So, Should I Buy Prototype?

[MercurySteam]

I get over games pretty fast, and now that I've gotten over Red Faction: Guerrilla (i still do like it btw), i need a new game, stat. I know for sure later in the year I'll be getting ODST and Bioshock 2, but i need a new game now. I've seen the trailer and I know about the story, although i wasn't really hyped when it was coming out. But do you recommend it? If you have it, what do you like about it? What's your favourite part of it? And so on............

 

[insanejigsaw]

Yes, fav part would be going to the infected zones and just kill zombies for 3 hours. I would recommend it as it has lots of side missions to keep you busy.

 

[insanejigsaw]

Btw what is ODST?

new halo game

 

[Flishiz]

Let me put it this way, because the game plays in a very specific fashion. Have you ever had a power fantasy, not being good or evil, but having the ability to destroy both? Ever wanted to be completely superior to the rest of the world and feel it? Then you should buy it. It is a game for people who dream of superiority, but if you don't feel the same way, the game wont resonate with you.


I promise I wasn't paid to say that.

 

[MadeinHell]

You definetly should buy it. Or at leas rent it. It's one of the best sandbox games this year and delvers tons and tons of fun.
I haven't played InFamous but if i were you id' still buy prototape. Its just faster, and the powers are cooler than just electricity stuff. And you don't have to worry about all the "moral" crap.

 

[Antiparticle]

I feel really drawn to Prototype too, but I worry about the replayability. It sounds like a blast to play through the first time, but is it a game you can still enjoy a month, or two, or three after buying it? That's kind of what I require before spending 60 euro on a game.

 

[Cowabungaa]

It's fun, it's incredibly fun, just jumping and flying around New York. Wrecking havoc with a wide array of powers and possibilities, doing a shitload of different side-missions, it's pure fun.

 

[Halfbreed13]

AKA
FUCK YES

 

[Dys]

It's a hire, not a buy.

 

[SomeBritishDude]

I've heard that inFamous is better, at least story wise, but I don't have a PS3 so...

Anyway, I'm certainly getting it if I can. I'm a big fan of Spiderman 2 and Hulk ultimate destruction, and this just looks like more of the same without a recognizable hero.

 

[Abedeus]

Don't buy, rent.

Don't a developer that refuses to make patch for critical problems. For instance, I don't have sound in Windows XP... at all.

 

[Cowabungaa]

AKA
FUCK YES

Yea this really says it all. Or if you don't like someone's face, why don't you just throw a taxi at it? Or throw someone from a building? Do an elbow drop on a tank, the list goes on.

 

[GodsOneMistake]

Prototype is a great Summer game. Mindless destruction and a lot of cool shit. For one thing you can use somebody elses body like a skateboard and grind them to a pulp on the sidewalk... Take that Jack Thompson

 

[Sparrow]

I'm also on the fence about it too.

Looks very alike to Ultimate Spider-Man. Though, I loved that game so maybe. The only issue I'm going over right now is wether it will get boring quick.

 

[LewsTherin]

Yes, for no other reason but the murderization of hundred of dudes.

 

[tiredinnuendo]

I'll throw in my two cents... why not?

Prototype started off as a game that I was super pumped for. Couldn't wait. However, as we got closer to deadline, I got less and less interested. The graphics looked bland, the reviews were mediocre (or non-existant), and I hadn't really heard anything too great about it. Eventually I just gave up and bought it. I figured, really, what's $60 nowadays?

Overall I'd say I'm glad. The game is a power trip and no mistake. This is kind of what Force Unleashed should have been. You have a pretty crazy number of abilities and options, and it really is satisfying and fun, even if it isn't all that deep.

Some complaints:
- As you progress in the story, the game gets uglier, to the point where the city just looks bad. Mostly due to the red mist that covers all infected areas.
- For the amount of variety that is put into your powers, the game doesn't really have you do much besides kill things and the occasional glide mission. Not that you can't do other stuff on your own (and you will), but there are no missions for that sort of thing.
- The AI is... odd. They will flip out if they see you bench-pressing trucks or shapeshifting, but they won't think it's odd in the slightest to see their commanding officer run straight up a wall or fly all around the inside of the base. Note: this is probably done to make it reasonably possible to leave a base you've just infiltrated without setting off all the infection sensors, but still.
- The story is bad. The web of intrigue is interesting, but even that isn't so great. Especially when you get web targets with vital information like, "I like to run over stuff in tanks!" (really, not kidding). And the hint bubbles are damn near insulting.

...there are more nitpicks I could point out, but really, there's not much point. I'm really enjoying Prototype, and many others will too. I'd give it my recommendation.

And FYI: Anyone who compares this game to inFamous is wrong. It'd be like comparing inFamous to Crackdown. They both contain superpowers and sandboxes, but the similarities end there. A good way to determine which you'll like better is to figure out whether you like shooters more (inFamous) or melee fighters (Prototype). Speaking as someone who has both, I'm glad for both purchases, so no reason to think you need to get either one or the other.

- J

 

[RazielDethAngel]

I may be biased based on how I have waited for Prototype to come out for two years, but you should buy it.

 

[Vrex360]

I was never particularly excited about Prototype but I suppose I need to give it some kind of attention.... as for your question. I am NOT the person to ask about this, this person is.

*points to whoever posts after him*

 

[Shoto Koto]

In short, Yes. It is a ridiculous amount of fun for a good while, it can get repetitive if you're boring and do the same combos over and over again.
It's got a bit of a dumb story but if you really want a good story then prototype isn't for you. If you just want a game that is just mindless destructive fun then go nuts
Sorry the reasons are a bit short, I'm a bit busy

 

[Mr Fatherland]

So far I have really enjoyed it, I don't see what the fuss is all about with the graphics, they're fine and certainly passable. The powers are great and sometimes you can't decide which weapon you want to use as they all have their strengths and they don't have much weaknesses. I would disagree with the people who have told you to rent it, it's well worth buying.