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Prototype (X360)

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Developer: Radical Entertainment
Publisher: Activision
Game Details: You are Alex Mercer, the Prototype: a shapeshifter with amazing powers of combat, destruction, and
You are Alex Mercer, the Prototype: a shapeshifter with amazing powers of combat, destruction, and deception. Consume targets for their form and memories to assume a perfect disguise, or instantly transform your body into an array of deadly biological weapons, cutting your way to the heart of the conspiracy forty years in the making. Stalk the streets of New York City, searching for the life you lead before. Take the form of anyone in your path, using an arsenal of identities toYou are Alex Mercer, the Prototype: a shapeshifter with amazing powers of combat, destruction, and deception. Consume targets for their form and memories to assume a perfect disguise, or instantly transform your body into an array of deadly biological weapons, cutting your way to the heart of the conspiracy forty years in the making. Stalk the streets of New York City, searching for the life you lead before. Take the form of anyone in your path, using an arsenal of identities to confound, exploit or annihilate your enemies. Mankind is your mask. Wage a secret war against factions with complex agendas of their own, out to capture or kill you. They are your greatest threat and the key to the secrets of your past. Confront them, find those responsible and make them pay. Shapeshifting: Attack with brutal and devastating powers; instantly triggering hundreds of power combinations (Attack, Defensive and Sensory). Disguise: Assume the perfect disguise by transforming into any character and assuming the victim's powers, skills and abilities. New York City is your hunting ground! Jam-packed, vibrant, fully interactive city filled with thousands of people and enemies out to destroy you. Delve to the bottom of a conspiracy that has haunted the American government for decades. Who is responsible for your condition?… Expand
Developer: Radical Entertainment
Publisher: Activision
Genre(s): Action Adventure Sci-Fi Sci-Fi Open-World
Number of players: No Online Multiplayer
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Rating: M
Official Site: http://www.prototypegame.com/
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Critic Reviews
(83)
78
Metascore Generally favorable reviews
62 Positive Ratings 74%
21 Mixed Ratings 25%
0 Negative Ratings 0%
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Cheat Code Central
"One of the best games to release this generation and is definitely the best game to drop in 2009 (so far). Outside of the lackluster stealth and disguising mechanic, the brutal combat, huge open-world, varied challenges, and utterly satisfying gameplay makes this a must-have title for any serious gamer's collection. Get ready to put your life on hold!" ... Read full review
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GameFocus
"Prototype is one of those games that starts out with some horribly boring gaming and seems to take too long (1-1.5 hrs) to get anywhere. But once the game opens up and you can free roam, do missions and the like you begin to see how wonderfully brilliant the destructive gameplay is and as you build up your powers to amazing heights allowing you to do more destruction the game is amazing and satisfying. This is a must buy for action fans." ... Read full review
85
ActionTrip
"Prototype easily stomps over numerous boring movie-based action games we've seen lately and effectively covers all the necessary themes to engulf gamers in a relatively interesting horror/sci-fi story." ... Read full review
80
Everyeye.it
"Despite the medium graphics quality Prototype offers a deep, funny and complete game experience. The storyline is solid, mature and involving and the narration presents original techniques that keeps the player always involved. Radical Entertainment production is a clear step over the average." ... Read full review
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WonderwallWeb
"Prototype is a fun game which is helped along by the unique powers of the main character Alex, however it can become repetitive after a while." ... Read full review
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Xbox World Australia
"Your personal affinity to the game will largely depend on whether you prefer to be led through an engaging and tailored adventure or to just be given a set of powers and make your own fun." ... Read full review
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Metro GameCentral
"The initial feelings of power and freedom hide another badly designed and unimaginative superhero sim." ... Read full review
User Reviews
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7.7
User Score Generally favorable reviews
263 Positive Ratings 68%
70 Mixed Ratings 18%
50 Negative Ratings 13%
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JoshM
Jun 22, 2009
This game is fantastic. However, definitely for the hardcore gamer. There is so much to do control wise, chaining everything together, that This game is fantastic. However, definitely for the hardcore gamer. There is so much to do control wise, chaining everything together, that when you really have it down and the combat flows...wow, just amazing. So Much Fun. But, if you are not "good at gaming" you will likely become frustrated.… Expand
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BobC.
Jun 10, 2009
Who's the dimwit at 1Up that gave this amazing open world game with the 1st TRUE bad ass anti-hero EVER such a low score??? I guess Who's the dimwit at 1Up that gave this amazing open world game with the 1st TRUE bad ass anti-hero EVER such a low score??? I guess Activision didn't treat him well, all the other reviews are so much higher. I just played thru the first few missions and its fun as hell....Can't wait to get back into it tomorrow. Enjoy fellow Mercerites :)… Expand
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samaz
Jun 10, 2009
INFAMOUS was good this one is better! open world massive action great game
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JacobC
Jun 15, 2009
To the people commenting on how 1up gave the game such a low score, click the link, it turns out 1up actually gave the game a B- and To the people commenting on how 1up gave the game such a low score, click the link, it turns out 1up actually gave the game a B- and metacritic just messed up the score.… Expand
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Rauletuzz
Nov 27, 2014
This is a very cool game, and i love it, but if you dedicate yourself to walk around the city, it can be a bit boring
But anyway it is a veryThis is a very cool game, and i love it, but if you dedicate yourself to walk around the city, it can be a bit boring
But anyway it is a very interesting and recommended game… Expand
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AnonymousMC
Jun 25, 2009
Good game, fun, but the difficulty goes through the roof and is unbalanced towards the end. It's not that I don't want a challenge,Good game, fun, but the difficulty goes through the roof and is unbalanced towards the end. It's not that I don't want a challenge, but the situations are cheap and start to rely on having the right "lucky" situation occur. Bad design ruins the game down the stretch.… Expand
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AndrewF
Jun 13, 2009
It's obviously the developers all commenting in here. This game is a steaming pile of garbage. Let's start with the fact that the It's obviously the developers all commenting in here. This game is a steaming pile of garbage. Let's start with the fact that the install failed, and I had to go online to find a way to *fool* the game into installing. Wow, you guys didn't even test this thing, did you? That wasn't the worst part. The missions are so cliche the designers should be banned from making games ever again. The dialog is cheese. The graphics are bland. There is nothing redeemable about this game. AT ALL. I would return it, but I actually want the pleasure of throwing it in the trash.… Expand
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