If you could say anything of Arkane Studios in recent years then it would be that it really knows how to master a sense of place, a familiarity within an alien environment, scenery that tells as much of a story as a hundred audio logs could possibly hope to achieve.

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...

While there's certainly a temptation among fans of Arkane's previous work to simply label Prey as " Dishonored in space," that label would do a disservice to the developer's significant efforts to bring a similar approach into the more ambitious and complex environment of Talos I.

Do yourself a favour and take a chance on Prey if mind bending FPS horror is your bag

[As Originally Written on SNo2 .] Arkane recently released their 1.02 Patch for Prey and with that decisive patch I've deemed it appropriate to finally present my review of the game in earnest.

Prey is a surprisingly long game, complimented by an incredibly well-designed environment in Talos 1. There's a real tension that never quite lets up, especially knowing that any enemy can kill you quickly if you're not careful.

These days, games like Prey seem few and far between. There's not one specific, unique mechanic promoted nor is there a grand overarching narrative that promises to tie you up for a trilogy.

Excellent sound design; Well-crafted space station; GLOO cannon is a good time

Load times are ridiculous; Combat is consistently frustrating; Main story arch is lacking

I sat there, probably for a good 10 minutes, making my final decision of Prey. A somewhat unexpected development, though not wholly unseen, given the hints the game has dropped since I stepped into the Talos I space suit of Morgan Yu.

"Prey is a satisfying experience for anyone looking for a deeply immersive gaming experience, and it might just make you think a bit more than the surface-level tension would lead you to believe. " © 2017 Bethesda Softworks, Arkane Studios. All rights reserved.

Talos 1 is a fantastic world to explore; and you're consistently rewarded for careful planning and strategy

Some major and minor technical issues bring the experience down a bit; and combat could get repetitive if you don't experiment

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Over-the-top animations; Fun when it works; Fitting visual style

Not enough game modes; Unbalanced/unnecessary mechanics; Stats discourage trying new players