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Prey and Dishonored 2 from Arkane Studios. Which one do you think is better ?
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Since there seems to be a lot of Prey fans in this thread, maybe this is the place to ask. I played through Prey for the first time last year, after thinking that Dishonored 2 is the greatest game of the generation, and I was enjoying it, but when I got to the part where the military operators appeared, I banged my head against the game for about an hour, could never get around them, and then quit. After replaying Dishonored 2, I want to give it another chance. How should I spec myself from the beginning to not screw myself later in the game as higher and higher level enemies appear? I was thinking about going heavy into alien powers on my second go around, would that be a good idea?
Prey is insane with how good it is. It is absolutely nuts. It is a going for it of the highest order.
Dishonored 2 has the best level design of last gen. A crack in the slab and clockwork mansion are two of the greatest level design of all time.
That's an hard question lol
Prey's world is more interesting and the structure is better and more interesting. It's also a much more ambitious game.
But Dishonored 2 plays so much better and the powers are more interesting. Level design is more pure stealth which can be incredibly satisfying.
Prey's world is more interesting and the structure is better and more interesting. It's also a much more ambitious game.
But Dishonored 2 plays so much better and the powers are more interesting. Level design is more pure stealth which can be incredibly satisfying.
Prey is easily one of my favorite games of this gen, it's so fucking good.
I really wish they make a second installment, they almost have to after that ending, they can't leave it here!
I really wish they make a second installment, they almost have to after that ending, they can't leave it here!
Playing as Emily in Dishonored 2 is a lot of fun. Such a great ability set there. Prey is good, but the combat relies a lot on having the slow-no perk for it to not get unwieldily. Though they might've fixed that with the patch.
Dishonored 2 easy.
Prey had a lot of issues with gameplay and level design, I also feel it also breaks the cardinal rule of an immersive sim by locking your path behind keys that you need to obtain without which you cannot access other areas as there are no alternative path to it.
Prey had a lot of issues with gameplay and level design, I also feel it also breaks the cardinal rule of an immersive sim by locking your path behind keys that you need to obtain without which you cannot access other areas as there are no alternative path to it.
Loved Prey. Dishonored 2 didn't click with me - which is odd because the first game did in 2012.
Prey's interconnected world that you get to know like the back of your hand is great. I love games that do this. In order to pull it off you have to have some freedom and openness but not so much it gets out of control, and you still have linearity. It's a compact world by open world standards but imo it's vastly superior. I also love the atmosphere, and despite people telling me the story had a dumb twist I disagreed and enjoyed it.
Prey's interconnected world that you get to know like the back of your hand is great. I love games that do this. In order to pull it off you have to have some freedom and openness but not so much it gets out of control, and you still have linearity. It's a compact world by open world standards but imo it's vastly superior. I also love the atmosphere, and despite people telling me the story had a dumb twist I disagreed and enjoyed it.
Prey 100% for me. It's peak immersive sim, giving you so many ways to find creative solutions to every aspect of the gameplay from combat to exploration. The space station itself was fantastic too and letting you piece together the story of literally everybody on it was something so uniquely brilliant that I doubt we'll see again. Plus Mooncrash is dope.
I could never get into Dishonoured and I have given both games multiple shots because, on paper, they should be something I'm into. I recognise they're great but there's just something I can't pinpoint that I don't like about them.
I could never get into Dishonoured and I have given both games multiple shots because, on paper, they should be something I'm into. I recognise they're great but there's just something I can't pinpoint that I don't like about them.
While I really enjoyed both games I had to go with Prey. It came down to me liking Mooncrash way better than Death of the Outsider.
Tough question. Arkane is really special studio. I think Dishonored 2 because Dishonored IP is better but both games are amazing.
I really love them both, but I think I played Dishonered 2 more than Prey. Although the latter is my first experience with Arkane Studios and holds a special place in my heart.
Both are brilliant and Dishonered is the more polished game with superb stealth and level design, but for me Prey takes the edge. I am a sucker for immersive sims and I think they nailed the exploration and story telling. I felt incredibly involved all the way through, with lots of agency and impactful choices dotted along the ride. The narrative was woven into the gameplay from the very beginning, just awesome.
I love Arkane Studios. Those bastards know how to make games.
I love Arkane Studios. Those bastards know how to make games.
Don't make me choose.
I love Dishonored 2 better, because the level design and art style is 10/10, but Prey is a fantastic game that was my GOTY of 2017.
I love Dishonored 2 better, because the level design and art style is 10/10, but Prey is a fantastic game that was my GOTY of 2017.
Both great games, i refuse to vote.
Would love Prey 2 and Dishonored 3 but who knows if we get them.
Would love Prey 2 and Dishonored 3 but who knows if we get them.
Dishonored 2 gets the edge here, as its refined everything from the original, and its level design is masterclass.
Prey is still excellent though, and if it got a sequel, could probably hit the same highs.
Prey is still excellent though, and if it got a sequel, could probably hit the same highs.
It's close, but I had less trouble with Prey's controls on PS4 than Dishonored 2, which has some of the most bafflingly bad camera sensitivity I've ever experienced in a first person game. Much worse than the first game. For all the multitudes of difficulty tweaks, it's a pity they goofed up something even more essential.
Fortunately, I adapted as best I could and the rest of the game was pretty stellar, with two particular standout levels. I did have some issues sliding under certain obstacles though, and all-in-all movement felt heavier than in the first, which made stealth trickier. Pair that with more sensitive AI you've got yourself a tough time. That said, your options are vastly expanded and there is some great creativity to be had in solving each level's challenges.
Prey gets points for being more adaptable and less reliant on precision, while also having nothing prior to really compare it to. I also just loved how complete and ungamey the space station felt. Functional computer systems and staff tracking, the entire outer surface of the station explorable, so many solutions to problems and few so simple as to outweigh the rest. A real gem of an immersive sim. What a shame it will be if we don't get a sequel.
Fortunately, I adapted as best I could and the rest of the game was pretty stellar, with two particular standout levels. I did have some issues sliding under certain obstacles though, and all-in-all movement felt heavier than in the first, which made stealth trickier. Pair that with more sensitive AI you've got yourself a tough time. That said, your options are vastly expanded and there is some great creativity to be had in solving each level's challenges.
Prey gets points for being more adaptable and less reliant on precision, while also having nothing prior to really compare it to. I also just loved how complete and ungamey the space station felt. Functional computer systems and staff tracking, the entire outer surface of the station explorable, so many solutions to problems and few so simple as to outweigh the rest. A real gem of an immersive sim. What a shame it will be if we don't get a sequel.
I really enjoyed Prey but couldn't get into Dishonored 2 for whatever reason.
I mean, more immersive sims would be great in general...
I mean, more immersive sims would be great in general...
Yeah I feel very similar.
I think one of the reasons why I love Prey so much is because I knew so little about it going in and it just resonated with me so much. It's frustrating that that's an experience you can't replicate. Like, Prey may well be one of my favourite games of all time but I may never play it again because I now know it too well.
Personally I very much preferred Dishonored 1 more than 2, so I'd say go with that, it's better than both Dishonored 2 and Prey.
But if you played it, or don't want to, I'd go with Dishonored 2, it offers a better story than Prey, seriously Prey only has an awesome beginning, and an awesome ending, but there is nothing of value inbetween sadly in terms of story.
In terms of gameplay both are pretty damn amazing, but again I prefer Dishonored 2 over Prey.
I really did not enjoy Prey at all, sadly.
But if you played it, or don't want to, I'd go with Dishonored 2, it offers a better story than Prey, seriously Prey only has an awesome beginning, and an awesome ending, but there is nothing of value inbetween sadly in terms of story.
In terms of gameplay both are pretty damn amazing, but again I prefer Dishonored 2 over Prey.
I really did not enjoy Prey at all, sadly.
Two absolutely incredible video games, and among the best of the generation.
Dishonored 2 is much more solid across the board. Everything is just done at a really high level. Great controls, level design, art direction, mission variety, etc. Prey has some lows (too many combat encounters and not enough variety in them), but I loved exploring Talos 1's open-world style and the game's more RPG-focused design. I'd probably go with Prey by the slimmest of margins.
Dishonored 2 is much more solid across the board. Everything is just done at a really high level. Great controls, level design, art direction, mission variety, etc. Prey has some lows (too many combat encounters and not enough variety in them), but I loved exploring Talos 1's open-world style and the game's more RPG-focused design. I'd probably go with Prey by the slimmest of margins.
JUST giving the edge to Dishonored 2 for levels like the Jindosh Lock, the Clockwork Mansion and A Crack in the Slab. I think both games are all-timer 10/10s, but Dishonored 2's level design is exquisite.
