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Playing Prey (2017) - BioShock vibes for days! (rblind.com)
submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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I have a huge backlog of free giveaway games, because I have less time for playing than I think I do and because I never know if I'll be able to play a game or if it'll be too visually challenging - my username is both literal and relevant.

I finally got around to trying Prey (2017) and, so far, I'm really enjoying it. The visual style is manageable, text is usually large and clear enough, and the "Story" difficulty setting means I can enjoy the game in a way that's balanced between relaxed and challenging. I'm still always on edge, but I'm not as pushed for my poor aim and lack of situational awareness.

Accessibility aside, I love the BioShock (I'd say System Shock, but I wasn't playing video games then) vibes. The gameplay, the concept and setting, the aesthetics... it's all there and I'm here for it. I for one am excited to poke myself with dystopian technology McMuffins in a city consumed by its own hubris.

How are folks here liking the game? Am I late to this particular party? Do any Something Shock players have an opinion to share?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

It got really slow in the middle. Never finished it. BioShock always keeps the story going, but Prey just started to feel too big and empty.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Funny I had the opposite experience, Infinite never really grabbed me so I stopped for a while mid playthrough and then was confused when I came back to that save eventually lol.

Prey really got me

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

Infinite got only a little slow in the middle, but quickly picked up again and had such a spectacular finish that I had to immediately start a new playthrough.

I'm more driven by a good story, though.