Prototype

"Prototype the future of sandbox games?"

Prototype a sandbox action video game where you play as a anti-hero Alex Mercer. A game sure to take you on the edge. Now, Before you read this let me make it clear to you, This game IS a Sand-box.

Story: 8/10


The story is based around Alex Mercer getting revenge to the people who made him who he is. Trying to recover that past as he plans his revenge little by little which takes place in Manhattan, New York.

But the story is told in something called Web of Intrigue. The Web of Intrigue can be unlocked by Consuming web targets, Which you will find out more later in the game if you choose to play Prototype.

Gameplay 09/10

Full gameplay is shown at the start of the game where you begin fighting off enemies with about 97% of Mercer's powers and upgrades unlocked. This game shows more challenge than you may think even with the countless attacks you can do. Which after evidently you'd have to get all of your upgrades back, What fun would it be to have all of your upgrades from start to end anyway?

The health system is also something unlike most games. To regain health you must consume enemies or people on the streets or if you kill enemies red orbs would come out of enemies only will regain a very small amount of health.

There is a driving system in this game where you'd drive Tanks and helicopters.

From seeing another game that takes place in New York you may think this is just like games such as Grand Theft Auto. This game is more like Spider-Man: Web of Shadows mixed with Hulk: UD, Crackdown, And Body Harvest back on the Nintendo 64

The gameplay also has mini-games/events you can do and unlock more as you finish missions in the story.

Controls 8/10

Well, Not much to say about the controls. Pretty much every control combo you can think of is taken in this game. With all of the combat moves and everything else you may feel cheated. But once you get used to the controls it will be cake and we love cake. But there is one down side that cannot be made up for is the targeting system where Mercer sometimes... Well, mostly all the time may lock on to the wrong things you don't wish for him to lock on to. For example cars that would pass on the street.

For example you may need to hold X+B to do so-so.

The Tank and helicopter driving system are pretty simple and easy.

Sound and Music: 8/10

Even that there isn't really any music the sound in this game is something, With the city people screaming whenever you do something couldn't sound anymore real, And the cars, Gunfire, and the sound of Death, Or just when you slam someones head into the pavement. Fun right?

Overall 8/10

This game is a must play, Rent or Buy. Not many flaws, Fun, a Action packed sandbox game.
May come as a challenge to gamers depending how you play.
Challenging Achievements for you Achievement fans out there.
This game may last you about 25 hours total before it starts getting boring.

Reviewer's Score: 8/10, Originally Posted: 07/06/09, Updated 07/07/09

Game Release: Prototype (US, 06/09/09)