Prey: Typhon Hunter

Prey is fantastic. Wtf is this piece of shit? It's a gimmick game at most and is just a dull multiplayer game made for a quick buck. With a player count of 0, I cannot recommend playing this. You can't even do some of the achievements with bots. So ye bad game :/

its like a producer saw prop hunt once and told the develop team "Hey, we should add this to the VR GAME we are making. they'll love it!" got done with it, then forgot they were originally making a vr game. Dead multiplayer, unfinished, lacks originality. But don't worry guys, multiplayer is coming out in 2019!!! Its only -6 years away!!!!

A neat concept of hide and seek set in the Prey universe that's hampered by one single problem, there's next to no players left. The idea is that as mimics you disguise yourself as objects to sneakily kill Morgan and as Morgan you need to kill said mimics. When it first came out it was a fun little thing in an already great dlc but now it's mostly down to just playing against bots. If you've got friends it's probably still worth playing but kinda eh otherwise. It still gets the recommend based on the fact that it's free with the better dlc at $20.

Prey: Typhon Hunter : By Triple F

"Prey: Typhon Hunter" is an ambitious multiplayer expansion to Prey (2017), developed by Arkane Studios and published by Bethesda. Released in December 2018 as part of the Mooncrash DLC, it takes the immersive sim mechanics of the base game and transforms them into an asymmetrical multiplayer experience. At its core, "Typhon Hunter" is a game of cat and mouse, where one player takes on the role of Morgan Yu, the protagonist from Prey, while up to five others control shapeshifting alien Mimics. The concept is intriguing, drawing clear inspiration from games like Prop Hunt, but with Prey’s signature sci-fi horror elements woven in. Unfortunately, while the idea is strong, execution issues and a lack of long-term support prevented it from reaching its full potential.

The gameplay is simple but tense. The Morgan player must hunt down all Mimics within a time limit, while the Mimic players disguise themselves as everyday objects scattered throughout the environment. The catch is that the Mimics can move, attack, and switch disguises at will, leading to unpredictable and often hilarious encounters. This creates an atmosphere of paranoia for Morgan, as every chair, cup, or trash can could be an enemy waiting to pounce. The Mimics, on the other hand, must balance deception with aggression, knowing that staying hidden for too long can make them easy targets. This dynamic makes for thrilling matches, especially when both sides are evenly skilled. However, over time, the novelty begins to wear off due to limited maps, repetitive strategies, and a lack of meaningful progression systems.

One of "Typhon Hunter’s" strongest aspects is its adherence to Prey’s immersive and atmospheric design. The environments pulled from the main game are richly detailed, and the sound design plays a crucial role in heightening tension. Morgan's footsteps echo ominously in empty hallways, while Mimics scurry and chitter as they reposition. The visual cues and environmental storytelling, hallmarks of Prey’s level design, add depth to the experience, making every match feel like a mini horror story. However, the mode struggles with balance; skilled Morgan players can often make quick work of the Mimics, while coordinated Mimics can sometimes overwhelm Morgan too easily. These imbalances, combined with a relatively small player base, made finding consistently engaging matches difficult.

In addition to the multiplayer mode, "Typhon Hunter" also includes an experimental VR escape room experience called TranStar VR. This mode offers a handful of single-player puzzle-based challenges set within Prey’s universe. While a neat concept, TranStar VR feels more like a tech demo than a fully fleshed-out experience. The puzzles are decent, but the movement and interaction mechanics can feel clunky, especially compared to other VR puzzle games. It’s an interesting addition but not compelling enough to justify a purchase on its own.

The biggest issue with "Typhon Hunter" is its longevity or lack thereof. Unlike other successful asymmetrical multiplayer games, such as Dead by Daylight or Among Us, it lacks the content updates, unlockable rewards, or deep customization options that keep players engaged over the long term. With only a handful of maps and no significant updates after launch, the player base dwindled quickly. By mid-2019, finding a match without coordinating with friends became increasingly difficult. This lack of long-term support significantly hurt what could have been a thriving multiplayer experience.

Despite its flaws, "Prey: Typhon Hunter" is an interesting experiment that offers some genuinely fun and tense moments, especially for fans of Prey’s world and lore. The core gameplay mechanics work well, and the blend of horror and deception makes for a uniquely stressful multiplayer experience. However, its lack of content, balance issues, and dwindling player base prevented it from ever truly standing out in the competitive multiplayer scene.

Ultimately, "Typhon Hunter" is best seen as a novelty rather than a must-play multiplayer game. If you’re a die-hard Prey fan or enjoy asymmetrical multiplayer games, it’s worth trying, just don’t expect a game with lasting appeal. While it had the potential to be a cult hit, the lack of post-launch support meant it faded into obscurity all too quickly.

Couldn't figure out how to get past the EULA.

The game's been in my library for a while. I saw someone playing prey and remembered it. Saw this one and tried to play it. The EULA wouldn't scroll down. I couldn't select continue or cancel. Saw Bethesda's name on the splash and thought it made sense.

VR control was made, I apologise, by some rams who have never played VR and don't know how to bind comfortable actions to joystick buttons.
How can to make a teleport instead of free movement in a catch-up game, and even without the ability to turn?
It's like tying legs in reallife catch-up game.
The game is simply impossible to play.
Developers who make teleport movement in VR should be deprived of jobs for unfit for work.

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I wanted to try this in VR, but boy it was a disappointment.

The control scheme is ONLY teleport with physical turn in your playspace.

I mean no snap turn, no smooth turn. No turning from controllers. Teleport only is also VERY outdated way to move in VR. And there is no way to customize period. This alone was disappointment enough to not even try to progress from the starting room. Game looks good and runs good. But VR is a no-go.

It is really not worth it

Felt like a VR test drive for Prey, but still interesting nontheless

Prey has received its latest addition to the game in the form of the multiplayer mode Typhon Hunter.
In it, one player takes on the role of Morgan Yu with the goal of revealing five other players as alien mimics before the time limit runs out. The task of the others is then to survive long enough by using the appearance of various objects and possibly attacking inconspicuously.

Typhon Hunter also offers escape rooms.
You are thrown into a room, such as Morgan's office, and you must escape from it by searching for clues and examining various objects in the environment. It is all about gradually solving clearly given riddles and puzzles with the simple goal of escaping.

Many players are disappointed that Typhon Hunter is presented as a standalone game, when it was supposed to be nothing more than DLC for Prey. 20%

aside from Prey's main game, this game is quite nice. Just a nitpick that I'm solo playing this LMAO

Worst Vr game on the market

Classic Hide N Seek mode :)

6/10

Could've been cool if they had done it in their proprietary engine. It clearly was made in a week or two in Unreal for the VR aspect. This multiplayer could've been fun to play with friends or something... Just play the base game it's fantastic!

Firstly, a note: This is NOT Mooncrash... This Hide & Seek game is a bundled item with Mooncrash, To launch Mooncrash you do it through Prey's base game.

For what it is... It's not bad.
Now Yes, Have some issues;
-It doesn't match the artstyle of the original game or the Mooncrash DLC.
-The game has no active players.
-Morgan handles noticeably different from their base-game counterpart.

But for the few rounds I played with real human players. It's, dare I say, kinda fun. Their is some strategy to trying to Hide from "Morgan" or attempting to attack them. On the contrast, Attempting to find all the Mimics before time runs out and or you get KO'ed by the Mimics' attacks.

But hey, It's free with Mooncrash, So it's not the worst... (Or maybe the price is just bundled into the $20 for Mooncrash.)

You can't even change the keys you use on the keyboard. And to play you also have to give them your e-mail. What the hell??????