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Prototype™

$19.99
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Metacritic:
79
Publisher:
Activision
Platforms:
Windows
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About This Game

You are the Prototype, Alex Mercer, a man without memory armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting your way to the heart of the conspiracy which created you; making those responsible pay.
  • Fast & Deadly Shape-Shifting Combat: Reconfigure your body to the situation at hand. From Claws to Blades to Hammers to Whips, choose the right weapon for the situation. Change to a shield or armor for defense, or use advanced sensory powers (thermal vision, infected vision) to track your enemies
  • Over-the-Top Locomotion & Agility: Seamlessly and fluidly bound from building to building, run up walls, bounce off cars and everything in your path. Adaptive parkour lets you move freely through the open-world environments of New York City.
  • Unique Disguising Abilities: Consume anyone at anytime, take on their appearances and assume their memories and special abilities.
  • Deep, Conspiracy-Driven Storyline: Wake up with no memory of the past...just mysterious powers and a link to a town in Idaho. Delve into the mysteries of your origin, the true nature of your power and your part in a conspiracy 40 years in the making.

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User Reviews

Mostly Positive
100 user reviews
74%
Positive
33 hrs at review
Recommended

IMPORTANT: Before playing this game, do yourself a favor and install this mod https://www.nexusmods.com/prototype/mods/52 so you can actually play the game Prototype is fking awesome. I remember playing the sequel when it came out but never played the original, until now. And I really enjoyed it. It has its flaws, for example wacky enemy AI in some parts, and some of the challenges being plain stupid (looking at you, Raid). Also the story was kind of whatever. It seemed to focus only on the plot with no character development whatsoever. But anyway, I think I'm being too harsh on the game. You will feel like a badass in this game. There's actually a lot of value in doing all the challenges and side content, because you get to unlock powerful moves and increase your health to become even stronger. Most of the powers are a lot of fun to use, and I think the whipfist was my favorite. Overall, I give Prototype a solid 7.5/10. It's so much fun slashing infected hordes and military...

11 helpful
1 hrs at review
Not Recommended

This game was a favourite growing up and I'm pleased to say it still cooks... BUT, it has been allowed to become pretty much unplayable on PC, the only way to play being the use of an unofficial fix from Nexus. If you have no experience modding what so ever, I'm afraid you'll either have to learn or give up on playing this game on PC.

6 helpful 2 funny
14 hrs at review
Recommended

Prototype is an exhilarating open-world action game developed by Radical Entertainment that offers players a unique blend of superhuman powers, brutal combat, and an expansive urban playground to unleash chaos. Originally released in 2009 and now available on Steam, the game has aged surprisingly well thanks to its engaging core gameplay loop and distinctive premise. It invites players to step into the shoes of Alex Mercer, a mysterious protagonist who wakes up with no memory but extraordinary shapeshifting abilities and a deadly agenda. This premise fuels a dark, thrilling narrative set in a quarantined New York City, where Alex must uncover the truth about his past while battling hostile forces and rival mutants. At the core of Prototype’s appeal is its combat system, which revolves around Alex’s grotesquely flexible and violent shapeshifting powers. Players can morph their limbs into a variety of weapons—claws, blades, hammers, and even claws—allowing for highly creative an...

5 helpful
15 hrs at review
Recommended

Biological transhumanism, gritty anti-hero with blades for arms, apocalyptic cityscapes, tense music, and the action equivalent of World War 8. Can this game be anymore edgy ? Genuinely, they don't make games like this anymore.

2 helpful
5 min at review
Not Recommended

can't recommend. Game will launch, but starting a new game (idk about continuing, didn't get that far) causes the game to crash. too late for me to get a refund, but then again, it is only like $20 so not the biggest deal. Still sad I can't play a game I really love.

2 helpful
22 hrs at review
Recommended

MICROSOFT!!! GIVE US A PROTOTYPE REMAKE AND MY MONEY IS YOURS!

2 helpful 1 funny
8 min at review
Not Recommended

Not working Please fix the issue

2 helpful
6 min at review
Not Recommended

The game loads up, but when starting a new game it crashes immediately.

2 helpful
20 hrs at review
Recommended

It`s good

1 helpful
15 hrs at review
Recommended

Classic Xbox 360 megaviolence. I could spend hours just roaming the city killing things, grabbing secrets, and finding endless ways of chucking blackwatch goons around

1 helpful

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FAQ

How much does Prototype™ cost?

Prototype™ costs $19.99.

What are the system requirements for Prototype™?

System requirements are not available for Prototype™.

What platforms is Prototype™ available on?

Prototype™ is available on Windows PC.

Is Prototype™ worth buying?

Prototype™ has 74% positive reviews from 100 players. Metacritic score: 79/100.

When was Prototype™ released?

Prototype™ was released on Jun 10, 2009.

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