Prey

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  1. 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
  2. shepard86
    May 14, 2017
    10
    Prey is hella fun and at times overwhelming in its relative open world. You need to strategically manage inventory, suit, ammo, powers. Setting and story are intriguing, shape shifting rocks and fights can be anything from sneak one hit kills to brutal, stretched out battles. Quit whining and git good. Playing the different endings is amazing, despite minor issues with game crashes, givingPrey is hella fun and at times overwhelming in its relative open world. You need to strategically manage inventory, suit, ammo, powers. Setting and story are intriguing, shape shifting rocks and fights can be anything from sneak one hit kills to brutal, stretched out battles. Quit whining and git good. Playing the different endings is amazing, despite minor issues with game crashes, giving this a 10 to cancel out the d*ckhead zeroes.… Expand
  3. somma2000
    May 11, 2017
    10
    I love this game.

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

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

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

    It's the best game I've played in a while and it exceeded my expectations.    … Expand
  4. ANG3L
    May 17, 2017
    10
    This is the best game of the last few years. It is a old-school 3d-fps-rpg-shooter with a great atmosphere and environment. When I start to play, after 30 min I can’t believe… it was a System Shock 2 2017!!!! YES finally. This not a stupid shooter, this game with great story, with many logs and quest. Very good level design, very cool RPG part with implants. I play this game 3 days in aThis is the best game of the last few years. It is a old-school 3d-fps-rpg-shooter with a great atmosphere and environment. When I start to play, after 30 min I can’t believe… it was a System Shock 2 2017!!!! YES finally. This not a stupid shooter, this game with great story, with many logs and quest. Very good level design, very cool RPG part with implants. I play this game 3 days in a row for 12 hours, with breaks 4 sure. Yes it’s slow, but I enjoy every minute of this game, I play slow, read every note and log, search every room, do all quest. I just enjoy the gameplay by 200%. Thx Raphaël Colantonio for this great gift.… Expand
  5. TINYSOFT
    May 8, 2017
    10
    Many players hate graphics...
    BUT GRAPHICS IS EXCELLENT,GRAPHICS IS EXCELLENT GRAPHICS IS EXCELLENT GRAPHICS IS EXCELLENT GRAPHICS IS EXCELLENT GRAPHICS IS EXCELLENT
  6. 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
  7. ValiantVillain
    May 10, 2017
    10
    Here is my review of Prey, Arkane Studios newest game published by Bethesda games.
    Prey is a AAA Indie game when it comes to how it feels and plays (unique). The DNA of Bioshock, Deus Ex, System Shock and Dishonored can be felt through the experience but ultimately Prey feels like it's own game. You are Morgan Yu and have lost your memory, and the game tells you very little about where    Here is my review of Prey, Arkane Studios newest game published by Bethesda games.
    Prey is a AAA Indie game when it comes to how it feels and plays (unique). The DNA of Bioshock, Deus Ex, System Shock and Dishonored can be felt through the experience but ultimately Prey feels like it's own game. You are Morgan Yu and have lost your memory, and the game tells you very little about where you are and why you're there, the main premise of the Prey is unraveling the mystery of what's going on aboard the space-station Talos I.
    Gameplay consist of combat and discovery with the latter being far more prevalent. You are free to explore Talos I at your own pace with the occasional story beat popping in here and there leading you to new areas of the space-station. Prey starts off very slow with little knowledge of what to expect but all i can say without spoilers is that the game evolves and expands in interesting ways. Prey does not hold your hand and it trusts the players intelligence.
    There are many types of weapons and player upgrades that allow you to play a very specific way, just like in Deus ex, you can move a heavy object or hack a terminal or search the area for something else entirely to get past an obstacle. Prey is a fun game and also a very smart game, it has fantastic design in it's aesthetics and environments. I would recommend this game for fans of the immersive sim genre but I can't say that Prey is an instant classic and will be remembered for it's familiar gameplay. What i can say is that if you're looking for something new to play then look no further than Prey.    … Expand
  8. 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
  9. Exquisit
    May 8, 2017
    10
    My Review:

    At Talos one lobby third floor balcony and there phantom on the first floor. I have Leverage lll so I dropped from the top balcony and used my thrusters to slow my fall. I waited for the alien to come ar Und a corner while I was holding a coffe table, three it at him full force and knocked his ass down flat. While he was down I pulled out the pump and blasted his ass!!!!
  10. kwstas
    May 5, 2017
    10
    one of the best games if not the best for 2017 and one of the most interesting games i have ever played . this is exactly what the new generation of gaming needed . a new concept almost totally different than anything of the past . an amazing scenario with an gorgeous environment combining some of the most awesome fps games like doom bioshock and even alien isolation . an amazingone of the best games if not the best for 2017 and one of the most interesting games i have ever played . this is exactly what the new generation of gaming needed . a new concept almost totally different than anything of the past . an amazing scenario with an gorgeous environment combining some of the most awesome fps games like doom bioshock and even alien isolation . an amazing experience full of secrets and mystery keeps you wandering what you will see next . amazing graphics and gameplay with some rpg elements . even scary sometimes . i get sick of failed games this year like resident evil 7 mass effect and ghost recon . this is finally an awesome , well designed game that will never get you bored and keep you captivated and excited in every moment . it is just a brilliant game and i hope people will see it as i see it and they will love it too because it really worth it .… Expand
  11. 88MIKEll
    May 7, 2017
    10
    Incredible game, end of story. I am having just as much fun with this game as I did with Fallout 3 years and years ago, and that is saying a lot. :)
  12. kremedved
    Apr 24, 2021
    10
    great game! A lot of mechanics, great sound, storytelling and gameplay! 10/10
  13. 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
  14. Callandor
    May 6, 2017
    10
    I'm loving every moment of this game. It reminds me of one of my favorite games of all time, system shock. I t runs great, looks awesome and the combat is super fun. The story is very engaging and makes me want to know more.
  15. Kenanman
    May 7, 2017
    10
    Супер игра. Превосходеая атмосфера и графика. Мне игра очень сильна понравилась и я советую ее всем и даже тем кто не знаком с первой частью. Супер!!!
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. trollkiller55
    May 5, 2017
    10
    I feel like I;m playing Bioshock 1 and 2 updated to 2017, and that is a great thing...I do miss the little sisters but everything else about this game takes the best elements from Bio 1 and 2 and updates/renames/recasts them in a new universe. A great mix of action, tension ("IS that a mimic or not?"), horror and sci fi. Dont miss this!!!
  20. MysticDingo
    May 8, 2017
    10
    (Mostly Spoiler Free):
    FUNCTIONALITY: I played this game on the PS4 with no significant problems. There were a couple of frame rate drops for maybe a second, but no longer. Other than that, the game runs really smoothly with no difficulties. Loading screens do take quite a while, however, each area is really large and require no extra loading screens. In other words, you may have to wait    (Mostly Spoiler Free):
    FUNCTIONALITY: I played this game on the PS4 with no significant problems. There were a couple of frame rate drops for maybe a second, but no longer. Other than that, the game runs really smoothly with no difficulties. Loading screens do take quite a while, however, each area is really large and require no extra loading screens. In other words, you may have to wait a couple minutes for an area to load, or to switch between areas, but once it has loaded, then that's it. I have never really waited longer than 2 minutes except when just starting up the game, and once the game is going, load times can vary from < or = to 2 minutes or so.
    GAMEPLAY/MECHANICS: Difficult, and I love it! There is no x-ray vision/wallhacks. Enemies are difficult to spot and deal with. Gunplay resembles that of older shooters instead of the mega twitchy COD style. The upgrades and powers are amazing and help power you up against relentless enemies. I won't go too deep into the powers and upgrades as I do not want to spoil anything, but it is important to note that there is no Exp in this game. Upgrades are gained by finding upgrade items in the world called Neuromods. Health does not regenerate from taking cover, instead, you will use health packs, food, or Medical Operators. There is a stamina bar which regenerates after melee attacks or sprinting. There are sneak mechanics and exploration is heavily rewarded. This is the type of game where you want to explore every corner, crawl under and into every space, pick up everything, interact with every computer/monitor/interface, and read every note/book capable of being read. The game also has space walk mechanics for when your character gains the ability to go EVA. Crafting is essential. (Mild spoiler) There are Recycler machines where you can plop in all your junk to turn it into resources and (sometimes) accompanying Fabrication machines where you will be able to fabricate anything from weapons, to ammo, to health, and even Neuromods, to name a few, but only provided that you have found the corresponding blueprints aka "Fabrication Plans." As far as alternate weapons go, you get a Gloo gun early on, which allows for interesting mechanics in combat and exploration. It was at this point that I started to see and think of this game as Half-Life 3 where you get a Gloo gun instead of a Gravity gun. In fact when it comes to ATMOSPHERE this game is very dark, scary, creepy, mysterious, and evokes memories of the Half-Life, Bioshock, and Dishonored series (no surprise there as Arkane studios is responsible for both Prey and Dishonored).
    GRAPHICS: The graphics and animations are good, not "super amazin!" but good, regardless of what the haters are saying. Honestly graphics are not nearly as important in a video game as people think imo. It is necessary for graphics to be good, but not every game needs to be excellent. I don't know how many really pretty games are out there that have terrible mechanics and gameplay, and how many game have horrible graphics but awesome mechanics and gameplay. The Graphics wont win awards, but they are fine.
    CONTENT: This game has a lot of stuff to explore, discover, and fight. Average play times range from 16 - 20 hours, and that's only if you set it on easy and rush through main quest objectives. You can easily spend more than double that if you take your time and pick your way through everything, collect every scrap of info, enter every hidden or blocked off area, and discover every secret. As for REPLAYABILITY, it's very high as you will not likely be able to do go and do everything as some things require certain upgrades, and you will be unable to upgrade every skill/power in a single playthrough.
    STORY: Very deep and intricate. There are plenty of twists and turns that I will not spoil, and the story is a total head trip. Very interesting and very rewarding. A wonderful spiritual successor to Half-Life!!!
    CUTSCENES: Non-existent, and that's a good thing. Too many games rely on cutscenes when in many cases they are completely unnecessary and immersion breaking. The "Cutscenes," in Prey resemble that of Half-Life, or even Skyrim, which is to say, you walk up to a character and actually talk with them. You do not break immersion to learn new information or to interact with a character. The closest thing to a "traditional" cutscene would be a situation where you watch a video file, of which there are plenty, on the "Looking Glass," screens, but you are watching these scenes through the first person pov of you character. Very immersive.
    CONCLUSION: I give this game a 10/10 and it is easily on the top of my list for GOTY. It's not an easy game, it doesn't hold your hand, and if you like games that practically play themselves, or ones where everything is simply given to you and take no skill or thought then you will probably hate Prey. But if you like games such as Half-Life, Bioshock, or Dishonored, then you will not be disappointed.    … Expand
  21. andromedagalaxy
    May 6, 2017
    10
    Who doesn't love the games like dishonored and bioshock ? i love them myself. Prey has a very good mixture of these games and they mix it very good. the game has a unique story, character quest lines and even a exciting gameplay. i recommend it to you , you should play it !
  22. solipsism1
    May 11, 2017
    10
    You'd be doing yourself a huge disservice by not playing this game. This is a masterpiece and how it's getting weak reviews by some critics and reviewers proves that the gaming industry is becoming increasingly dumbed down.

    This is not your casual shooter - this is a sci-fi horror exploration RPG with shooter elements that combined work almost flawlessly. I understand that the game is    You'd be doing yourself a huge disservice by not playing this game. This is a masterpiece and how it's getting weak reviews by some critics and reviewers proves that the gaming industry is becoming increasingly dumbed down.

    This is not your casual shooter - this is a sci-fi horror exploration RPG with shooter elements that combined work almost flawlessly. I understand that the game is not perfect and there have been some bugs (including game breaking bugs), but these are extremely rare. I also understand that the guns aren't anything special, but combined with the unique spells, environment and music, it all works very, very well. What I'm incredibly excited for is the sequel to this game - if they can pull off the same great story and gameplay mechanics but just include more of everything (more guns, more spells, more NPCs, more exploration and more enemy variety) then that game will truly be a 10. As it stands, this game is sitting at a 9.5 for me. Oh, and PC is the only way to play this game. 60fps using mouse and keyboard are a dream.    … Expand
  23. ZyankaIi
    May 9, 2017
    10
    Its very good. Buy it if u love those type of games. It runs perfect with no crashes etc. at all.
    When u play it on nightmare u really need to think how u go on.
  24. invisiblechickn
    May 5, 2017
    10
    So far loving the game. Looks good visually and the i'm lovin the music. there is a bit of input lag on the PS4. My character has a tendency to continue moving after i release the thumb stick. Actual score would be about an 8 but wanna try and average out those who gave this game a negative score just because its Bethesda.
  25. PetrichorRex
    May 5, 2017
    10
    Prey had me hooked from the beginning. The game-play is a combination of stealth, action, and puzzles. I love the way it allows you to play the way you want to play like Dishonored 2. Some people may say they were not afraid of the aliens but I don't think that was the intent. The alien mimics had me always on edge, breaking every chair and coffee cup in my way. There have been manyPrey had me hooked from the beginning. The game-play is a combination of stealth, action, and puzzles. I love the way it allows you to play the way you want to play like Dishonored 2. Some people may say they were not afraid of the aliens but I don't think that was the intent. The alien mimics had me always on edge, breaking every chair and coffee cup in my way. There have been many occasions where they caught me completely unaware and yelling out in real life. An awesome game with a stylish presentation. I hope the ending lives up to the rest of the game.… Expand
  26. drinkyscarecrow
    May 6, 2017
    10
    As a huge fan of the original Prey I was both upset when I learned this wasn't related to the original and hopeful that it was in Bethesdas hands.
    This is only the second game this year (persona5) that has made me more impressed than its forebearer and made me smile in awe. I was careful not to watch any spoiler videos so as to go in blind and it was the right choice.
    If you like space,    As a huge fan of the original Prey I was both upset when I learned this wasn't related to the original and hopeful that it was in Bethesdas hands.
    This is only the second game this year (persona5) that has made me more impressed than its forebearer and made me smile in awe. I was careful not to watch any spoiler videos so as to go in blind and it was the right choice.
    If you like space, or psychology, or horror or art you need to play this game. It is longer, funner and mindblowingyer than you think. So quit reading reviews and just get it. You wont regret it. I dont say that much these days.    … Expand
  27. calsy
    May 7, 2017
    10
    Prey has so many similarities to System Shock 2 not just game wise but release wise that it's uncanny. Some might not remember, but SS2 was not the game on release that reviewers **** their pants over. It was the game on the bottom rack collecting dust, it was the unknown and forgotten game.
    Prey has that similar feeling, that game on release that nobody knows about other than 'it's not a    Prey has so many similarities to System Shock 2 not just game wise but release wise that it's uncanny. Some might not remember, but SS2 was not the game on release that reviewers **** their pants over. It was the game on the bottom rack collecting dust, it was the unknown and forgotten game.
    Prey has that similar feeling, that game on release that nobody knows about other than 'it's not a sequel, cry cry'. But if you have an open mind that is not persuaded by such infantile sentiment, you can sit down and play a solo experience game which reminds you why games are GREAT. When you look back 10-20 years and think what games were awesome, you wont be thinking of that 100th military shooter clone or some other garbage. You will think about special games like Prey.    … Expand
  28. DevilsPunch
    May 8, 2017
    10
    Hands down one of the best games I've ever played. Very immersive. Rewards exploration. Very much a dead space vibe, but better. Story is crazy & keeps me wondering. I have the game maxed out & running 1440p. On a 1080 I'm usually between 115-144fps. Can't really think of any negatives so far. I'm about 15 hours in so far. Also, the sound & music in this game is incredible.
  29. tuttus
    May 9, 2017
    10
    one hell of a game.. its mixed the gameplay of bioshock and the tricky ways of dishonored 2 and just a little bit of portal environment..mixed all of this a made a great sci-fi game.
  30. valeriozaglio
    May 11, 2017
    10
    Non ho mai dato la minima chance a questo gioco fino a quando ho provato la demo... Beh sono restato letteralmente stregato dal gioco, profondo come pochi, complesso, difficile e tecnicamente eccelso; la qualità del level design delle ambientazioni mi ricorda molto quella di Dark Souls, altro titolo che amo, che il quale condivide, secondo il mio parere, anche la tensione incredibileNon ho mai dato la minima chance a questo gioco fino a quando ho provato la demo... Beh sono restato letteralmente stregato dal gioco, profondo come pochi, complesso, difficile e tecnicamente eccelso; la qualità del level design delle ambientazioni mi ricorda molto quella di Dark Souls, altro titolo che amo, che il quale condivide, secondo il mio parere, anche la tensione incredibile durante le fasi esplorative dove aspetti la morte dietro ogni angolo... o ogni tazza.… Expand
  31. Conn
    May 12, 2017
    10
    The game does what its supposed to do which is completely entertain. Great atmosphere, graphics, and sound effects. I don't understand the negative reviews.
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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.
  35. 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
  36. Sidious58
    Apr 14, 2018
    10
    gioco incredibilmente sorprendente,con trama,ambientazione e atmosfera davvero superbe
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. No1else
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I ever played! Great story, great combat, thank you Arkane studios!
  46. monkeyscr0tuum2
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    This game is very good you get to be in space do cool missions and kill cool enemies
  47. Abdulaziz1
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    Nothing is abstract, cohesive weapons abilities crafting level design is a masterpiece
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. Juze1
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Adorei, um jogo muito imersivo e com vários finais, mistérios e uma atmosfera interessante
  51. 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
  52. Blackdung7
    Jul 11, 2021
    10
    This game story is amazing with fantastic gameplay mechanics. I definitely recommend getting this game!
  53. 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!
  54. 02450ephiz
    Sep 20, 2021
    10
    One of the best action games in the last gen I think, very underrated. Another gem from Arakane.
  55. 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
  56. Artem_Vavilov
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    It the best game in the last ten years.
    The atmosphere is just incredible..
  57. VegasVosk
    Dec 27, 2021
    10
    Great game, but underestimated and it's sad that it was not sold as well. Try it! Buy it!
  58. 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.
  59. 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 !
  60. Lordaleksandrg
    May 25, 2022
    10
    Очень глубокая и философская игра которая заставляет задуматься но при этом не запрещает веселиться
  61. Primerjordan794
    Jun 1, 2022
    10
    Game is really cool with the best story. Actually got scared sometimes but this game is extremely fun.
  62. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!prey
  63. rhe
    May 11, 2017
    9
    The first thing that was immediately noticeable about this game was the atmosphere and soundtrack, the space station feels really inviting but also dark and unsettling. I feel this games environment reminds me heavily of Rapture back in Bioshock (there will be A LOT of comparisons to this game), as the environment there felt very influenced by sort of 80's-ish fashion while also being darkThe first thing that was immediately noticeable about this game was the atmosphere and soundtrack, the space station feels really inviting but also dark and unsettling. I feel this games environment reminds me heavily of Rapture back in Bioshock (there will be A LOT of comparisons to this game), as the environment there felt very influenced by sort of 80's-ish fashion while also being dark and unsettling. The soundtrack is excellent and I feel compliments the game very well, as its sort of futuristic synth score is sounding like its new-age. My only criticism of the score is that at times it can be a little too strong, and this can ruin some scares that can occur in the game, as the player will be able to see it coming once the tempo of the music increases. With that said, this game is really played best with headphones, as the crack of your footsteps as some of the metal, the scuttle of the mimics as they move around and the change in the tempo of the music can really create a good sense of unease which is why I would HIGHLY recommend playing this game with headphones.

    As for the gameplay, I do have a niggling issue. My issue with it is the game heavily emphasises survival, as weapons generally have low ammo, it can be hard to come by more ammo and the best way to get more ammo is to create it through junk you find around the ship. This means that a good part of the game will be spent using the wrench as the main weapon of choice. This is where my main criticism lies, as the wrench as a weapon feels quite floaty, the combat devolves into running around the enemy hoping they don't get a hit on you, then getting in close with the wrench once your stamina is replenished. This for me felt tedious but I would say that this is my biggest problem with the gameplay. Outside of the combat mechanics, the game encourages a high amount of exploration, with the loading screens reserved for moving from one large area of the map to another, however there is a large amount that you will likely not see on your first run of each area as it has a style reminiscent of the metroidvania type of game, which means that specific areas of the game can be locked off until you acquire the skills needed to be able to get into that area (i.e. Needing a certain lifting level to be able to move a large object out of the doorway). I am a big fan of this kind of layout, as I feel that this adds some real retraversing into the game, and it doesn't feel like its just padded content as these areas add more intrigue into the story or it allows you to know more about specific characters, which makes the world the game builds feel like it is something real rather than an empty shell which is simply influenced by your actions. Overall, while I have an issue with the combat mechanics of the gameplay, I do feel that this is probably not a serious issue and I simply cannot help but love this game for its style of gameplay.

    Finally because I do not want to get into the story I will delve into discussing the graphics in this (not so short) review. Overall the game looks extremely impressive and the framerate remained steady (I haven't really experience a dip in framerates). The characters looked very well designed the environment looked beautiful and the lighting seems very well done (which it should for a horror game). I really liked the the sheen the game seemed to have on it, though that may also be a criticism depending on whether you want more realistic looking games, but I did like the way the game was presented.

    Overall this game really is excellent, it reminds me immensely of Bioshock, and that's a pretty damn good thing :D! The sound design is fantastic, the environment and the games emphasis on exploration really encourages the gamer to try and see as much as possible, while also ensuring that they are adequately challenged and their nerves are fried a bit. While I have some slight problems with the melee combat and the music getting too strong, I feel that these niggles do not really badly change my review score as I have thoroughly enjoyed this game. This is a really interesting and exciting game and I could not recommend it enough.

    Disclaimer: I should point out that because I adored Bioshock, this review may be influenced as I did feel that this game brought out some of my nostalgia for that game and my score may possibly have been influenced because of this. However, I would point out that if you did enjoy Bioshock you will also love this game.    … Expand
  64. naomha
    May 10, 2017
    9
    Prey is a solid action adventure title with great fps elements. If System Shock, Thief and Event Horizon had a baby this would be it! The tech trees are wonderful, the graphics extremely nice and the sound design is second to none. If you have a 5.1 or greater sound system I would highly advise you to use it. The sound is THAT good. All the systems in place work very well together. InPrey is a solid action adventure title with great fps elements. If System Shock, Thief and Event Horizon had a baby this would be it! The tech trees are wonderful, the graphics extremely nice and the sound design is second to none. If you have a 5.1 or greater sound system I would highly advise you to use it. The sound is THAT good. All the systems in place work very well together. In about 15 hours I've had ZERO issues with the game so far. In fact, I'd go so far as to say Prey (the reboot) is worthy of your time if you liked System Shock 2, Bioshock, Thief, Deus Ex or even Tomb Raider. A wonderful game and worthy of GotY awards for sure.… Expand
  65. Malooga
    May 8, 2017
    9
    Before I start - to fans of the original (which I am), this is not that game. It shares some similarities, but is far more derivative of the action/RPG franchise Bioshock, or the other Arkane franchise everybody is familiar with, Dishonored. Where the 2006 release of Prey had more of a puzzle/platformer undertone, with more run and gun shooting, its 2017 predecessor shifts the focus to aBefore I start - to fans of the original (which I am), this is not that game. It shares some similarities, but is far more derivative of the action/RPG franchise Bioshock, or the other Arkane franchise everybody is familiar with, Dishonored. Where the 2006 release of Prey had more of a puzzle/platformer undertone, with more run and gun shooting, its 2017 predecessor shifts the focus to a survival/horror vibe, with an emphasis on stealth and careful planning. The results are inspiring to say the least, and this is definitely an evolution of both the Prey series and Arkane themselves, who took some notable gameplay risks that pay off BIG time in this new/old IP published by Bethesda.

    What's worse this time around? The music. Gone are the lengthy spiritual instrumentals from legendary Jeremy Soule fused with 80's metal tracks, replaced by a respectable palette (if not a confusing one at times) of music and sound effects that leave a little to be desired. A couple quirky moments like notes flaring up with seemingly no catalyst, it was a little jarring and broke immersion slightly a few times. For instance, when a creepy string solo starts ratcheting up tension only to hear what sounded like the Rooster Teeth logo sound play out of nowhere. I spun around to see what had inspired the slight change of tempo, but it was nothing at all from what I could tell.

    What's better this time around? EVERYTHING else. The combat is thoughtful and intense, the risk/reward of the many different upgrade paths is enforced beautifully, and the enemy variety is decent (towards the second half). The story will have you wondering whether its a great story or a terrible one, and is definitely one that will be amazing or terrible depending on how players receive the ending. Still, if the ending is the point in which the story fell flat for you, then you still enjoyed the whole game more or less, and the story here should keep you guessing until the final reveal.

    I'd like to also point out that's more than a touch better than what we were given with the first Dishonored title. That's being nice, because from a story telling perspective Dishonored was a shambled mess that barely deserves more description than "save the princess", and can barely even tell that story well. Don't get me wrong, I love Arkane, but you can tell they made huge strides in the plot department when it came to Prey.

    The graphics aren't amazing, but they aren't bad. What DOES stand out yet again is the amazing art-style. Art deco is the phrase, and this perhaps is the most likened piece of the game to Bioshock. I know, people will argue its the gameplay, but really Prey adds elements of gameplay that Bioshock never really seemed to nail. Horror, stealth and level design are all several cuts above those from expired dev Irrational Games, and Arkane usurps them as the crowned kind of adventure FPS titles on consoles (in my opinion).

    Really there is very little to hate in Prey. The pacing is solid, and the mimic is a great gameplay tool. It makes even tame moments when there is no immediate threat tense with the possibility that at ANY time, that coffee cup might spring to life and face f*ck me to the floor. Its a clever device that really works its way well into the entire game, where as most early enemies in games phase themselves out long before.

    All-in-all Prey sees a well-crafted narrative paired with the Dishonored vibe of "do it your way" gameplay and a beautiful atmosphere (Arkane sets a new benchmark for level design) bring a lengthy and long awaited reboot to life in the best of ways. 9/10 (I'm taking a point for Jeremy Soule) ;)    … Expand
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. 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.
  69. Theeangryvegan
    May 12, 2017
    9
    This game, wow... seriously, don't listen to the crybaby, nitpicky reviews. This is the best thing since Bioshock or System Shock 2. I loved every minute I put into this game so far! Yes, it's not perfect, but it's really good at being what it is. It borrows from Half-Life, the Shock games, a little Deus Ex, a little Alien, mixes it all up and you get a nice fun experience. You can play itThis game, wow... seriously, don't listen to the crybaby, nitpicky reviews. This is the best thing since Bioshock or System Shock 2. I loved every minute I put into this game so far! Yes, it's not perfect, but it's really good at being what it is. It borrows from Half-Life, the Shock games, a little Deus Ex, a little Alien, mixes it all up and you get a nice fun experience. You can play it however you chose. It's a great game, really and truly!… Expand
  70. traffmeister
    May 6, 2017
    9
    This game NEEDS time. It takes a while to pick up certain items and mods that really make the game work at it's best. You might feel a little frustrated for the first hour or two, but stick with it! It picks up, and there's plenty of exploring to do once you start finding vents/keys etc. There seems to be a little issue with a delay on the cursor movement, but you get used to it. Some ofThis game NEEDS time. It takes a while to pick up certain items and mods that really make the game work at it's best. You might feel a little frustrated for the first hour or two, but stick with it! It picks up, and there's plenty of exploring to do once you start finding vents/keys etc. There seems to be a little issue with a delay on the cursor movement, but you get used to it. Some of the graphics might be a little underwhelming but it works well enough. Exploring the station is pretty interesting, and at some point you will unlock skill trees you never knew existed and they're pretty damn cool. Not far into the story so far, but it's intriguing at least. Once you learn how to deal with the mimics and spot/scout for them it makes things more interesting tactically. I really love this game so far; but it does take some time to really get going. I'd recommend following the story for a little while until you pick up a certain scanning item, because from there mods are more interesting… Expand
  71. 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
  72. 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.
  73. Deadheadbill
    May 15, 2017
    9
    Prey is subtle. If your idea of a great game is shooting, bashing and looting your way thru every level then it probably isn't the game for you.

    However, if you like good level design, thought provoking story lines, multiple solutions to problems and a great atmosphere then welcome home. Prey is for you. It most reminds me of a slower paced Half-Life 2 although there are elements of all    Prey is subtle. If your idea of a great game is shooting, bashing and looting your way thru every level then it probably isn't the game for you.

    However, if you like good level design, thought provoking story lines, multiple solutions to problems and a great atmosphere then welcome home. Prey is for you. It most reminds me of a slower paced Half-Life 2 although there are elements of all the other games that have been mentioned as it's influences.
    In the end it depends on what you want in a game. I can see why the people who don't like it feel taht way but to me it overcomes it's blemishes to become an outstanding game.    … Expand
  74. Thejano92
    May 8, 2017
    9
    This game is a definitive improvement and re-envision of a long dead franchise. And thank lord it made efforts in recreating what Prey is. Visually stunning, and a thinker's fps, that forces you to think before you act. full of puzzle, and a ver open explorable space station full of secrets and side-quest to be found.
  75. Toldu_I_Tango
    May 5, 2017
    9
    PREY is a difficult game to describe let alone score. For me DISHONORED 2 was my game of the year for 2016 & PREY can be justifiably compared to this great game as well as the very good BIOSHOCK series & maybe even add a little DOOM. While the level design is very good, it falls a little short of DISHONORED 2 but it is is restricted a little being set in space and all but the game stillPREY is a difficult game to describe let alone score. For me DISHONORED 2 was my game of the year for 2016 & PREY can be justifiably compared to this great game as well as the very good BIOSHOCK series & maybe even add a little DOOM. While the level design is very good, it falls a little short of DISHONORED 2 but it is is restricted a little being set in space and all but the game still looks beautiful . Music selection is unusual yet brilliant & blends well to this dark & scary tale which consists of many jump frights. There's plenty of weapons & abilities to unlock which all feel great I just wish there were a larger variety of ALIEN ENEMIES to take on such as the great games like the previously mentioned DOOM. There's still a lot of game to explore, interact & have fun with however & I'm HAPPY with my purchase thus far. Reviewers please do not score games 10 scores because of the annoying trolls who give games a 0 score. Just score a game on it's merits & give readers the information that they are here for as 2 wrongs never made a right. Thanks :)… Expand
  76. bxgdvn
    Nov 11, 2019
    9
    One of the greatest immersive sim games that just don’t had a marketing budget.
  77. 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
  78. masterlord2005
    May 8, 2017
    9
    Polska wersja:
    Gra bardzo dobra, na wyższym poziomie niz normal to istne przetrwanie, gra się świetnie, świetne poziomy, klimat, dużo możliwości, gra bardzo rozbudowana, dla fanów wszystkich części bioshock myślę, że podejdzie. Bardzo mocne 9! Polecam
  79. NJMC_
    May 10, 2017
    9
    I gave Prey a 9/10. I really enjoyed the game and the universe that was bestowed to me as I ran around Talos 1. The combat was the only real issue I had. Use of the wrench could prove to be problematic at times and in some cases, trying my best to smash the head of a mimic was exhausting. One of the enemies that, in my opinion, was overpowered was the Telepath. The telepath would send aI gave Prey a 9/10. I really enjoyed the game and the universe that was bestowed to me as I ran around Talos 1. The combat was the only real issue I had. Use of the wrench could prove to be problematic at times and in some cases, trying my best to smash the head of a mimic was exhausting. One of the enemies that, in my opinion, was overpowered was the Telepath. The telepath would send a spark of electricity to your most recent location, after that the attacks are chained unless you manage to get from enough away. Graphically, the PS4 version was beautiful and I wasn't met with any lagging moments. I plan on completing the game again.
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  80. MedioDedo
    May 15, 2017
    9
    Bioshock meets DeusEx in space. It is a good combination in my opinion and fair comparison. I wasn't expecting shooter and maybe that's why it didn't disappoint me. I had great fun with it and enjoyed its slower pace and atmospheric gameplay.
  81. 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.
  82. Poonishar
    May 5, 2017
    9
    Thrilling game. A good combination of sci fi / mystery / action / horror, though never scary enough to hinder the overall experience, just really exciting. Graphics are 8.5/10 on the whole, probably go up to a 9/9.5 with the creature animations. Sound is absolutely badass- proper intense electronica / bass like doom last year. Gameplay is awesome, very carefully thought out in each area soThrilling game. A good combination of sci fi / mystery / action / horror, though never scary enough to hinder the overall experience, just really exciting. Graphics are 8.5/10 on the whole, probably go up to a 9/9.5 with the creature animations. Sound is absolutely badass- proper intense electronica / bass like doom last year. Gameplay is awesome, very carefully thought out in each area so you progress nicely (and uncover the next piece of cool stuff to make you enjoy the game even more.) I love this game, I was worried it might be under par or have issues but apart from a couple of tiny issues which I'm sure will get patched out, this is superb and a must buy.… Expand
  83. seven8nine
    May 6, 2017
    9
    Very interesting game indeed. I did not read up on this game at all. I'm glad I didn't. So many surprises so far. Graphics are descent. The ambient sound alone is frightening. The music is excellent. Same guy who did the new Doom game. Enemy's jump scare attack often, making the game hard as you die a lot early. Bigger enemy's can be hard if you don't have enough ammo or powers unlocked.Very interesting game indeed. I did not read up on this game at all. I'm glad I didn't. So many surprises so far. Graphics are descent. The ambient sound alone is frightening. The music is excellent. Same guy who did the new Doom game. Enemy's jump scare attack often, making the game hard as you die a lot early. Bigger enemy's can be hard if you don't have enough ammo or powers unlocked. Game feels very much like Systemshock and Bioshock. Highly recommend this game.… Expand
  84. 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.
  85. Ardwinna
    May 6, 2017
    9
    This is a very interesting action-adventure (almost stealth) kind of game). Don't be fooled by the first hour of the game. You'll read reviews saying the game is boring. It's definitely not your standard cutscene/gameplay/cutscene etc type of game. You start off in an apartment and then everything changes. The weapons in the beginning are horrible, yes, but with enough exploration MorganThis is a very interesting action-adventure (almost stealth) kind of game). Don't be fooled by the first hour of the game. You'll read reviews saying the game is boring. It's definitely not your standard cutscene/gameplay/cutscene etc type of game. You start off in an apartment and then everything changes. The weapons in the beginning are horrible, yes, but with enough exploration Morgan Yu becomes fully equipped to fight off the Typhon. By exploring every nook and cranny, by reading every email you uncover more clues about what happened on the space station and side missions.

    I've reached maybe the first fourth or third of the game and it's getting even more intriguing. I spend all my time searching each room, trying to find ways into rooms that are off limits and even sneaking around and stealth attacking the Typhons. I can't wait to see how the rest of the game pans out.

    The only thing that bothers me about this game is the shadows and details popping in when moving into a room too fast, or the z-fighting on the walls/ceiling. I wish Arkane could have fixed that. At least they fixed the audio issues they experienced during the demo. That makes the game so much more enjoyable!    … Expand
  86. 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
  87. TheLegendofNick
    May 7, 2017
    9
    There are a handful of illiterate users posting their reviews so I'm going to attempt to make an actual ACCURATE review based on my current progress with the game.

    This game is awesome, the enemies are creepy, the game plays with your perception of reality, the weapons are creative and fun, plus there is a small bit of stealth in the game that is completely optional. Since Dishonored    There are a handful of illiterate users posting their reviews so I'm going to attempt to make an actual ACCURATE review based on my current progress with the game.

    This game is awesome, the enemies are creepy, the game plays with your perception of reality, the weapons are creative and fun, plus there is a small bit of stealth in the game that is completely optional. Since Dishonored and Dishonored 2 from Arkane, I've loved what they as a studio have recently been known for, and no doubt Prey can hold up to those titles.

    The game can be difficult at times (even on normal) but it's really only because you seem to lose health rather quickly. Other than that, I've seen issues from some users about input lag but it seems to pretty hit or miss for that. I'd say this is a great reboot of Prey, and well deserves your money if you are looking for a fun and creepy mind-bending game.    … Expand
  88. pooya_t
    May 7, 2017
    9
    a great game a combine of bioshock-half life- system shock and dishonored you can play this game how ever you want using stealth . combat and using cool and fun powers. the story is also good and have many secrets. one of the best things in this game is its atmosphere. tran star is a super deluxe space ship . the places is mostly neat and give you good feeling . but unfortunately the gamea great game a combine of bioshock-half life- system shock and dishonored you can play this game how ever you want using stealth . combat and using cool and fun powers. the story is also good and have many secrets. one of the best things in this game is its atmosphere. tran star is a super deluxe space ship . the places is mostly neat and give you good feeling . but unfortunately the game doesnt have so many great characters and some times you feel lonely specialy at the start of the game well if you proceed you will talk with more characters but they are not so charismatic . the music is also not bad when you enter in combat mode or an enemy is nearby music change as well and gives you the mode. prey is another unique game of arkane studios like dishonore and its a very good game specialy if you are a bioshock fan . i hope you enjoy this review. stay awesome… Expand
  89. jordangold527
    May 8, 2017
    9
    While it does have some bugs and awkward moments, this game is phenomenal. I takes hints from games such as System Shock 2, Deus Ex, and Bioshock and leaves us with a detailed and lovingly crafted game with a story that is fairly thought provoking. Through all the negative reviews I have read I can safely say that 95% of the claims they make are completely false or just nitpicking atWhile it does have some bugs and awkward moments, this game is phenomenal. I takes hints from games such as System Shock 2, Deus Ex, and Bioshock and leaves us with a detailed and lovingly crafted game with a story that is fairly thought provoking. Through all the negative reviews I have read I can safely say that 95% of the claims they make are completely false or just nitpicking at things such as the fact that the combat is not that of a CoD or Battlefield title. The game is perfect if you enjoy survival games with spectacular story and atmosphere.… Expand
  90. 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
  91. mpn01
    May 6, 2017
    9
    Game looks amazing. They are some issues with animations but i love this story! If Bethesda and Arkane Studios repair animations i think it will be Game Of The Year!
  92. Tiscali
    May 6, 2017
    9
    Felling like playing Bioshock 1 and 2 with some mixture of Dishonored.
    One of the greatest openings in games I played so far. Grabs You and pushes You to play more and more. The soundtrack is great and makes really unique atmosphere of danger and mystery.
    This game proves that you don't need hyperrealistic graphics to make really stylish and good looking game. -1 for some minor 3D    Felling like playing Bioshock 1 and 2 with some mixture of Dishonored.
    One of the greatest openings in games I played so far. Grabs You and pushes You to play more and more. The soundtrack is great and makes really unique atmosphere of danger and mystery.

    This game proves that you don't need hyperrealistic graphics to make really stylish and good looking game.

    -1 for some minor 3D sound issues    … Expand
  93. snapcracklins
    May 6, 2017
    9
    Prey has little in common with the original, but if you're a fan of Bioshock, Dishonored or Half-Life, the type of shooters that focus on emergent gameplay and player choice to defeat enemies rather than blind run and gunning, Prey is certainly for you. Sci-fi fans, Metroidvania players and single player enthusiasts in general should also jump aboard the Talos I, as its deep playerPrey has little in common with the original, but if you're a fan of Bioshock, Dishonored or Half-Life, the type of shooters that focus on emergent gameplay and player choice to defeat enemies rather than blind run and gunning, Prey is certainly for you. Sci-fi fans, Metroidvania players and single player enthusiasts in general should also jump aboard the Talos I, as its deep player progression elements and wide array of abilities to choose from ensure that no two players will play the same.

    This is by the team who did Dishonored so the control system and core gameplay design are identical, but after that, Prey shows its personality quickly. The game was designed to be a System Shock spiritual successor so elements of that and its evil twin, Bioshock, are prevalent. Neuromods take the place of plasmids/powers, chipsets take the place of tonics/bonecharms and the usual elements of fire ice and electricity are replaced by organic, mechanical and psychic energy sources. Where this game gets interesting is in its broad array of powers. Strength enhancements allow you to throw and manipulate large objects. Hacking can get you into secure computer systems that can reveal hidden story elements or other unlocks. Repair can let you fix various fixtures of the station to your benefit. Later, it gets better as you earn a scope that lets you scan enemies, learn their weaknesses and unlock their abilities, ranging from shapeshifting to resurrecting corpses to mind control. Acquiring alien powers has risks however, as the automated defenses of the ship will turn on you if you begin to become more inhuman in your power set. Your weapons are also vast in variety, from a glue gun that freezes enemies and hazards to EMP grenades and a weapon that even breaks down foes into spare parts.

    There are deeper elements here too most did not see in demo. A recycling system allows you to gather numerous junk from the ship and inevitably change it into ammo, medkits and weapons. This gives more agency and reason for exploration, as the vast ship and various corridors hide numerous goodies and secrets, as well as sidequests that flesh out the backstory behind the numerous tragedies that led to the downfall of Talos I. Every crew member, corpse or Phantom (resurrrected dead crew) has a position, department and some sort of backstory or relation to other members. The game is set up in Metroidvania style, as often the only thing keeping you from hidden areas is a keycard, a passcode or an ability. Add on numerous Neuromods to find to enhance yourself, blueprints for weapons, a constant need for ammo and medkits (prepare to be resourceful), a hover jump and even zero G space exploration segments and single player questers will find much to love searching the various nooks and crannies of the ship.

    The story is intriguing as well. The game trades Dead Space horror for a more Asimov like sci-fi story that ponders the involvement of science in human life. The game's villain is sympathetic however and is not a villain out of morals or dumb demagoguery, but out of principle. You will find
    conflicting stories and motives through the game that will make you question which story is real and who to trust. And some of the most important elements of the story are left to player discovery: you may find revelations on whiteboards in marker or in logs encrypted behind a psychologist's computer. Much of the lore depends on how deep the player decides to dig in.

    This type of game does come with its shortfalls. Firstly, the pool of enemies you encounter is surprisingly lacking in variety. Despite all the choices at your disposal, the enemy is relatively simple in its response. You will see only a few enemy types in the first hours, though that does not lower their challenge or the resourcefulness you will need to defeat them. Also, while the exploring is a treat, it comes with its old nemesis: backtracking. Many times you have to invest much before opening a door you found hours ago and the game's map system offers little guidance besides gray corridors. There is also the strange design decision of a four-direction D-pad hotkey where one direction is fixed to a flashlight (that I barely use) and even your melee weapon has to be mapped for quick equipping. Odd, considering Dishonored, by the same team, had a dedicated melee button. Considering the vast array of powers available, freeing up that fourth slot or even going an 8-slot route (Nioh comes to mind), I felt I had to duck out to the radial menu a bit more than I liked. There was also the disappointment of having a 1gb day one patch that fixed numerous issues with the game. While none of these were game breaking, for a game with a four year development cycle, abrupt sound cutoffs and other glitches should be QA'd. (Looking at you, Mass Effect.)

    Despite these minor issues, Prey is a must play. It's a thinking person's shooter and will enthrall anyone ready to brave the doomed Talos I.    … Expand
  94. Pabz
    May 6, 2017
    9
    Awesome, fun game. Excellent sci-fi action/thriller that takes inspiration from System Shock and other classics like Half-Life. Prey drips atmosphere, the space station setting is fantastic, the aesthetic is excellent. Soundtrack by Gordon is top notch, a lot of synths and bass but it fits perfectly into the world.

    Narrative and story is one of the better ones out there in recent times,    Awesome, fun game. Excellent sci-fi action/thriller that takes inspiration from System Shock and other classics like Half-Life. Prey drips atmosphere, the space station setting is fantastic, the aesthetic is excellent. Soundtrack by Gordon is top notch, a lot of synths and bass but it fits perfectly into the world.

    Narrative and story is one of the better ones out there in recent times, a lot of backstory to find through audio logs and text logs which builds the narrative wonderfully.

    Combat can be hit or miss (literally), especially early on, however, it does not take long to get used to it so control is never really a problem after the first hour or two. Some people may find Normal difficulty too hard, but I recommend starting on Normal. The shooting is serviceable, but combat is made more fun due to tech trees that need Neuromods to upgrade; these serve as unlocks that help you in combat or in finding secret areas (of which there are many), so there are always options in how to tackle enemies, or even dodge and stealth past enemies.

    Exploration is a huge part of this game and you will often find yourself side-tracked and exploring previously inaccessible areas. There is some backtracking, especially for side-quests, but that is something that has never bothered me: in fact, I love it. And it is worth backtracking or exploring every nook and cranny, as you will find a new weapon, more Neuromods, or weapon upgrade kits. It is also worth checking every computer, as many have side-quests hidden within their emails. All of this serves to make this a brilliant experience, one that will differ for everyone depending on how and if they stumble upon crazy side-quests hidden deep in Talos-1.

    Overall, excellent offering from Arkane, they did a great job. If you enjoy alternate histories, conspiracy theories, and anything sci-fi, Prey will not disappoint you.

    Great game. 9/10    … Expand
  95. HugoNZ
    May 7, 2017
    9
    I won't harp on about how this game has nothing in common with its 2006 namesake. It doesn't matter since this game is fantastic in its own right. The gameplay and scale harken back to gaming greats like Deus EX and System Shock 1 and 2. Arguably the thing that appeals to me most is the open level design. Being able to get to your objective in as linear or creative a way as you like isI won't harp on about how this game has nothing in common with its 2006 namesake. It doesn't matter since this game is fantastic in its own right. The gameplay and scale harken back to gaming greats like Deus EX and System Shock 1 and 2. Arguably the thing that appeals to me most is the open level design. Being able to get to your objective in as linear or creative a way as you like is fantastic. Combat is challenging and makes you think twice before attacking anything. Add to that the fact that mimics make you become super paranoid about everything from a post-it note to a fridge and you have all the ingredients for a fantastic first-person stealth-adventure-explorer-shooter-horror-roleplaying game. The backstory and characters again take some cues from System Shock 2 in the way that you WANT to read every email and listen to every voice log. Completionists like myself will love the deep stories and many side quests and the open-ended nature of the game will ensure replayability in the future. In this genre System Shock 2 has always been my gold standard, and I have high hopes for that game's upcoming sequel, but for now, Prey has taken the spot held by System Shock 2 for almost 20 years.

    Pros: Environment, lore, ambience, sound and level design, gameplay mechanics.
    Cons: Some low-quality textures and visuals, loading times between areas.    … Expand
  96. deftones034
    May 8, 2017
    9
    I have to say...Arkane studios have made their best game here. I'm a big fan of the dishonored series and fallout (since Bethesda helped with prey). Game is Solid in so many ways but one...the controls. They feel clunky to me (worse then dishonored). They need to put in a dead zone control for the analog sticks. Other then that very good. Great RPG elements, Graphics, and story. This is aI have to say...Arkane studios have made their best game here. I'm a big fan of the dishonored series and fallout (since Bethesda helped with prey). Game is Solid in so many ways but one...the controls. They feel clunky to me (worse then dishonored). They need to put in a dead zone control for the analog sticks. Other then that very good. Great RPG elements, Graphics, and story. This is a definite BUY!… Expand
  97. Porcin3Prph3t
    May 8, 2017
    9
    Prey is a tough game to review, its tough because it gets many things right but depending on what kind of game you enjoy playing what it gets right may not be what you want it to get right.

    Prey is a game in which you play as Morgan Yu a character whom wakes up on Talos 1 only to experience the aftermath of an alien outbreak by the species known as the Typhon. You goal is to solve what    Prey is a tough game to review, its tough because it gets many things right but depending on what kind of game you enjoy playing what it gets right may not be what you want it to get right.

    Prey is a game in which you play as Morgan Yu a character whom wakes up on Talos 1 only to experience the aftermath of an alien outbreak by the species known as the Typhon. You goal is to solve what happened on the station and to either escape or stop the Typhon. Its not a new concept nor is it necessarily a dull one however, it is something we have seen in many other games both in the past and recent history (systemshock, Deadspace etc).

    There are no real cutscenes in the game and most of the story can be missed by the player, not because it was left out of the game but because Arkane decided to input it in the world itself. Instead of every story point being yelled at you through an intercom through some form of unnecessary exposition, it instead exists within the emails and logs found through Talos 1. Though many may find this a chore it brings me to what Prey gets right and honestly what is the main attraction to this game: exploration.

    Prey possesses elements of FPS games, horror games, both of which are passable, however the main draw to Prey is its exploration aspect. As stated earlier after around the first hour the entire station becomes open to the player in which non or most of it is locked behind story points. A player can spend ages exploring the station and existing in this world that felt inhabited. Everything about it made sense, the emails, the dialogue, the side stories, the location of key cards, pass codes etc all made sense for the world itself and exploring that world is what I found most enjoyable about the game.

    The biggest reason for this is the games superb level design and its implementation of ability powers and subtle puzzle elements. By subtle i don't mean that the area where you need to go is discreetly coated with blood or marked. I mean that to get into a locked room its up to the player to figure out how with what they have at their disposal. I've found 6 or 7 different ways to get into one room using different items ranging from a pass code, key card, my wrench, my alien powers to turn into an item and walk through, a foam dart to shoot through a window and hit the open button, or just a vent sitting on the side. Prey is truly a play how you wish game and that's the draw. Prey doesn't make anything required to move forward. A player doesn't have to use any upgrades, any abilities if they choose not to yet if they are creative they can still enter all the same areas as the players that choose too. Its a true RPG in the sense that you play what role you want.

    There are issues in the game, enemy design is not very interesting and as the game progresses Prey commits the cardinal sin of increasing difficulty by increasing the density of enemies and their health. Also its ending can be viewed as anti-climatic though there is more then one enticing multiple playthroughs.

    There are going to be two types of reviews for Prey, the ones that rush through it and ignore half of what the game has to offer and make a judgement call there (I've already seen a few of them on hear) the others are going to be the ones that take a week or more to come out. the ones that have gone through and experimented with the mechanics to see how much depth actually exists in the world. Hence why i say its a tough game to review, if your looking for a sci-fi shoot-em up game PREY is NOT for you. If you want another thinking mans game similar to that of Systemshock or Half-Life I think you will enjoy yourselves. Its not perfect and bar far the best this i've ever played, but the areas in which you can tell the developers tried to make the focus (survival, exploration, lore) they knock out of the park.

    The game not innovative but it is enjoyable and well worth the asking price or a sale price if your stingy.    … Expand
  98. MitchLNU
    May 14, 2017
    9
    Prey draws you into the story fairly successfully; I personally have always prefered multiplayer/coop games, but I took a shot with prey, largely based off of it being from Bethesda, and I am very happy with it.

    It is very challenging, and affords multiple ways to complete each objective, with there being no 'best' for any situation. I would definitely purchase again.
  99. cabezatuck
    May 16, 2017
    9
    Prey is a unique Action RPG game in a Sci-Fi setting with nods to Deus Ex and Dishonored. It has an engaging story and atmosphere combined with a good blend of weapons and abilities to aid you as you fight your way across Talos 1. Every puzzle and obstacle has multiple solutions. You may wish to handle situations using brute force, advanced hacking skills or find some other creative way toPrey is a unique Action RPG game in a Sci-Fi setting with nods to Deus Ex and Dishonored. It has an engaging story and atmosphere combined with a good blend of weapons and abilities to aid you as you fight your way across Talos 1. Every puzzle and obstacle has multiple solutions. You may wish to handle situations using brute force, advanced hacking skills or find some other creative way to proceed. The Alien powers add an exciting but morally questionable aspect to the game. The various sections of the space station are rich and diverse. Navigating outside the space station is confusing and disorienting, but I feel this accurately represents what navigating around a space station in a jet-pack equipped suit would feel like. I found many of the side quests interesting to complete and often looked forward to looking for more, rather than getting burnt out like in some other titles. Whether this was on account of the constantly evolving gameplay or the story itself is hard to say. The main story is well written and engaging and like Horizon I became excited to unlock more answers and complete the story. I feel Prey is a well made, valiant effort by Arkane and deserves a 9/10 rather than the 7.9/10 it currently holds. I highly recommend this game if you enjoy Sci-Fi, shooters, and puzzle games. My only wish for Prey would be the inclusion of more varied weapons, primarily firearms such as an assault rifle. However even though I am a gun nut in shooters and love variety I often felt satisfied with my pistol and shotgun due to the game itself doing such a good job of keeping me engaged.… Expand
  100. Fedenadur
    May 17, 2017
    9
    If you love the idea of exploring a space station overrun by alien, collecting tons of loot, craft any item you need and use space magic to take the form of a coffee cup... then this game is for you!

    The game is challenging but never unfair, solid experience, around 25/30 hour for first run. The two only complains are the 2 loading screen (why two?) and the respawning enemies (why do    If you love the idea of exploring a space station overrun by alien, collecting tons of loot, craft any item you need and use space magic to take the form of a coffee cup... then this game is for you!

    The game is challenging but never unfair, solid experience, around 25/30 hour for first run.

    The two only complains are the 2 loading screen (why two?) and the respawning enemies (why do I need to kill the same 3 enemies when going through certain places?).    … Expand
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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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