Prototype 2

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  • Summary: Behold New York Zero. Prototype 2 extends the experience of becoming the ultimate shape-shifting weapon. A vicious viral outbreak has killed Sgt James Heller’s family and transformed him into a PROTOTYPE. Powered by revolutionary shapeshifting powers, you must hunt, kill and consume your wayBehold New York Zero. Prototype 2 extends the experience of becoming the ultimate shape-shifting weapon. A vicious viral outbreak has killed Sgt James Heller’s family and transformed him into a PROTOTYPE. Powered by revolutionary shapeshifting powers, you must hunt, kill and consume your way across the ravaged wasteland of New York Zero to take revenge on the man responsible: Alex Mercer.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Game Chronicles
    Apr 24, 2012
    95
    Prototype 2 is a sequel that far surpasses its predecessor with an interesting character, good storytelling, and a lot of gratuitous violence.
  2. Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
    Apr 25, 2012
    90
    The Bio-Bomb turns your enemy into a ticking time bomb. While your victim explodes into a gory mess of tendrils, tearing his colleagues apart, Heller walks away as if nothing has happened. Because everyone knows: "cool guys don't look at explosions". [May 2012, p.105]
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  3. 3DJuegos
    Apr 24, 2012
    86
    Prototype 2 is not perfect and there are a few things which need to do a better job next game - like the lack of variation in missions - , but nonetheless this is one of the most visceral, spectacular and brutal sandboxes out there. A far better videogame than its predecessor.
  4. Machinima
    Apr 27, 2012
    80
    Prototype wasn't a bad experience, but Prototype 2 builds on that framework, and provides a much richer gameplay experience. You might not replay this several times, but the main storyline provides about 12 to 15 hours of enjoyment, and the completetists out there will continue leveling Heller up long after the game is over.
  5. Gamers' Temple
    May 7, 2012
    78
    You can have some fun with it, but if you're looking for a challenging and engrossing open world game then you might be a bit disappointed.
  6. Armchair Empire
    May 4, 2012
    75
    All in all, Prototype 2 does a good job of creating an interesting combat engine, but falls short visually, in story-telling, and general mission design. Assuming that you are geared for some mindless death and dismemberment, this is a good way to spend the time until the new releases hit the open market.
  7. Push Square
    Apr 30, 2012
    60
    Like its predecessor, Prototype 2 is an enjoyable distraction rather than a must-play affair. Its varied combat and satisfying traversal mechanics provide the title with a surprisingly solid basis, but a lacklustre plot and dreary setting prevent it from competing with the very best in the open-world genre. There's certainly fun to be had here, but it's of the disappointingly dispensable kind.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 45
  3. Negative: 3 out of 45
  1. TheAxeGang
    Apr 26, 2012
    10
    Prototype 2 is a masterpiece of open world destruction! Like killing hordes of zombies? of course you do! The game looks and soundsPrototype 2 is a masterpiece of open world destruction! Like killing hordes of zombies? of course you do! The game looks and sounds amazing. I love how many ways there are to kick serious ass! You can be sneaky stealthy ninja type or just a complete beast and charge the obstacles head on. Operate tanks, fly choppers, use tons of weapons or become the weapon. If you like open-world games, if you want to have god-like powers pick this game up now! Getting a new copy gets you Rad-net which opens up a bunch of mini games that are good-times when hanging out with a bunch of peeps. I liked being Alex Mercer, but Heller is even more bad-ass! Two thumbs up, 10 out of 10!… Expand
  2. 1995499
    Jul 9, 2012
    10
    Initially, it's the extensive overall improvement on the game's graphics that will amaze you. Afterwards, you'll notice how Blackwatch agentsInitially, it's the extensive overall improvement on the game's graphics that will amaze you. Afterwards, you'll notice how Blackwatch agents look much better, and that there is more variety in every single aspect of the game. Military base and Infected hives' sizes are now realistic, and feature a wider range of missions and assets. Combat is more brutal, fun and fluid, and the new enemies are a welcome addition. What ultimately won me over was the incredible voice acting and the dramatic cutscenes, though the end felt a bit loose. Play this game.… Expand
  4. Bilal
    Apr 27, 2012
    9
    Massive destruction..... incredible power.. best of all super villains ever. Prototype 2 puts extremely cool powers in your hand. New York isMassive destruction..... incredible power.. best of all super villains ever. Prototype 2 puts extremely cool powers in your hand. New York is much better than of Prototype 1 but what I dont like is the Heller. Alex was far too cooler than him.… Expand
  5. Enzo2002
    Jun 11, 2017
    8
    It's a good game, has a great gameplay, controls are good, story is poor but is ok at the same time. The AI could be better, is difficult onlyIt's a good game, has a great gameplay, controls are good, story is poor but is ok at the same time. The AI could be better, is difficult only on the harder mode( after complete story).… Expand
  6. darkwraith
    May 10, 2012
    7
    Prototype 2 is a better looking but more of the same version of the original prototype. P2 although still great fun too play does not seem toPrototype 2 is a better looking but more of the same version of the original prototype. P2 although still great fun too play does not seem to be no-where near as challenging as the original was. This i think is another case of pandering to the casual gamers while alienating the hardcore of players who supported the original. Even on insane it does not seem more difficult to beat the missions you just get slower health regeneration. There are actually very few new power upgrades and also a dissapointing amount of new infected enemies with no real infected big boss battles that take 20minutes to beat these have been replaced with infected humans with replica blade arms and such. The only really challenging boss is alex mercer himself as he cheats with animation moves that you cannot block. so you just have to learn the timing and spam your most powerful moves to beat him. Also the challenges that were available in the original from the start. Are this time only available in the radnet edition and half of these are on a timed release. Designed either to keep you playing or a clever marketing strategy to stop you trading the game in after you complete it. Over-all prototype 2 is fun and highly playable but there are not enough new mission ideas, bosses or a strong enough main story. Worth playing but if you dont you are not missing anything. If you still own the original replay that instead.… Expand
  7. Underpants158
    Jun 17, 2016
    7
    [Based on the assumption that you know what this game is all about, so just thoughts]
    When a lot of things came on screen I found it    [Based on the assumption that you know what this game is all about, so just thoughts]
    When a lot of things came on screen I found it difficult to keep track of my character. Everybody has the same bland colors so you end up just blending in. Also there is a particular enemy that is so large it can take up the whole screen even pushing your character out of the shot.

    A decent story that got ridiculous at times as action movies tend to do. The end was satisfying though so all is forgiven.

    Collectibles give you power ups for completing them not just a trophy so that is an actual incentive in my book.    … Expand
  8. Che3es
    Jan 24, 2019
    0
    The first one was horrible and so is the sequel. I pray to never see a third Prototype

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#51 Best PS3 Game of 2012
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#43 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2012
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#27 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2012