to be as good. But I am pleasantly surprised that I can rate it as equal to Dishonored's ingenuity.    … Expand
  99. amircs
    May 18, 2017
    8
    Overall, it is a good game, and here is the list of pros and cons in my view:
    pros:
    1 - the environment and the music match the game very well. It has a very nice feeling to it. 2 - the story is interesting and I really liked the story telling style. It is indirect and very engaging, Specially if you end up reading the notes and emails. There aren't many of them, and there are many    Overall, it is a good game, and here is the list of pros and cons in my view:
    pros:
    1 - the environment and the music match the game very well. It has a very nice feeling to it.
    2 - the story is interesting and I really liked the story telling style. It is indirect and very engaging, Specially if you end up reading the notes and emails. There aren't many of them, and there are many repeated ones. Won't take much time to read and really put things in perspective. I totally recommend reading them. It also puts a nice pace to the game too. You stop, read something interesting, then go back to game and move on.
    3 - there is very little hand holding the game, you need to find everything yourself and make things happen and there are many different ways of doing it.
    4 - the game is filled with fun and interesting secrets. After 30 hours I have not been able to find 10% of it. And these 10% I figured out through those notes. Don't look up spoilers on them, they are really satisfying to figure out by yourself.
    5 - A very diverse and interesting talents and abilities that you can gain. I have rarely seen this many interesting stuff in any video games, from turning into a cup of coffee to teleporing.

    Cons:
    1 - The controller felt very weird and laggy on PS4. They released a patch for it and now it is better. But I don't know how they missed that on their play tests.
    2 - The loading times are horrendous. It takes literally 5min some time to move between areas. It is really annoying specially in the end that you end up going through the areas a lot. You will be mostly waiting on loading screen than playing.
    3 - The endgame enemy types are very cheaply designed. There are some no man's sky drones called military units that have eyes back of their head, they can fly, and shoot at any direction. Just very cheap design for a stealth oriented game. I liked the Dishonored enemy progression way more.

    It is a good game overall, give demo a try and see if it is the game for you. I enjoyed it, minus some annoyances that I mentioned. And I see a lot of the reviews here are just based on demo which is not fair at all in my view.    … Expand
  100. DonBacky
    May 17, 2017
    10
    Playing with Prey brought me back to 1997, to the amazing System shock 2...let me say...WOW!
    The atmosphere is incredible, the gameplay is a unique mix of different genres and the artist direction is fantastic. The game is long (i spent 26 hr) and challenging, for a long time I did not see anything like that (No, not Bioschock).
    Honestly i don't understand the critics, given the low    Playing with Prey brought me back to 1997, to the amazing System shock 2...let me say...WOW!
    The atmosphere is incredible, the gameplay is a unique mix of different genres and the artist direction is fantastic. The game is long (i spent 26 hr) and challenging, for a long time I did not see anything like that (No, not Bioschock).
    Honestly i don't understand the critics, given the low level of most productions...    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 68 Critic Reviews

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  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jul 7, 2017
    90
    This is one of the cleverest games we’ve ever played. It constantly wows with many multiple solutions to almost every problem. If you have a talent for thinking outside the box, chances are Arkane is three steps ahead and ready to accommodate your lunacy. [July 2017, p66]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jun 24, 2017
    80
    While not the masterpiece it could have been, this imaginative, immersive sim provides an impressive, dense sandbox with plenty of exciting toys to play with. [July 2016, p.93]
  3. Games Master UK
    Jun 22, 2017
    78
    Harsh difficulty mars an otherwise engrossing sci-fi journey in a fascinating setting. [July 2017, p.76]
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