Prey 2006 doesn't get anough credit

2006's Prey doesn't get enough credit it has some of the most unique and cool level design I have ever seen in a game it also did portals before Valve's Portal game. The combat is ok but the weapon design is fantastic it reminds me of the 1999 movie eXistenZ. It's a damn shame the sequel got cancelled I didn't care for the 2017 version of Prey it should of been called something else. Regardless Prey 2006 has some of the most unique atmosphere and level design in gaming it's a shame nobody ever mentions it anymore.

Also don't forget that amazing beginning.

I played it and it was awful. you couldnot die in this game instead collect some spirit and you are in game. the actual gunplay also suck and game in general feel like Poor mans Doom 3.

Prey 2017 is far and away better, actual challenging game, immersive sim.

It was a really cool game. I still think it's a shame we never saw Prey 2, as it looked interesting too. Not much interest in Prey (2017).

They made something into better. an immersive sim.

2006 Prey was better than the new one.

2017 Prey was better than the old one.

^^^

I feel the 2017 Prey doesn't get enough credit, like it is written off for not being a genuine sequel to the first Prey, just using its name. Well, sure it did that, but it is still an excellent game by itself.

Yeah, it was a cool game. Weird as hell, but I liked the artstyle and it was one of those games where you could interact with a 1000 things.

Shame they don't sell it anymore, I want to replay it. Why hello there, piratebay.

Most of the criticism I've seen are directed towards its enemies and enemy design.

While personally I feel the enemy design was a breath of fresh air, with their more abstract look, and playing through the game there was a big enough variety of enemies.

The mimicks and nightmare to me are 2 very memorable enemy types.

To be honest, Prey 2006 was awful and I didn't like it either. When Prey 2017 came in, I was skeptical at first but man, that game has great immersion, the PC version was amazing at best. That said, Prey 2017>Prey 2006.

Hated it. This and Quake 4 were so bad.

Remember quite liking the protagonist.

Some native-american dude in a toilet. He becomes the chosen one with a space bow.

He was my favorite protagonist, pissed off at being stuck on the reservation, the aliens taking his family and pals and slaughtering them on the ship, the spirit world concept where you get a spirit bow. It was over the top sci-fi cheese and i loved it. I give it to Prey 2006, Prey 2006 > Prey 2017

@jeezers: Ya, Prey 2017 is a game can respect mechanically (as a gaming expert) but it just does fuckall for me, very sterile experience. and not in a good way.

It's one of my fav FPS ever

Wut. Quake 4 was awesome. I'm guessing you didn't make it to Stroggification

Meh, it was basically Doom 3 with some cute gimmicks.

I did have fun with it back in the day, but it's completely irrelevant now.

@pinkribbonscars: Quake 4 was also another poor mans Doom 3 but a non horror.

Doom 3 was freaking masterpiece too.

never played it, was going to ask is it on steam, i would've given it a go.

prey 2017 was such a weird one. big fan of arkane. first impressions were great. it had a lot of their hallmark nuanced gameplay and structure. but the more i progressed the more it took effort to keep going. i felt like i should be loving this. but i didn't. it just would not click with me. hey ho

Prey 2006 is a decent game. I enjoyed the portals and traversal elements. I like the new Prey better, but it has nothing to do with the old one. They just slapped the Prey name on the game to keep the name relevant.

@warmblur: It had some cool ideas but my issue with the 2006 Prey was that at the time it was yet another linear FPS game in an absolute sea of them. I had some fun with it but I never got around to beating it.

I'm also bummed about the cancelled Prey 2 but even though it was technically a continuation of Prey 1's story it didn't sound like it was going to be much like the first game either. Mission-based bounty hunting with a new character? Cool.

I actually really dug the 2017 game though.

They both sucked. Horrible level design.

Lol Prey 2016 has great level design.

And that's an overwhelming internet opinion, not just mine.

It's amazing how lazy people have gotten since Steam came along.

Ebay, amazon.

I remember the school bus part being cool, and my friend putting the 360 on it's side while running, and gouging a huge groove into the disc.

@warmblur I agree, it does not get enough credit.

It is a very immersive shooter with great level design, cool enemies, an OK story (OK enough, at least), and all that jazz.

I wish they went ahead with Prey 2 as originally planned.

THis is still one of my favorite cinematics, even though the game was never made.

It isn't awful. Jesus H Christ how can you go on and on and on and on about Doom but not have at least a little appreciation for Prey? They are very similar in terms of presentation, gameplay, and so on.

You and I have similar tastes but you are so damn inconsistent lol.

As for the death mechanic, you actually can die in the game if you don't get to your spirit in time. I thought it was an interesting change of pace, it made simply dying then reloading a little less intrusive, a little less tedious; now when you die, there's a little minigame to respawn.e

That game was terrible. Sorry but it was. A waste of a few hours. Just like Quake 4.

Nice try. I forced myself to beat it on all difficulties for the achievements. Atrocious game.

Pfffft, gets more credit than Prey 2017, which doesn’t get enough credit 😆

Me too man the cancellation is one of the biggest let downs in gaming and even more depressing after how amazing it sounded.

Suppose you could argue that.

Dependent on generation as well would imagine as it has effectively been pulled digital store-fronts with little interest to seek out physical copies.

I refuse to believe anyone has shit enough taste that they would call Quake 4 "atrocious" even after reaching Stroggification, so you must be lying

The fact that casual4ever hates it tells you its a good game.

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It looks like far cry in space. replacing this to Prey 2017. a hardcore immersive sim was one of the best decision bethesda made. best one being cancelled Doom 4 in a favor of Doom reboot.

Bethesada as publisher are great.

as for 2006 one, its gunplay is so terrible, its just linear walk in straight line. i can apprecieate protals and walking on roof/walls but game in general was pretty bad.

This game is holy grail of casual gaming. its short, few hour ride, cant die, terrible gunplay.

I preferred the reboot to be quite honest.

All i remember is the pussy doors.

@KillzoneSnake:

@ghosts4ever: SW has a simple rule and that's what ever you say the opposite is true, sorry casual4ever those are the rules :)

Its seems so hard for you to believe that not everyone liked a shitty 75 on metacretic game. I could tell you my xbl gamertag and you can see the achievement, but i feel like you're one of those shitters that will come out with a new thing to say after you've been proven wrong.

my friend, watch out. if you disagree with opinion, no need for name calling.

Never played the original, seems fine and has a good metacritic score, so it reviewed well.

2016's though it's one of the best games this gen.

Fantastic game. One of the few that I keep installed at all times just in case I feel like playing it again. The multiplayer (MULTIPREY!) was awesome back in the day. That opening sequence is an all time great.

the original Prey was a great game for it's time, it's still fun to play for short bursts. even compares graphically to some of the more recent releases, sadly for those. would've loved to see the sequel come to light.

but i also really enjoy the latest release from 2017. it is an awesome game with some great gameplay and leveling. they really should have come up with a new title though.

@warmblur said:

Bethesada as publisher are great.

Cancelled Doom 4 in a favor of Doom reboot so we are getting Doom Eternal aka best thing ever.

Cancelled Prey 2 and replace it with Arkane Prey which is better bioshock game than actual bioshock.

Yeah bethesda are great publisher. they are just bad developers.

@ghosts4ever said:

@warmblur said:

Bethesada as publisher are great.

Cancelled Doom 4 in a favor of Doom reboot so we are getting Doom Eternal aka best thing ever.

Cancelled Prey 2 and replace it with Arkane Prey which is better bioshock game than actual bioshock.

Yeah bethesda are great publisher. they are just bad developers.

Hell no!! man Doom Eternal is not the best thing ever it looks good but it's not on par with F.E.A.R. or Half Life 2 ect... and no way Prey 2017 is better then any of the Bioshock games even Prey 2017 weapons are weak as shit they sound worst then Bioshock infinite weapons. Also Prey 2017 graphics look shitty and cartoony at times it looks like a kids game. Prey 2 2011 looked amazing it's a damn tragedy what happen to Human Head Studio Bethesda are a horrible publisher that screwed them over. Prey 2 was unique and had a awesome Cyberpunk tone while Prey 2017 was a shitty bioshock clone that looks like it was made for kids.

FEAR only better thing is gunplay other than Doom 2016 is better and Eternal will obviously own it. i mean FEAR is in the end corridor shooter compare to Doom.

Half life 2 is now quite dated and Doom Eternal gunplay, movement, pacing will absolutely blow HL2 out of water.

Prey 2017 is better then any of the Bioshock games even Prey 2017 weapons are weak as shit they sound worst then Bioshock infinite weapons. Also Prey 2017 graphics look shitty and cartoony at times it looks like a kids game.

Oh yeah, bioshock the dumbed down system shock 2. Prey is more of spritual successor to System shock than bioshock. its level design is excellent and more resemble old school immersive sim while bioshock was walking in straight line. plus bioshock infinite is one of the worst game ever made.

Prey 2 2011 looked amazing it's a damn tragedy what happen to Human Head Studio Bethesda are a horrible publisher that screwed them over. Prey 2 was unique and had a awesome Cyberpunk tone while Prey 2017 was a shitty bioshock clone that looks like it was made for kids.

Prey 2 2011, you take cover, your health regenerate, iron sight, it would be probably typical 7th gen shooter. plus mass effect like briefing didnot help. Prey 2017 is excellent immersive sim with clever level design and made for people who are fan of original Deus Ex and System shock.

You're 100 percent wrong.