Prey (2017) Review
The TLDR
An excellent game overall mixing elements of Dishonored (Developed by said Arkane Studios), Deus Ex and BioShock; both in feels and mechanics! Which is never ever a bad thing as those are all great game(s) series and personally among my favourites.
Provided your prepared to work with the loading screens coupled with the back-travel required depending on how dedicated you are to some side stuff.
Overall Review Rating:
87/100
The When
Completed in 7 episodes in just under 53hrs taking into account break times etc on May 11th 2018 on the PS4 Pro (originally played about 40-50% on PC first).
The Good
Great mix of inspired and new game mechanics that work really well and open imagitive gameplay possibilities.
Fantastic visual feel and atmosphere.
Great story with a great twist (go in blind, don't let no one spoil this for you!).
Absolutely fantastic soundtrack from Mick Gordon! The first day at work ensemble (Everything Is Going to Be Okay) will be your new 'Starting your day' track!
The Bad
A minor few of the side quests themselves are busy-work that is arguable on whether it's worth your time or not.
Sometimes you'll wish there was a fast travel or you knew certain things earlier beforehand that would have saved you some time.
The Ugly
The quite horrendous amount of loading screens that will mount up depending on how much back-tracking / side quests you are willing to partake.
The Who
If you like(d) / played BioShock, Dishonored or Deus Ex and wondered what it would be like if they had a child, I can't see why you wouldn't like this bad-boy (or girl). Sneak, shoot or/and alien your way out of problems.
The What
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.
As you dig into the dark secrets of Talos I and your own past, you must survive using the tools found on the station, your wits, weapons, and mind-bending abilities.
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