Abstract: Waking on a cold mortuary slab, shape-shifting biological weapon Alex Mercer escapes the shackles of death to stagger, confused and angry, into an infection-ravaged New York City on the verge of self-destruction. With the military's elite Project BLACK...
Abstract: When you look at the evolution of open-world action games, youll quickly find that weve got two major ways to develop one: the realistic world filled with cops and crime, and the comic book world full of superpowers, heroes, and villains. But with a...
Abstract: During the last console generation, we saw a widespread proliferation of superhero games. Amidst the slew of X-Men, Spider-Man and Batman games, Radical Entertainment’s Hulk Ultimate Destruction stood out as the most visceral, chaotic and action-packe...
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Published: 2009-06-16, Author: Anthony , review by: gamespy.com
The combat is fun when it isnt out of hand; over-the-top gore is pretty amusing.
Abstract: Its an interesting question to ask while playing: why did Prototype fail? Yes, it did fail, although for hours while playing I couldnt quite put my finger on what exactly missed the mark. Its a fun failure, in places, with a sense of power that feel...
Abstract: Prototype is set in New York during the outbreak of a mysterious virus.As a ‘sandbox’ game without a fixed structure to follow, players are given freedom to throw themselves, or rather the game’s protagonist Alex Mercer, around the city Parkour-style, ...
Abstract: Having a protagonist in Alex Mercer, Prototype is not only a game that is aimed at men, but it’s specifically made for guys who adore violence and gore in video games. Unfortunately, opting for the clichéd method of amnesia for storytelling, Prototype’...
Abstract: Manhattan Island has suffered all manner of fates in movies over the years. It was attacked by monsters in and , hit by tsunamis in and , and targeted by aliens in and . But though comes close, the New York borough has never before been subjected t...
Intriguing storyline and protagonist, Varied missions that can be approached in numerous ways, Massive arsenal of moves and abilities, Plenty of activities and challenges outside of main story, Challenging, but almost never frustrating.
The scenery is dull and never changes, Occasionally fiddly controls.
This open-world action game set in Manhattan is proof that even viral outbreaks can be incredibly fun if theyre done right. ...
