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Prey
(2006, Video Games - First Person Shooter, Rated M, Play it on: Xbox 360)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 17. -
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Common Sense says
Gory shooter gets blood pumping – for adults.
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Prey was written by Bobbi Dempsey
Parents need to know that this is a bloody first-person shooter (although most of the blood belongs to the aliens). There's also lots of bad language, and a female character is shown partially nude. Also, it can be played online; Common Sense Media does not recommend unsupervised online play for anyone under the age of 12.
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What’s the Story?
PREY is a sci-fi first-person shooter that takes place on a huge ship orbiting the Earth. Players take on the role of Tommy, an American Cherokee living on a reservation, who's bouncing off the walls with boredom and wants to leave with his girlfriend, Jen, another Cherokee. When the game opens, Tommy is at Jen's bar -- weird lights appear and players (and the whole bar) are abducted into the mother ship. From here the story pretty much fades into the basic "save the world from aliens" plot.
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Is It Any Good?
Prey contains a multi-player mode either online or using Xbox Live. It contains all the guns from the story mode, but the story boils down to a race for the rocket launcher. Players should know that there is no offline multi-player with this game, which is disappointing.
All in all, Prey is an exciting shooter with some fun puzzles. The game is relatively short and quite easy for the avid gamer. Tommy's journey to appreciate his Cherokee heritage -- and his ability to use the special powers he receives -- are a creative addition, but, overall, the story isn't groundbreaking. It is, of course, left open-ended for a possible sequel.
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Released on 08/26/2006, price $36.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: M (for violence, nudity, language)
ESRB rating: M (for violence, nudity, language)
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Easy to play
Simplistic and boring, dont waste your money on this game.
This is one of my least favorite games in my Xbox360 collection. The game is boring, the plot isn't thought out very well and the puzzles are no better than an ordinary jigsawl puzzle. If your looking for a fun action adventure game with plenty of puzzles, look at bioshock, though I do recomend bioshock for people under the age 14-13 at least. Please do not waste your money on prey!
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
A funny, yet scary experience
Unlike many games that take on the "save the wold from aliens", Prey has been able to create a new world with twisted reality and the ability to walk in Spirit mode and also on the ceilings and walls. If you are a gamer that liked Doom 3 or Quake 4, then you'll certainly enjoy this game. The game is not particularly violent, if truth be told. It is more of a shocker, with aliens attacking you from the ceiling or walls and things appearing from places you wouldn't think they would. I feel that any gamer who would like a mildly challenging game that does not end too quickly would really enjoy this.
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
This is a bad as it gets
Think of cannibalism, porn, murder and excessive violence, and whether you want those images flashing on the screen in front of you, before you purchase this gem.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Adults can enjoy.
Or rather, with your permission, kids. Why? Cause with all those exciting elements like walking on walls, portals, and spirit walk, you are required to think more. Otherwise, kids need to beware. But you can learn some good facts about Cherokee.
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Ratings at a Glance
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 100% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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