Master the controls and understand weapon mechanics in Prey (2006). Learn about the Wrench, Hunter Rifle, and more to survive the challenges ahead.
This section of the guide covers the basic controls and initial weapons available in Prey (2006). It is designed to help players navigate the game's mechanics, whether playing on PC or Xbox 360. The guide includes a search system for easy navigation; press [Ctrl]+[F] and use the table of contents codes.
Controls:
| Button | Function |
|---|---|
| R Trigger | Use weapon's primary function. |
| L Trigger | Use weapon's secondary function. |
| R Bumper | Switch to weapon in next inventory slot. |
| L Bumper | Switch to weapon in previous inventory slot. |
| L Thumbstick | Move character. Click and hold to crouch. |
| R Thumbstick | Look around. |
| A Button | Jump. |
| B Button | Crouch (press and hold, unless changed in options menu). |
| X Button | Throw a Crawler grenade from inventory. |
| Y Button | Enter Spirit Form (Spirit Walking). |
| Start | Pause the game and bring up the main menu. |
Weapons:
WRENCH
The Wrench is Prey's melee weapon, found during the first level, "Last Call," on the bar counter. It has two attack types: a rapid swing with the right trigger and a powerful charged swing with the left trigger. In single player, use it when out of ammo or to conserve ammo for boss fights. It's effective against Fodder and normal Hunters but struggles against tougher enemies. In multiplayer, it's always available and can be useful if used quickly or to confuse opponents.
HUNTER RIFLE
The Hunter Rifle is the first gun found in single player and is the starting weapon in multiplayer. While not the most powerful for standard firing, it excels as a sniper rifle. Use the left trigger to aim through the scope, and the left and right bumpers to zoom in and out. Using it as a sniper consumes more ammunition. This weapon is crucial for dealing with enemy snipers due to its scope, which no other weapon possesses.
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