Platforms
- PCMay 5, 20178.3playscore8.221 Critics8.920.9K Players
- PlayStation 4May 5, 20178.4playscore8.237 Critics9.014.2K Players
- Xbox OneMay 5, 20178.3playscore8.512 Critics8.5639 Players
71 critic reviews · 27 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- All that hassle to figure out Emmanuella’s reward is in the ceiling gets me two neuromods when I’m already sitting on eleven skill points that I don’t have anything to spend on? Do I care whether I incapacitate the typhon or destroy the typhon, and like so many of my other choices, does it make any difference? Prey is all set-up with nowhere to go. It is a drawn-out second act amassing the tools you need to resolve a climax that never mattered.
Tom Chick · Nov 15, 2017 Reviewed on PCRead full review - That said, if you aren't overly familiar with some of the immersive sims that are out there right now, you'll be in for a heck of a ride. There are precious few games right now which do what Prey is trying to do, preserving the core single-player FPS experience for those who don't want to just blast everything in sight. I wouldn't say Prey is the thinking man's FPS, but it's certainly got plenty of substance. In the absence of BioShock 3, this is going to be as good as it gets.
Jon Sutton · May 21, 2017 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Prey may borrow heavily from its predecessors but also blends them in a way and tackles a subject that comes across as refreshing and new even if the mechanics underneath are functionally derivative. The systems in place are familiar and recognizable but the machine built from these components is new and worthwhile. In this way, Prey follows up on its own primary theme in the most straightforward way: it takes common ideas and designs but out of these ingredients, still manages to form its own unique identity.
Bryan Vitale · May 19, 2017 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - That’s Prey all over. It works, it’s well made, and polished, and all those things we expect “AAA” games to be. What it is not is exciting. At all. It’s an also-ran that I was quite frankly happy to see the back of once I was blessedly finished. On a final note, whoever worked on audio balancing needs a stern talking to.
Jim Sterling · May 16, 2017 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Prey mixes BioShock with Dishonored and a dash of System Shock - the result is an engrossing setting with palpable tension, tons of reasons to explore and a compelling narrative that takes a couple surprising turns. It is marred rather significantly by stale combat, a few easily-broken quests that snuck by QC and a clear preference in its intended playstyle, but Prey's story, setting and unmistakable character nonetheless make it well worth a run through.
Nick Monahan · May 15, 2017 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Funny enough, I leave Prey happy and content with everyone's story but my own. My version of protagonist Morgan Yu just didn't turn out how I wanted him to. He couldn't save everyone I wish he had, he didn't make all the choices I would've liked him to, he didn't even find the shotgun until much later than he should've.
Brett Makedonski · May 15, 2017 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Coming into this game expecting maybe an above average alien shooter, I was actually really impressed. It has the makings of a BioShock or System Shock while keeping it fresh with new abilities and full exploration to play how I wanted. The horror elements are there and work well, and while the story isn’t the best out there, it is enough to keep people playing. If you’re looking for a new horror game or even a game much like Dishonored where freedom to do what you want is the main crux, Prey is the game for you.
Drew Leachman · May 15, 2017 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Overall, Prey is a fun game with its highlights rooted in beautiful yet creepy levels that contain a lot to explore, but its lack of originality sadly holds it back quite a bit. It’s a classic case of “jack of all trades, master of none,” except with a couple of flaws in some of its trades as well.
Kyle LeClair · May 14, 2017 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Overall, Prey is a masterpiece in level design, atmosphere, and exploration. While the combat frustrated me at times, I thought to myself, “Well, I am just a scientist” and overall, it did not bother me too much. Usually when games are compared to other great games, expectations are usually not met.
Michael Chow · May 12, 2017 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Prey’s curious alternate-history universe, intriguing sidequests, hidden threats, and detailed environmental storytelling make Talos I a joy to explore. The unsettling sense of paranoia that comes from knowing any object could turn out to be a hidden enemy gives even the quiet moments a palpable tension. All of that picks up the slack for combat and stealth that doesn’t feel fresh enough to sustain it throughout what can be a long game.
Dan Stapleton · May 12, 2017 Reviewed onRead full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.
Developer: Arkane Studios