Prey

Prey

May 4, 2017
Bethesda Softworks
4.5/5.0(17,609 reviews)
~10h playtime
Metacritic 80
ActionAdventureShooter

Xbox One · PC · PlayStation 4

Great

Overall, player feedback for Prey is overwhelmingly positive, with many praising its immersive gameplay, intricate world-building, and engaging narrative. While some users found the gameplay repetitive and noted flaws, particularly with the ending and backtracking, the majority of comments express deep appreciation for the game as an immersive sim and a notable entry in the genre.

About This Game

An immersive sim aboard the space station Talos I, overrun by shapeshifting alien Typhon. Its defining quality is freedom of approach: a sandbox of powers, weapons and routes where almost every obstacle has several solutions, set in one interconnected station the player comes to know like a map. The pleasure is in figuring the place out, not being funnelled through it.

Admirers prize the world-building, the systemic depth and the high replayability; the common criticisms are late-game backtracking, an ending some find unsatisfying, and combat that can feel stiff next to the smarter systems around it. Rated Mature and included with PlayStation Plus Extra, it is a standout for players who love experimentation and emergent problem-solving, and less suited to those wanting tightly directed, action-first design.

Themes

sci-fispacehorrorpsychologicalmystery-solvingexplorationdarksurvival

Mechanics

real-timeexplorationstealthcombatranged-combatmelee-combatmagicskill-treescraftingresource-managementinventory-managementpuzzle-solvinghidden-secretschoice-basedmultiple-endings

Platforms

Xbox One
PC
PlayStation 4

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature
Languages:
EnglishFrench (France)Portuguese (Brazil)Spanish (Mexico)
Official site:Visit site

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
First person

Player Reviews

Great

Overall, player feedback for Prey is overwhelmingly positive, with many praising its immersive gameplay, intricate world-building, and engaging narrative. While some users found the gameplay repetitive and noted flaws, particularly with the ending and backtracking, the majority of comments express deep appreciation for the game as an immersive sim and a notable entry in the genre.

Pros

  • • Immersive and detailed world-building
  • • Engaging and thought-provoking narrative
  • • Creative freedom in gameplay mechanics
  • • Great atmosphere and graphics
  • • Strong replayability with multiple paths and choices

Cons

  • • Repetitive gameplay and backtracking towards the end
  • • Unsatisfying ending for some players
  • • Some technical issues like glitches and performance drops
  • • Lack of diverse enemy types
  • • Combat mechanics can feel clunky

Based on 100 reviews from steam

Screenshots

Gameplay Video

i PREY this is going to work out... get it? no.. ok | Prey

Prey — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prey worth playing?
Prey has a great reception from players, holding an average score of 4.5 out of 5 across 17,609 reviews.
Is Prey included with PlayStation Plus?
Yes — Prey is part of the PlayStation Plus Extra game catalogue, so subscribers on that tier can play it at no extra cost.
Is Prey single-player or multiplayer?
Prey supports single player.
What platforms is Prey available on?
Prey is available on PS4.
When did Prey release?
Prey released on May 4, 2017.
What is Prey's age rating?
Prey carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature.