PROTOTYPE

[The ill Jedi]

I read about this game some time ago and I was intrigued by what I read. Now in seeing these videos, I know this game is gonna be BAD ***.

Trailer (http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/950254/prototype/videos/Proto_042808.html)

[lcummins]

That looks really, really, really cool!!!

[zedex9r]

Yeah, I have been following this one for quite some time as well, looks like another sandbox type game that will be a lot of fun. I am impressed by the outright action and the cloning/disguse aspect looks to be a lot of fun.

Judging from the latest trailer though, it appears that I will probably have to import this one as well because it looks to have more violence than Dark Sector, and Dark Sector didn't pass clasification here in Aus, so what chance does Prototype have. :(

Thanks for the link Mate :)

[DarkArtist81]

I've been following this game for a while... looks like it kept to it's initial promise. Mayhem. :rock

Looks fantastic. :devil

[hairlesswookiee]

yeah i still have the game informer with this on the cover. it looks very awesome and hopefully it can deliver what it promises.

[KrisSolo]

Check out Gamespot's 'On The Spot' from last week (24th) - great ingame footage (sorry, too lazy to link... :))

[Darth Caedus]

I've been following this game for a while... looks like it kept to it's initial promise. Mayhem. :rock

Looks fantastic. :devil

Yea, game looks like Crackdown, but on crack (no pun intended) and steroids with pumped up violence.

[Starkiller]

I've been following this game for a while... looks like it kept to it's initial promise. Mayhem. :rock

Looks fantastic. :devil

Same here.

[BXCOLLECTOR]

This game looks ^^^^ing SICK

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[bagelsncheesey]

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33483&highlight=prototype

[The ill Jedi]

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33483&highlight=prototype
beat me to it. :D

Kain, time for a merge buddy.

[bagelsncheesey]

beat me to it. :D

always a step ahead :lol

[BXCOLLECTOR]

:lol ^^^^ it more vids

demo gameplay

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[The ill Jedi]

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Awesome vid, been following this one for a while now. Summer seems so far away. :(

[BXCOLLECTOR]

summer is far away but thank god SF4 and RE5 are not :rock

[The ill Jedi]

summer is far away but thank god SF4 and RE5 are not
:lecture

^^^^ yeah brotha!! :rock

[Chapter 2099]

I've been waiting for this one for quite sometime. The release date has been pushed back SO many times, but I look forward to seeing it finally hit the shelves. Interesting concept and overall, it'll bring something new to the table. I'm still a little worried about its success, but as long as I get my hands on a copy, I'll be happy.

[Grange Wallis]

I'm looking forward to this game, looks like a lot of fun... But I have a feeling it'll be like GTA IV in the sense that it's really well done and plays well. But then gets a touch repeativity and I'll stop playing it, yet I'll always promising myself to go back and clock it, even though I know I never will!

Hope I'm wrong... Because this looks really exciting!

[nash]

Theyre promoting this thing pretty hard at NYCC. looks pretty cool. Got some free tshirts.

[Entropy]

Played it at NYCC and was actually a bit let down. Lots of action but the flame animation is weak, among others and the action is a bit repetitive. Taking over and flying a chopper was cool. I was definitely going to get this but now will wait for reviews and perhaps a rental.

And the dev there said campaign game play was only 9-10 hrs.

[Moonloop]

This new trailer definately peeked my interest in the game:

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[Valfar]

Man, that game looks soo sick..can't wait to pick that one up hahahaha.

[Chapter 2099]

Yeah......

I'm definitely getting this.

[Moonloop]

A new video regarding the story (sounds promising/intriguing):

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[magman3]

Ok, figured we should bring this thread back since we are less than a week away from the release. I've been watching the demo daily and I have to say that this game is going to be wicked!!! I've got my copy on pre-order and I never pre-order games!

[The ill Jedi]

Sweet, had no ideas it was so close!! :rock

[A.L.I.E.N]

Prototype Looks sick!!!!

[Moonloop]

Yes I will definately pick this up. Summers are usually light with good games and and I haven't played many new games this year. This and GhostBusters will have to tide me over until the Fall.

[drunk_leprechaun]

will be picking up the game in a few hours:D

[plasmid303]

I skipped InFamous in favor of Prototype. It better not let me down! InFamous got some great reviews...

[drunk_leprechaun]

ust picked up the game a few hours ago. Been running around the city consuming soldiers:lol. there isnt much to do when you're not playing missions:confused:

[shiveringmelody]

ust picked up the game a few hours ago. Been running around the city consuming soldiers:lol. there isnt much to do when you're not playing missions:confused:

Would you say it's better than infamous? Been going back and forth on which game to get.

[drunk_leprechaun]

Would you say it's better than infamous? Been going back and forth on which game to get.
I would not choose between the two. Infamous graphics are beautiful compared to this and the controls/character movement are much better in infamous. On the other hand, theres something really fun about ripping people to shreds in prototype. Infamous is like avery cool pg13 superhero game while this is an all out bloodfest. Pick up either depending on what kind of gameplay you like, but do eventually play both.

[Starkiller]

These graphics look quite bad.

[drunk_leprechaun]

Alright, after playing the game for the past few hours and half the city infected this game is picking up. The devs weren't kidding when they said they wanted the character to be a tough ^^^^er.:D

[magman3]

All the early reviews I've seen shows this as a promising title. The biggest gripe is with the gun controls (locking system) and the graphics. I'm more of a gameplay type guy so as long as the gameplay is there, I can overlook some of the flaws. My copy will not be here until the end of next week I'm thinking since I ordered off Amazon.

[jt4470]

Anybody have the figure? How is it?

[drunk_leprechaun]

finished the game:chew:chew:chew:chew:chew:chew

[BadMoon]

finished the game:chew:chew:chew:chew:chew:chew

I think infamous is a better game than this. Graphics are way better. I guess we will see.

[plasmid303]

All the early reviews I've seen shows this as a promising title. The biggest gripe is with the gun controls (locking system) and the graphics. I'm more of a gameplay type guy so as long as the gameplay is there, I can overlook some of the flaws. My copy will not be here until the end of next week I'm thinking since I ordered off Amazon.

What early reviews? I've only seen one so far. It's practically the day of release and there are no listed reviews for this game on metacritic. What's going on?

For everyone who's complaining about the graphics: Graphics aren't everything.

[magman3]

What early reviews? I've only seen one so far. It's practically the day of release and there are no listed reviews for this game on metacritic. What's going on?

For everyone who's complaining about the graphics: Graphics aren't everything.

It was leaked early in other countries and supposedly here in the states. There are several reader reviews out there if you look. IGN had 4 reader reviews posted.

Edit: Actually there are now 22...

http://rr.xbox360.ign.com/rrobj/xbox360/object/950254/

[BadMoon]

What early reviews? I've only seen one so far. It's practically the day of release and there are no listed reviews for this game on metacritic. What's going on?

For everyone who's complaining about the graphics: Graphics aren't everything.

You are right about that. That's why I'm playing Final Fantasy 7 on my PS3. However, when you have two similar types of games such as Infamous and Prototype and both seem to be the same I am going for the one with better graphics and gameplay. Everything I have read leads me to believe that Infamous is the better of the two. Guess I will have to rent Prototype and find out for myself.

[FQRizzo]

No reviews yet is a bad sign, but E3 was this week and reviewers get a little behind.

[plasmid303]

It was leaked early in other countries and supposedly here in the states. There are several reader reviews out there if you look. IGN had 4 reader reviews posted.

Edit: Actually there are now 22...

http://rr.xbox360.ign.com/rrobj/xbox360/object/950254/

I appreciate reader reviews and opinions, but that wasn't what I was talking about. Those are best taken with grains of salt.

[magman3]

I appreciate reader reviews and opinions, but that wasn't what I was talking about. Those are best taken with grains of salt.

To each his own I guess. I follow reader reviews more than the so called "professional" reviews. Too many times have I passed on a game that got poor "professional" reviews only to find that they are the best games I've ever played.

[plasmid303]

I've got nothing against user or reader reviews, but many times I've encountered reviews that are obviously (or subversively, if they're cunning) biased towards platform preference. Professional reviews follow a set criteria, that's why they're professional in the first place. Also, it's a matter of familiarity. I've probably read other reviews from the same writer, but a reader review is just another stranger on the internet.

[Starkiller]

No reviews yet is a bad sign, but E3 was this week and reviewers get a little behind.

Ghostbusters review is out and that releases next week, Prototype is out and there are still no official reviews.

[magman3]

1st review is in from GamePro...

4.5 out of 5...not bad!

http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/210739/prototype/

I'm actually wondering if this game was released today. I preordered my copy from Amazon and originally it was supposed to ship today, but now the release date shows the 11th. Best Buy online has the release date as 6/10. Maybe more reviews will come in over the next few days.

[FQRizzo]

IGN review 7.5/10:

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/992/992950p1.html

[Starkiller]

HMMMM....seems Infamous is the better of the bunch...LOL @ 5.5 ON GRAPHICS!!!! Infamous kicked its ***!!!

"It isn't just the streaming world that suffers in the looks department. Aside from specific infected buildings, no structural damage can be done. You can't even knock over billboards. And when you do take down the few buildings you're allowed to damage, the resulting explosion is laughably bad. All of the real chaos you can create is limited to vehicles and passing pedestrians. Your cool powers don't feel quite so cool when you can't even break a window by throwing a tank at it. "

[yautja31337]

gahh! i wanted to get this game but was debating on getting this one or ghostbusters, i'll just wait for gb next week and get this game later on.

[Starkiller]

gahh! i wanted to get this game but was debating on getting this one or ghostbusters, i'll just wait for gb next week and get this game later on.

I'm doing the same except not the getting this game later on part...LOL.

[BadMoon]

gahh! i wanted to get this game but was debating on getting this one or ghostbusters, i'll just wait for gb next week and get this game later on.

I want to pick up Ghostbusters and Tiger.

[plasmid303]

I wish there was a demo for this game.

[ironwez20]

imo prototype is way better then infamous it just looks like a better game.

[Starkiller]

imo prototype is way better then infamous it just looks like a better game.

Your judging this solely off only hat you have seen? That's wetalldid.

[-jay-]

I wish there was a demo for this game.

Yeah it's the only way i'd get the game and i'd also hope it was a big demo so i could see if it was repetitive? don't wanna fall for that again i'm looking at you infamous!! :tap

:lol

[yautja31337]

I want to pick up Ghostbusters and Tiger.

i'm definately getting ghostbusters and i do want to get red faction also.......decisions, decisions!!!!:banghead

[magman3]

I'm still looking forward to my copy of Prototype. Out of 5 "professional" reviews, three are giving the game great scores (9.5/10, 4.9/5, and 4.5/5). There may be more reviews, but this is all I have found at the moment. Reader reviews have been varying but it seems like the major gripe is with the graphics. If you can look past that, I think this is going to be a great game.

Here's a link to all the professional reviews out there so far...

http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/942351-prototype/index.html

[BadMoon]

I'm still looking forward to my copy of Prototype. Out of 5 "professional" reviews, three are giving the game great scores (9.5/10, 4.9/5, and 4.5/5). There may be more reviews, but this is all I have found at the moment. Reader reviews have been varying but it seems like the major gripe is with the graphics. If you can look past that, I think this is going to be a great game.

Here's a link to all the professional reviews out there so far...

http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/942351-prototype/index.html

Was IGN the 9.5 out of 10?

[magman3]

Was IGN the 9.5 out of 10?

No, it was PGNx media. IGN was 7.5 I believe. GamePro was the biggest name from the reviewers that gave it a good score...4.5/5.

[magman3]

Ok, I know we are going to beat this to death, but I just checked IGN and the Australian reviews for this game are in and they gave it an 8.5 vs the US review of 7.5. That's a huge difference! Normally the reviews between the US and Australians differ by a 10th of a point. The game is pretty much the same in the US vs Australia, right?

[plasmid303]

Ok, I know we are going to beat this to death, but I just checked IGN and the Australian reviews for this game are in and they gave it an 8.5 vs the US review of 7.5. That's a huge difference! Normally the reviews between the US and Australians differ by a 10th of a point. The game is pretty much the same in the US vs Australia, right?

The game was reviewed by different IGN critics.

[magman3]

The game was reviewed by different IGN critics.

I understand that, but its the same version of the game, correct? Normally the Aussie scores and US scores don't differ by that much, that's what I was trying to point out. Either way, I'm still getting the game, bad graphics or not. If it sucks, I'll throw it on eBay.

[plasmid303]

I understand that, but its the same version of the game, correct? Normally the Aussie scores and US scores don't differ by that much, that's what I was trying to point out. Either way, I'm still getting the game, bad graphics or not. If it sucks, I'll throw it on eBay.

Well, not always. I've seen AU scores differ dramatically from US scores on many games. They don't follow a set guideline for giving out scores across international (US, UK, AU, etc) departments. It really depends on the critic.
Either way, the text review matters more than the grade usually.

[yautja31337]

gamespot review:

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/prototype/review.html?tag=topslot;title;1

[Moonloop]

This game is great! I am loving it.

[yautja31337]

This game is great! I am loving it.

alright, nice to hear a positive comment not comming from a game site.

[plasmid303]

This game is great! I am loving it.

That's good to hear, but how long until you stop loving it? I hear it becomes repetitive quickly. I'm still sitting on the fence on this one. I want to pick it up, but I'm unsure.

[Moonloop]

That's good to hear, but how long until you stop loving it? I hear it becomes repetitive quickly. I'm still sitting on the fence on this one. I want to pick it up, but I'm unsure.

This game is just as repetitive as GTA is.

[plasmid303]

This game is just as repetitive as GTA is.

I don't know if that's a good comparison, given the breadth of features and variety of gameplay found in GTA, but I guess it's all subjective.

I enjoyed the previous game from Prototype's developer (Hulk: Ultimate Destruction), so I'm thinking I'll probably enjoy this. But dammit, I can't decide between this and InFamous.

[Moonloop]

I don't know if that's a good comparison, given the breadth of features and variety of gameplay found in GTA, but I guess it's all subjective.

I enjoyed the previous game from Prototype's developer (Hulk: Ultimate Destruction), so I'm thinking I'll probably enjoy this. But dammit, I can't decide between this and InFamous.

Well repetitive in the sense that you have the main missions and certain side missions/challenges you can do, and at the same time roam the city.

Similar structure.

But damn is Alex Mercer powerful, the game isn't too easy though...so while you are very powerful...there are challenging parts and you can die.

[drunk_leprechaun]

ihave been running all over the city for 9 hours now and the last web of intrigue target just wont spawn...

[meanstreak]

I don't know if that's a good comparison, given the breadth of features and variety of gameplay found in GTA, but I guess it's all subjective.

I enjoyed the previous game from Prototype's developer (Hulk: Ultimate Destruction), so I'm thinking I'll probably enjoy this. But dammit, I can't decide between this and InFamous.

Get InFamous.

I'm trying to decide between this game and Wolverine Origins.. :lol

[yautja31337]

Get InFamous.

I'm trying to decide between this game and Wolverine Origins.. :lol

dude, get this game. its definately better than wolverine origins, which i traded in to get this game. btw, the wolverine game is okay, not perfect but okay....i'd still get prototype over wolverine.

[meanstreak]

do you think this game is too similar to infamous tho?

[yautja31337]

do you think this game is too similar to infamous tho?

yeah but im a sucker for sandbox style games so.....but really it is pretty good. rent it first and give it a try. just pointing out that this game could have used a little more in the graphics dept. as where infamous in my opinion, did okay.

[Moonloop]

do you think this game is too similar to infamous tho?

Which went into development first? I can tell you I first heard about prototype back in 2007. I didn't even hear of infamous until 2009.

BTW, this game is GREAT! I just got the upgrade to use the "grapple" arm weapon and it is awesome! So far the most effective weapon in the game.

[magman3]

I finally got my copy of this game after a week of waiting (thanks Amazon!). I've got to say that this is one of the most addictive games I've ever played!!! The graphics could be better, but is easily overlooked by the game play. There are so many different upgrades you can purchase with experience points gained by battling the military and monsters. I only got to play for about 2 hours last night so I didn't get far into the game, but I was able to unlock a few killer moves. I can't wait until I'm able to hijack the helicopters and tanks. Anyone that is on the fence about this game needs to pick it up immediately!!! By far the best game I've played since COD 4, much better IMO than L4D or even GoW, but again, that is just my opinion.

[Chapter 2099]

I don't know if that's a good comparison, given the breadth of features and variety of gameplay found in GTA, but I guess it's all subjective.

I enjoyed the previous game from Prototype's developer (Hulk: Ultimate Destruction), so I'm thinking I'll probably enjoy this. But dammit, I can't decide between this and InFamous.

Keep me updated on which one you decide to get.

I actually just picked up SW: The Force Unleashed (price-drop recently) to tide me over. I also got Prototype as well, but I left it sealed until I finish SW.

I've been wanting Prototype since it was announced a year + ago, so of course I bought it. But after playing the Infamous demo a few days ago, I'm torn. I didn't think Infamous would be THAT fun to play. I'm contemplating exchanging Prototype for Infamous. As many have mentioned, the running around in Prototype gets repetitive, so that worries me. It's beginning to remind me of SM: Web of Shadows and other games with similar game play. Infamous seems to be a whole different scenario though. But now that I own SW: The Force Unleashed, I think I've had my fill of electricity flowing from my fingertips. (ie Sith lightning.)

[plasmid303]

Keep me updated on which one you decide to get.

I actually just picked up SW: The Force Unleashed (price-drop recently) to tide me over. I also got Prototype as well, but I left it sealed until I finish SW.

I've been wanting Prototype since it was announced a year + ago, so of course I bought it. But after playing the Infamous demo a few days ago, I'm torn. I didn't think Infamous would be THAT fun to play. I'm contemplating exchanging Prototype for Infamous. As many have mentioned, the running around in Prototype gets repetitive, so that worries me. It's beginning to remind me of SM: Web of Shadows and other games with similar game play. Infamous seems to be a whole different scenario though. But now that I own SW: The Force Unleashed, I think I've had my fill of electricity flowing from my fingertips. (ie Sith lightning.)

I ended up getting both (my considerate girlfriend bought inFamous for me).

I wish I could clearly tell which is better, but both are flawed enough in their own ways that picking a clear-cut winner is difficult.

I've had inFamous crash on me twice already and a couple more times Cole glitched and got stuck onto a part of the environment. That's a big no no for me. Prototype never had these issues. It's not an isolated incident either if you've read some reviews.

Prototype is UGLY. The texture-work is often poor and the draw distance is lame. Imagine jumping off a roof of a skyscraper and seeing textures load in only about 20 feet away (in-game length, of course). It annoyed the ^^^^ out of me when I was attempting to find the orbs scattered around the city.

Prototype became repetitive very fast. Sure, there are tons of moves to unlock, but there are so many to remember that I ended up using a very small amount of them. It also doesn't help that most of the moves accomplish the same thing with little variance. What's even worst is that most of the missions in the game don't take advantage of Alex's unique selection of powers. It all feels generic.

InFamous's lightning powers never stopped being fun for me. Because you have the option to go light or dark, there's a definite meaningful variety of moves and THINGS TO ACTUALLY USE THEM FOR. I found myself saving a lot of civilians. Prototype doesn't offer that choice. It's just kill kill kill kill kill kill kill....

It is really fun to run and jump around in Prototype. You can cover a lot of ground by hopping from building to building. InFamous allows fast travel by hovering and grinding rail ways and power lines, but it never feels as fun as it is in Prototype. Cole (in InFamous) kinda "sticks" to the closest environmental object, sorta like a magnet. It helps when you need to make a tricky jump, but it becomes annoying very fast.

As for the story, I didn't care for either (I haven't finished Prototype yet, but I'm close), but I found Cole to be a better character than Alex. I don't really like either of them though, so it's like picking between getting kicked in the nuts or in the face.

I know my long rambling rant won't help you much, and it probably wouldn't help me choose either, but ultimately I think you'll enjoy Prototype for the first few hours while Infamous will entertain until you're done with it. It grows on you.

[magman3]

After 8 hours of in-game play and only half way through the missions, I can still say that Prototype is a bad *** game! I'm not sure to what Plasmid is talking about saying you can only see 20 feet away as I've not had this problem. The frame rate on my copy for the 360 at least seems about right and its very easy to see the orbs while flying over the buildings from much further than 20 feet away. Also, I wouldn't consider Prototype ugly, but its definitely not pretty either. For me the game play makes up for the poor graphics. As for the moves, many do accomplish the same goal, but some moves take longer to kill certain things so mixing it up is key to getting the job the done. Overall so far I'm very pleased with Prototype but I can't say which is better since I don't and will not ever own a PS3.

[Jamal]

I just finished it, i enjoyed it but i was really annoyed with how many rockets i would cop straight in the *** when trying to consume a figure of interest lol

It was a good game but it was REALLY chaotic imo.

[SwedishHeat]

I played it for a few days, and there was just too much frustrating stuff. Trying to "infiltrate" a base was annoying. There were too many detector machines around, and even if you were disguised it would set off an alarm, and there were 40 guys shooting at you, giant machine guns trained on you, 3 tanks and 2 helicopters. . . it was just annoying.

[Chapter 2099]

I ended up getting both (my considerate girlfriend bought inFamous for me).

I wish I could clearly tell which is better, but both are flawed enough in their own ways that picking a clear-cut winner is difficult.

I've had inFamous crash on me twice already and a couple more times Cole glitched and got stuck onto a part of the environment. That's a big no no for me. Prototype never had these issues. It's not an isolated incident either if you've read some reviews.

Prototype is UGLY. The texture-work is often poor and the draw distance is lame. Imagine jumping off a roof of a skyscraper and seeing textures load in only about 20 feet away (in-game length, of course). It annoyed the ^^^^ out of me when I was attempting to find the orbs scattered around the city.

Prototype became repetitive very fast. Sure, there are tons of moves to unlock, but there are so many to remember that I ended up using a very small amount of them. It also doesn't help that most of the moves accomplish the same thing with little variance. What's even worst is that most of the missions in the game don't take advantage of Alex's unique selection of powers. It all feels generic.

InFamous's lightning powers never stopped being fun for me. Because you have the option to go light or dark, there's a definite meaningful variety of moves and THINGS TO ACTUALLY USE THEM FOR. I found myself saving a lot of civilians. Prototype doesn't offer that choice. It's just kill kill kill kill kill kill kill....

It is really fun to run and jump around in Prototype. You can cover a lot of ground by hopping from building to building. InFamous allows fast travel by hovering and grinding rail ways and power lines, but it never feels as fun as it is in Prototype. Cole (in InFamous) kinda "sticks" to the closest environmental object, sorta like a magnet. It helps when you need to make a tricky jump, but it becomes annoying very fast.

As for the story, I didn't care for either (I haven't finished Prototype yet, but I'm close), but I found Cole to be a better character than Alex. I don't really like either of them though, so it's like picking between getting kicked in the nuts or in the face.

I know my long rambling rant won't help you much, and it probably wouldn't help me choose either, but ultimately I think you'll enjoy Prototype for the first few hours while Infamous will entertain until you're done with it. It grows on you.

Thanks for the advice, Plasmid. I'm leaning towards taking this back. (It's still sealed.) This just doesn't seem like the kind of game I was hoping it would be initially. I REALLY like the concept, but the way it was executed isn't sitting well with me (ie the way you get around in the city, etc.) It just seems like this game gets repetitive after a while. Is that a fair assumption?

[magman3]

Thanks for the advice, Plasmid. I'm leaning towards taking this back. (It's still sealed.) This just doesn't seem like the kind of game I was hoping it would be initially. I REALLY like the concept, but the way it was executed isn't sitting well with me (ie the way you get around in the city, etc.) It just seems like this game gets repetitive after a while. Is that a fair assumption?

I'm 12 hours into this game and it hasn't got old yet. Once you beat the game and all the side missions and events it may get old, but I've heard it can take up to 50+ hours to do all that. I'm still very happy with my decision to buy this game. In fact, I haven't played anything else since I started playing.

[Chapter 2099]

I'm 12 hours into this game and it hasn't got old yet. Once you beat the game and all the side missions and events it may get old, but I've heard it can take up to 50+ hours to do all that. I'm still very happy with my decision to buy this game. In fact, I haven't played anything else since I started playing.

I know this will be a loose comparison, but I mentioned it once before. Is the game play similar to Spider-Man: Web of Shadows? I love the Spider-Man games and exploring etc, but I'm always said to myself, SM is the ONLY game that I feel pulled this type of game play off well. That's because it was Spider-Man. :lol Anything other character or theme, I would have dropped the game in a heartbeat.

[magman3]

I know this will be a loose comparison, but I mentioned it once before. Is the game play similar to Spider-Man: Web of Shadows? I love the Spider-Man games and exploring etc, but I'm always said to myself, SM is the ONLY game that I feel pulled this type of game play off well. That's because it was Spider-Man. :lol Anything other character or theme, I would have dropped the game in a heartbeat.

I've never played any of the Spider-Man games. It reminds me of the Incredible Hulk game that came out (not sure which one as I only played the demo). In fact if I'm not mistaken, Prototype is made by the same people that made that Hulk game. To me, grabbing a pedestrian, and throwing them a few hundred feet into a helicopter never gets old. This game has its faults and those come more apparent after playing the game for several hours. Any game that I can get 10+ hours of enjoyment out of is a must buy.

[A.L.I.E.N]

Could anyone help me ont his?

Im on normal difficulty, are there any cheats, tips or tricks?

:banghead:banghead:banghead

[Ktjn]

I've read you can get this game at Sam's Club for $23 bucks. Is it worth the pick up?

[crowinghorse]

Worth the pick up for $23...hell, I bought it for $60 and I loved it...great for a couple of play thrus at least (20+ hours)

[Starkiller]

Looks like Infamous ended up pwning Prototype.

[Biojex]

Looks like Infamous ended up pwning Prototype.

actually i believe in terms of sales prototype outsold infamous by a lot, mainly because it was multi-platform though, so a bigger install base. gameplay wise *shrugs* thats up to opinion. I enjoyed em both.

[Starkiller]

actually i believe in terms of sales prototype outsold infamous by a lot, mainly because it was multi-platform though, so a bigger install base. gameplay wise *shrugs* thats up to opinion. I enjoyed em both.

The reviews were far better in Infamous' favor.

Infamous was released at the end of May, and the game sold 175,900 copies on its opening week, recorded in May 2009 sales according to the NPD Group,[45] and sold 192,700 copies over the month of June 2009, the 10th highest-selling game that month.

I don't know Prototypes numbers.

[Chapter 2099]

I've read you can get this game at Sam's Club for $23 bucks. Is it worth the pick up?

I'll have to go check that out this weekend.

[Biojex]

I'll have to go check that out this weekend.

not that it matters greatly to me, im just puttin the info out there

http://www.gamestooge.com/2009/07/16/prototype-trounces-infamous/

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3175195

copies of infamous sold (since launch)368,600

copies of prototype sold (since launch) 419,900 (only xbox PS3 numbers not available)

as i said i enjoyed em both very much, im just putting the information out there.