Prey Review – You’ll Need to be Extremely Patient | GameCloud

Alex Chalmers at GameCloud writes: "Prey is a game of unexpectedly stark contrasts. The scope of its design is hampered by the use of unambitious narrative tools and a plot that only becomes interesting at the last minute. Its atmosphere and sense of place are stifled by the fact that it’s not scary and you’ll become tired of its various locales due to genre-typical kleptomania and hoarding. And while its platforming and exploration are inspired elements of masterful design, its combat is frequently as fun as snorting powdered glass. At the end of the day, Prey is a game that I can say will be worth your time, but only if you are understanding of its flaws and are extremely patient. From the likes of Arkane Studios, whose efforts have come to be regarded as some of the best games available to modern audiences, it’s a mild disappointment to find the game suffers from the issues it does. Play it, but know it will make you groan as much as it makes you cheer."