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  1. Oct 19, 2017
    10
    I really loved this game! It's an incredibly immersive action RPG and after playing it for 50 plus hours I'm baffled that it hasn't been more appreciated. It looks and sounds great and has an intriguing premise introducing the Typhon as a truly alien and creepy enemy. The space station is the games main attraction and exploring it is a pure delight at all times. It's designed in a veryI really loved this game! It's an incredibly immersive action RPG and after playing it for 50 plus hours I'm baffled that it hasn't been more appreciated. It looks and sounds great and has an intriguing premise introducing the Typhon as a truly alien and creepy enemy. The space station is the games main attraction and exploring it is a pure delight at all times. It's designed in a very coherent and believable way with some areas simply stunning in their artdeco realisation. If you've played Dishonored you'll know what to expect from Arkane to a certain extent. All their meticulous attention to game world detail is present and correct here. Prey isn't as biased towards stealth as the aforementioned and owes much of it's style to the Bioshock series and the System Shock school of PC gaming. I can highly recommend it to any self respecting gamer who loves sci fi. Expand
  2. May 13, 2017
    10
    Holy cow this is a good damn video game. It takes the best parts of System Shock, Dishonored and Resident Evil into one package. It has the foreboding, dark tones overcasting every new hallway and room. Every enemy encounter forces you to consider your approach and whether to fight or try to sneak around. The idea o having your basic enemy be a mimic is genius. They aren't just mobs thatHoly cow this is a good damn video game. It takes the best parts of System Shock, Dishonored and Resident Evil into one package. It has the foreboding, dark tones overcasting every new hallway and room. Every enemy encounter forces you to consider your approach and whether to fight or try to sneak around. The idea o having your basic enemy be a mimic is genius. They aren't just mobs that attack you on sight, they could be anything. A cup can ambush you in this game and you're rewarded or paying attention to those facts and getting them first. There are so many little mechanics that are unique and clever, like the nerf crossbow being used to press buttons or the super disorienting zero-G sections.

    Everything about this game is super intriguing, clever and thoughtful. It is an absolute must play.
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  3. Nov 18, 2020
    10
    I loved every second of this game and highly recommend it. It has an interesting story, fantastic music, fun gameplay, good progression, great replay value, and it makes you feel smart.
  4. May 25, 2021
    10
    Una obra maestra. Supera a muchos juegos con mucha más fama. Es una joya. Lo mejor es la libertad para jugar de muy diferentes formas. Aún encima lo disfruté en Xbox Series X (con el FPS BOOST activado y va a 60 fps, gracias Microsoft). Felicidades al equipo de desarrollo.
  5. 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
  6. May 5, 2017
    10
    Prey is a massive game with a story to match its huge scope. The creatures are fun and crazy and the characters are rich and interesting. Graphics are great (only time will tell if they hold up) and the controls are adequate.

    Arkane Studios is a miracle in gaming right now, and this is another gift they have blessed us. Buy this game if you loved Dishonored, Alien Isolation, Dead Space,
    Prey is a massive game with a story to match its huge scope. The creatures are fun and crazy and the characters are rich and interesting. Graphics are great (only time will tell if they hold up) and the controls are adequate.

    Arkane Studios is a miracle in gaming right now, and this is another gift they have blessed us. Buy this game if you loved Dishonored, Alien Isolation, Dead Space, Bioshock, etc.
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  7. May 7, 2017
    10
    Is a one of the best game of this year, the best shooter of course.
    Great in all parts of the game, gfx, sound, history, enemies, sandbox, very replayable.
  8. May 11, 2017
    10
    It's a good game, not the best looking game, but i enjoyed it, sure there is the lack of ammo, and all that, but if you get right into it, you'd have a good time.
  9. Aug 7, 2017
    10
    Prey is a consistently impressive and entertaining to play through. It is riveting and very immersive. The setting of this game steals the show. With very smartly planned out RPG elements and an interesting story. It is surely one of the best games of 2017. An easy 10/10. I would buy it again if I could.
  10. 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
  11. Feb 24, 2019
    10
    I put a rather negative review for this game, which I now have to retract lol. This is a very clever game, and when you "get it", it will be very hard to put down..Great game all around, and fans of the original Deus Ex...NOT THE MONTREAL CRAP! lol..will feel familiar...Its a love it or hate it type game, but the story is great, is a smart game, and a nice change from most of the genericI put a rather negative review for this game, which I now have to retract lol. This is a very clever game, and when you "get it", it will be very hard to put down..Great game all around, and fans of the original Deus Ex...NOT THE MONTREAL CRAP! lol..will feel familiar...Its a love it or hate it type game, but the story is great, is a smart game, and a nice change from most of the generic crap out there now...I can see the comparisons to other games etc....but that's all they are is comparisons...Prey is it's own game for sure and is nice some video came creators still care what they give people. Expand
  12. Mar 21, 2021
    10
    I've recently gone back to this after it was enhanced with FPS Boost on the XSX. I am nearly finished and I have loved every second of this game, the enemies are innovative and fun, the RPG element is intuitive and interesting and at 60FPS its buttery smooth with brilliant graphics. I would highly recommend this game to anyone, especially if you have GamePass its a no brainer.
  13. Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Phenomenal. I thoroughly enjoyed this game from beginning to end. The story is rich and with a layer of mystery that had me intrigued from the get go. The ending was slightly disappointing and seemed a little low-effort but top marks from me for everything leading up to that final scene.
  14. Sep 21, 2021
    10
    Prey is one of those games that deserved WAY more recognition than it has, it is truly a masterpiece with fun exploration and the core of immersive sims alongside very fun combat and a reallly good story and narrative , if you can , you SHOULD play it
  15. May 23, 2021
    10
    Итак дело происходит на космической станции Талос-1, находящейся где-то между Луной и Землей. Станция эта была создана с целью изучения инопланетной расы тифонов достаточно агрессивной, но при этом наделённой совершенно несвойственными для человека способностями такими как телепатия, трансформация, телепортация и прочие защитные функции невидимости и силовые психофизические импульсы.Итак дело происходит на космической станции Талос-1, находящейся где-то между Луной и Землей. Станция эта была создана с целью изучения инопланетной расы тифонов достаточно агрессивной, но при этом наделённой совершенно несвойственными для человека способностями такими как телепатия, трансформация, телепортация и прочие защитные функции невидимости и силовые психофизические импульсы. Остаётся загадкой как вообще удалось настолько продвинутым инопланетянам попасть в плен к советско-американским космонавтам. Как бы то ни было всё на Талос-1 вышло из под контроля, и наш протагонист попадает уже не в исследовательский центр, а практически в космический морг, захваченный тифонами. Наша задача... вот тут вот действительно многоточие, потому как каждый волен ставить в Prey задачу какую вздумается и идти к ее выполнению своим собственным путём. В этом, пожалуй, главный кайф игры, ты волен делать что тебе вздумается и как захочется. Любишь постелсить - пожалуйста, крадись, прячься, избегай и ты всё равно достигнешь своей цели. Любишь пожёстче - получите и распишитесь, валите всех и каждого тифона на своём пути с оглядкой конечно же на ресурсы, ибо тут с ними нужно поаккуратнее, но так тоже можно. Станция Талос-1 огромная, исследовать ее безумно интересно ибо любое новое пространство даёт пищу для размышлений о происходящих событиях, скажу я вам тут далеко всё неоднозначно в сюжетных хитросплетениях; каждый следующий шаг это найденный арсенал, инвентарь, возможности нашего персонажа и его развитие с помощью нейромодов, которые улучшают такие характеристика как сила, здоровье, инженерные навыки, так и наделяют свойствами тех самых тифонов и тут прямо глаза разбегаются что мы можем сделать с нашим Морганом Ю. Я всё же решил сделать больше крен в сторону человеческих возможностей, выведя абсолютно все показатели на максимум, от тифонов меня прельстили только трансформация в вещь, находящуюся поблизости, благодаря чему мне удавалось попадать через мелкие расщелины в неизведанные области, ну и телекинез оказался весьма полезным для подтаскивания мелочевки на расстоянии. На всё нейромодов не хватит, ибо ресурсы тут весьма ограничены и их ещё надо тратить на прокачку арсенала и получение необходимого расходного материала, то бишь патронов, аптечек и прочего важного инвентаря. Подход к луту в Prey очень необычный. Мы можем находить как конечный в использовании продукт, так и по сути своей полуфабрикаты, из которых мы синтезируем требуемый инвентарь в машинах по переработке промежуточного хлама в полезные минералы, а в других аппаратах по синтезу при наличии чертежей уже изготавливать всё необходимое. Expand
  16. Apr 25, 2021
    10
    If you like action-RPGs set in abandoned space stations, you’ll love this game. If you thought System Shock 2 was the best game ever, stop reading this review, and start playing Prey immediately. You’re welcome. The Deus Ex games are also very similar in gameplay (but not theme/atmosphere). If you’re unfamiliar with those, Prey is an action-RPG that lets you choose between shooting,If you like action-RPGs set in abandoned space stations, you’ll love this game. If you thought System Shock 2 was the best game ever, stop reading this review, and start playing Prey immediately. You’re welcome. The Deus Ex games are also very similar in gameplay (but not theme/atmosphere). If you’re unfamiliar with those, Prey is an action-RPG that lets you choose between shooting, stealth, and abilities like telekinesis and lightning strikes. Prey also has an amazing, immersive story that will blow your mind in the first 30 minutes. Graphics and art direction are amazing - no clutter or noise, no random “sci-fi” junk. Visually, everything is very well-thought-out and served a purpose. If you like the aesthetic of 2001 or Oblivion (yes, the Tom Cruise movie) you’ll love the visuals here. Combat and movement mechanics are also amazing, especially with some cool innovations I won’t mention because discovering them is part of the fun. If I can think of anything critical at all, I wish there were a few more weapons. Not a big deal though. Prey is amazing and you’ll love it. Expand
  17. May 25, 2021
    10
    The best space/alien project I have ever played. The music and sound design is diving you into the game.
  18. Jul 11, 2021
    10
    This game story is amazing with fantastic gameplay mechanics. I definitely recommend getting this game!
  19. 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!
  20. Nov 13, 2021
    10
    La curva de dificultad es complicada en un principio. Pero dos o tres horas después se convierte en un juego muy muy divertido y adictivo. Gran jugabilidad, gran historia.
  21. Jun 1, 2022
    10
    Game is really cool with the best story. Actually got scared sometimes but this game is extremely fun.
  22. Jan 16, 2023
    10
    i discovered this game after 5 yeras of release date ... amazing thriller game .. thanks bethesda !!
  23. Jun 7, 2023
    10
    Such a hidden gem this game deserves so much more it's a pity that we probably not gonna see a sequel
  24. Jul 2, 2017
    9
    What a wonderful game, Talos 1 (the space station it is set on), is an absolute joy to explore. There are so many hidden things to find and a wide range of ways to solve each of the problems you encounter. I definitely felt Bioshock vibes from this game however you are given more freedom at the same time. It is defiitely worth a go - get lost in Talos 1 and don't look back.
  25. Oct 20, 2017
    9
    This game took me 52 hours to do a single playtrhough where i went into every room and looked at everything, and did as many side missions as possible. I still somehow missed an entire main NPC. That's how big this game is. Knowing that it was made by Arcane studios (who make dishonored); I shouldn't have felt disappointed 20 hours in in thinking that i had accidentally gone over aThis game took me 52 hours to do a single playtrhough where i went into every room and looked at everything, and did as many side missions as possible. I still somehow missed an entire main NPC. That's how big this game is. Knowing that it was made by Arcane studios (who make dishonored); I shouldn't have felt disappointed 20 hours in in thinking that i had accidentally gone over a point of no return and was about to finish the game; In actual fact i had just started Act II. I should have trusted the devs more, they only make amazing games (a typical level in dishonored takes 3-4 hours to complete first time through).

    Great music and visuals. Professional actors for the voicing. Large expansive game with a diverse array of enemies. Punishingly difficult (without being cheap) if you want to truly defeat the game not just finish it. More options for character progression than i can shake a stick at. I will definitely play it again 100%.

    Also the ending is siiiiiiiiiiick.

    9/10 because:

    Pros:
    - Lengthy game with your moneys worth of content
    - Beautiful looking and sounding game
    - Amazing story. The most bioshock game since bioshock
    - no DLC, no micro-transactions, no season pass
    - known sci-fi actor Benedict Wong provides the main NPC voice
    - Satisfying combat
    - Unique enemies (mimics), nothing like this in any other games
    - Skill tree will take at least 2 play-throughs to see everything
    - Great achievements, can not be completed in less than 3 play-throughs, all would be drastically different experiences so it isn't forced.

    Cons:
    - launched a bit buggy, seems completely fine now
    - too little resources on normal for your first play-through. Devs confusing difficulty for lack of bullets again.

    Top tip:
    to get the most out of this game, play it once on easy like a completionist. Then re-play it on harder difficulties to keep it fresh as your knowledge of the game has improved. I really wish devs would stop confusing difficulty with lack of resources. I can overcome the lack of resources by spending more time looking in cupboards. This isn't difficult its just annoying. I have to experiment to find out the best way to take enemies down; this is trying in a 'resource light' game like prey. Save yourself the frustration and play it on easy, I would rank that experience as near perfect, but i should have got that on normal and not had to switch after 20 hours when nowhere I went had anything left to pick up.
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  26. Jul 17, 2017
    9
    Great game! Loved the open world. Really enjoyed every aspect of gameplay. One of the few games that I had to play straight through till the ending. Reminded me a lot of Bioshock. Highly recommend.
  27. May 5, 2017
    9
    This game is easy to describe. 1 part bioshock, 1 part dead space, and 1 part dishonored.

    Graphics: They are good. There are some slight misses but generally everything is up to par Performance: Never encountered a glitch or crash, the FPS keeps up well Gameplay: Tons of fun. Tricky at first to pick up but once you do man is it awesome Story: The best part of the game. Deep and
    This game is easy to describe. 1 part bioshock, 1 part dead space, and 1 part dishonored.

    Graphics: They are good. There are some slight misses but generally everything is up to par

    Performance: Never encountered a glitch or crash, the FPS keeps up well

    Gameplay: Tons of fun. Tricky at first to pick up but once you do man is it awesome

    Story: The best part of the game. Deep and expansive

    Issues: The controls are wonky, some later story threads are not tied up as well as they could be and certain crafting mechanics frustrate.

    All in all this game is AWESOME. Tons of fun! It's worth a go
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  28. 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.
  29. May 5, 2017
    9
    I spend all night running this game on my brand new Blade Core with a GTX 1080 Strix OC8 plopped inside. The game runs a rock steady 60FPS @ 1080 , QHD cuts it down to a very playable (and stable) 30-40FPS and finally 4K runs at a very surprisingly smooth 30FPS. This is all while the apparent bottleneck from my tiny (2017 razer blade stealth with Kaby lake, 16Mb ram) laptop is causing aI spend all night running this game on my brand new Blade Core with a GTX 1080 Strix OC8 plopped inside. The game runs a rock steady 60FPS @ 1080 , QHD cuts it down to a very playable (and stable) 30-40FPS and finally 4K runs at a very surprisingly smooth 30FPS. This is all while the apparent bottleneck from my tiny (2017 razer blade stealth with Kaby lake, 16Mb ram) laptop is causing a drop in FPS from what i would normally get with a 1080 in a desktop. Those numbers remained stable for the most part for the three + hours that i had a chance to run though last night.
    I have to say that i am very impressed with this game, without spoiling much I think any FPS fan of games like HL, FEAR, or even the newer Deus Ex's will find a lot to like in this game. The perks are really reminiscent of the of the latter but the sound, one of my favorite aspects of this game, really reminds me of the former. For what its worth, the variations in the perk system alone are enough to have me thinking that the Deus Ex Mankind divided team could have learned something from these guys. I was never a huge fan of Dishonored 2's art style but am happy to say that the Cry engine really pulls though here and give off an entirely different feel. That being said, this is not recognizable sequel to the previous Prey installations. The first two hours throw some very heavy, mind bending/reality checking things at you that may require another run to fully appreciate. Much like the first Prey, the emphasis is on forcing you to feel from the perspective of the character straight from the opening cinematic, which will give you varying feeling of daja vu depending on how far into the first hour your are. While the intro had me worried we were going down a very familiar path, the immediate left and right turns you make after fully erased any of those feelings. There are little chunks of great FPS games from the half-life-like sound of the test area malfunctioning, to the FEAR like weightiness of the preorder shotgun you get in your office; it all feels very well put together and best of all well balanced. Weapons (at least the GOO and shotty) have some fantastic animations and, so far, it seems as though the weapons are a bit on the lighter side when in relation to your enemy's. Speaking of the enemys, prepare to start doubting every damn item your looking to pick up. The name Mimic goes very far here. I wont go too far into this short review but long story short, using the GLOO gun and THEN the wrench makes it a much more effective combo since your effectively dealing with black GACK. I'm going to end this review here (unless someone requests that i continue) since i need to continue playing before i give it a final score. Up until this moment which is around the three hour mark, i will have to give this a 8.5/10 just for the fantastic game play. Any one doubting whether to get this game or not, please do yourself a favor and GET IT!
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  30. May 6, 2017
    9
    I have been hyped for this game for a really long time now. Arcane Studios is one of the most talented development studios out there and their games released are a testament to that. The setting, the story, the gameplay, and the alien powers shown were all able to draw me in and make sure that this was a must buy for me. 10 hours in, I think I'm ready to give my impressions on the finalI have been hyped for this game for a really long time now. Arcane Studios is one of the most talented development studios out there and their games released are a testament to that. The setting, the story, the gameplay, and the alien powers shown were all able to draw me in and make sure that this was a must buy for me. 10 hours in, I think I'm ready to give my impressions on the final product.

    Prey starts strong right from the beginning, offering us a rich sci-fi setting that opens into a large, open world free to explore, and fend off the Typhon threat that Talos I has succumbed to, all while uncovering the secret to Morgan's past. The story is a major strong point in this title and does a good job of keeping things fresh all while keeping the player guessing throughout. I came into the story expecting cliche payoffs and a predictable plot, but to my pleasant surprise, the opposite was offered. I found myself heavily invested and it was a major driving factor in what kept pushing me from station to station. I was wanting to hear all dialogue and learn all I could about the organisms that had taken control of the station as well has it's inhabitants. I even got a kick out of listening to the audio recordings that are usually just a throwaway collectible for me in games. While worthwhile narratives aren't always necessary for a finished game to be excellent, it's refreshing to actually care about what is happening around you and to be excited about what's going to happen next, as well as offering something in between the tense moments and the fear of an ambush that is constantly looming over the players head while exploring the collapsed station.

    When I first booted up Prey, I had been reading all about the comparisons, most of which said that this was 'Bioshock/Dishonored in space'. Seems like a fair assessment, but when you play the game, you really feel where the inspiration for several titles came into play. Bioshock and Dead Space with the feeling as you're always being stalked and watched. Waiting for a dormant enemy to spring at you while you are scavenging a room for supplies. Dishonored shows by way of the skill tree that allows for supernatural powers to be used to make survival easier while offering something unique and to really nail in the sci-fi fantasy. The combat in this game is decent, and really that is the most you can say about it. You are constantly outnumbered when you encounter enemies, and they all have the ability to take you down in just a few hits. Don't let the launch trailer fool you into thinking this is a shoot 'em up power trip like Doom. Combat needs to be thought out unless you want to be near death during the entirety of the game. Powers are meant to make life easier, but so far at no point have I felt overpowered. Quite the opposite to be honest, but even though this sounds like a negative, if anything it adds more to the game. Knowing that rushing into a room with several phantoms will result in instant death, it encourages to play smarter and use the tools that are at the disposal of the player. MedKits can be crafted, as well as found scattered around the station, but don't expect to have a big surplus. As well as watching the health bar, your suit will also be in constant need of repair unless you like the idea of being one shotted by any enemy you come across.

    While combat may do it's job just fine, the real selling point in Prey is the atmosphere, and the puzzle aspect of the game. The "play your way" style of Arcane's past shows its head again in Prey. Never will you just casually walk from point A to point B blasting any enemy in your way. There always seems to be a locked door, or several environmental hazards in the path with several ways of getting to where you need to go. The rest is up to the player. Will you find the keycard to the door by searching the near by bodies or offices? Or perhaps mimic a nearby coffee cup, roll into the security room and hack the system to open the door? Or maybe use the GLOO cannon to spray a makeshift stair way up the wall and climb into a vent that leads into the room? All of this knowing that no matter where you go there could be a mimic waiting to leap at you. It's tense, it's scary, it's fun, and this is where the game shines.

    I played this game on Xbox one and of course it was beautiful running on CRYENGINE. Everything on Talos has a sleek shine to it, which compliments the nightmarish strands of fog the alien threat. I experienced hiccups in performance in some areas, and there were framerate drops in some areas, but they never lasted too long, and I'm sure it will be fixed. The music is spot on for the most part, with nice techno-futuristic melodies that compliment what is going on at that moment, from light and peaceful sounds of synthesizer while listening to a story bit, to harsh shrieks when a mimic appears from that banana you just tried to eat.

    Prey is something special, and you should play it!
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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 22
  2. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. games(TM)
    Jun 23, 2017
    70
    Everything Prey needed to succeed is in there, somewhere, but it doesn't gel. The game is too undefined, too broad in its ambition and application of its powers, spaces and weapons, that it fails to find and carve out its own identity. [Issue#188, p.69]
  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jun 18, 2017
    80
    The aliens don't quite cut it, but Prey offers one of gaming's best settings in years. [July 2017, p.73]
  3. Jun 2, 2017
    80
    Prey is a game that makes you question what you're seeing with your own eyes. The shooter caters to almost every playstyle by allowing players to extensively customise their character, choose the best course of action and make their own moral judgements. There are surprises hidden in almost every corner and the most rewards are given to players who take the time to explore the large environment that is Talos-1, both through physical rewards and the extra lore that is tucked away through optional interactions. If you prefer games that allow you to run and gun through a linear story then this isn't for you, but if you like to experience a game at your own pace and in your own way, you can't go wrong with Prey.