Prey
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About Prey
Arkane Studios released Prey in May 2017 through publisher Bethesda Softworks. This title lands on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC as a single-player experience. The story places you on Talos I, a moon-orbiting station from 2032 where an experiment to change humanity went wrong. Aliens have overrun the facility while you awaken with no memory of who you are. You must survive by using station tools, weapons, and strange mental powers. The game mixes shooter mechanics with adventure elements and RPG choices. It feels like a sci-fi mystery where every door leads to new threats or secrets. Players control a key subject hunted by hostile forces while uncovering dark truths about the station's past.
Gameplay
You navigate narrow corridors and open labs while managing resources carefully. Combat relies on using items as weapons rather than standard ammo dumps. You can turn a vacuum cleaner into a deadly projectile weapon or use telekinesis to toss objects at enemies. The Neuromods system lets you upgrade abilities like hacking or invisibility, changing how you approach each encounter. Stealth is often more effective than shooting since alien variants hunt by sound and vision. You solve environmental puzzles using grafted items that shift station layouts. Sessions involve scavenging for parts to build tools while avoiding the mimics that copy your appearance. The control scheme feels tight on console but PC players get better modding options. Every room offers multiple paths to clear or bypass obstacles without direct conflict.
What Players Think
PlayPile data shows IGDB users gave Prey a 78.1 out of 100 score based on 674 ratings. Community members describe the experience as intense, story-driven, and hardcore with one atmospheric vote. Average playtime sits around 25 hours for main objectives while completionists spend over 40. Reviewers praise the branching narrative but note technical issues at launch. Achievement hunters report a 14% completion rate for the Platinum trophy. The mood tracker indicates players value the atmosphere over fast-paced action. One reviewer noted the alien AI feels genuinely threatening unlike generic scripted events. Another highlighted how the non-linear level design rewards thorough exploration. Players who finish the game often revisit different endings based on earlier choices.
PlayPile's Take
Prey works best for fans of engaging sims who enjoy systemic gameplay over scripted set pieces. The $19.99 price point offers solid value given the 20+ hour runtime. You should play this if you like puzzles that require creative problem solving and don't mind frequent reloads after dying to mimics. The achievement list is challenging with only a few percent of players unlocking all secrets. This title lacks the polish of later Arkane releases but delivers a tighter narrative than most 2017 shooters. Skip it if you want pure action without resource management or complex ability systems. The ending variations make replaying worthwhile for those who care about story outcomes.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
78.1
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12Tour of Talos I Trailer
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