Prey

Ben Tyrer’s final advance look at the exciting sci-fi shooter.

That black transforming glob thinks it has got the drop on me. As I wander through the Psychotronics labs of Talos 1, eyeing every item with suspicion, a familiar soundtrack cue and wobbling gas cylinder indicate a Mimic is getting ready to pounce. Unfortunately for the shape shifter, in trying to blend in, it’s made my life a lot easier. Shooting the cylinders triggers an explosion that sends the Mimic up in flames. Throughout my two hours with this pre-release build, I find catharsis comes in all manner of ways.

As you’re probably aware, Arkane’s immersive sim, where you must tackle the Typhon on space station Talos 1, is already on shelves. While review code didn’t make its way to OPM Towers by the time the mag went to press, I did get a chance to sample a couple of hours that I absolutely have to tell you about.