Prey

This game is awesome. will likely buy the DLC as well. one of those games where you unlock more features as the story progresses.

This game is a wonderful experience, from the atmosphere, to the SFX, to the music, everything made my first playthrough a memorable one. The design of the Talos I interior and exterior was absolutely stunning, and even the designs of the enemies was just perfect, imo. Definite 10/10, I will be playing again.

As true a work of art as any electronic game ever was or could be.

The game is the masterpiece, just like any other games from Arkane Studios. What's really cool is that you can choose your path, with some freedom in choices. There are so many if/else situations, so probably in order to see every possible scenario you need to complete the game more than 1 time.

Story, level design, graphics, sound are all perfect. There is a huge effort by developers, the science part is delivered very well. Solid 10/10

Prey is an amazing game. Not as well known as some others, likely due to extremely misguided low ratings by some possibly malicious reviewing sites, prey deserves 5 out of 5 stars. Like many games from Arkane Studios, you can play in multiple different ways, and if you see something, even something that you think you shouldn't be able to get to; then you can use that to get around. There is at least one indication that it is in the same universe as the Dishonored series with a hint that the indication in question is in the G.U.T.S.

If you are scared about randomly popping out monsters then this might not be for you though, but there are ways to find them and expect them, Primarily an action/scifi game, though one could say there are elements of other genres in there as well. Very well done game.

A very Good Game with good Game-play and concepts. the interaction with the environment is top notch. legendary Opening and prologue. if only we had a larger story, and played a epilogue for a hope of a sequel. recommend highly, sadly the studio has shut down and we will never see a sequel to this and Dishonoured Franchise.

Its a fun, simple game. Nothing groundbreaking and heavily inspired by System Shock. The EVA sequences were fun and should be included in more space games, but the DLC is not worth playing.

Best immersive sim that has ever existed. Whoever forced these poor devs to make Redfall should be fed to a Typhon.

A slow burn for sure, but once it gets going, it's good. Lots of different approaches to deal with the levels, and the game itself, New Game+ is a must.

Awesome game. It was good in 2017 and it's still good today.
Upgrade shotgun to max and then run around Talos killing everyone.

very good immersive sim. guns feel satisfying, the "gimmicks" that do exist in the game aren't annoying or forced upon you. there is some jank, especially with dialogue, sometimes two characters can start talking at the same time, or an item can clip through the floor, but never so drastic it ruins the experience. very solid 9/10, does what it seeks to do well.

prey is on the high end of mid—say, 3.5 stars out of 5. story is its strong suit, and i do like a story-driven game. the beginning and ending are genuinely surprising on a first playthrough. they also do a damn good job with the survival horror vibe. visually, it's lovely to look at.

gameplay, though, leaves something to be desired. i find the metroidvania approach inefficient and cumbersome. some of that, i admit, has to do with my own failings: i'm no paragon of executive functioning, so if there's a locked door that i can't open when i first encounter it, and i have no story-related reason to return to it, i'm liable to forget it exists. that, coupled with the sheer tedium of getting from one part of the map to the other (seriously, far too much of this game is spent walking and/or floating), disincentivizes the player from going anywhere they don't absolutely have to go. the lack of anything like a fast-travel mechanic is incredibly annoying, especially considering that most parts of the map don't connect to each other. to get from point a to point b, you have to go from point a to point c to point d to point b. it's infuriating. inventory management is also godawful; i can confidently say that maybe 60% of my play time has been spent finding a recycler machine to break down junk (which you have to carry around, since resources are scarce and you can build pretty much anything once you've deconstructed junk into raw material), going back to grab junk i was forced to leave behind, recycling that junk...exhausting. there are also no hotkeys for certain basic functions such as using a medkit or psi hypo; you have to manually enter your inventory to use those items (there's a mod that allows you to program hotkeys, thank god, but there really shouldn't have to be). my point is, the gameplay is tedious to such a degree that it detracts significantly from what would have otherwise been a well-conceived game.

the player character and their relationships with other characters are also far less developed than in, say, dishonored (which is obviously arkane's best work). investment in corvo attano really drives me through those games—morgan, though, doesn't really give us enough to keep us going. (i won't spoil this, but i think the structure of the story itself sort of necessitated that. even so, the gameplay problems probably wouldn't have bothered me so much if i'd been more invested in their character arc.)

tl;dr: worth a playthrough if you're out of ideas, but it shouldn't unseat whatever unplayed games are at the top of your list.

great atmosphere, story, setting, immersion. great decisions and exploration. interesting combat. surprises. recommend.

Game is very good, atmosphere quite incredible. However, biggest issue is extremely subtle camera movements simulating head jerk which causes massive headaches not allowing us to play more than half an hour at a time.
As of this moment, I was unable to find any option to switch it off either which is a massive turnoff.

Prey puts you in control of Morgan Yu, the CEO of Talos 1 on what could only be described as one of the biggest security breaches possible. In an attempt to find your brother and escape Talos, you have to find your way around a space station crawling with Typhon while an unknown benefactor guides you further and further into the brains of the station.

I’m going to start this by saying it took me about 3 times of trying to get into Prey before something finally clicked and it just worked for me. The initial two times I would play the introduction, get to where it opened up and immediately feel choice paralysis kick in and I would take a step back. Finally I told myself I’d play it for 2 hours and if I couldn’t make it work this third time, I’d drop it. I’m glad I did, because after I got past my wall from the past two runs, this game very quickly took off and became one of my absolute favorites.

The gameplay is fast and fun, I like the (science) weapon designs and while I wish there was a bit more variety, the GLOO cannon has quickly become one of my favorite weapons from any game, from its mob control capabilities, access blocking, and the traversal uses of it. That thing felt great to use.

The combat feels responsive, and the curve from weak and having to run to being able to stand your own and control the fights more aggressively feels great and organic. While I do wish there were more weapons to play around with, I think bolstering the arsenal with Typhon powers (think Plasmids from Bioshock) gives you a good kit to play with. Similarly, I do wish there was a bit more enemy design, but man do I love what they did with the mimics.

The environment feels great, Talos 1 is beautiful to explore and I like how the ship changes from the visible parts to the underbelly, the aesthetic puts you in the mood of the game, the puzzles hidden within are fun to solve and encourage exploration. Looting feels fine, though it’s mainly for the recycler.

The story is fun, and I strongly recommend you don’t look into it at all before playing. Seriously, all I’ll say is that it has some obvious plot beats, but it also does certain parts very well.

Characters are interesting, and I loved the world building hidden around the environment and within data entries, made me feel for some of them when you read through snips of their life and see where it ultimately ended.

Prey is not without its flaws (bugs, weird amounts of backtracking, weapon/enemy variety) but if you like other Arkane games, this will fit right in with them and hold up very well.

Prey is a masterclass in game design that still puts many modern titles to shame. Arkane Studios crafted a sci-fi masterpiece that’s equal parts psychological thriller, survival horror, and immersive sim. Its meticulously crafted environments, deeply layered storytelling, and endless ways to approach problems make most contemporary games feel like they’re still in the tutorial phase.

The Talos I space station isn’t just a setting—it’s a living, breathing character, packed with secrets begging to be uncovered. Combine that with adaptive gameplay, where every tool, power, and choice matters, and you’ve got an experience that rewards creativity and punishes complacency. Oh, and let’s not forget the Mimics—those coffee mugs will haunt you forever.

Prey doesn’t just hold up; it excels, setting a bar many games still struggle to reach. If you haven’t explored Talos I, you’re missing one of gaming’s finest achievements.

A very interesting story with neat characters. Talos I is a well fleshed-out setting and I want to play through the other endings as well.

A well-designed and immersive experience with an extreme attention to detail

A+ game

The game really immerses you in what's happening on the screen (especially on maximum difficulty).

The story is very good and dramatically. Jaw dropping at the end, also game play is really nice. Don't even miss this game for sure.

It's fun. Very story centric. Great graphics, great voice acting.

Confusing at first, Weirdly addictive as we play along, Prey is like a mimic: once it grabs you, it doesn’t let go.

I consider this to be a hidden gem and highly recommend it. With aspects of Dead Space meeting FPS combat and the aesthetics/humor of Fall Out, it gives an emersive experience with multiple play styles and endings!

Without spoiling, I loved some of the story twists and how the "right" answer was not always as it seemed. There are side missions that test your morality and reasonable deduction skills. There's definitely replay value in the spec tree, and testing other combat styles.

Great voice acting and hours of fun!

Very fun story game with survival game aspects.

This is an incredible game if you like taking your time and exploring environments. It's like Bioshock and System Shock but with its own spin on the power system.

This game is a masterpiece. It's like being in the throes of passion with a new lover. It starts off slow, but progressively gets better and better through to the climax, and beyond.

Jokes aside, gameplay is smooth and satisfying, story is engaging and thought provoking, choices are important, moral dilemma is near constant, and bugs seldom occur.

100% recommend. You wont regret it.

One of my favorite games of all time and it's slept on SOOOO badly. It's fun and well done. The amount of emotion packed into Talos I is outstanding. This game is full of details that make it feel alive, and nobody cares about it like I do

Prey is fantastic. It can also be frustrating at times and it took me a few tries to get into it, but it's truly a brilliant game and everyone who enjoys Immersive Sims should play it.

prey is a fps immersive sim with rpg/stealth/metroidvania elements/mechanics developed by arkane studios and published by bethesda that released in may 2017. simply put, prey is a great game that i would recommend to anyone who is a fan of the system shock/deus ex/dishonored type of games as this pays homage to those games in a brilliant way. there are so many different ways to play the game and accomplish certain tasks/objectives. the skill tree allows further experimentation in playstyle & choosing how you want to play. exploring the abandoned spaceship and finding secret paths that you just happen to have the correct skills for, or having it be inaccessible due to NOT having said skill is always a blast and adds to the replayability of the game should that interest you. the biggest flaw of the game for me was the sheer amount of loading screeens you will encounter as you go back and forth from area to area on the spacestation.

overall though? this game seriously rules. the story, the map, level design, enemies, atmospheric horror, almost everything here is working in the game's favor and firing on all cyllinders. i was hooked from the intro sequence of the game and didn't really play anything else until this was 100%'d. prey is a well-made exploration game with an extremely well-constructed in-game world and a visual design that i thoroughly enjoyed. it isn't some high-octane action game but instead, it's a thoughful, slow-paced sci-fi horror romp in a sketchy-a$$ abandoned space station. i have this as a solid 8.5/10, but would accept someone saying it's a bonafide 9/10 or if they were a little less enthused with this and thought it was a 8/10. if you despise backtracking, especially frequently, you may be lower on the spectrum than that even.

Prey, real name Psychoshock, is a hidden gem. It is a beautiful blend of System Shock, Deus Ex, and Dishonored that somehow manages to still be totally unique.
The story gets a bit messy in the middle and some of the UI can get annoying, but this may be *THE* immersive sim.
And the characters! And the level design! and the world building! This game is *alive* and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone and everyone.

I promise you its worth it. Just get through the first couple of hours, its basically a tutorial. I promise you its worth it. You WILL know when the game goes from mid to peak.

Few games have really given the player as much freedom as this game does. It's very fun, the characters are well written, the quests are unique and interesting. The design of the whole station is really great. If you haven't had the ending spoiled for you, it's a fun ride!

An absolutely brilliant and underappreciated immersive FPS gem. A standout in interconnected level design, storytelling, and traversal. Stunning music, art design, and attention to detail. If you have any love whatsoever for immersive sims, this is a must play. Among the very best the genre has to offer.

no matter what I do, how many times I have uninstalled and reinstalled this game, there is always some bug or issue that no one has any idea how to fix. I am streaming this game right now, I am half way through it, and it takes 10 minutes to switch weapons and I cannot upgrade anything. I can't even pay attention to the plot because of how much I am focusing on getting things to function

The graphics and action are very smooth. I really enjoyed this ghame

quite an underrated gem if you ask me.

i know immersive sims are not everyone's cup of tea, but this game really does this genre justice by giving us a great story, with great presentation, and a very flexible gameplay loop that gives the player the freedom of problem solving.

it's a shame this ended up becoming a commercial failure for many reasons, both justified and unjust.

P.S.: check your coffee mug.

i never expect the story line to be good for a shooter. This shooter is kinda different from other shooters that i played. It has RPG elements like what skills to take and choices that you made during the game got summarize on what you are like. Interesting. Although the game start off confusing ans slow and without a KILLING WEAPON which i told strange for a shooter, but it is a toy that i often uses. Graphics is good and i had only met a few bugs during my entire playthrough. Kudos to the DEVS. 9/10 for me.

In my opinion, this is the gold standard for immersive sim games. Once I started playing, I played it basically nonstop for three days until I completed it. Prey is an absolute masterwork in level design, art direction, player freedom, and...immersion. If you like science fiction games and enjoyed Bioshock/Dishonored, this game is absolutely for you. I can't commend this game highly enough.

My only wish is that we get a sequel, and with Arkane Austin's recent closure, I unfortunately don't think we ever will.

Great game! 10/10. The story, the presentation are all great. Strongly recorded.

"Prey" (2017) stands out as one of the most captivating and mind-bending games I've played. It’s an experience that challenges your perception and lures you in with a rich, immersive storyline. The way the characters are written, brought to life through phenomenal voice acting, elevates the narrative, making it feel deeply engaging and real. The intricate design of Talos I, from the decor down to the smallest details, is nothing short of breathtaking, amplifying the sense of isolation and discovery in every corridor.

Benedict Wong’s portrayal of Alex Yu is a standout, perfectly capturing the character’s complexity and motivations. But, in Mooncrash, the decision to replace Wong with a voice impersonator didn’t quite hit the mark. His voice brings a depth to Alex Yu that a replacement just couldn't match. On the other hand, Tim Kang delivers a stellar performance as the male voice for Morgan Yu, and his portrayal of the Operator, January, is especially memorable. There’s a calmness in January’s voice that adds a layer of intrigue, making each of his warnings feel ominously soothing.

The arsenal in Prey is both inventive and practical, with each weapon bringing something unique to the table. The GLOO Cannon, for instance, is not only satisfying to use but also doubles as a tool for exploration, letting you scale walls or immobilize enemies, who amusingly slump down after being hit. Then there’s the Typhon, masterfully designed with an eerie, alien quality that grows even more unsettling as you encounter them. The Mimics, in particular, with their ability to disguise themselves as everyday objects, add a sense of paranoia that took over a few hundred hours to shake off.

Survival in Prey is a continuous challenge, requiring you to craft supplies from salvaged materials. The recycler charges are a personal favorite, turning the station’s furniture into useful resources was oddly satisfying, and it encouraged a scavenger's approach to gameplay. Venturing outside the station into zero-gravity space is another unforgettable experience. The physics feel so realistic, with objects spinning endlessly or drifting into the abyss after an explosion, capturing the silence and vastness of space in a way that adds yet another layer of immersion.

Prey isn't just a game; it's an atmospheric journey that seamlessly blends horror, mystery, and exploration. From the unnerving Typhon lurking around every corner to the ingenuity of the tools at your disposal, it's a game that leaves a lasting impact.

Pretty good for a revisit, the atmosphere and level design are great but the Nightmare set as a hunter if you take Typhon skills is pretty bad design as it's just a mopping chore after you have the tools to dispose of it like combat focus & gadgets/typhon stun powers.

The audio mixing/presentation has some issues where it feels like user is loudly speaking to your ear even with speech set to 1/100 volume. And yeah there's a bug where your inventory/menu cursor will escape to be drawn into your FPS view in gameplay, forcing a game restart.

In Mooncrash DLC you have multiple soft-lock bugs present and minor grievances about design, like:

• Stuck in geometry, beware of vents at floor level.
  
• Always carry electrical ability or tool for Typhon Gates.
  
• Poltergeists can still kill you in one hit from full health with their Lift ability.
  
• The security officer's storyline is also bugged, when you are asked to open an encrypted file on certain terminal, use either huntress bolt to trigger it from across the room or rapid dash backwards with the propulsion.
  
[*]The volunteer character's story mission is absolute junk, save this to be the 27. KASMA order and maybe do only custodian's story in the same run.

Just finished and wow, what can I even say? This game is nothing short of a masterpiece, system shocks gameplay minus the annoying enemy respawn (enemies still respawn but the system by which they do is FAR better), a story with some of the best twists you will ever experience, incredible spacewalk mechanics, all bundled up into a survival horror game. This is perhaps without exaggeration the best immersive FPS ever made. Although the start is slow the game really picks up and grows into something truly incredible.

I'd say Act 1 and Act 2 of this game have amazing presentation, balance and pacing. Act 3 feels noticeably off. Even the ending cutscenes don't transition properly, they just jarringly swap one to another. Still, it's an amazing great game in its own right.

A gem of a game that somehow failed to gather the attention it deserves. It plays like a mix of Bioshock, Dark Messiah, and Deus Ex. And wow does it blend the best parts of those games well. The game enables several different play styles and rewards you for thinking outside the box with the mechanics given to you that doesn't lose it's charm at any point during the 10-15 hours of gameplay the game offers.
Talos 1 feels well thought out and complete as a space station with a large amount of story telling with the environment. Lots of mini stories between the crew are told to you via notes and computers around with emails. All of this comes together to make Talos 1 feel like it was very alive before the events of the game.

Outside of some audio mixing/track issues(Once in i have had zero issues with this game in terms of bugs or other similar problems. It's very optimized and can probably be ran at well over 60 fps with even very low end computers. Most mechanics feel very smooth and well thought out but the game does show that it's a console port in places. Notably lacking the ability to change some settings such as motion blur and the base settings crosshair is very oddly placed but these are very easily fixed in the config file.

Pros:
- the story is engaging, it is fun to unveil the truth step by step;
- good world building, beautiful immersive sci-fi ambience;
- top notch interactions with the environment, it is fun to explore, find different ways to reach a place or complete an objective;

Cons:
- the combat system feels clumsy;
- if you don't spend the right points in the skill tree you will feel starved for ammo, also because of the mechanics to fabricate them;
- the enemy after a while just get annoying, rather than scary or engaging. They easily detect you and many are not skippable through sneaking;
- the sneak system is disappointing, it is not smooth like in deus ex or dishonored.

I cannot give a thumbs up to the game as there are more cons rhat pros, however it is nice to play it once in story-mode to discover the whole mistery. I would suggest to buy it during the steam sales.

Trailers/Advertisements are kind of ass comparative to gameplay & storyline.
Definitely recommend it, sale or normal-pricing.

It's a really well-written story. Dialogue is good and in many cases great.
Every character is written with their own motives and personalities.
The ending is beautiful. Beautiful. I don't want to say more so readers can enjoy it themselves.

One of the few games in recent memory that has made me want to complete everything perfectly.
Go the extra mile. Spend more time in the world developers designed.
It that has made my hair stand up. Look down at my dwindling ammo and think "I don't know what to do."
Resources are very finite. Every fight feels like a struggle.

All of this on normal difficulty.

The most annoying part of the game, and worst, was space-traversal.
It wasn't bad, just frustrating. Not bad. Probably because it's in space.
In that regard it was well done and met all expectations. However it was still frustrating.

This game feels like all the best parts of bioshock, dishhonored, deus ex human revolution all mixed together into a magnificent concoction. Its like reliving all these games that i loved so deeply, without making the core gameplay seem stale at all. Kudos to the developers for making a game like this. It has exceeded all my expectations.

one of the most underrated games of all time!
it shares the place for best rpg with fallout new vegas imo
its a shame that i played it now and not on release

Great game. Played on gamepass and decided to play again on steam when it went on sale. Have played multiple times for trophies and am still not bored of it. Looks great and plays great. Some minor issues with some side missions not working as intended, but not a deal breaker. If you want a fun, sometime scary game pick this one up. Story line was also great with a twist ending.

Prey is a true love letter to the genre of immersive sims. Fans of System Shock and/or Bioshock will see the influences very quickly upon playing the game. Developed with the intent to be a "spiritual successor" to System Shock, the Prey name was forced upon Arkane by BUGTHESDA and has no relation to Prey 2006. What is inside is a game that is very rich on an atmospheric and game play level. One of my favorite things about the game is the emergent game play variety, In classic Imsim form, each task or sub-task often has upwards of 5-6 solutions based upon your playstyle.

Do you like to hunt down codes and keycards to manually get into areas? Go ahead. Just want to hack the door and get right in? You can do that. Would you rather build a platform with the GLOO gun and jump your way in? You can do that too. More interested in turning yourself into a coffee mug and jumping in through a gap in the window? Also possible. Or you can even shoot a nerf dart at a button and get in that way instead (I never did this, the other options were much more fun). This level of variety is present throughout the game and is very rewarding for players who think resourcefully and outside the box.

The variety is present in every aspect of the game. Navigation throughout Talos 1 is varied, as there are several access points and shortcuts to get around places. Reminding me very much of Citadel station from the original System Shock. The story is also varied, allowing for upwards of 3-4 different endings based upon your reactions to various missions throughout its course. On every level, you can do something different and it has a different outcome on the world and the station.

Another very strong point is the physical atmosphere. it begins eerily enough, with the station looking in disarray. Overtime though, Talos 1 becomes more and more corrupted from the alien inhabitants. As you crawl around in between the different zones, you will begin to notice they decay more and more overtime with new threats and hazards evolving with them. This was an excellent touch I don't see most other games do to this extent, and it really made the immersion go even further for me.

Overall, Arkane really outdid themselves with this one. It feels very much to me like a worthy successor to the Shock games, which are some of my favorite of all time. A more than worthy love letter to the genre of Immersive sims. The game play, level and sound design all combine together to create an unforgettable experience; and a great continuation of the genre. The only negative aspect of this game could possibly be the endings. I personally was not a fan of them myself, but it in no way ruins or makes the game unplayable to me. Others however, have said the ending drags this game from a 9/10 to a "trash rating" or 3/10. Be warned of that. Besides that, this is a great experience I think fans of Immersive sims should try. More than worth the $30, but try to get it on sale.