Prey

 PlayStation 4
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1308 Ratings

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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. Wiezzel
    Jul 19, 2023
    1
    ok game.
    Over rated by people.
    It is full of glitches and icky stuff, just does not feel right to play. Difficulties are a joke. I played on hardest with survival boxes checked. The game felt boring and easy You will have an overwhelming amount of resources. WHich what you can craft an overwhelming amount of AMMO. Enemies are very limited and all easy to take down. The most annoying    ok game.
    Over rated by people.
    It is full of glitches and icky stuff, just does not feel right to play.
    Difficulties are a joke. I played on hardest with survival boxes checked. The game felt boring and easy
    You will have an overwhelming amount of resources.
    WHich what you can craft an overwhelming amount of AMMO.
    Enemies are very limited and all easy to take down.
    The most annoying are repeated and the hardest ones are easy escapable. ( you can ignore events)

    This game does not offer anything special or particular about games.
    If you have NEVER EVER played a game in your life and really could not care for a story, this is "maybe" for you    … Expand
  4. 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.
  5. filip92
    May 21, 2023
    7
    The thing that dissapointed me first time i ran the game was that on ps5, i thought that the game will run smoothly in 60 fps, but no. It runs 30 fps, and at some moments it doesn't feel smooth at all. First of all i will tell my pros about this game. Sountrack is mysterious and almost horror-like. The opening of the game makes you want to learn more about what's happening. I like thatThe thing that dissapointed me first time i ran the game was that on ps5, i thought that the game will run smoothly in 60 fps, but no. It runs 30 fps, and at some moments it doesn't feel smooth at all. First of all i will tell my pros about this game. Sountrack is mysterious and almost horror-like. The opening of the game makes you want to learn more about what's happening. I like that the game doesn't want you to attack enemies head on, but to sneak and evade combat . Recycling system is a nice thing,too. Now for the cons.. There is a lot of backtracking as i push forward through the story. Variety of enemies is not very big, and later on they become so annoying and boring. I only liked the mimics, the rest is standard generic enemies, especially the phantoms, which have only one voice effect, and later it gets very annoying when you sneak and listening that one same voice over and over and over. Detection system sometimes gets really clunky, i think that in Dishonored it was better. The last third of the game was the worst for me, because of constant backtracking from one end of Talos to another, but not only that. The game throws ten times more enemies in the same area that you went already, and it doesn't add nothing interesting to the game, only pumps up the difficulty and that's it. So for me, the last 5 hours of the game was basically rushing from one objective to another, to avoid combat, and save the ammo. The game overall wasn't constant, you get one good mission, and after that you get two,three bad. It is a ok game,but nothing spectacular for me. Considering the start and the end of the game (they were excellent) , this game had a potential for something more.… Expand
  6. Yojimbo2015
    May 20, 2023
    7
    FPS that's best described as Bioshock in space. The only real problem is that it treads very much the same ground as Dead Space but with a more "family friendly" and sterile feel and so is nowhere *near* as good. Competently executed but lacking that extra "oomph!" that makes for a truly great game.
  7. mrwarcriminal
    Mar 15, 2023
    6
    Not sure what I disliked so much about the game. One thing was the clunky looting system. It’s a Bethesda game & I guess I’m just over the look & feel of their games. If the game would have been third person I think I’d would have enjoyed it more. I played a little over four hours & I forced myself to do that much hoping it would get better. The game ran well, looked fine but I couldn’tNot sure what I disliked so much about the game. One thing was the clunky looting system. It’s a Bethesda game & I guess I’m just over the look & feel of their games. If the game would have been third person I think I’d would have enjoyed it more. I played a little over four hours & I forced myself to do that much hoping it would get better. The game ran well, looked fine but I couldn’t get into the story. Maybe I just missed something. I gave it a six because as a game the technical parts performed well but the story fell flat for me.… Expand
  8. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    7
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  9. Ratelate7
    Dec 21, 2022
    7
    This game is a fun few days, and should keep you entertained for awhile. The gameplay is dull early on, but picks up once you get more weapons and start upgrading them. It nails the atmosphere of being in a desolate, overrun space station; and so it keeps you grounded and immersed. The graphics are pretty good too. The Typhon are interesting enemies that are made to be unsettling andThis game is a fun few days, and should keep you entertained for awhile. The gameplay is dull early on, but picks up once you get more weapons and start upgrading them. It nails the atmosphere of being in a desolate, overrun space station; and so it keeps you grounded and immersed. The graphics are pretty good too. The Typhon are interesting enemies that are made to be unsettling and tense, meaning you always have to be alert around them (especially the Mimics).

    The characters are, unfortunately, pretty dull and uninteresting; there's maybe two or three of them with any substance to them. The soundtrack is also lackluster, being overly screechy and sounding like it was composed of generic dark ambient stock music overlaid with the occasional synth interlude. This doesn't impact the experience too much since the music is inoffensive at worst, meaning it's easily ignored.

    The positive points here outweigh the negatives, in my opinion. The good gameplay and phenomenal atmosphere more than makes up for a somewhat mediocre soundtrack and a few uninspired characters.    … Expand
  10. 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
  11. JrDouble
    Dec 7, 2022
    6
    I tried to like this game, I really did, but I found the combat felt very disconnected and repetitive, stealth was weak, and the ending was a disappointment. If you love Arkane's work you still might enjoy this, but it is miles away from the quality, story, and gameplay of Dishonored.
  12. Abdulaziz1
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    Nothing is abstract, cohesive weapons abilities crafting level design is a masterpiece
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Primerjordan794
    Jun 1, 2022
    10
    Game is really cool with the best story. Actually got scared sometimes but this game is extremely fun.
  16. Lordaleksandrg
    May 25, 2022
    10
    Очень глубокая и философская игра которая заставляет задуматься но при этом не запрещает веселиться
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. caramelle
    Feb 23, 2022
    5
    i can see why some of the game can be fun but in the end i found the gameplay to just be frustrating for the most part. i guess the best word i can use to describe the gameplay is clunky it feels wrong. i had some fun in certain parts but almost every combat encounter felt bad overall ruining the experience for me.
  21. Avid_StoryLover
    Jan 24, 2022
    5
    Okay so I finally got around to playing Prey, which obviously wanted to be Bioshock in space. The problem with is that Bioshock is such a better game. I can't help but compare the two because they are so similar.
    From a story standpoint, I found Prey boring. Bioshock has memorable characters, moments, and an enthralling story. This game... not so much. The plot was simple and the    Okay so I finally got around to playing Prey, which obviously wanted to be Bioshock in space. The problem with is that Bioshock is such a better game. I can't help but compare the two because they are so similar.
    From a story standpoint, I found Prey boring. Bioshock has memorable characters, moments, and an enthralling story. This game... not so much. The plot was simple and the characters were uninteresting. I honestly couldn't care less what happened to any of them. I kept waiting for some revelatory plot twist that would blow my mind and change my entire perspective of the game, hoping that it would make me care. There was a twist but they made me wait until after the credits and it was lackluster to say the least. There's an aspect to the game where you are put in "moral" positions and have to make a choice which is brought up with the twist. The problem is these decisions were run of the mill game tasks that didn't even seem important. It's hard to take these decisions seriously when you can't even tell they are part of the "evaluation".
    As far as the gameplay. The powers aren't as interesting as this game's inspiration. and fighting the typhons ends up being a chore. They are blasting you with attacks that can still trigger even after you incapacitate them (which can also blast you about twenty feet in a random direction) They have elemental auras that proxy damage when your trying to conserve ammo with a melee attack. These auras are also still effective even after you completely freeze them with the gloop gun. Not to mention that they make the monsters challenging in an attempt to instill fear and even cause you to choose running away over fighting them. But it ends being pretty tedious and annoying instead of instilling any fear.
    The only reason this game isn't scoring lower for me is the inclusion of some pretty interesting gameplay mechanics. Like using the gloop gun to create makeshift stairs to access otherwise unreachable areas. Or the ability to recycle a bunch of items to fabricate resources. Although that's countered by the fact that the amount of resources acquired from said items is always on the low side making it a constant struggle to stay well equipped and end up desperately searching for things to recycle. Especially when medkits and ammo stop really showing up in the environment so that you will fabricate more stuff. Another thing, sometimes key items you need to progress are in the most random of places dragging the game down as you spend twenty minutes searching for them.
    So yeah, as someone who likes to replay his games, i definitely won't be popping this one in again.    … Expand
  22. 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 !
  23. VegasVosk
    Dec 27, 2021
    10
    Great game, but underestimated and it's sad that it was not sold as well. Try it! Buy it!
  24. TeaFan556
    Dec 19, 2021
    8
    [RU]
    Игра мне понравилась намного больше Dishonored. На этом всё, спасибо за внимание :р
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. Artem_Vavilov
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    It the best game in the last ten years.
    The atmosphere is just incredible..
  29. 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.
  30. 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
  31. Steyraus
    Oct 12, 2021
    5
    Some dope reviewers call prey an " Imersine sim".. It is not that, there is combat, rpg and survival mevhsnics..You dont just walk around being imersed..Prey has very interesting game loop with cool origional ideas. Recyling inventory down to it base molecules is very satisfying and adds to a robust and compelling leveling system..
    Infortunatly! this is a woke game, if you blue pill you    Some dope reviewers call prey an " Imersine sim".. It is not that, there is combat, rpg and survival mevhsnics..You dont just walk around being imersed..Prey has very interesting game loop with cool origional ideas. Recyling inventory down to it base molecules is very satisfying and adds to a robust and compelling leveling system..
    Infortunatly! this is a woke game, if you blue pill you will see all the usual crap that turns a potential masterpiece into a Mid experiance.    … Expand
  32. 02450ephiz
    Sep 20, 2021
    10
    One of the best action games in the last gen I think, very underrated. Another gem from Arakane.
  33. mitch99
    Sep 6, 2021
    6
    prey is undoubtedly an innovative game unfortunately there are several game mechanics that in the long run I found them heavy and repetitive, the first problem is the mimics, at the beginning of the game their mechanics are fun and brilliant but after a couple of hours game becomes monotonous and frustrating, the biggest problem is the huge back tracking that must be done between secondaryprey is undoubtedly an innovative game unfortunately there are several game mechanics that in the long run I found them heavy and repetitive, the first problem is the mimics, at the beginning of the game their mechanics are fun and brilliant but after a couple of hours game becomes monotonous and frustrating, the biggest problem is the huge back tracking that must be done between secondary and primary missions and it is not a problem if it were not that the enemies respawn every time you return to a game area, the ammunition and the medkits are very limited despite the crafting and the objects that you can recycle, the fact that the enemies respawn every time is very nerve-wracking making it useless to kill them and then starting to run in the middle of the room avoiding everyone, in addition to this the combat system (with controller) is too basic and not very satisfying, every time I met an enemy it was a burden having to even avoid him for the umpteenth time.… Expand
  34. 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!
  35. 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
  36. Blackdung7
    Jul 11, 2021
    10
    This game story is amazing with fantastic gameplay mechanics. I definitely recommend getting this game!
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. kremedved
    Apr 24, 2021
    10
    great game! A lot of mechanics, great sound, storytelling and gameplay! 10/10
  43. C4sta74
    Apr 17, 2021
    8
    Excelente juego, tiene gran variedad de modalidades de juego y muchas maneras de realizar diferentes tasks. (8.5)
  44. jgmj921
    Mar 27, 2021
    7
    For me the good part are the beginning and the ending, and middle part of the whole game is mediocre in my opinion. Gameplay on a console feels like a waste of time so I used story mode - FP games is best played on a PC with a mouse. The space walk is a highlight in the gameplay, unfortunately maybe the only highlight.
  45. Juze1
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Adorei, um jogo muito imersivo e com vários finais, mistérios e uma atmosfera interessante
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. bhappenstance
    Sep 3, 2020
    0
    Incredibly frustrating. Definitely in the BioShock/Dishonored vein -- or trying pretty hard to be -- but with little sense of story or progression. Rather than a clear objective with alternative paths/optional objectives (as in Dishonored), Prey gives you dozens of objectives with no clear sense of where to go or why. Juggling items in your pack quickly becomes a chore (as you need toIncredibly frustrating. Definitely in the BioShock/Dishonored vein -- or trying pretty hard to be -- but with little sense of story or progression. Rather than a clear objective with alternative paths/optional objectives (as in Dishonored), Prey gives you dozens of objectives with no clear sense of where to go or why. Juggling items in your pack quickly becomes a chore (as you need to collect junk to recycle into reusable resources), and the game is constantly throwing locks and obstacles on everything, from doors to upgrades. The weapons are bland, the graphics are bland, the environments are bland. Clearly there was some desire to evoke BioShockesque environments, but that game imbues every area with purpose and personality, whereas Prey has a bunch of different spaces. The enemies are terrible, and combat is brutal and confusing. As many others here have noted, I really enjoyed Prey for the first few hours, and then the monotony and boredom and frustration set in. 20 hours in I felt like I was treading water, quit and never went back.… Expand
  51. Beppe
    Aug 16, 2020
    4
    Played for one hour, not my kind of game. It's included in PS Now collection, uninstalled after a try.
  52. Tauren40k
    Jul 21, 2020
    0
    Любители виртуальных парков развлечений, типа фортнайт или farCry5, игру не оценили, да и ладно. Одна из немногих игр с погружением, которая зацепила. После неё, постоянно возникал вопрос: "Почему такое управление не сделали в DeadSpace?". Отличная история, которая подаётся через окружение, где даже чтение электронных писем не раздражает. Постоянно ощущение загадки на огромной станции,Любители виртуальных парков развлечений, типа фортнайт или farCry5, игру не оценили, да и ладно. Одна из немногих игр с погружением, которая зацепила. После неё, постоянно возникал вопрос: "Почему такое управление не сделали в DeadSpace?". Отличная история, которая подаётся через окружение, где даже чтение электронных писем не раздражает. Постоянно ощущение загадки на огромной станции, заставляют радостно потирать руки.… Expand
  53. HaloFever
    Jul 5, 2020
    7
    Prey is like the baby of Bioshock and Deus Ex: Human Revolution. I should love it and I did at the beginning. But the developers did not understand what they had because Prey progresses into a mess of a game plagued by loading screens.

    My play through clocked in at over 27 hours. I estimate that at least 4 hours of that time was spent in loading screens. At the beginning, loading    Prey is like the baby of Bioshock and Deus Ex: Human Revolution. I should love it and I did at the beginning. But the developers did not understand what they had because Prey progresses into a mess of a game plagued by loading screens.

    My play through clocked in at over 27 hours. I estimate that at least 4 hours of that time was spent in loading screens. At the beginning, loading screens are a non-issue. You are in a survival/horror game with a rich backstory set forth in e-mails, audiologists, and the environment. The game does not have invisible walls, and as a player, you can make your way to areas that you probably should not. Enemies are frightening and each one requires a bit of strategy. I loved freedom to play at my own pace and choose my own upgrade path. If only the developers had embraced this play style.

    By the end, I had to move around Talos on fetch quests and this means running from loading screen to loading screen. Enemies repopulate areas and I found the most expedient path was running right past them to the loading screen. As an example, a main mission might require me to make an item to move along the story. This can mean moving to the domed garden part of the station through 3 loading screens, picking up the plans to fabricate the item, moving through another loading screen the make it, and then 3 more loading screens to install it in the power core. Then the main mission requires another trip to the domed garden which means 3 more loading screens. Meanwhile, the game goes from one or two strategic encounters per area to a dozen evil robots and aliens spawning per loading screen. Some upgrades let you recharge your weaponized abilities over time, so you can recklessly let loose blasts all over the station to wipe out these dozens of enemies. Or you can do what I did and sprint from loading screen to loading screen because you want the game to be over with some semblance of completion.

    The early game also sets up some odd expectations. No one appears to be alive except semi-sentient floating robots and hostile aliens. This is very much like Bioshock and the sense of dread is major theme of the game. Straying off the main mission path means spending more time among the dead. Then the game takes a major shift and populates the world with living NPCs. You are not given a clear path but the game does seem to make a binary choice between serving the living and expediently completing the game. An odd feature of this is that the game has many escape pods but no option to escort the living NPCS to them. Another odd feature is that the NPCs somehow move around the station unimpeded while the player character will face the hoarded of hades after each loading screen.

    All-in-all, a beautiful premise and stellar gameplay are bogged down by a failed commitment to the premise and a failed understanding of gameplay. Missions could have been encapsulated in one or two areas to minimize loading screens. Remember Bioshock? You mostly moved forward without looking back. This is because new areas are fun and old areas are a chore. Developers knew this over a decade before releasing Prey. Remember Deus Ex: Human Revolution? The developers patched the game after fan outcry because the game forced players to fight every boss with brawn instead of brains. The developers had to commit to the player choice of fighting smart, and they added options to defeat bosses with stealth and strategy. Pray makes no such commitment to the path the player chooses.

    A sign of poor design in any game is that it becomes a mindless shooter like Call of Duty. Prey falls prey to this trope in a couple of ways. First off, the game increases the enemy pressure at a near exponential rate until the screen is a disorienting explosion of lights. Secondly, the game gives the player offensive superpowers that regenerate over time, negating the need for ammo and strategy. On that second point, my advice is not to spend time with side missions until you collect those superpowers because enemies will very quickly outmatch the player without them.

    All-in-all, Prey is a good experience that could have been one of the greatest of all time. I remember around the time of this release there was a debate about the commitment from the studios to single player games. Prey is not simply a single player game, it is rather esoteric and few reviews describe the games appeal. The game has a great story and delves into humanity and the value of emotional connections. Maybe some day the game will be remastered for the PS5 and its load screen free NVM hard drive. That would go a long way toward making Prey the game it should have been.

    Full disclosure: I bought this game used for less than $5 from GameStop. I feel bad that the studio did not see a dime from me. Despite my gripes, I do not believe Prey is a throw-away title.    … Expand
  54. 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.
  55. DLJames
    Jun 29, 2020
    1
    Why do people like this game? Its mediocre at best, unplayable at worst. Why are there so few fabricators? It breaks the game not having these. Others must have played on easy cause on normal this is broke.
  56. 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.
  57. alenxg13
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Good bio Shock clone.
    Good interior design
    immersive game play.
    Reasonable quest.
  58. JustARandom
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    It is a pretty decent game, not a masterpiece but quite enjoyable. Still have PTSD from these mimics xD
  59. 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.
  60. 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.
  61. 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
  62. CoreGamer1408
    May 22, 2020
    7
    I went into this game dark and thank the stars I didn't watch the game trailer wow that was way to much of spoiler of things to come. Fun intense game that allows for different ways to solve levels with different player builds. New game+ really helped as one run did not max out the skill/power trees. The game gave off a good vibe of been trapped cut off and isolated with the back so upI went into this game dark and thank the stars I didn't watch the game trailer wow that was way to much of spoiler of things to come. Fun intense game that allows for different ways to solve levels with different player builds. New game+ really helped as one run did not max out the skill/power trees. The game gave off a good vibe of been trapped cut off and isolated with the back so up against the wall. Played it twice so far and well worth the money and no doubt I will replay it again. It was/is that good.

    This game is a bit of a Deja Vu simulator for sure. I had flash backs to Bio-Shock, Dead Space and System Shock 2 and it kind of play like the new Dues Ex games. Prey is more about the journey than the destination. Well all the endings are kind of lame, disappointing and anti-climatic. I still want Tommy back though, cheers.    … Expand
  63. ThePSButton
    May 6, 2020
    7
    Prey es un immersive sim muy recomendable. Sus influecias son notables, y si tienes a Bioshock o System Shock muy clavado en la mente mucho de lo que ofrece Prey te va a resultar muy familiar. La diferencia que tiene Prey con sus contemporáneos es que aquí sí se siente mucho el factor estratégico, no solo uno busca maneras únicas de resolver un problema por mera diversión, no, uno buscaPrey es un immersive sim muy recomendable. Sus influecias son notables, y si tienes a Bioshock o System Shock muy clavado en la mente mucho de lo que ofrece Prey te va a resultar muy familiar. La diferencia que tiene Prey con sus contemporáneos es que aquí sí se siente mucho el factor estratégico, no solo uno busca maneras únicas de resolver un problema por mera diversión, no, uno busca hacerlo por supervivencia. Estamos ante un título que pide dominar todas sus mecánicas y sistemas para salir victorioso en las dificultades más elevadas. La historia transcurre en una estación espacial, el día que todo se va al carajo y es infestada por criaturas de otra dimensión; sí, toca escapar de aquí. Una trama interesante, herramientas y armas muy funcionales -entre ellas una pistola de “goma” que es de lo mejor del título, y un sin fin de sistemas a tu disposición, hacen a Prey una aventura muy disfrutable, aunque en la balanza casi no destaque mucho en realmente nada.… Expand
  64. painava
    Mar 17, 2020
    7
    What I enjoyed: Talos I, spacewalks, music and difficulty. I didn't enjoy: long loading times, bad quick-menu and menu. Some fights were also very cramped (i.e. lot of enemies in tight spaces).
  65. 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
  66. aditya1101
    Jan 9, 2020
    7
    For the first 80% of the game I really enjoyed the way that the story was delivered, and the other elements of the game (visuals, fps mechanics, etc) were good enough to not be distracting. I didn't love the ending parts of the game very much - the big reveal at the end was cool but not enough to save the ending for me.
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. Tionik06
    Dec 18, 2019
    4
    Looks pretty, being in space has neat controls, the rest is masochistic trash. Scurrying for resources check, limited inventory check, next to no ammo check, bad enemies check, bad spatial sound where stealth is crucial check. This is not an improvement at all over original prey. This is like putting your privates in a vice grip and I've got 2k hours into warframe.
  70. monkeyscr0tuum2
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    This game is very good you get to be in space do cool missions and kill cool enemies
  71. Virtualreview
    Nov 14, 2019
    4
    One of the 3 best games of 2017. Very intense setting. Intriguing story, and awesome game mechanics, that tempts u for a 2nd playthru. Best game of arkane so far. Hope prey 2 is in the making!
  72. bxgdvn
    Nov 11, 2019
    9
    One of the greatest immersive sim games that just don’t had a marketing budget.
  73. Gamer1465
    Nov 11, 2019
    5
    To me this game was very average and the experience was a let down when i finally got to the end.

    The first 10 hours of this game is great, I was having an absolute blast and the soundtrack is phenomenal. But after playing for 15 hours the jumpscares weren't scary anymore, the tasks got more tedious and I got extremely bored. the game picks up towards the end but by then I was having a    To me this game was very average and the experience was a let down when i finally got to the end.

    The first 10 hours of this game is great, I was having an absolute blast and the soundtrack is phenomenal. But after playing for 15 hours the jumpscares weren't scary anymore, the tasks got more tedious and I got extremely bored. the game picks up towards the end but by then I was having a miserable experience and wanted the game to end.

    A lot of people love this game, but sadly I think this is one of the more overrated games that I have played, maybe I need to try playing it again on an increased difficulty or maybe I just don't find this game appealing when we have masterpieces like Alien Isolation and the Resident Evil franchise to keep me on my toes.    … Expand
  74. 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.
  75. 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
  76. 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
  77. dingobreath
    Sep 29, 2019
    6
    When I first started playing this game, I thought it was something special. It starts off fairly well and make you want to play more to see how the story plays out. The game ultimately is let down by unbalanced game play and repetitiveness. While the game can be scary as enemies can disguise themselves and jump scare you at any moment, the actual enemy designs are cartoonish and are notWhen I first started playing this game, I thought it was something special. It starts off fairly well and make you want to play more to see how the story plays out. The game ultimately is let down by unbalanced game play and repetitiveness. While the game can be scary as enemies can disguise themselves and jump scare you at any moment, the actual enemy designs are cartoonish and are not imposing at all. The only thing that makes things frustrating here is that guns are very very weak after several hours in the game and the difficulty does spike quite a bit.

    There is variety on how to solve each section of the game, IE open door by finding key card or, find a vent to sneak through etc. But actually battling enemies can be a chore. If adventuring is more your thing, you will enjoy this, but those who like a little more action may not like it.

    +setting it on a space station
    +varied jump scares
    +detailed levels and some nice design

    - repetitive game play
    - enemy variety design is poor
    - some cheap 1 hit deaths from elements (lightning)
    - Cant aim down sights with guns

    avg game for me.    … Expand
  78. 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
  79. No1else
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I ever played! Great story, great combat, thank you Arkane studios!
  80. 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
  81. ToddChavez
    Aug 19, 2019
    8
    Prey's space station is fantastically explorable and its shape-shifting enemies maintain tension when combat doesn't.
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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.
  85. 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.
  86. michaelb1928
    May 7, 2019
    6
    Pretty meh, got fairly bored halfway through, monsters all look the same and the stealth mechanic just doesnt fit the pace of the game that well
  87. 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
  88. SplitMind
    Mar 9, 2019
    6
    I had heard mixed reviews for Prey, but thought I'd give it a go since the price has dropped significantly. I'm glad I only paid £6 for it, as it is a bland and mediocre game.

    I have given up playing it a few hours into it because I have found the missions banal and the controls awkward. On the easiest difficulty I can avoid repetitive deaths, however the enemies are bullet-sponges and    I had heard mixed reviews for Prey, but thought I'd give it a go since the price has dropped significantly. I'm glad I only paid £6 for it, as it is a bland and mediocre game.

    I have given up playing it a few hours into it because I have found the missions banal and the controls awkward. On the easiest difficulty I can avoid repetitive deaths, however the enemies are bullet-sponges and hard to hit that went beyond a lack of skill on my part, I think. The straw that broke the camel's back for me was a mission requiring me to collect data to construct a voice pattern in order to open a door. When I saw that each piece of data only represented 10% of what I needed, I was finally deterred completely. Collecting each 10% was monotonous and more of a nuisance than fun or entertaining.

    There is a shell of a decent game here, however that decent game is Deus Ex; Prey feels like a failed copycat. The RPG elements of upgrading my skills made little difference to my experience. The game itself is fairly buggy and looks like they abandoned it shortly after launch.

    Overall, there is just little that stands out here. In a sea of mediocre games I could not see anything special about Prey. There are plenty of better games out there to lighten your wallet and fill your time.    … Expand
  89. Bitek
    Feb 26, 2019
    7
    The game has Bioshock / Dead Space / Aliens Isolation vibes. Visuals are nice and they do remind me of Dishonored, which would make sense since both games were created by the same studio. Audio is excellent and it adds a lot to the experience. i highly recommend playing this game with surround sound headphones. There are different styles of playing this game because there are many ways toThe game has Bioshock / Dead Space / Aliens Isolation vibes. Visuals are nice and they do remind me of Dishonored, which would make sense since both games were created by the same studio. Audio is excellent and it adds a lot to the experience. i highly recommend playing this game with surround sound headphones. There are different styles of playing this game because there are many ways to develop your character. For example you can focus on firearms and play this way or you can concentrate on developing alien skills and play the game that way. Prey is a very solid sc-fi / horror survival game. I am definitely recommending this game.… Expand
  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. 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
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. network_scroll
    Nov 7, 2018
    8
    Время игры: 43 часа.
    Примечание: пройдена полностью, дополнения в издании нет.
  96. 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
  97. 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.
  98. rs19
    Sep 16, 2018
    5
    Game has an excellent setting, however marred by game design mechanics. Exploration could have been made less cumbersome especially keycards & door code locations. Design of the gameplay killed the what could have been an excellent game. Should take more queue from Bioshock since its similar experience especially in the hints.
  99. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    4
    On paper, this game seemed like a game that I would absolutely love. The story seemed dark and a little disturbing but without being an over the top “edgelord” game. It’s a first-person shooter which is one of my favorite Genres and it has Bethesda’s name on it. I like Bethesda.

    What I didn’t realize at the time and that’s completely on me is, its made by the people who made Dishonored.    On paper, this game seemed like a game that I would absolutely love. The story seemed dark and a little disturbing but without being an over the top “edgelord” game. It’s a first-person shooter which is one of my favorite Genres and it has Bethesda’s name on it. I like Bethesda.

    What I didn’t realize at the time and that’s completely on me is, its made by the people who made Dishonored. So even though it is a first-person shooter, it’s not really run and gun. That’s the type of shooters that I like, just mindlessly running around, killing enemies and blowing **** up. I don’t want to have to be patient, smart and methodical.

    So after a couple hours of playing the game, it just felt like more Dishonored and I just don’t have a ton of interest in those games. I don’t want to bash the game but it just wasn’t for me. I think when Wolfenstein comes out in October, that will be much more up my alley.    … Expand
  100. Syche77
    Aug 18, 2018
    7
    I tried to love and play Prey. I loved Dishonoured but Prey is what happens when you ask your studio to do something they didn't want to do. The plot conceits are derivative, the enemies are literally blobs of nothing, and the characters are bland. Combined with a frustratingly clunky fighting and inventory system and a deliberate imbalance between your survivability and your enemies',I tried to love and play Prey. I loved Dishonoured but Prey is what happens when you ask your studio to do something they didn't want to do. The plot conceits are derivative, the enemies are literally blobs of nothing, and the characters are bland. Combined with a frustratingly clunky fighting and inventory system and a deliberate imbalance between your survivability and your enemies', this game bored me with the lack of progress I felt in comparison with creeping around trying to find the perect way to get the drop on every encounter. Just not for me.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 68 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 68
  3. Negative: 0 out of 68
  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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