Prey is underated, It is at least as much fun as the other run and gun games, but it has a twist (several actually...)

User Rating: 9 | Prey (2006) PC
By xipotec | Review Date:
Prey was likely one of the most underated games of its time. For anyone who loves the sci fi genre , it is a must play. The first thing that stands out with this game is the textures and overall feel of the enviornments. These landscapes are beautiful and disgusting in a very detailed way. Add to this an impressive soundtrack, something lacking in todays games, and you get a very imersive experience.

The game features an anti gravity type platform which causes the world to turn on its end , ceiling becomes floor and vice versa. This is a very good effect and really adds to the feeling disorientation. many people talk about the scene in Crysis that you find youself in antigrav, this was clearly inspired by Prey.

The abilty to spirt walk (out of body experience) really added another level to the puzzels. Hints engraved on the wall often gave you a gentle nudge when you got stuck. The fact that you never really die was also a plus keeping the action going.

Whats not so hot? The weapons lack a satisfying punch. If i'm playing a sci fi shooter ,I really expect a version of the BFG , gimme some really wicked weapons man, the ones here feel tame. The best gun is the leech and with only 3 shots, its limited. The Ai is also clumsy, but what 1st person shooters ai is really all that good.

I also like the fact that this game was clearly written for adults, (language and violenece, sexual themes). When are PC gamer developers going to realize that folks with the money would like a r rated version of a game, not pg-13.

If you like shooters, sci-fi, and imersive worlds, you will want to check this one out.

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