Prey 2017 is Arkane Studios sci-fi immersive sim, often described as a spiritual successor to System Shock 2. Set on the Talos I space station in an alternate timeline where JFK survived and the space race accelerated, you play as Morgan Yu, a test subject who wakes up to find the station overrun by shape-shifting aliens called Typhon. The game features a unique Neuromod system that lets you unlock both human and alien abilities, with consequences for choosing alien powers. The station is fully explorable in any order, with multiple paths to every objective. The Typhon ability to mimic any object creates constant tension - any chair, coffee cup, or trash can could be an enemy. The game has multiple endings based on your choices throughout.
Master the core mechanics:
| Chapter | Objective | Key Tip |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | Learn basics and controls |
| 2 | First Area | Explore thoroughly |
| 3 | Mid Game | Upgrade gear |
| 4 | Late Game | Prepare for final |
| 5 | Final Boss | Use all abilities |
| Boss | Difficulty | Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Boss 1 | Easy | Learn patterns |
| Boss 2 | Medium | Use weaknesses |
| Boss 3 | Hard | Bring healing |
| Final Boss | Very Hard | Full preparation |