Unfortuantely it’s analog movement. I too tend to feel queasy with that but it’s been alright here so far, though I understand trying it out is risky given how bad VR sickness can get.

It’s also a game that doesn’t try to distant itself from the originals, the events of that world explicitly occurred, and there are lost relics of the various factions to be found, including one that made me smirk.

Dialogue is decent if unremarkable, one side character feels a little “Ren-faire” but that‘s a specific character choice. Magpie the main character largely shares Garrett’s sense of humour. Voice acting is solid, lot of regional British accents.

Aesthetically my initial thoughts hold up, a better realised visual identity than Thief 4 that again feels closer to Deadly Shadows, with a good use of colour and materiality. Dishonored has also clearly been a visual reference point.

Levels are fairly small but interconnected, Deadly Shadows levels without the mid-level divide are the best comparison. So far you always need to escape once you’ve completed the main objectives.

It’s not as systemically rich as the first two games which is a shame but expected. It’s mechanically in line with Thief 4, though the slightly loose nature of VR allows it to feel more organic in interesting ways.

Prey is great but no word of a lie I think Prey: Mooncrash is one of the smartest designed games ever.

I liked the way they combined the levels, doesn’t make them as big as I’d like but better at least.

I’ve not heard of one. Thief fans are a little more… erm… dedicated.

I suspect these are the same people that forget you had a horse and could ride between areas in the first 3 games.