Prey
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About Prey
Arkane Studios dropped Prey in May 2017 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. You wake up as Morgan Yu on Talos I, a moon-orbiting space station from the year 2032. An experiment meant to change humanity has failed, leaving the facility overrun by hostile aliens. This single-player shooter blends RPG mechanics with puzzle solving and stealth. Your character is the key subject of the project gone wrong. You must uncover dark secrets about your past while fighting for survival against creatures that can mimic anything they see. The game forces you to use whatever tools you find, along with mind-bending abilities, to navigate a facility where everyone could be an enemy.
Gameplay
You spend most of your time exploring the station and figuring out how systems work before moving forward. Combat is rarely straightforward because enemies often copy your appearance or hide in plain sight. You can use a gong to turn objects into weapons or deploy a portal gun to redirect bullets and enemies across rooms. The Neuromods let you upgrade skills like hacking terminals, moving with telekinesis, or boosting strength. Most sessions involve solving environmental puzzles to unlock new areas while avoiding detection from mimics that blend into the walls. You manage inventory carefully since resources are scarce. Stealth works better than shooting when facing tougher foes because ammo runs out quickly. Every corridor feels dangerous and every door might lead to a trap or a dead end.
What Players Think
PlayPile data shows this title sits at an IGDB score of 78.1 based on 674 user ratings. The community vibe leans heavily toward intense, story-driven, and hardcore experiences with four out of five mood votes reflecting these traits. One voter specifically tagged it as atmospheric. Players report high completion rates among those who stick with the narrative focus. Review snippets often mention the satisfaction of using gadgets creatively rather than just shooting. The average playtime suggests people spend a solid chunk of time exploring every corner to find all secrets. Critics and players alike agree the station design rewards thorough inspection. No other site tracks these specific mood tags or completion metrics so precisely for this title.
PlayPile's Take
Prey costs money upfront on Steam, PlayStation Store, or Xbox Marketplace. It is worth buying if you like games where your choices change how you approach problems. The achievement list contains tricky tasks that demand multiple playthroughs to master all abilities. You should skip this if you want fast-paced action without thinking about stealth mechanics or inventory management. The price feels fair given the length and replay value. This game demands patience when exploring dark corridors but delivers a memorable story about identity and survival. Do not expect a generic shooter because the simulation elements create genuine tension throughout the experience.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
78.1
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12Tour of Talos I Trailer
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