Prey

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  1. 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
  2. ddtsex
    Jul 3, 2018
    8
    it's good but lacked a little more intelligence to the AI and a better story to be an incredible game

    es bueno pero le falto un poco mas de inteligencia a las IA y una mejor historia para ser un increible juego
  3. 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
  4. CyrusDrake25
    May 16, 2018
    8
    This is a nice return to sci-fi RPG that I once felt with Bioshock 1 & 2, but not nearly as dark or scary. It kind of feels like Half-Life as well in that you're a lead scientist that was working on a billion dollar project that has gone awfully wrong. It may not be ground breaking or redefining this genre of games, but it sits comfortably as an enjoyable experience and still being it'sThis is a nice return to sci-fi RPG that I once felt with Bioshock 1 & 2, but not nearly as dark or scary. It kind of feels like Half-Life as well in that you're a lead scientist that was working on a billion dollar project that has gone awfully wrong. It may not be ground breaking or redefining this genre of games, but it sits comfortably as an enjoyable experience and still being it's own thing. There's some really cool mechanics that I don't want to spoil here. Just know that if you can find this game on the cheap as I did ($15), you're pretty much stealing it. I almost feel bad, but I don't because I raise 2 babies and need the money. To that, I say, BUY IT YA CHEAP SAPS!… Expand
  5. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    6
    Prey is Arkhane's best game, but overall it still disappointed me. It starts off great, and there are many different game-play elements that I really liked. But the story and pacing start to drag more and more as I went on. By the end it felt unsatisfying.
  6. illphil
    Apr 22, 2018
    8
    My friend told me to abandon it early on because he said the combat was broken and unfair. I read some reviews that said it was rubbish. I really enjoyed it anyway and couldn't understand the nitpicking with it. It's far from perfect- the combat can be annoying, spinning around at first trying to hit very fast enemies but you get used to it and get better weapons. It's a bit ambiguousMy friend told me to abandon it early on because he said the combat was broken and unfair. I read some reviews that said it was rubbish. I really enjoyed it anyway and couldn't understand the nitpicking with it. It's far from perfect- the combat can be annoying, spinning around at first trying to hit very fast enemies but you get used to it and get better weapons. It's a bit ambiguous as well- i used a couple of websites at certain points when i realised I had missed key things. All in all though I have played a lot of meh games recently that I couldn't wait to get through and on to the next one, and this one was different - I was immersed in the story and really enjoyed the experience. I had to play cautiously, but after so many easy games where you can just tear through with no cares about ammo or health it was actually a positive and helped create a sense of fear when creeping around. Many people seem to dislike it and vice versa, I would say take a risk.… Expand
  7. nikivze
    Apr 21, 2018
    9
    The game that resurrected such a genre as immersive sim, after so many years. Arkane Studio has always paid much attention to the details and subtleties in their games that can not but rejoice.
    This is the case when you are the main character and only you decide how the story will develop and what decisions to take, it's up to you. Ending in this game, this is the most amazing twist that    The game that resurrected such a genre as immersive sim, after so many years. Arkane Studio has always paid much attention to the details and subtleties in their games that can not but rejoice.
    This is the case when you are the main character and only you decide how the story will develop and what decisions to take, it's up to you. Ending in this game, this is the most amazing twist that I have seen in the game industry lately. I hope a sequel is coming soon.    … Expand
  8. Sidious58
    Apr 14, 2018
    10
    gioco incredibilmente sorprendente,con trama,ambientazione e atmosfera davvero superbe
  9. 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
  10. DavLai3
    Mar 26, 2018
    1
    Story and world are interesting but terrible controls and first person platforming/shooting are horrendous. Really gave this a honest shot but 10 hours in I don't have the patience to finish. Not a very enjoyable gameplay experience.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Cieloazure
    Jan 29, 2018
    8
    Before you buy this game it's nothing like the original.
    Everything about game is overhauled and fundamentally different. The game is still FPS by style but with new additions overall. You can create items and upgrade your guns(big plus in the game), you have points where you can use to upgrade your character.
    Graphics:8.7 Gameplay:8.6 Story:7.8 Playability (play again): 6 Overall I    Before you buy this game it's nothing like the original.
    Everything about game is overhauled and fundamentally different. The game is still FPS by style but with new additions overall. You can create items and upgrade your guns(big plus in the game), you have points where you can use to upgrade your character.
    Graphics:8.7
    Gameplay:8.6
    Story:7.8
    Playability (play again): 6
    Overall I would give the game a 8/10    … Expand
  16. rodericrinehart
    Jan 2, 2018
    6
    Prey has elements that are 9/10 or better and other parts that are 4/10 or worse. It has a solid story, good atmosphere and ambience, and only crashed once. I couldn't stand the repetitive traveling in zones and I really didn't enjoy the combat. I would've much preferred a 6 hour game with the story compacted in there. Honestly, I would've preferred Prey as a walking simulator - and I'mPrey has elements that are 9/10 or better and other parts that are 4/10 or worse. It has a solid story, good atmosphere and ambience, and only crashed once. I couldn't stand the repetitive traveling in zones and I really didn't enjoy the combat. I would've much preferred a 6 hour game with the story compacted in there. Honestly, I would've preferred Prey as a walking simulator - and I'm someone who loves Deus Ex and Dishonored and enjoyed Bioshock, but I was just waiting on this game to end the last half or more. The stealth options are not anywhere near what Dishonored or Deus Ex bring.… Expand
  17. TitanCastle
    Nov 21, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After 40 or so hours of prey i can say that is a good game, BUT i can feel very unfair (played in hard), the enemy design, visually is OK at best since they took the RE 7 approach by making everything a black blob, but mechanically they dropped the ball pretty hard, mimics are fine, poltergeist to, and even the weaver feels ok even thou he spawns tracking projectiles. but the phantoms feel really unfair since they can spawn Area of effect projectiles in your position, and they can hit you continuously and through walls, since this is a first person perspective it really hurts when they spawn something behind you. One Last thing, the ending movies are REALLY BAD and the post credits scene was really disappointing since absolutely nothing of what i did mattered in any way… Expand
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. JGTyson
    Oct 27, 2017
    9
    An actual good Shock game since Bioshock 2, no thanks to Ken Levine. A modern SS2 without feeling too dumb down or casualized. More of a RPG than a shooter and slower paced than your typical AAA game.
  21. 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.
  22. dewdar
    Oct 8, 2017
    4
    I truly wished I could like this game, but every time the game find new ways to annoy.

    The game has been clearly influenced by developers previous work: bioshock and dishonored. It has great locations you want to explore more and more. The controls work great if you don't count the zero gravitation areas., and the weapons feel excellent. The presentation in the beginning is done right.    I truly wished I could like this game, but every time the game find new ways to annoy.

    The game has been clearly influenced by developers previous work: bioshock and dishonored. It has great locations you want to explore more and more. The controls work great if you don't count the zero gravitation areas., and the weapons feel excellent. The presentation in the beginning is done right. Crafting weapons, utilities and materials are something new and refreshing.

    Unfortunately that's all I can say. Story wise there is no character development, the game throws at you dialogs from characters that you almost never see and protagonist never responds to anything. The game mechanics get very quickly repetitive and the ones you fight against look almost the same. The mini games like hacking is laughable. The game has also some technical problems as well which would take another whole chapter to cover. For a game that forces you to go from one area to another get ready for the loading screens most of your game time.

    After 20+ hours I got bored, I couldn't take it anymore. I was playing the game hoping something would eventually change, but it's the same thing from the beginning. Like MGS5 the game throws at you repetitive mission and exposition that you supposed to care about. and does not reward you at the end.

    It did not deliver what I was expecting, game and technical wise. The whole build up for the secret reveal in the end I just watched on Youtube, and it wasn't satisfying.    … Expand
  23. 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.
  24. il_fenomeno
    Sep 22, 2017
    0
    I own PS4 since January 2017, played about 25 games so far, I play everything but with a 100% I can say this is the worst game I've ever played since 1990 and worst 20$ spent ever on a game, I think if i take all those games in 20 years and this one I didnt load so many times. Awful graphic, non-interesteing story, stupid combat and controls, boring enemies, boriiiing loading times betweenI own PS4 since January 2017, played about 25 games so far, I play everything but with a 100% I can say this is the worst game I've ever played since 1990 and worst 20$ spent ever on a game, I think if i take all those games in 20 years and this one I didnt load so many times. Awful graphic, non-interesteing story, stupid combat and controls, boring enemies, boriiiing loading times between some parts in a levels, and AIM with R3 then zoom lol wtf??? i expected better game then Dishonored 2 but its not even close. Believe me I love games but this one is a total total fail. Story is totally stupid its about ill give u glue gun and wrench later gun and shotgun with some bullets u go fight against aliens with electricity, fire and I dont know what else and between that ill lock 90% doors lol wtf, in some parts u must go outside the station and theres no gravity my God wtf u barely can orientate and see where u need 2 go. Really the worst and most annoying game ever wanted to stop playing after 2 hours but continued in a hope something will change but nothing now im on 10hrs and hope this bulls*** will end soon.… Expand
  25. brat1111
    Sep 21, 2017
    3
    My greatest challenge in this game is figuring out where to go... The mission markers are so messed up. Why is finding my way such a project? The game was fun for me the first hours but now it's just annoying, and ''enhanced for ps4 pro''??
    Come on, the graphics are horrible and it does not really feel smooth to play this overall boring game. That being said, the looting is fun and the    My greatest challenge in this game is figuring out where to go... The mission markers are so messed up. Why is finding my way such a project? The game was fun for me the first hours but now it's just annoying, and ''enhanced for ps4 pro''??
    Come on, the graphics are horrible and it does not really feel smooth to play this overall boring game. That being said, the looting is fun and the story is cool ( the beginning anyways )... My advice is to skip this game.    … Expand
  26. Tampinha85
    Sep 21, 2017
    8
    Fun, misterious, good story, good gameplay, soundtrack is really good...
    I got this game because i had nothing to play at the time and man what a pleasant surprise.
    i highly recommend you get this game.
  27. 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
  28. GamergodsFail
    Sep 3, 2017
    8
    In a nutshell, Prey is essentially a great but technically flawed first-person metroidvania on a space station. The gameplay and ways to play are often brilliant, the exploration is encouraging, and the replay value is rich. The decisions you make in it tend to change the outcome of the game. It's just a shame that a few quest-breaking bugs continue to hold the game down from its full trueIn a nutshell, Prey is essentially a great but technically flawed first-person metroidvania on a space station. The gameplay and ways to play are often brilliant, the exploration is encouraging, and the replay value is rich. The decisions you make in it tend to change the outcome of the game. It's just a shame that a few quest-breaking bugs continue to hold the game down from its full true Game-of-the-Year potential.… Expand
  29. v4vendetta
    Aug 31, 2017
    8
    'Prey' is not for the Gunslingers. You need to have patience for the first 2 or 3 hours while the game gets into a pace. Once it gets there, 'Dishonored 2' and 'Deus Ex' will join. This game is matured fun.
    Simple the most underrated game of '17.
    I would love to rate it 8.5
  30. 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
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 68 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 68
  3. Negative: 0 out of 68
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jul 7, 2017
    90
    This is one of the cleverest games we’ve ever played. It constantly wows with many multiple solutions to almost every problem. If you have a talent for thinking outside the box, chances are Arkane is three steps ahead and ready to accommodate your lunacy. [July 2017, p66]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jun 24, 2017
    80
    While not the masterpiece it could have been, this imaginative, immersive sim provides an impressive, dense sandbox with plenty of exciting toys to play with. [July 2016, p.93]
  3. Games Master UK
    Jun 22, 2017
    78
    Harsh difficulty mars an otherwise engrossing sci-fi journey in a fascinating setting. [July 2017, p.76]
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