Prototype (2009)

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 795 Ratings

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  1. CJ
    Jun 9, 2009
    10
    This game looks pretty good. Graphics are god because how many Npc's are on the screen at once . Visuals need some working I have to agree
  2. drakenseng
    Feb 24, 2013
    8
    Story is great with some nice twists waiting to be uncovered. Gameplay is great as well, with your main guy able to leap across buildings and transform into a bunch of different forms and use disguises. Controls will take some time to get use to when climbing buildings etc. And the target locking can get annoying at times. Graphics are solid, but it does need a bit more color. The city isStory is great with some nice twists waiting to be uncovered. Gameplay is great as well, with your main guy able to leap across buildings and transform into a bunch of different forms and use disguises. Controls will take some time to get use to when climbing buildings etc. And the target locking can get annoying at times. Graphics are solid, but it does need a bit more color. The city is infested and everything but some times it looks like a ps2 game, needs more rich colors. Sound is great, with explosions and voice acting. Know that the game has a save feature but no autosave or checkpoint to go back to AFTER you quit the game. It'll only return to the point where you saved, so if the game crash or freeze for w/e reason then you will have to do the entire missions over... So Overall, Great game but a few things keeping it from a great experience. Its like a mirror's edge meets prince of persia meets gta sandbox style.… Expand
  3. attilab
    Jul 10, 2011
    10
    Perhaps one of the best games I have ever played. Although its in NY and has similar game mechanics as Spiderman, it make Spiderman look like dirt. Graphics are just detailed enough so it looks good but doesn't destroy frame rate on a 8800gt. I get 45+ fps with like 60+ characters on the screen and the entire city of of NY. with choppers flying around and explosions going off.
  4. DrugsMeazureTim
    Dec 30, 2014
    9
    this game is amazing. no doubts
    the game is easy and fun. great graphics.amazing story and voice acting. awesome powers that are sometimes overpowered and unilimited.
    great combination between open world and survival horror. activision done great here. despite i hate them
  5. AlexO
    Jun 20, 2009
    10
    I think this is 1 of the most deticated games there is. The many options, weapons and powers can be earned. Hi jack, shape shifting all in 1 game. I defendly hope for a Prototype 2. Where Alex mercer can change his hand in a shooting weapon. And maybe some more options with the weaponst he has now. Like the whip he can us it to pull enamies to him and use spidey webslinging.
  6. MoD
    Jul 4, 2009
    10
    Gameplayer Sweden, you are very stupid. This is, by far, one of the best releases ever made in the gaming world. The graphics are great. The gameplay is stunning. And the game does not have a 100% designed story that you have to follow every single bit by bit, unlike 90% of games out there. Get this game if you can afford it. It WILL BE worth it.
  7. Banhammer0
    Dec 4, 2013
    9
    Truly epic game, the free-roam mode is what makes it beast, you really feel badass jumping skyscrapers and watching entire US Army trying to stop you and fail miserably.
    RPGish progress where you spent evolution points on power upgrades and new tricks is well done.
    Surprisingly the story is pretty good as well, Mercer HAS A PERSONALITY on his own although he is not a guy you'd like to be    Truly epic game, the free-roam mode is what makes it beast, you really feel badass jumping skyscrapers and watching entire US Army trying to stop you and fail miserably.
    RPGish progress where you spent evolution points on power upgrades and new tricks is well done.
    Surprisingly the story is pretty good as well, Mercer HAS A PERSONALITY on his own although he is not a guy you'd like to be friends with Lol, and there is a decent plot twist as well.
    The graphics were dated when this game was released now they are pretty crappy but that does not take from awesomeness of the game and it can run on low-end computers.
    Flaws? Well the graphic for once, dumb side-missions, repetetive NPC models making you feel like in clone wars. Nothing major.
    It gets a solid 9/10.    … Expand
  8. Sandor44PL
    Jul 29, 2012
    10
    Great game! Very good graphics animation physics, awesome gameplay. I played at full settings it looks gorgeous in fullhd AMAZING JOB! Shame that the game dont come the same time as console verison maybe it would sell more and we would have NUMBER 3.

    + VERY GOOD GAME WITH EVERYTHING BETTER AND NICER THEN IN PROTOTYPE 1

    + LOOKS AWESOME ON PC IN FULL HD UBER
  9. alexyogos
    May 15, 2013
    10
    I love this game, it is my favorite game even now, I wish I would of bought it... I should go buy it off of steam right now I recommend it very much has an awesome story and I prefer this one over prototype 2 because the story is better on this one and it is the original. I was actually excited for prototype 2, but I didn't really like it as much as the original.
  10. khangpro1112
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    Highly Recommended : 10/10
    1. Graphics : GOOD
    2. Gameplay : GOOD
    Definitely worth a try !
  11. MiclescuAdrian
    Mar 7, 2022
    8
    I played this game at the time but I didn't finish it, but in the winter of December 2021, I decided to buy it and have fun.
    I finished it and I really had fun and the graphics are pretty good for a game from 2009, the open world is gorgeous!
  12. JoelL
    Jun 24, 2009
    8
    Great game, awesome, fun, interesting. However it was too short, it only has 31 missions and the missions were either really easy or really hard. Many people say that they are having issues with the game but it works perfectly for me. Except maybe that the sound is a little quiet and i have to turn it up, but great game overall
  13. D.S,
    Aug 19, 2009
    9
    This title, while very,very entertaining (in fact, maybe the most fun title scince GTA) , is not recommended for a number of reasons. 1. TERRIBLE graphics (sorry eye candy junkies) 2. Can get old very quick for some, so you must have high tolerance for repetition. 3. VERY EASY (I was very dissapointed in this aspect) 4. For console players controls (for me) were UNBEARABLE (I highly This title, while very,very entertaining (in fact, maybe the most fun title scince GTA) , is not recommended for a number of reasons. 1. TERRIBLE graphics (sorry eye candy junkies) 2. Can get old very quick for some, so you must have high tolerance for repetition. 3. VERY EASY (I was very dissapointed in this aspect) 4. For console players controls (for me) were UNBEARABLE (I highly reccomend keyboard&mouse) And thats about it. If none of these things apply to you, you MUST buy this title. If not, AVOID.… Expand
  14. JustinL.
    Jun 11, 2009
    9
    Fast, furious, addictive fun. I find myself wanting to be more stealth then anything, but the game doesn't seem to be really geared towards that. It's geared towards alerting everyone around yout that you exist and the demolishing everything in sight. So far it's not the most beautiful game I've seen lately, but definitely one of the most fun.
  15. AlessioP.
    Jul 18, 2009
    8
    Very nice.... but its hard to get to the ending without being tired. Basic core is a mix between assassin creed (with the ability to reach every inch of the map, stealth-kill the enemies, carrying on numerous -and all similar- submission) and GTAs (tank-elicopter driving, firearms, ecc). Point is, in the end you are doing always the same thing and once you get a grip of the story and of Very nice.... but its hard to get to the ending without being tired. Basic core is a mix between assassin creed (with the ability to reach every inch of the map, stealth-kill the enemies, carrying on numerous -and all similar- submission) and GTAs (tank-elicopter driving, firearms, ecc). Point is, in the end you are doing always the same thing and once you get a grip of the story and of the power it start being repetitive. Visuals are ok, so the acting; no soundtrack worth mentioning. A very good game, but not a masterpiece. Worth its 25… Expand
  16. ChrisO
    Aug 1, 2009
    9
    I must say it's more of a 8.5 than my selected nine- the game is utterly amazing when it comes to graphics, and gameplay. Very gorey, with lots of special abilities that just keep you coming back for more. There are always more upgrades to be had, which keeps you in this game unlike the utterly drab storyline. It's sketchy, and slow. The minigame-missions are very hard, but also I must say it's more of a 8.5 than my selected nine- the game is utterly amazing when it comes to graphics, and gameplay. Very gorey, with lots of special abilities that just keep you coming back for more. There are always more upgrades to be had, which keeps you in this game unlike the utterly drab storyline. It's sketchy, and slow. The minigame-missions are very hard, but also very fun. You'll never believe they actually thought of something this awesome when you feel yourself exploding tanks with your fists or flying off skyscrapers, or defying gravity and landing on the ground safely. The military NPC's are dumb, but there's enough of them to keep the difficulty up, where as half of the zombie "Infected" NPC's take well over 40 slashes from your claws to take down. It is about ten times easier to take a tank down than a zombie, which IMO is kinda gay. Overall, it's great. I found it for 39.99 and am very glad I bought it despite the fact I'm saving for Aion and Modern Warfare 2.… Expand
  17. NathenS.
    Jun 11, 2009
    9
    Purely amazing game, whatever flaws critics may find can easily be forgiven!
  18. ColinD.
    Jun 11, 2009
    10
    I was unsure what to expect from the hype, I was in no way ready for my first half hour, I was left speechless and over awed. There never has been a game comes even close to this. This will rate as one of the all time greats, this will change the genre for better, it's a must experience.
  19. Blake
    Jun 12, 2009
    10
    Amazing game, people who scored this a 5 and a 2 obviously play boring games like sims or have a crap computer to see this games full potential.. played for hours and still enjoy slicing people in half and stealth consuming the military :D paid $80 in australia and was worth every cent.
  20. KevinL
    Jun 13, 2009
    9
    Okay, this game is awesome but what shocks me is what Jared J. said. If in reality you have the best system you can get to play games, this game is no challange. I have an XPS M1730, fully decked out, Dual 9800 GTX GFX cards, with 1GB total vram and 8GB of on board ram and the core 2 extreme 9000 processor, OCed to 3.2GHz. The game runs flawless, no lag, no sound erros, no nothing. Before Okay, this game is awesome but what shocks me is what Jared J. said. If in reality you have the best system you can get to play games, this game is no challange. I have an XPS M1730, fully decked out, Dual 9800 GTX GFX cards, with 1GB total vram and 8GB of on board ram and the core 2 extreme 9000 processor, OCed to 3.2GHz. The game runs flawless, no lag, no sound erros, no nothing. Before you review a game perhaps you need to check your system, and make sure it's up to date (if you really do have the rig you say you have, which I don't think you do or you'd not be complaining about how this runs). Other then that small rant, the game is f'ing awesome. Graphics are good, but not really today's standards, so despite what SOME say, it's not all about the graphics with this game. The game runs smooth on midrange to high range systems.… Expand
  21. AntonS.
    Jun 13, 2009
    9
    This game is GREAT. Graphics arent too good but who cares. slaugthering thousands of people is good enough for me. they learned alot from the Hulk game they made a while ago.
  22. TedR
    Jun 13, 2009
    10
    Believe the hype or don't, whichever. Fast paced, action packed, in your face CARNAGE! Runs great, has great movement, and the senseless killing NEVER gets old. IMagine GTA meets DC Universe with a R rating. A must have for any true gamer.
  23. BrianS
    Jun 13, 2009
    8
    The game is fun, and is as in depth as you want to make it -- do you want to search out the web of intrigue, or just get through the main plot line? I've had a couple of issues with graphics (GTX 260) but nothing that wasn't recoverable, and certainly nothing unexpected for an initial game release. The free roam is fun, and gives you the ability to mindlessly slaughter if you The game is fun, and is as in depth as you want to make it -- do you want to search out the web of intrigue, or just get through the main plot line? I've had a couple of issues with graphics (GTX 260) but nothing that wasn't recoverable, and certainly nothing unexpected for an initial game release. The free roam is fun, and gives you the ability to mindlessly slaughter if you want, or pursue the plot. I'm a bit disappointed there is no "good path" - but I'm one of the goody two shoes who always plays the good guy, and knew it wasn't there when I bought it, so I have no right to complain. Worth the cash, and worth supporting the developers.… Expand
  24. DanielM
    Jun 14, 2009
    8
    Firstly Jared J... really? i thought the graphics were Fair crappy considering its a 2009 game, youve only given it a 2 due to your poor performance computer, and it hasnt ripped off GTA free exploration, Free Explorations been around longer than GTA. im only Halfway thru this game and im having so much fun, i literally could not put it down the first day i got it, though the graphics are Firstly Jared J... really? i thought the graphics were Fair crappy considering its a 2009 game, youve only given it a 2 due to your poor performance computer, and it hasnt ripped off GTA free exploration, Free Explorations been around longer than GTA. im only Halfway thru this game and im having so much fun, i literally could not put it down the first day i got it, though the graphics are so-so the gameplay is beautiful, and theres not more fun than jumping from high rooftops into a crowded area an watching the shockwave knock people on their asses, or using your Critical Mass Devastating moves in a crowed, i'd give this game a solid 10 but i just didnt feel the story mode was all too gripping, i didnt get the enjoyment i got from Mass Effect or GTA IV, but the free mode is much more fun, i give it an 8.… Expand
  25. AnonymousMC
    Jun 15, 2009
    9
    A complete rush! The sense of power this game generates is like nothing you've ever played. The jump+glide combo is actually more fun than even the best Spider-man swinging mechanic. JaredJ is full of crap. NO bugs. NO crashes. And that's refreshingly rare in a pc game now days. And if anything. GRAPHICS are what were sacrificed for the sake of game play.
    Too many    A complete rush! The sense of power this game generates is like nothing you've ever played. The jump+glide combo is actually more fun than even the best Spider-man swinging mechanic. JaredJ is full of crap. NO bugs. NO crashes. And that's refreshingly rare in a pc game now days. And if anything. GRAPHICS are what were sacrificed for the sake of game play.
    Too many reviewers played this right after getting used to the inFamous controls and didn't give it a fair chance. And since when is a "B-" grade translated to a "67" numerical score. That's what Metacritic did with 1Up's review and the reviewer, Garnett Lee, was complaining about it on his podcast himself.    … Expand
  26. DOODME
    Jun 15, 2009
    10
    All I can say is its ridiculous. From start to finish you are in a non stop killing fun spree, with enough variations to destroy anything or anyone. The graphics are intense, the gameplay makes you feel like you've drank 2 Redlines, and the storyline was good enough to make me actually pay attention to it. Free roam or go with the story. I have to say if alex was to fight the All I can say is its ridiculous. From start to finish you are in a non stop killing fun spree, with enough variations to destroy anything or anyone. The graphics are intense, the gameplay makes you feel like you've drank 2 Redlines, and the storyline was good enough to make me actually pay attention to it. Free roam or go with the story. I have to say if alex was to fight the infamous guy, he would win hands down. YA!… Expand
  27. Sean
    Jun 15, 2009
    9
    This game is definitely repetitive but who says thats necessarily a bad thing? This game is more sandbox than anything, but with the amount of super powers they allow a person to play with, man its fun. I won't say they did anything groundbreaking, but its definitely a game I will continue to play, its fun, nuff said. Think assassins creed meets bad marvel games like spiderman and This game is definitely repetitive but who says thats necessarily a bad thing? This game is more sandbox than anything, but with the amount of super powers they allow a person to play with, man its fun. I won't say they did anything groundbreaking, but its definitely a game I will continue to play, its fun, nuff said. Think assassins creed meets bad marvel games like spiderman and hulk, without the BAD part. I'll admit though that the sound is a little messed up, its quite low in some parts, but nothing is missed. And to Jared J., your review doesn't make any sense. The graphics aren't that great so your topic sentence doesn't really make the rest of your paragraph arguable. If anything I wish they had worked on the graphics a bit more. However if you're computer can't run this then you do not have a "good" computer by any means. I'm running this game at max settings with no framerate drops. Please troll somewhere else thanks.… Expand
  28. BaalL
    Jun 16, 2009
    10
    That game is awesome. It has much action scenes and u can go wherever u want in manhattan. Like in gta. U have superhuman powers and u can disguise as military or civilian. It means u can play it as a shooter game. the movement is great, too, parkour, like in "Assassin's Creed" is it called. This game is for everyone who like plenty of action, fenomenal graphics and a bit of Sci-Fi. Baal.
  29. KrisM
    Jun 16, 2009
    10
    @Jared J Don't know what you call "newest cards" - I got an E8400, 4Gigs of RAM and a HD4870X2 an I'm able to play this nice game in Full HD at highest settings without any sign of laggs... so you should think about whats wrong with YOUR system ^^ I guess there are some things which are quite buggy e.g. the AI - if you climb up a wall they will discover and attack you but if you @Jared J Don't know what you call "newest cards" - I got an E8400, 4Gigs of RAM and a HD4870X2 an I'm able to play this nice game in Full HD at highest settings without any sign of laggs... so you should think about whats wrong with YOUR system ^^ I guess there are some things which are quite buggy e.g. the AI - if you climb up a wall they will discover and attack you but if you run up the wall they don't do anything... The way of movement is nice - in my opinnion Spiderman was harder to handel than Prototype. The graphic isn't that good and I think the programmers tried to make it look good but they still had an eye on compability for weaker systems. What they've done is telling a nice story - k everyone will say "Oh it isn't that great as the story of GTA" - Prototype doesn't want to be like GTA - there were other games like GTA 3 even before GTA 3 was released and noone said oh look its's GTA 3 - how boring it's like "...." Prototype is a good game and I'm glad to own this it. It's just funny to run through Manhatten and fight Zombies or destroy Hives, military bases or steal Helicopters(while they're flying^^)....so for me Prototype is one of my favorite games and better than GTA 4 which was a big smoking piece of shit with huge hardware requestions and without any long-term motivation.… Expand
  30. MikeJ
    Jun 17, 2009
    10
    This game is thee best game i've played, i don't care what the other lower scores say, they are wrong. Prototype is the best game.
  31. ZacharyB
    Jun 18, 2009
    10
    This game may not have a good storyline, but it is still an incredible experience to enjoy. The game has so many upgrades, combos, side missions (not even counting the "web of intrigue" memory stuff) that even if your not a big fan of the B-movie plot you can still get lost endlessly in tons of fun stuff to do. I dont understand why people are hating on it because it matches GTA somewhat, This game may not have a good storyline, but it is still an incredible experience to enjoy. The game has so many upgrades, combos, side missions (not even counting the "web of intrigue" memory stuff) that even if your not a big fan of the B-movie plot you can still get lost endlessly in tons of fun stuff to do. I dont understand why people are hating on it because it matches GTA somewhat, they are both based on New york but prototype is so much different. Overall, its a great game and in my opinion its definitly worth the cost… Expand
  32. PHilP
    Jun 21, 2009
    8
    Don't bother waiting for the price drop - you can play this game now, have an absolute blast and giggle like a maniac tearing up NYC. Please only use a 360 controller or gamepad though, many of the people complaining about it are stuck with keyboard and mouse which frankly isn't as much fun!
  33. JonG
    Jun 20, 2009
    9
    I had a lot of fun playing this game. Not only can you be practically omnipotent, but you can also play as an average joe soldier, fighting hordes of enemies, forgoing your powers unless you get into trouble. I would've given it a ten, but it is so impossible to be "good" in this game that I'd feel guilty giving it a perfect rating. Yes it's brutally violent. Yes you will I had a lot of fun playing this game. Not only can you be practically omnipotent, but you can also play as an average joe soldier, fighting hordes of enemies, forgoing your powers unless you get into trouble. I would've given it a ten, but it is so impossible to be "good" in this game that I'd feel guilty giving it a perfect rating. Yes it's brutally violent. Yes you will kill innocents. And yes, somehow, that will be fun (my wife thinks I'm evil - just for destroying Manhattan!) If you have technical difficulties with this game, try disabling HID's in your device manager (that works for most). Once again, great game.… Expand
  34. SeanA
    Jun 24, 2009
    9
    Prototype is a sandbox game that focuses on pure fun. The city you play in is big, but Alex, the main character, can move around it quickly with some exceptionally well designed parkour. Combat is fast, intense and violent. There isn't the worry of moral choices to get in your way either. Civilian casualties are part of the game and part of the fun, your on a revenge spree. Last but Prototype is a sandbox game that focuses on pure fun. The city you play in is big, but Alex, the main character, can move around it quickly with some exceptionally well designed parkour. Combat is fast, intense and violent. There isn't the worry of moral choices to get in your way either. Civilian casualties are part of the game and part of the fun, your on a revenge spree. Last but not least, Prototype gives you options. Ask your friends how they tackled certain objectives and you'd be shocked at the wide variety of different strategies they all used. A must play of 2009!… Expand
  35. IlyaP.
    Jun 24, 2009
    9
    Well i pre-ordered this game on steam, with big hopes and the will to enjoy it----- and let me tell you one thing THIS game made me go wild in all definitions . i finished it in like 2 days but those 2 days of gameplay cannot be forgotten in a year or 2. This game stands in the same category of enjoyment as HL2, Bioshock or GTA4. They offer u so much fun in Prototype that you dont care Well i pre-ordered this game on steam, with big hopes and the will to enjoy it----- and let me tell you one thing THIS game made me go wild in all definitions . i finished it in like 2 days but those 2 days of gameplay cannot be forgotten in a year or 2. This game stands in the same category of enjoyment as HL2, Bioshock or GTA4. They offer u so much fun in Prototype that you dont care about latest technologies and graphics or physics at all. This game is a must!! for every self respecting gamer.… Expand
  36. seanm
    Jun 26, 2009
    9
    This is the kind of game i've been looking for. Being able to transfor into different things and use your eneies as disguises, this is a very fun, if short, game.
  37. BS
    Jun 20, 2009
    9
    Great game. The open nature of this game may be shallow when it comes to straight storyline, but the sheer fact that you can do pretty much anything such as drive tanks, fly, fly helicopters, infiltrate bases, or just straight chop them up; makes up for it. The story line portion of the game is interesting if a tad short ~15 hours depending on focus. I would definitely advise anyone who Great game. The open nature of this game may be shallow when it comes to straight storyline, but the sheer fact that you can do pretty much anything such as drive tanks, fly, fly helicopters, infiltrate bases, or just straight chop them up; makes up for it. The story line portion of the game is interesting if a tad short ~15 hours depending on focus. I would definitely advise anyone who loves gory sci-fi games to pick this up; its a must have!… Expand
  38. AndrewD.
    Jul 2, 2009
    9
    I loved this game, to say the least. My first impression was that the graphics were sub-par, but you actually get used to them and basically forget about them. The city is huge and the concept of the infected zones and military zones is brilliant. You won't get bored of this game for a long, long, time. Far more fun than inFAMOUS if you ask me. A must buy for 2009.
  39. HenryI
    Jul 8, 2009
    8
    The game itself is one that is both good and bad. This can be confusing - after all, I do have to take a position somewhere. Firstly, the game is one for gameplay and mechanics. This is where it's strengths lie. The crowd/civilians, the cutscenes, the amazing Mise-En-Scene and a decent (if disjointed/confusing) storyline serve as great strengths. The dept of combat was also a The game itself is one that is both good and bad. This can be confusing - after all, I do have to take a position somewhere. Firstly, the game is one for gameplay and mechanics. This is where it's strengths lie. The crowd/civilians, the cutscenes, the amazing Mise-En-Scene and a decent (if disjointed/confusing) storyline serve as great strengths. The dept of combat was also a highlight. All of these aspects, the mechanical, programming side, was fantastic. The let-down for me was on two major fronts: graphics and polish. On the polish side, there were some major bugs that I ran into, locking up a number of times in game, invulnerabile bosses, ect. Some of the models were a bit buggy, and some of the models/animations weren't lined up perfectly. Small things, but they really do irk you after a while. The side-missions could have used some variety as well, if only to help replayability. Graphically is where this game is weak. Despite the great gameplay, the graphics let it down on its longevity and its effect on the player. Whether it be from messy textures, messy models, or repetitive modeling, as well as ugly physics, it just detracts from the gameplays look and realism. I wonder if it was an intentional aspect to create a more cartoony effect, but I don't think so. To me, it felt like Mercenaries 2 because of the graphics. All in all its a good game, one that should be tried. What it lacks graphically will be made up for in the gameplay aspects.… Expand
  40. SophiaGru
    Oct 17, 2009
    10
    Best game ever! I love the gameplay, voice-acting and Storyline!
  41. JamesS
    Oct 26, 2009
    9
    This game is awesome and is a lot of fun, one of the only single player games I actually really enjoyed.
  42. ChesterH.
    Jun 11, 2009
    9
    This game is so much fun to play I can't stand it. Any game where you can throw trucks at helicopters in an NYC overrun by zombies can't not be awesome. I'm a little disappointed in the graphics. My PC has all of the settings all maxed out and it doesn't so much as hiccup, so I would like to see this game push it a bit farther, but again it's so much fun to play This game is so much fun to play I can't stand it. Any game where you can throw trucks at helicopters in an NYC overrun by zombies can't not be awesome. I'm a little disappointed in the graphics. My PC has all of the settings all maxed out and it doesn't so much as hiccup, so I would like to see this game push it a bit farther, but again it's so much fun to play that I really don't care what it looks like.… Expand
  43. ChaseC.
    Jun 10, 2009
    10
    amazing game, love the free roam and the ability to steal any weapon as well as mimic any opponent. the variety of game-play and fighting is really good too
  44. CharlesG
    Jun 12, 2009
    8
    I first want to comment on Jared's review. I don't know what kind of computer he has but something is terribly wrong with it. The game plays flawlessly for me on all the highest settings. I don't even have the latest hardware either. Now on to the actual review. I love this game. Although not the greatest game ever it is fun to play. The controls are a little difficult at I first want to comment on Jared's review. I don't know what kind of computer he has but something is terribly wrong with it. The game plays flawlessly for me on all the highest settings. I don't even have the latest hardware either. Now on to the actual review. I love this game. Although not the greatest game ever it is fun to play. The controls are a little difficult at times but they can be changed. The graphics are not the greatest but it doesn't matter much. I'd rather have a game that looks decent and runs flawlessly then look spectacular but can barely play. The script is horrendous. They could have gotten better writers. I'm not sure what it is but the acting feels awkward either because of the script or the actors. In spite of the poor writing the gameplay completely makes up for it. Running up buildings then jumping off of them and gliding around the city is stunning. It was difficult to get the hang of it at first with the weird controls but once you get the hang of it it's a blast. I'd definitely recommend it to anyeone.… Expand
  45. SvarturS
    Jun 12, 2009
    8
    Don't believe all the whining about controls. After I got immersed in this gem I was hooked. Sure, sometimes I was cursing my own shortcomings, but I'm not going to blame the developers for my own failings. This game is smooth, sexy, and just bloody carnage wrapped up into a world of fun. Get it, or be jealous of those with it.
  46. Travis
    Jun 12, 2009
    9
    Amazing, couldn't wipe the stupid grin off my face for the first hour. The array of powers at your disposal is utterly lethal, eviserating enemies never seems to get old. Save system is a little wunky, which is for me what kept it from a 10, being able to save mid mission would have been nice. Honestly, one of THE BEST games to come out this decade, why some of these "professional" Amazing, couldn't wipe the stupid grin off my face for the first hour. The array of powers at your disposal is utterly lethal, eviserating enemies never seems to get old. Save system is a little wunky, which is for me what kept it from a 10, being able to save mid mission would have been nice. Honestly, one of THE BEST games to come out this decade, why some of these "professional" reviewers rated it so low is beyond me, obviously they're up on their GTA high horse One stated that "the world is far from engaging" well neither is GTA's where one minute you're running over pedestrians in a park, being chastd by the Police, the next you out run them and no one asks questions about the beat up car with bullet holes. At least in Prototype if you so much as shapeshift in plain sight, they're on you with everything they got from the word go", This is a wise investment in both time and money, you will not be disappointed.… Expand
  47. GaryM.
    Jun 10, 2009
    9
    1Up couldn't be more wrong on this one. This game is not only fun, but enthralling. A revenge story and a supernatural thriller, this game has so many elements many games only dream of executing perfectly. I found myself gasping and staring at the screen, mouth agape more times than i did with Gears of War, GTA4 or Crackdown. The only qualm i have with the game is the level of 1Up couldn't be more wrong on this one. This game is not only fun, but enthralling. A revenge story and a supernatural thriller, this game has so many elements many games only dream of executing perfectly. I found myself gasping and staring at the screen, mouth agape more times than i did with Gears of War, GTA4 or Crackdown. The only qualm i have with the game is the level of detail. On the queue above the door of a building, the lights stream simply COMING UP NEXT: WEATHER. Stuff like that should have more in depth detail. Also, the people wander like mindless zombies, making the city not only NOT feel alive, but simply a mechanized playground on which you have your gruesome fun. Furthermore, why are there so many people wandering around when a known madman is running around murdering everyone? And given the military presence, why don't i see protesters or something? Aside from that, I feel incredible playing this game. The challenge exists despite your immense power, and it is too much fun to do the little challenges and find all of the point markers for hints and pieces of the story. Not only will you have a good time with this game, but you'll realize that GTA4 can't match up to the level of fun and quality this game does. A purchase well warranted.… Expand
  48. HectorO.Jr
    Jun 10, 2009
    10
    This game is perfect, great gameplay, great wonderful story, and gives a lot of replay value, i would recommend it to anyone, even as a rental, its something every gamer who ever wished they could tear the sh!t out of anyone/anything should try. Be warned! it does have a lot of gore so its not something to be played near children ages 1-12 since they may cause nightmares.
  49. joshp
    Jun 12, 2009
    10
    Absolutely amazing, fast, action packed, bloody. But what got me most was how everyone was against you, i mean it gives you plenty of people to kill, but really? it ran just as well as GTA4 or Assassins creed on my PC, smooth animation. there is almost no way you can give this game a 7 or 6 (unless you don't like action games then don't play it) and IGN and 1UP got this game Absolutely amazing, fast, action packed, bloody. But what got me most was how everyone was against you, i mean it gives you plenty of people to kill, but really? it ran just as well as GTA4 or Assassins creed on my PC, smooth animation. there is almost no way you can give this game a 7 or 6 (unless you don't like action games then don't play it) and IGN and 1UP got this game completely wrong. the graphics and the engine do not need work, they are perfectly fine.… Expand
  50. WordW.
    Jun 12, 2009
    10
    Extremely fun, gameplay is like GTA and along with that you got superpowers. If you like the GTA series, you'll like [Prototype] as well! Although the graphics aren't too amazing, but its a great game nonetheless. Very exhilarating.
  51. Panzer_XL4DPRO
    Jun 12, 2009
    9
    Jared J is a f*cking retard 1.His comp. obviously sucks dick if he cant play this game at max settings if he in fact has a top of the line PC (Bullshit). 2. Dead Space blood was fucking amazing (maybe his shitty comp. would not let his see it properly). 3. the sound compliant is probably due to his shitty on board sound and not a stand alone sound card.
  52. Yourfather
    Jun 13, 2009
    10
    The best game I have plaied in a long time (not including the upcoming MMORPG Aion. ) Prototype has a mix of free roaming such as the videogame Assasins creed 1/2 and GTA (but Prototype is more like assasins creed..) You can change your arms and bodies intodifferent weapons and armors, you can go in tanks, hellicoptors, Have weapons, bazookas, Transform into a military agent, go in a base,The best game I have plaied in a long time (not including the upcoming MMORPG Aion. ) Prototype has a mix of free roaming such as the videogame Assasins creed 1/2 and GTA (but Prototype is more like assasins creed..) You can change your arms and bodies intodifferent weapons and armors, you can go in tanks, hellicoptors, Have weapons, bazookas, Transform into a military agent, go in a base, and destroy everything. And much much more. WELL WORTH THE MONEY!… Expand
  53. juliom
    Jun 13, 2009
    10
    This game was incredible there was almost too much action that sometimes i needed a break. the game was very addicting and also had a well driven story line but the cut scenes were not the greatest same with the graphics. you should not have a problem running it if you have a standered computer. I do think that its worth the money if you like total destruction or just really fast paced action.
  54. JaredH
    Jun 13, 2009
    9
    A fine take on the "free-roaming superpower" idea, Prototype is simply fun on a bun. Moving about in the city hasn't been this fun since Spider Man 2, and the brutal, bloody attacks and abilities are simply a blast. Storytelling is a bit sparse, unless you like looking for people to fill in your "Web of Intrigue" (revealing small snippets of the current situation and backstory for A fine take on the "free-roaming superpower" idea, Prototype is simply fun on a bun. Moving about in the city hasn't been this fun since Spider Man 2, and the brutal, bloody attacks and abilities are simply a blast. Storytelling is a bit sparse, unless you like looking for people to fill in your "Web of Intrigue" (revealing small snippets of the current situation and backstory for the player to piece together). The cutscenes would be the biggest weakness, being too short to fit in anything but the basic justifications for you to move on to your next objective.… Expand
  55. WaekB
    Jun 14, 2009
    9
    First off this game is incredibly fun, it's the first game I've played where you feel so powerful and yet it remains a bit challenging. There is an immense variety of weapons and attacks and each one is more than the other. The most fun part for me at least has to be the movement, you can spend hours just jumping and gliding from building to building without getting bored. Sure First off this game is incredibly fun, it's the first game I've played where you feel so powerful and yet it remains a bit challenging. There is an immense variety of weapons and attacks and each one is more than the other. The most fun part for me at least has to be the movement, you can spend hours just jumping and gliding from building to building without getting bored. Sure the stealth mechanic feels tacked on but it doesn't hinder your enjoyment in any way. The graphics aren't spectacular but you won't notice it most of the time because of this game's speed and mayhem. Performance wise this game is PC friendly I'm able to run it at maximum graphics without a hitch on my modest laptop (4gigs of ram 9600 geforce and 2.2 core 2 duo) so you shouldn't have any problems running this if your PC isn't more than 2 years old. The story could have been a bit more fleshed out, but it's enough to keep you interested given how fun this game is. My main gripe is that the main missions feel too short and loose, but there are plenty of side missions. So all in all this is the most fun game to come out in years and it is definitely worth the price tag.… Expand
  56. EricL
    Jun 14, 2009
    10
    Thing game is really something else, I have not see any games with such a unique game style. There are so many things you can do, you can even tour the virtual world rather than take on quests. The movement is smooth but the speed at which you can move later in the game does make exact movements difficult luckily targeting objects helps a lot. For me this is going to be game of the year Thing game is really something else, I have not see any games with such a unique game style. There are so many things you can do, you can even tour the virtual world rather than take on quests. The movement is smooth but the speed at which you can move later in the game does make exact movements difficult luckily targeting objects helps a lot. For me this is going to be game of the year for me, I am happy it was released for PC.… Expand
  57. SaitX
    Jun 14, 2009
    9
    In the best Newyork sand-box so far. You got wolverine,spiderman,hulk, and few more xmen powers. You can glide and travel however you want. You can hijack planes and tanks ( - Reminded me of Merchanaries 2- ) Fight the government fight the zombies , and hell you wonder if i will ever die . Great game , must buy , enjoy . -Cant play with Microsoft Xwinder mouse :P gotto disable HID feature In the best Newyork sand-box so far. You got wolverine,spiderman,hulk, and few more xmen powers. You can glide and travel however you want. You can hijack planes and tanks ( - Reminded me of Merchanaries 2- ) Fight the government fight the zombies , and hell you wonder if i will ever die . Great game , must buy , enjoy . -Cant play with Microsoft Xwinder mouse :P gotto disable HID feature of the mouse.… Expand
  58. Sren
    Jun 14, 2009
    8
    Prototype is definately a fantastic game, however in some areas the game is lacking. For instance the models and animations of the game are fantastic but stick out amoungst the lower grade buidling visuals. This said though, the game does sacrifice visuals for gameplay and pulls the gameplay off very well. I have heard many complaints about visuals affecting gameplay. For me this is just Prototype is definately a fantastic game, however in some areas the game is lacking. For instance the models and animations of the game are fantastic but stick out amoungst the lower grade buidling visuals. This said though, the game does sacrifice visuals for gameplay and pulls the gameplay off very well. I have heard many complaints about visuals affecting gameplay. For me this is just not true in prototype. One of the comments is the draw distance, the draw distance i thought was brilliant considering everything else that is going on in the game, and it does not affect the game for me because i have never been one for collecting missions. I think they are a waste of time that could be spent giving more to the game itself. Overall Prototype is a great game and is definatley worth a look, also it is a game to be played with a controller rather than a mouse and keyboard.… Expand
  59. ChrisV.
    Jun 14, 2009
    9
    This game is possibly the best I have played in a few years. The powers are awesome fun to use, theres a million different ways to kill anything, hijacking helicopters right out of the sky is a blast, the list goes on. My only problem with it, is that I prefer the clean pristine city to jump around in, and lets just say it dosn't stay that way for long.
  60. HawkEyeS
    Jun 15, 2009
    9
    Man. Prototype is a very good game. Let me start out by saying i'm a hardcore gamer and it's a long time since i played 9 hours in just 1 day of a single game. Graphics: 9/10 Very pretty game indeed also quite smooth, the only time my frames dropped was when i got in a heli second time, but this is just a bug i think. Sound: 8/10 not amazing sound but still solid and quite good, Man. Prototype is a very good game. Let me start out by saying i'm a hardcore gamer and it's a long time since i played 9 hours in just 1 day of a single game. Graphics: 9/10 Very pretty game indeed also quite smooth, the only time my frames dropped was when i got in a heli second time, but this is just a bug i think. Sound: 8/10 not amazing sound but still solid and quite good, dialouge is usually very good except a few comments from Alex (the main character) Story: 10/10 Stunning story, it is VERY good in my oppinion if you are into this sort anyway. A solid interesting and complex story, with some things which is ACTUALLY unexpected, rare indeed for games thease days. Gameplay: 10/10 GTA.. meh been done... shooter? with targeting system even.. meh. Run 70 mph sideways on building then jumbing on to a helicopter hijacking it and using it to blast through hundreds of zombies and Marines ? Pretty damn awesome. Presentation: 9/10 A good interface which is not confusing at all, the way the story is told is great, and i mean really great. It's hard to explain though without revealing plot. Controls are sort of stiff though. That gotta be the only real downside of the game. It's a tad confusing on the PC to begin with but once you get used to it it's really not a problem at all. AI: 7/10 The AI is easyly tricked and don't appear to be doing alot when not fighting, however fighting wise they can pose a real challenge. Conclusion: 9/10 This game is a must have if you conspiracies, hordes of zombies, marines, superpowers or just any free roam game. If the controls had been better and perhaps been First person like Mirrors Edge this would probably have been one of the best games of the decade. Quite a few small flaws but no serious ones and you barely notice them once you get into the amazing story.… Expand
  61. Ed
    Jun 16, 2009
    10
    It annoys me how low of a score 1up gave it, because reading the 1up review you do not get the vibe that it was that low
  62. joels
    Jun 16, 2009
    9
    Over-the-top GORE FEST!!!! Incredible action in this open world game. Taking down chopper with your hand transformed as a whip. or crushing tanks with your hands as boulders, running up building to jump up in the sky and then gliding down between the building in new york city while searching for your next prey :) Absolutely amazing game!!! Gameplay is everything, tired of doing the story Over-the-top GORE FEST!!!! Incredible action in this open world game. Taking down chopper with your hand transformed as a whip. or crushing tanks with your hands as boulders, running up building to jump up in the sky and then gliding down between the building in new york city while searching for your next prey :) Absolutely amazing game!!! Gameplay is everything, tired of doing the story mission? lots of side missions to do or just wreak havok in an infected new york city. Oh lets not forget shape shifting!! this game really has everything you'd want in a Superhero game. Though id like to mention that if you buy the pc version (wich kicks ass btw) there's a couple of annoying bugs that can be quickly fixed by going to the game's official forum.… Expand
  63. ZdenekZ
    Jun 16, 2009
    9
    I've really enjoyed the game, although I was not so satisfied with the targeting system (which got me into trouble several times). The idea of composing the story by consuming people was truly amazing. The Must-Have for any gamer.
  64. WebsterB
    Jun 17, 2009
    10
    This game knows it priorities. It puts FUN at the top of its list and makes no concessions. It never forgets that its primary focus is to entertain and as such it never penalizes the player or arbitrarily restricts you. It gives you the abilities to create believable chaos in the world's most recognizable city from the get-go and only rewards you with greater control, destruction, This game knows it priorities. It puts FUN at the top of its list and makes no concessions. It never forgets that its primary focus is to entertain and as such it never penalizes the player or arbitrarily restricts you. It gives you the abilities to create believable chaos in the world's most recognizable city from the get-go and only rewards you with greater control, destruction, and finesse as the game goes on. Nor does it sacrifice subtleties. The small touches in terms of animation, ambient sound and art design generate a believable atmosphere of a slowly decaying metropolis. Disregard statements of poor controls or performance problems- I have a mid level PC and play with keyboard and mouse and the game is a dream to play on high settings. These comments are not written naively I have been playing games of all genres consistently for the past 20 years and own all three current gen systems as well as a self-built pc, and I can honestly say that this game is one of the most fun titles I have ever played. Buy it, play it, you won't be disappointed. One of my favorite all time games.… Expand
  65. DavidH.
    Jun 18, 2009
    9
    Really fun game! If you like going around a free roamed world and being able to kill w/e u liked and see lots of gore, you'll enjoy this. Graphics are pretty decent if you have a good enough system to pump them out. I like it a lot though!
  66. ChrisR
    Jun 20, 2009
    9
    Think grand theft auto without the car jacking and super powers. This game does what it's suppose to and is hours of fun with plenty to do. This game is a good buy.
  67. Syathan
    Jun 21, 2009
    10
    This game is probably the most fun since GTA 3. The Mix from open world and location based missions is very exciting. The best thing about this is that you dont need the best pc. It works with just a normal 2 years old gamer pc on highest graphic. The effect-dialog soundmix is a bit unbalanced so you had to play it loud. It's brutal, overpowered and gets not soon boring like other This game is probably the most fun since GTA 3. The Mix from open world and location based missions is very exciting. The best thing about this is that you dont need the best pc. It works with just a normal 2 years old gamer pc on highest graphic. The effect-dialog soundmix is a bit unbalanced so you had to play it loud. It's brutal, overpowered and gets not soon boring like other free roaming games.… Expand
  68. Tom
    Jun 26, 2009
    10
    This game blew me away. The story is confusing (though actually quite a good one if you figure it out) and the plot twists hardly revolutionary. The AI is quite predictable, the graphics is average, the physics is less than brilliant. But the game is SO FUN. The character is designed to be invincible and is just hard enough to take on some massive firefights but not so awesome you can This game blew me away. The story is confusing (though actually quite a good one if you figure it out) and the plot twists hardly revolutionary. The AI is quite predictable, the graphics is average, the physics is less than brilliant. But the game is SO FUN. The character is designed to be invincible and is just hard enough to take on some massive firefights but not so awesome you can make it through with no effort. The best fun is when a strike team is called down on you - it takes skill and determination to take them apart in the latter stages of the game. DONT PLAY IT ON A CONSOLE. It will ruin it for you. The long (10+) combos are impossible to get period and the control is a lot less dexterous. A keyboard and mouse allow much more diversity and make the game leaps and bounds more fun (the PC porting is done extremely well so it doesn't feel a bit like a port). Oh, the Physics is a LOT better on the PC - on a PS3 it's horrible making some battles next to impossible. Far and away the most fun and immersive game of the year.… Expand
  69. JamesE.
    Jun 28, 2009
    9
    This game is without a doubt something to be impressed by. The game play alone is "interactive" enough without the spine chilling twists thrown at you by the designers. 9/10 with the possibility to become a 10/10 with some minor tweaks.
  70. AndrewC.
    Jun 9, 2009
    10
    This game fits the needs of all men, total control of the most powerful entity on the world! Not to mention the world is by far one of the biggest sandbox environments I've ever experienced in a single player game, comparable to GTA:San Andreas. This is by far the best game so far this year and is a must have!
  71. DavidM
    Jul 28, 2009
    10
    While I tend to go with Metacritic reviews that are in the low 80's at the very least, especially for a game this expensive ($50 through Steam, which is on the pricier side), I am very glad I decided to give Prototype a chance. I consider my money to have been very well spent, and am glad to see that I was right about the negative reviews that pulled this game's score down: they While I tend to go with Metacritic reviews that are in the low 80's at the very least, especially for a game this expensive ($50 through Steam, which is on the pricier side), I am very glad I decided to give Prototype a chance. I consider my money to have been very well spent, and am glad to see that I was right about the negative reviews that pulled this game's score down: they are from snobbish perfectionists who wouldn't know a good game if it bit them (IMHO). I found the graphics to be excellent, the gameplay to be smooth, and the targeting to be quite easy, so I don't understand where the complaints regarding these aspects come from. While the main storyline may seem somewhat short, the whole point is to do some side missions to accumulate points with which to buy your power upgrades. I found that I was able to purchase new upgrades almost as soon as they became available because of the side missions that I did - and believe me, I'm not usually a side-mission kind of guy. The gameplay is so entertaining, however, that I had no problem in this area. I also loved the time-slowing aspect as you change powers. It made it so that I was changing powers back and forth like a pro in no time. All-in-all, I find this to be an excellent, very entertaining (to the point of sometimes laughing out loud), well-executed game, and I would recommend it wholeheartedly.… Expand
  72. DanB.
    Jul 6, 2009
    9
    WOW! This game has things I searched for a long time ago. It is easy to learn. It is great quick play action. It has a acceptable story. It is pure fun!! 1 point less from ten points due to save points, target system and short play time. But nevertheless I enjoyed it greatly. It is pure entertainment . That´s what the wants wants to be. I liked the "chopped-in-half" blade slice from WOW! This game has things I searched for a long time ago. It is easy to learn. It is great quick play action. It has a acceptable story. It is pure fun!! 1 point less from ten points due to save points, target system and short play time. But nevertheless I enjoyed it greatly. It is pure entertainment . That´s what the wants wants to be. I liked the "chopped-in-half" blade slice from a high jump. P-E-R-F-E-C-T.… Expand
  73. John
    Jul 7, 2009
    10
    This game is a must have. If you liked Assasin's Creed, then you will love this one. This game blew me away when i bought it, and i highly recommend it to everyone.
  74. Nathan
    Aug 30, 2009
    8
    Shortly after I began playing [Prototype] I was launching over buildings having a gory hack and slash ton of fun when I began to notice the billboards. The ones that jumped out at me were the "DC" comics logos. At this point a person playing this game needs to realize that [Prototype] is a comic book adapted to a video game. Yes its gory, heavy on action, hordes of enemies, and lots of Shortly after I began playing [Prototype] I was launching over buildings having a gory hack and slash ton of fun when I began to notice the billboards. The ones that jumped out at me were the "DC" comics logos. At this point a person playing this game needs to realize that [Prototype] is a comic book adapted to a video game. Yes its gory, heavy on action, hordes of enemies, and lots of explosions. Like a comic book it relies on the visual to draw you. With this in mind one realizes that the graphics are not 'cutting edge' (which has never been a selling point for me anyway) but instead have a stylized feel to them that fits the comic book theme. The game play mechanics are actually varied and interesting. It has been said by many that there are only one or two 'good powers' and seeing as each power is suited to a particular game play style that may be true and not from person to person. I tried to vary styles and found that using the appropriate power in the right situation made battles much more visually pleasing and easier to handle. AI has also been put down by some reviewers, and to this I do agree, common enemy AI is rotten, while the late game big bads are almost painfully good. This can been seen as a stylized choice on the designers again to build that comic book superhero theme. The super(anti)hero is superior to common soldiers and zombies. and only slightly better than the best both sides can throw at him, a familiar comic theme. The final point to follow is the story, which actually suffers badly under the comic book style. After fully completing the story and the 'web of intrigue' story mechanic I believed I understood what was going on, but could not be certain due to the disjointed narrative. Further in keeping with the comic book style there is mention of a opposing superbeing/nemesis which may be a character you have met, the final boss, or more likely the nemesis that will appear in sequels or in an actually published comic. I actually expected to have an ending cut scene of this being declaring his vendetta like a comic cliffhanger. Overall [Prototype] is a good game, but fits best to those who enjoy comic books or who enjoy playing a super being against a horde of minions like a bad action flick.… Expand
  75. Richard
    Aug 6, 2009
    9
    Such a good game to waste your time on!! I played it for about an hour, put it down for about three days and when I picked it up again I couldn't stop playing!! All the fun upgrades and moves you can do! Do yourself a service however... If you don't have an Xbox 360 controller for your PC, go out and get one. It's not like their expensive. I can't believe the one Such a good game to waste your time on!! I played it for about an hour, put it down for about three days and when I picked it up again I couldn't stop playing!! All the fun upgrades and moves you can do! Do yourself a service however... If you don't have an Xbox 360 controller for your PC, go out and get one. It's not like their expensive. I can't believe the one bonehead in the reviews that said he used a mouse and k/b??? Dude, if you're gonna game on your PC then you better have all the goods! You wouldn't play this game without a controller any more than you would play MechWarrior without a joystick. In short, this game is what games are all about - plain old fun.… Expand
  76. [Anonymous]
    Jun 11, 2009
    10
    Ok, just picture this, Grand Theft Auto + Super Powers, now WHO in their RIGHT MIND, DOESN'T, want THAT? Brutal, fast, and intense action. Senseless killing of civilians is a blast. The varied powers keeps the game unique, and the devastators are simply put, just plain awesome.
  77. ChrisL
    Jun 13, 2009
    9
    Incredibly fun beat-em-up game, only work thats really needed is better 5.1 support, mildly texture upgrades and maybe depth of field effect - that would make the game look fantastic. Understand that given the scale of the game and the fact its designed for consoles, its quite apparent why they had to skimp on some details: because certain boss fights there is simply so many enemies on Incredibly fun beat-em-up game, only work thats really needed is better 5.1 support, mildly texture upgrades and maybe depth of field effect - that would make the game look fantastic. Understand that given the scale of the game and the fact its designed for consoles, its quite apparent why they had to skimp on some details: because certain boss fights there is simply so many enemies on screen at a time that x360 likely wouldn't be able any higher details.… Expand
  78. AdrianL
    Jun 13, 2009
    10
    This is everything a sandbox game should be! Pure mindless destructive fun delivered with style and panache. The story is a little straightforward and obvious but let's face it nobody is buying this game for the story they're buying it to mess some guys' shit up and this is something the game does unbelievably well. Prototype manages to make you feel like an overpowered This is everything a sandbox game should be! Pure mindless destructive fun delivered with style and panache. The story is a little straightforward and obvious but let's face it nobody is buying this game for the story they're buying it to mess some guys' shit up and this is something the game does unbelievably well. Prototype manages to make you feel like an overpowered demigod even as you hit the rock wall climbing portion of the difficulty curve. The graphics are a little last gen but that just means you won't chug during the firefights and frankly anyone who complains about the graphics in a game that let's you rip an enemy in half with your bare hands and absorb the remains has kinda missed the point.… Expand
  79. Stranger
    Jun 13, 2009
    8
    Well, it's a painful decision, but i won't give a 10 to the game i've waited for 2 years :( First: they lost many of gamers in the beginning, making everything too easy... except controlling - it's the worst thing in game... 'til the middle, when you get most of the upgrades (if you'll be able to survive a pair of crazy battles with enemy crowds). Second: Well, it's a painful decision, but i won't give a 10 to the game i've waited for 2 years :( First: they lost many of gamers in the beginning, making everything too easy... except controlling - it's the worst thing in game... 'til the middle, when you get most of the upgrades (if you'll be able to survive a pair of crazy battles with enemy crowds). Second: graphic is not a masterpiece. For '09 game it's pretty ugly. Third: story-based gameplay is boring. Side-quests don't fit the global idea of virus-infested city survival - but, damn! - there's so much fun in them! So, it's over with sadness (of course, there much more unpleasant thing, but they're insignificant). Everything else (that works well) gives you a hell lot of fun and entertainment. This number of variety of gameplay you won't find nowhere else. If only game wasn't made in this 'console arcade style'... Anyway, i'm playing and enjoying the process (mostly ;) P.S. 'Jared', who wrote about glitches and bad sound - is a stupid azzhole, who can't correctly setup a computer!… Expand
  80. RichardW
    Jun 13, 2009
    8
    This game, by all means, is both visually enthralling and mechanically fluid. Games featuring an anti-hero are not only very rare, but good ones are extremely hard to come by. Even though the GTA series created the open-world genre of games, it doesn't mean that every open-world videogame released after it is a copy. Prototype is the most unique supernatural open-world game released This game, by all means, is both visually enthralling and mechanically fluid. Games featuring an anti-hero are not only very rare, but good ones are extremely hard to come by. Even though the GTA series created the open-world genre of games, it doesn't mean that every open-world videogame released after it is a copy. Prototype is the most unique supernatural open-world game released this videogame generation since Crackdown. You will be at the edge of your seat as you see up to 6 deadly Hunters after your carcass while 5 different variations of tanks and helicopters and foot soldiers carrying one of 4 military weapons are firing at you. You pick your side: will you side with the military and destroy the infected nests codenamed HIVEs, will you side with the infected and demolish every military base that springs up, or will you simply kill them all? Either way, none of them see you as an ally. Aside from its current level of awesomeness, There is one glitch that comes to limit my love for this game: The camera. Whenever in close quarters or when there's a ton of enemies on-screen, the camera tends to be incredibly sluggish and jumpy. Putting glitches aside, Prototype is an absolute must-have this summer, and although short (Story beaten in one day), it accounts for its number of sidequests, variety of superpowers and completely over-the-top and almost unnecessary Devastator moves that kill all enemies around you.… Expand
  81. ColbyA.
    Jun 13, 2009
    8
    Good game. I'd recommend buying it if you're a fan of the free-roaming genre. The graphics are mid end, but the size of the environments and number of entities requires at least a decent mid range rig to play - the graphics aren't that intense. In fact, some of the textures are lacking quite a bit. There is no real physics engine - nothing like the GTAIV physics engine, Good game. I'd recommend buying it if you're a fan of the free-roaming genre. The graphics are mid end, but the size of the environments and number of entities requires at least a decent mid range rig to play - the graphics aren't that intense. In fact, some of the textures are lacking quite a bit. There is no real physics engine - nothing like the GTAIV physics engine, which is very disappointing. The game would really shine with a good physics engine and some retexturing in some spots. The gameplay, however, is very fun. It's sort of a combination of Wolverine: Uncaged, Assassin's Creed, and GTA... Minus the physics. In regards to comments below, such as Jared J., the game ran 100% smoothly for me. The audio was fine, and the game ran with no hitches for me. No bugs, no problems, nothing - I wonder if some users have inferior rigs or driver incompatibility issues. I'd definitely recommend picking this game up when the price drops a bit - good game.… Expand
  82. IsaacK
    Jun 14, 2009
    9
    This is one of those games where a simple review may not give you the answer, for me personally it goes down as one of my favorites. There will be those who hate it and others that love it that's just the kind of game this is. If you are looking for a game that's full of intensity, constant brutal action, and builds a relationship between the player and the main character(rather This is one of those games where a simple review may not give you the answer, for me personally it goes down as one of my favorites. There will be those who hate it and others that love it that's just the kind of game this is. If you are looking for a game that's full of intensity, constant brutal action, and builds a relationship between the player and the main character(rather than other characters in the story) this should be enjoyable for you. The game is very polished overall, there are some minor issues such as sound being too quiet but nothing that really impacts the game that I've experienced. I would actually rate this game around an 8.5 or so if I could; I found one of the most accurate reviews to be the gametrailers review I recommend checking that one out for a honest fair opinion. I normally would never comment on anothers comment but seriously Jared stop trolling almost everything you said was both false and ludicrous and if you truly feel that way(as hard as that is to believe)... well it's best you just keep that to yourself as it's completely unhelpful.… Expand
  83. AnonymousMC
    Jun 14, 2009
    8
    I have to admit that this game has a horrible story. It is comprised of other peoples memories and when you watch the memories its hard to understand what half of them mean. The targeting system is helpful at times but it can also be a nuisance when your in the heat of battle, but all these flaws aside I truly loved this game. The game almost requires you to murder hundreds of people sinceI have to admit that this game has a horrible story. It is comprised of other peoples memories and when you watch the memories its hard to understand what half of them mean. The targeting system is helpful at times but it can also be a nuisance when your in the heat of battle, but all these flaws aside I truly loved this game. The game almost requires you to murder hundreds of people since consuming them is the best way to get your health back, you do not actually eat them you just absorb their mangled corpse through your skin. The powers are amazing and really draw you into the game. Even though Mercers abilities range from pulling helicopters out of the sky to destroying tanks with your fists. The game always finds a way to make things challenging and interesting, so long as you don't put the difficulty setting on easy. I recommend renting this game if you can. The game is not long enough to buy for $50… Expand
  84. JakeTHEsnake
    Jun 14, 2009
    9
    To start off my comment on this game I would just like to say that Jared J., YOU ARE AN IDIOT! That is one of the stupidest posts I have ever seen, and you made me laugh and angry at the same time. Your "can't get anymore faster PC" obviously has some major issues, or you are too retarded to make it work. This game's only downfall is its graphics, they are very mediocre, and are To start off my comment on this game I would just like to say that Jared J., YOU ARE AN IDIOT! That is one of the stupidest posts I have ever seen, and you made me laugh and angry at the same time. Your "can't get anymore faster PC" obviously has some major issues, or you are too retarded to make it work. This game's only downfall is its graphics, they are very mediocre, and are not "all the developers care about". My PC runs it great with no hiccups, and its a Frankenstein POS haha. Don't post if you are as the French say "le Moron extreme". Anyway, this game is great if you have an open mind. There have been so many "run of the mill" games lately, it is nice to see something different that really brings a new concept to the game. Sure other games are "free roam" but they aren't as fun to just "roam" as this is. Spectacular abilities and just an all out fun arsenal of moves make gameplay really never get old. Challenge yourself. See how many helicopters you can airjack without ever touching the ground.....(don't just blast through the campaign and say "Wow, that was a waist of 12 hours!?!" I feel that this game did have a little more potential (multiplayer, etc) but all in all it is fun to play, and these days, it isn't all about graphics. So don't be one of those people and just enjoy the game. I mean I still play games on my PS1 that are great, but look terrible. Good game, buy it, have fun, and punch Jared J.… Expand
  85. MitchR
    Jun 15, 2009
    9
    This game is a wonderful example of a game that was designed, not for realism and graphics but for pure gory fun. Even after playing this game for more than 20 hours now and ive still not unlocked all of the numerous and unique abilitys that any action hero would look at with envious eyes. The story was able to suprise me. It has LOTS of cutscenes, none of which lag like many high This game is a wonderful example of a game that was designed, not for realism and graphics but for pure gory fun. Even after playing this game for more than 20 hours now and ive still not unlocked all of the numerous and unique abilitys that any action hero would look at with envious eyes. The story was able to suprise me. It has LOTS of cutscenes, none of which lag like many high requirement games seem to. Gameplay can become too chaotic and the feel of control, that makes this game so fun, is lost to endless exsplosions that throw you around helplessly and make combacks near impossible at times. Missions are escort, kill, etc. Mission gamplay is mostly fun and unique,only broken by buggy ai and lack of imagination in the level design. Graphics and sound bugs need more attention. In closing, this game has many faults and problems that could have easily been fixed. These faults are common in most bad games. What makes Prototype unique is that the sandbox rampage fun, more than makes up for those faults. My biggest complait is that I want more.… Expand
  86. Mark
    Jun 15, 2009
    10
    I don't have the best computer like how jared claims and yet i had the graphics on the highest they could go and it ran fine, and the game looked great. Not onlyl does this game look great it plays great too. If you liked any of the GTA's, or assassins creed you will love this game because it is a refreshing mix between the two. And the fact that it is a GTA "rip off" is I don't have the best computer like how jared claims and yet i had the graphics on the highest they could go and it ran fine, and the game looked great. Not onlyl does this game look great it plays great too. If you liked any of the GTA's, or assassins creed you will love this game because it is a refreshing mix between the two. And the fact that it is a GTA "rip off" is laughable...GTA was a great game and prototype took the parts that made that game great and made a new game. In my opinion every game should do that, then we wont get so many crappy games. This game is definitely worth your money.… Expand
  87. ToddM.
    Jun 16, 2009
    10
    I was never a fan of the GTA play style until this game came out. Visually outstanding and fast pace make this game an incredible buy along with an interesting story line. IMO This game is worth playing.
  88. JohnT
    Jun 17, 2009
    9
    I Played this game start to finish and its excellent. Im not a novice ive played every good game title from the last 10 year and this is down right fun. Its GTA without all the stupid walking around its great.
  89. BrettB
    Jun 19, 2009
    8
    To Jared J: you would think that if all developers care about was graphics this game would actually have great graphics but it doesent what it does have is fun game play and a decent story to give cause to you slaughtering hundreds of thousands of ppl and throwing cars at helicopters.
  90. NullNull
    Jun 22, 2009
    10
    All the reviews i heard on this game said it wasnt that great... but this game kicks ass! Too much fun indeed.
  91. NullNull
    Jun 23, 2009
    10
    Absolutely amazing game, love the open world. Graphics were fine in my books and the powers are awesome. Found my self trying to get every single upgrade and swapping what power I use when I get bored of the same thing. Noticed some comments about the game being short, <12 hrs, if you try to complete every thing in the game it can take quite a bit of time, random violence also eats up someAbsolutely amazing game, love the open world. Graphics were fine in my books and the powers are awesome. Found my self trying to get every single upgrade and swapping what power I use when I get bored of the same thing. Noticed some comments about the game being short, <12 hrs, if you try to complete every thing in the game it can take quite a bit of time, random violence also eats up some time :P. Found that the web of intrigue was an awesome way to tell the back story mainly because it was something different. My one complaint was the ingame volume, found it too quiet to be able to play while talking on vent without blowing an eardrum whenever someone talks. Otherwise, loved the game, would recommend it to any one.… Expand
  92. PeteG
    Jun 29, 2009
    8
    Over-the-top carnage, exploding helicopters, slicing, dicing and bloodshed, creating mayhem in downtown New York - what's not to like? Some control issues when using mouse & keyboard, but nothing too bad. Can get a bit samey, but it's hugely cathartic after a bad day at the office :)
  93. AdamR.
    Jun 29, 2009
    9
    Acceptable graphics and a pretty cliche story threaten to marginalize this game. But then again, I don't play open world mayhem games for the story. I think the devs knew this. Instead, everything you can do is made to be extremely satisfying, and it's actually, genuinely hard at times. Also, props for going the right root in mission variety: Its not all mindless destroy x Acceptable graphics and a pretty cliche story threaten to marginalize this game. But then again, I don't play open world mayhem games for the story. I think the devs knew this. Instead, everything you can do is made to be extremely satisfying, and it's actually, genuinely hard at times. Also, props for going the right root in mission variety: Its not all mindless destroy x things missions, and it doesn't try to include superfluous minigames to pad its resume. Instead, it includes many variants on what needs to be destroyed, and whats trying to destroy you, much centered on the 3 way battle between you, the military, and the infected. Basically, the game does what its trying to do very well. It might not blow your mind, but you will have a lot of fun.… Expand
  94. NikolaN
    Aug 21, 2009
    8
    Prototype is a really well thought out game. It takes place in Manhatten after a virus really messes up everything. You start out by trying out some of the powers you can get. You can unlock the powers throughout the game. The graphics look pretty good, but it still looks a little dull. The game could take about 6-8 hours to beat if you don't do the side missions. The only Prototype is a really well thought out game. It takes place in Manhatten after a virus really messes up everything. You start out by trying out some of the powers you can get. You can unlock the powers throughout the game. The graphics look pretty good, but it still looks a little dull. The game could take about 6-8 hours to beat if you don't do the side missions. The only replayability you can find in the game is using the Easy+ or Normal+ gamestyle which lets you playthrough the story with all the powers you've unlocked, or you can go through and beat the side missions. You'll probably play this game for about a few days and give up on it. It's a very nice game overall.… Expand
  95. SS
    Sep 22, 2009
    9
    Amazing game, it flows well and its fun to play. Total freedom.
  96. LonBorah
    Oct 24, 2010
    10
    Great game play and super combat makes this game an instant hit many users have found issues well it really works perfect for me weapons and the awesome powers makes this game worthwhile definately hoping for prototype 2
  97. Datapotomus
    Sep 28, 2010
    8
    This game is good, but by the end you really just want to finish the story. You actually get tired of playing, but want to finish it to see how it ends. At least that's wher I was at. I ended up not caring much about the actual game just finishing.
  98. cambria
    Dec 27, 2011
    8
    This new storyline is dark and inviting. It takes a gritty story to rationalize the ultra brutal manner in which you dispatch your prey. The city is a little dumb in the head but well optimized, similar to sandbox game Just Cause 2, but it almost feels like I'm running around in crazy taxi's engine with the ultra flat textures. Cloak/disguise system is ultra easy but at times quiteThis new storyline is dark and inviting. It takes a gritty story to rationalize the ultra brutal manner in which you dispatch your prey. The city is a little dumb in the head but well optimized, similar to sandbox game Just Cause 2, but it almost feels like I'm running around in crazy taxi's engine with the ultra flat textures. Cloak/disguise system is ultra easy but at times quite infuriating. It also makes little sense how I can use the body of a general I just killed to enter a secure military site 30 seconds after gutting him in front of the same door staff, I can even shove one of them and he'll salute me despite seeing my head punched off. But hey, ultimately I enjoy this game, it has the same problems as many large-world sandbox games, though its focus is pretty good. The fighting can also be a bit clunky and basic, and explosions may cause rapid framerate flex (I use 16gb ram and a 2gb video card, ultra high end specs) but nothing game breaking, just mildly irritating given that the newest 2011 games can't even force my framerate down. Comes down to pollish I suppose, but seriously, the good outweighs the bad here. The upcoming sequel, I believe, will really help this franchise come into the light, but this one is an above average first installment.… Expand
  99. wencelaus
    Nov 17, 2010
    9
    Prototype has to be one of the most enjoyable games I've ever played. The sheer wow factor of running up the sides of buildings, of gliding through the air over a city in chaos, and of violently assuming the identity of any pedestrian you pass on the street, make you want to come back for more. The story is well developed, and the animations are fluid enough to give you an breath-takingPrototype has to be one of the most enjoyable games I've ever played. The sheer wow factor of running up the sides of buildings, of gliding through the air over a city in chaos, and of violently assuming the identity of any pedestrian you pass on the street, make you want to come back for more. The story is well developed, and the animations are fluid enough to give you an breath-taking sense of speed. Some may complain about the lack of levels per se, that the game takes place in one city environment, but you will find that the city is too well detailed and fun to explore to care. The action sequences are superb, and the open-world freedom to do as you wish makes this game one of the very best experiences on the PC. A must-have......… Expand
  100. skulls
    Mar 18, 2011
    9
    Amazingly fun game. The graphics aren't great even on full settings, the plot is entertaining but on a B movie level, but the actual gameplay more than makes up for both of these flaws. It took me a good 15 hours to beat the main campaign but I spent a majority of that time trying to get gold on every little side mission in between the main mission, all of which I found incredibly fun.Amazingly fun game. The graphics aren't great even on full settings, the plot is entertaining but on a B movie level, but the actual gameplay more than makes up for both of these flaws. It took me a good 15 hours to beat the main campaign but I spent a majority of that time trying to get gold on every little side mission in between the main mission, all of which I found incredibly fun. There are few games that will make you feel like more of a badass and give you more choice with how to accomplish a task. One of the boss battles was ridiculously boring, and the combat can get a bit repetitive if you don't mix things up. Great game, would play again.… Expand
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#48 Best PC Game of 2009
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#15 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
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#28 Most Shared PC Game of 2009

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. Gameplayer Sweden
    50
    Prototype isn’t the type of game that shines despite of all it’s flaws. No, Prototype is the kind of game that surprises us that it isn’t in a worse shape just because of all it’s shortcomings. A mediocre game that tried so hard to be cool that it got lost in shallowness.
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  2. DarkZero
    80
    It is absolutely the best game for wasting away those hot summer days. If you’re a fan of superhero games or just love gratuitous violence, you can’t go wrong with Prototype.
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  3. GameSpy
    60
    Prototype's combat and world traversal alone can provide more than a few hours of entertainment, I just can't get over how cheap a lot of the game feels. Whether it's the dated looks, its frustratingly difficult latter portion, or its awkward storytelling, Prototype often feels like a budget title that unfortunately doesn't have a budget price.
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