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The first batch of PREY reviews are in, and they’re overwhelmingly positive. Bethesda obviously maintained its policy of not sending out review code until launch day – actually, we got it 24 hours earlier, but still not quick enough to bring you our verdict just yet – but that hasn’t stopped a handful of sites from zipping through the sci-fi reboot and posting their opinion online. Maybe take some of these with a pinch of salt – who knows how long they played for – but here’s a round up all the same.

Press Start - 9/10

Prey is another win for Arkane. It’s a game where everyone who plays it will have a different experience. One thing is certain though – that Prey remains a consistent experience from beginning to end. Providing players with intuitive gameplay systems with great synergy, freedom to approach combat how you want and game design that rewards creativity are just three ways that Prey succeeds. While BioShock was heralded as the spiritual successor to System Shock, Prey feels like a much more successful attempt. An absolute joy to play and experience.

Gadgets 360 - 9/10

Clocking in at around 20 hours, Prey is well worth checking out even if you’re not a fan of horror or sci-fi. It might not be wholly original, but that doesn’t make it any less fun.

Attack of the Fanboy - 4.5/5

As far as first person action games go, Arkane Studios is probably the best in the business.  Proving that the studio has no shortage of interesting ideas, Prey is the perfect blend of thrilling action and thought provoking story.  Who needs a new BioShock or Half Life game when we’re getting experiences like these?

Will you be hunting down PREY this weekend? Have you already got started on the game? Are you surprised by these early review scores? Don't be a mug in the comments section below.