GameReactor: Prototype Review

GameReactor writes:

"After having spent nearly 20 hours with Infamous, it is directly physically hard to switch to Prototype. For while the sucker Punch game offered a sharp structure, cruel story, beautiful presentation and above all a fantastic game control - is Radical dilatory competitor rather than a lap concoction of rotten ingridienser. Prototype is ugly, stiff, boring and often quite irritating. Game control is poor, enemies unimaginative design and graphics extremely mediocre. In comparison with Crackdown and above Infamous, this is a joke."

[s8anicslayer]

I guess activision didn't send them any money! lol, I can't believe this one

[Genesis5]

Well now we know why there is no demo.

[sonarus]

This is lame. It seems that reviewers are turning this into a Infamous vs prototype thing. Like you can't enjoy both games. You have to hate one and love the other

[MegaMohsi]

This reminds me of the whole Gears 2 vs Resistance 2 last November, one was a TPS and the other an FPS yet Resistance 2 was constantly knocked for not being more like Gears 2 which made no sense to me

[HighDefinition]

Even if, I don`t see a problem w/ one being better than the other to some people or in general for that matter. Infamous did alot of things very right, I knew it was gonna be harder for Prototype to follow. First off, Suckerpunch makes some of the best/smoothest control schemes out there and for this type of game that instantly will make it (again) harder for Prototype to follow.

"Prototype is ugly, stiff, boring and often quite irritating."

This for example, would NEVER be said about Infamous.

[irish-leprecaun]

its like mlb the show and mlb 2k on ps3
while xbox only gets mlb 2k...

you get what u pay for!!

[Syronicus]

Interesting quote considering that nearly every third person shooter released in the last 4 years has been compared to Gears in nearly every review... Every FPS has been compared to Halo in nearly every review... At one time, nearly every open world sandbox game was compared to GTA4 but now, inFAMOUS is the bar that has been set and sadly enough, many reviewers don't feel that Prototype reaches that bar.

[arika]

infamous and prototype should be pitted againts each other, because they are of the same genre. both have superhero powers in an open world game, but thats the only thing that is similar the rest like gameplay, graphics and storyline infamous is entirely on a different level.
i think from here on out we can really see the difference of ps3 exclusive games compared to multiplat or other exclusives from other consoles.

[PrimordialSoupBase]

"Lawl, other websites bribed, Lawl"

For the next two pages.

[morganfell]

Reviewers are not turning this into an inFamous versus Prototype. It was already an inFamous versus Prototype. Fans saw to that months ago.

I have been having a blast with inFamous and picked up Prototype today. I'll know in a few hours whether there is a competition or a runaway.

It shouldn't be a case of one game against another. But even if you look at a title by itself with no comparision, a great game still wows you and a not so great game still sticks to your shoe and smells up the place.

If Prototype is a remarkable title that would be great - I just dropped $59 on it so I hope it is. But if it isn't then claiming an unjustified comparison is to blame for lack of a perception of quality is a diversion, but doesn't alter the facts.

[JokesOnYou]

Everybody's got a right to their opinion but thats a horrible review, imo the game is at least an 8/10. So much fun, can't wait until I get home from work.

JOY

[Raul_7]

and i am not impressed at all .. it feels like i am playing a spiderman game. :|

still havent played infamous yet, but it has much better reviews so...

*goes to buy infamous*

[morganfell]

Raul - You won't regret buying inFamous.

As for Prototype, I'll know in about 3-4 hours when I get some time.

[chaosatom]

Maybe rent prototype later on. Not having a demo did hurt the game tho.

[SaberEdge]

This is lame. Not necessarily the review, since he is entitled to his opinion no matter how biased it might be. What's lame is the reaction PS3 fanboys are having again.

Can't you guys see how absurd you look? Any good review that comes around is ignored and every low or medium review score is held up as the truth that Prototype is not as good as inFamous.

The fact is, Prototype is still at a 91 on metacritic and inFamous is at 85. So, right now, Prototype is the higher rated game. Could that change? Of course. But the fact PS3 fans are ready to slagg off Prototype just to make their precious inFamous look better really shows you the mentality of these guys.

How about they can both be good games guys?

[aldesko]

And 360 fanboys focus on the higher reviews while ignoring the lower ones to show that they don't need infamous. Nothing new here.

And prototype has an 82 on metacritic.

http://www.metacritic.com/g...

[el zorro]

I've played both and Prototype craps all over Infamous. The amount of chaos and destruction going on at one time in Prototype make Inafamous look like childs play, the movement through the world is faster and more fluid and there isn't the problem with so much pop in like in Infamous and the game runs smoother and looks better. I'm sorry...Infamous is a good game, but Prototype is better for my tastes.

[cmrbe]

and why i always hated every games being compared to Gears for the last 3 years.

Reviews should really only focus on why a game is good or bad, on its own merits.

[morganfell]

I just spent my first 45 minutes with Prototype. Where do I start. GameReactor may have come off like an ass but there are very valid criticisms in their article.

First impression? If I had to buy it over again, knowing what I do now I wouldn't buy it. I wouldn't rent it. The controls are all over the map. One of the worst schemes ever and it is a huge blow to the game.

Graphically the game looks nice...at first... and then you realize the lack of detailed textures. Buildings are smooth surfaces.

The combat has no precision and comes off more as the Hulk smasher button masher ...the sequel. I don't think I will be playing much more of this. Have an IQ bigger than your shoe size? Run away, run away! There is mindless fun and then there is "Wow, I just wasted 45 minutes of my life and didn't even enjoy myself."

The story is lackluster...when it even bothers to stick it's head in the game and say hi. I really love the first objective in the game.

Kill the military.

You do not need to know why, just kill them. After all they are evil, right? It's like having a Nazi as the bad guy. Clichéd, poorly thought out, and simple. Until you consume the leader - he doesn't have a name, he is...the leader...it is spawn central. If you want you can hang around and destroy more tanks and Apaches than there are in the entire US military and people just keep running into the street and dying.

All in all it is obvious why there was no demo. Sometimes demos do not occur because the team was working to finish the game. Well, this game is finished alright. In fact it is done for. And it isn't that the game need more dev time. The problem is in the design choices. I personally think they used a dart board. The choices seem more intentional than if they drew the ideas out of folded paper in a hat.

Do you want me to even make the inFamous comparison? inFamous is a measured story that forces you to wrestle with the moral implications of your actions. It makes you aware of the weight that falls on the shoulders of a hero when they have been lifted above other mortal beings. The controls are tight and exacting. The combat unique, the reward remarkable. Cole is a haunted man wondering how and if he is being used, constantly made aware of the fact that even just decisions have their price and even a single life taken wrongly has consequence.

Alex is a mindless being that slaughters and cares for no one but his self. Personally I think he deserves to die. People are just fodder and he senses no worry for anyone...but himself. People in Prototype are just pieces of scenery. Without consequence for a path chosen then there is no sense of payment for the actions you take in a game.

Verdict? With or without the comparison inFamous is a must buy game. Prototype is one of those games that you avoid like the plague.

[Syronicus]

Thanks for the review Morgan. I always prefer a gamers review over any of the publications because you are not advertising anything and not trying to sell me something. It always makes for more believable reviews. Thanks again.

Bubbles

[mebob]

"I've played both and Prototype craps all over Infamous. The amount of chaos and destruction going on at one time in Prototype make Inafamous look like childs play, the movement through the world is faster and more fluid and there isn't the problem with so much pop in like in Infamous and the game runs smoother and looks better. I'm sorry...Infamous is a good game, but Prototype is better for my tastes."

This coming from a guy who said....

"Way to go Sony Defence Force! You guys really mobilized on this one and won it!....um, I don't know what you won, but gauging by the way you are acting I am sure you won something. Give yourselves a pat on the back, you deserve it. All your loyal service will one day be rewarded in Sony heaven. Spread that gospel, boys! Don't let anybody tell you games other than Sony games are any good, they are only trying to deceive you. Keep the faith. Sony, your god who is in heaven, is watching over you and guiding you...keeping you safe from the truth."

In another article......my fanboy alarm is ringing.

[Kain81]

i dont know what to sy this.
And there is no Demo announced for this Game, so i see i must rent it to Build my own opinion

[irish-leprecaun]

were obviously bribed!!

[mastiffchild]

It's odd after the great previews that it seemed to get, almost universally, that it's turning out to be a bit of a Marmite game.

The range from 4/10 to 9.5/10 is amazing to me but if someone can give it 9.5 there's got to be something great in there yet 4/10 suggests nearly everything is poor-IDK-guess it's a rent to make up my mind on this one. Really don't get why this has happened after all the great pre-release press at all.

[ptotoy]

it was only yesterday that those xbots were oh-so happy that protojunk was getting 9.8's.. they did not realize that activision had an embargo for reviews with less than favorable reveiws.. now you see the complete picture -- prototype maybe a good game but it is a POS next to inFAMOUS, king of superhero sandbox games..

[talltony]

I told you stupid bots. I told you this will not be better than infamous and I could tell that from the straight boring gameplay!! Just like i thought, its nothing more than a hulk game with a few new powers and a different charachter!

[-MoOkS-]

It's one review.

It's not like Prototype is a 360 exclusive, maybe if it was then you could claim "ownage".

And whats worse is that it's unplayable on the ps3, atleast I could play it on the 360 "IF" I wanted to. LOL

Infamous is still rated lower

[talltony]

This game is getting lower and lower reviews every second. it looks like crap it has always looked like crap to me and these kinds of reviews just prove it and in the end when all the reviews are out you know infamous will be rated higher.
And whats worse is that i could play it if I wanted too, cause I do own a 360 and all. but the ps3 version is not unplayable anyways, they will fix the problem via patch.

[-MoOkS-]

Read what im saying before you reply.

Right now, Prototype has a higher review average than inFAMOUS.

The ps3 version IS currently unplayable.

Concentrate on the now

[jahcure]

82 for xbox 360 and 91 for ps3 on metacritic. Either way it seems that the PS3 is the way to go. Higher rated prototype and inFamous. Xbox has lower rated protype (even lower than inFamous at 85)

Hmm..tough decision

[GiantEnemyCrab]

And the intentions become clear. This isn't about the games this is a peepee contest with inFAMOUS and PS3 fans are going to protect it and associate Prototype with the 360.

Ah, the worst in gaming.. Give yourselves a round of applause.

[jahcure]

I am sure you were here when xbox fans were crying down inFamous because it wasn't on thier console of choice and began hailing prototype as a better game for obvious reasons. Now time has come where it's proven that inFamous is better and not only that but the ps3 has the better version of prototype (according to metacritic).but then what's worse is that inFamous is rated higher than prototype on the 360.

Don't tell me u conveniently forgot what led to this day

[-MoOkS-]

PS3 has the better version???? no

Look at the reviewers of both games. They don't review both versions. PS3 reviewers are notorious for over scoring games aswell

For example, If IGN rate the ps3 version 9.0 and the 360 version 8, or gamespot rate the ps3 version 8 and the 360 version 7, then you could say it's better on ps3.

The ps3 only reviewers obviously have less taste than the 360 reviewers.

[jahcure]

so are you invalidating the scoring on metacritic? You're admitting that it's not a proper barometer for rating games since there are inconsistencies?

I ask because YOU are the one who stated that inFamous was rated lower. I was simply informing YOU that YOU were incorrect.

So which is it? Or did the scoring only count when the score was higher than inFamous'

"MoOkS- - 44 minutes ago

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Ignore1.2 - hahaha
It's one review.

It's not like Prototype is a 360 exclusive, maybe if it was then you could claim "ownage".

And whats worse is that it's unplayable on the ps3, atleast I could play it on the 360 "IF" I wanted to. LOL

Infamous is still rated lower "

[SaberEdge]

It's silly to compare the two versions that way. The PS3 version and 360 version don't have the same number of reviews posted, so you can't conclude anything that way.

The only way we will know which version is better is when groups like Digital Foundry do an actual technical analysis of both games.

In any case, if you average the 360 and PS3 versions' scores Prototype has a 86.5 on Metacritic, while inFamous has an 85. So it is absolutely absurd to be proclaiming inFamous the better game.

I think they are both going to be good games and which one is better is going to come down to personal opinion.

[jahcure]

"if you average the ps3 and 360 scores"...are you a special breed of idiot? You do realize you will be counting some scores two times ...don't u. How is that an average? Please enlighten me with your special "planet na nu na nu math"

I think my original point stands best that metacritic is not a good barometer for game score averages. To suggest that you count ign's score 2 times to make your special math work, is really stupid.

Think before u respond at least

[Bordel_1900]

This is a no buy for me.

[chidori666]

well... here go again...

flop flop flop.

[WildArmed]

its a quite harsh review.
I played it and i'd give it atleast a 7.
I think inFAMOUS set the bar 2 high

[OmarJA]

Like -MoOkS-'s ass.

[Christopher]

How can we tell what is a quality review and what isn't anymore? Even if there is no bias in a review, there's the issue that people will see bias wherever they want to see it if it doesn't fit their preconception of how good or bad a game is.

Will reviews be used from now on to support one bias over another? Should we not include every single random blog in these review summaries or are the major gaming news sites also biased?

I guess we'll never really know.

[Gue1]

That's the question of the year! And I say YES!

But when you read a review of a game by a real gaming site you'll see that there's some consistency between them but try to read a review of a movie by a movie site(not IGN)... Your head will spin like crazy!

You can easily find a magazine or site that rated your favorite movie with a 1 out of 10. I mean, 1 out of 10 sounds crazy! That must be a movie made by a blind 5 years old kid! But that's how things are on that industry.

Go, find some movie reviews on metacritic. There you'll find what inconsistency really means.

You can never trust in any reviews of the movie industry but you can still trust in most reviews of the video game industry.

[Tidus11]

simple... you pick one site/source that you trust and seems to follow your tastes and you rely on them for reviews. I only use reveiws for games that don't have demos.... the lack of a demo really hurt this games sales

[khrisnifer]

Got it yesterday and it's blowing my mind.
It's a gamer's game for sure.

[Cajun Chicken]

These reviews aren't putting me off at all, I've seen enough and read enough for this game to appeal to me. Just got an email saying that Play.com have shipped my copy.

[benny o klaatt]

I just looked and i've got my order shipped too from play.com Can't wait, please allow 3-5 days for delivery??? best be one day, lol

[Cajun Chicken]

Yeah, I hope it arrives on Friday. If not, I'm still playing through Infamous and Red Faction during that extra day or so.

[Bordel_1900]

Scores from GR.

Fuel Multi Racing 5/10
Virtua Tennis 2009 Multi Sport 6/10
Infamous PS3 Action 8/10
Star Ocean: TLH Xbox 360 Rollspel 7/10
Resident Evil 5 PS3/Xbox 360 Action 8/10
Halo Wars Xbox 360 Strategi 9/10
Street Fighter IV Multi Fighting 10/10
Killzone 2 PS3 Action 10/10
Resistance 2 PS3 Action 8/10
Gears of War 2 Xbox 360 Action 9/10

[Milky]

seems like a pretty reliable site to me, based off there previous reviews.

[BYE]

Looks like a good site to check out reviews, bookmarked.

[irish-leprecaun]

resistance 2 multi is better than gears multi.......
and thats all that most of us care about

[SaberEdge]

I don't think anybody was claiming the site had a bias for a particular console. Usually what happens is that a particular reviewer is biased towards a particular franchise. For example a certain reviewer might be a Splinter Cell fan and thus might not be fair about the way they judge a game like Metal Gear Solid, expecting it to work the way they are used to in Splinter Cell. Get what I mean?

This guy definitely seemed like a big inFamous fan and it seemed he let that color his judgment of Prototype. Who knows though...he is entitled to his opinion, even though it is far outside the bounds of the general consensus. The game is still at a 91 on Metacritic, for example.

[antt3]

I know you wrote that a while ago, but the score has since changed. It's now down to an 86 on metacritic.

And strangely enough, it has an 82 on metacritic for the 360 version.

Maybe I'm ignorant, but don't multiplats usually get the same score, or at least comparable? I've never actually taken notice before.

[tiamat5]

Ouch indeed. First a 7.5, then 5 then a 2. Prototype is not heading in a good direction. Maybe they should have come out before Infamous after all. It is a pretty hard act to follow.

[kevnb]

the game is available in stores now is it not? Most reviews are very high, but who cares about reviews? 5 reviewers gave the dark knight 5/10, do you think that movie headed in a poor direction lol?

[knowledge4lfe]

i just picked it up about 2hours ago. the game is pretty cool, but the controls absolutely suck. i give it a 7.5/10 and i will not compare it too infamous. i am enjoying it. its very fun to rip people in half and just destroy everything. but the controls suck, the story so far has gone every which way, dont know what the heck is going on. but it is FUN. not great but pretty good. definitely a rent for every hardcore gamer.

[benny o klaatt]

Whats up with the controls? I thought predator concrete jungle, back in the day had bad controls but i manned it, and was worth it

[SupaPlaya]

you are the reason I continue to read comments on here regarding games. An honest opinion without bias. We need more people like you to just tell it like how it is, an opinion from a gamer that I can trust.

Common now people bubble a fellow gamer up. I did my part.

[raztad]

+Bubble from me too dude.

Dispersion on Prototype's review scores is going crazy, from absolute crap to masterpiece :D. Something is rotten here. A open world game w/o no good story, no exploration (this sucks hard), sucky controls, crappy graphics but fun mindless destruction doesnt sound like my coup of tea, but could be a good option when it reaches the bargain bin.

[kevnb]

does it really matter? If anything it shows that not everybody loves this game.

[GiantEnemyCrab]

This is the one that matters.. Or actually was there one that scored it lower? Just take whatever site gave it the lowest rating and that will be the site that isn't "paid off" and is giving the honest opinion.

[ico92]

the majority of people that are botherd by the scores are 360 owners because the were expecting it to score higher than inFamous even tho prototype is multiplat and not a 360 exclusive oh well i think i'll rent prototype and buy inFamous

[kevnb]

most people dont care about some review website, I know the review websites do a good job of making themselves seem important to the obsessed but still.

[-x.Red.x-]

I expected a 7 maybe a 8 but 5
damn...

[demoneyeslaharl]

Um... I don't hate Prototype, and at initial glance, I'd take inFamous over this game at any day (a bit biased, I know), but... what the heck is up with those words?

"Dilatory competitor rather than a lap concoction of rotten ingridienser."?

Anyways, in all seriousness... what's with the range of scores?

[ultimolu]

Ouch.

Thankfully I'll rent it.

[HighDefinition]

:)

[ultimolu]

n_n Thanks.

[Rifle-Man]

Looks like Sony did the right thing when they decided to bump up the release date of Infamous – I'm sure the scores would be different if the reviewers hadn't played it first.

[SupaPlaya]

perhaps playing Infamous right before Prototype did hurt the score a bit. It's almost like playing COD4 right before playing COD3.

[SupaPlaya]

Wrong post

[Eiffel]

My question is who really goes by reviews anymore? Thats like going by your best friends opinion. Its an opinion.

Go by what you've learned and researched about the game. I did and I made a wise purchase because of it.

[MegaMohsi]

Difference is reviewers are professionals who get paid for their opinion because they have knowledge of whatever they're reviewing and have played hundreds more games than your next door neighbor or best friend.

[Baka-akaB]

As usual reviews are useless , especially when results are so disparate and different for the same game . The only ones that cares much about it are folks deeply involved in a war against the ps3 , the wii or the 360 ...

[mastiffchild]

Not com pletely useless, esp in this case. BECAUSE of the range of scores it's likely that you might find something to really dislike, just as likely that you'll find something great too but the chance is that if theres a mixed opinion you're best off renting or having a play on someone's copy before buying. It's what renting's for in my book.

If you're wise but still like an opinion before buying then find a site/mag/reviewer that seems to rate the same games that you do-it's all about what suits you really and if you haven't the time to invest in really researching your buys then the approved/matched reviewer to your tastes is about the best method.IMO, obviously-ane't there reviewers who tend to agree with your opinion more often than not?

[Sir Ken_Kutaragi]

;-D

[SupaPlaya]

that I agree that review score is pretty such useless when you look at a combined average of all sites. Few problems with sites like Meta and Gamerankings:

1) The site dictates which review sites are included, not us gamers
2) Criteria for grading a game varied a great deal from site to site
3) blogs being used as a review source
4) Different gaming tastes. I'll trust an RPG review from RPGFans.com than a site like FPSFans.com.
5) Some obviously biased site

But instead of saying review score is irrelevant, it's much more important to READ THE REVIEW and over time you'll see some reviewer have similar taste for gaming as you, and their score will more likely reflect how you perceive the game.

With that said, I'm going to have to put it on record that MetaCritic is just fanboys' flamebait tool. Nothing more.

[Rock Bottom]

Couldn't agree more.

[DevilDante]

OK 7, 7.5 but 5 is ridiculous

[BubbleSystemSuck]

i think now people gonna buy infamous and rent Prototype...

Lets see sales records...

[Got2bemad2behere]

on the site it is 4/10 (If somebody commented this then I'm sry)

[Ju]

The 4/10 seams to be the second opinion. 5/10 on the main page.

[MetalGearBear]

wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
u mad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
stop complain about everything!!!!!!!
why protoflop has no demo?
what up with that!?

[spunnups]

Ouch.

[cmrbe]

why did they have to compare it to Infamous?.

A game should be judge on its merits alone.

[dogmeat eater]

Theres still no gametrailers review or gamespot review. Activison is probably trying to toss some money at gamespot to hold there review off for a few more days.Then they can get a little more sales for this piece of sh!t. I have a feeling gametrailers is going to rip this game apart.

[II Necroplasm II]

They should have it up this week. I'm not buying til I see their review, they go over games good.

[dogmeat eater]

it sure does

[dogmeat eater]

If infamous came out after this game. Oh well, infamous mops the floor with this turd. Why do people have to keep saying this is on the PS3 as well? Its pretty obvious, since it always has been. People don't hate it because its nothing compared to infamous. They just hate how crappy this dumpster turned out to be. After all the delays and big promises on how this game was supposed to be amazing. Clearly its not.

[el zorro]

And the ps3 legions are only calling this game bad because they want their precious infamous to look better...when in fact prototype craps all over infamous. Prototype has better movement and gameplay, more variety, more destruction without slowdown, and looks and runs better, with not nearly as many jaggies and pop in as infamous. Infamous is good but Prototype is better.

[Mr_Potato_]

5/10 = protoflop

(by the way, I don't think there is a single game out there that has better movement and controls than Infamous, so you should target your pathetic fanboy attacks better)

[The_Devil_Hunter]

I just got it today and its ok. ofcourse not better than inFamous but good...imm go play inFamous

[el zorro]

You got to be kidding me right? Prototype looks better, runs better and is more fun to play. I am not saying Infamous is a bad game but I don't know how anybody could think Infamous is the better game.

[Mr_Potato_]

Yeah sure Zorro, that's why protoflop got multiple 7, 5 and even 4/10...

But you're right it's still among the best 360 games this year.

I guess your standard gets lower every day on this console.

[el zorro]

So that's why Prototype has an average of 87 on metacritic (if you average ps3 and 360 scores) and Infamous has an average of 85?

Keep living in la la land ps3 fanboys...it makes the rest of us laugh.

[Power_Of_Flops_]

@zorro the retard : meta has not updated its site with the multiple 7 and this 5 yet, you dumbass. So yeah, smart comment from you again...

Now go back to school like mummy said.

[Ju]

Zorro, yeah, the PS3 version got a 91 ( http://www.metacritic.com/g... ) the 360 83 ( http://www.metacritic.com/g... ). LOL. Just kidding, Eurogamer isn't posted into the PS3 section.

[Spike47]

agree that Infamous is better. But I don't care care, I didn't get niether prototype or infamous, I'm holding out this holiday to get Assasins Creed 2.

[Mr_Potato_]

Nearly every website acknowledged Infamous is better... Often by 2 or 3 points on 10.

Delusion...

[raztad]

@Spike

If you like a good story, amazing platforming and exciting combat, get inFAMOUS. It wont disappoint you. At least get it used :D

That said, I'm expecting for AC2 too. That game is looking very good.

[VanHalen]

To the guy that said this reminds him of the comparison of Gears2 & Resistance2, what the hell are you talking about. One was 3rd person and the other is 1st person. Infamous and Prototype are both 3rd person and of the same nature somewhat. You both have superpowers for one and just well, blow sh@t up! Infamous rocks and Prototype failed. From graphics to gameplay, theres absolutely no comparison. No wonder theres no demo and they didnt want ign to review it till it was released. They didnt have much confidence in the game. Infamous on the other hand got a killer review over a week before it was released! You can tell nowadays when a games gonna be good or bad.

[Silly gameAr]

The reviews so far are like a damn see saw. I guess you either hate or love.

[Salta_nelas]

"Prototype has better movement and gameplay, more variety, more destruction without slowdown, and looks and runs better"

That´s not what all reviews say, actually they say it looks fugly as hell and has poor gameplay, just the opposite of infamous.

"Right now, Prototype has a higher review average than inFAMOUS. "

I wonder why? Maybe its because there are only 7 MC reviews for ir...? Uhmm...let´s see how it stacks up after 50 or more. Seriously, how can some of you be such fanboys?

Just let it go, it´s a nice rent for those who played Infamous.

[el zorro]

How can a person be so f-n stupid...what you said makes absolutely no sense...how the hell do you know what the scores are going to look like after all the reviews are in? I'm just saying that I think Prototype is a better game and the review scores so far show Prototype with a higher average than Infamous. That's it. None of us know the future so how can you sit there and act like you know Infamous is going to be the better game? You ps3 fanboys need to grow a brain.

btw, there are 12 reviews for the 360 version and 8 for the ps3 version on metacritic and the overall average between the two version is 87...higher than the 85 Infamous has right now.

[Power_Of_Flops_]

@zorretard : The 7s and this 5 is NOT in the average yet. Of course it will be lower than infamous after meta wakes up and takes those scores.

Which part don't you understand ? Are you dumb or what ? lol

[peeps]

So many mixed reviews :( and the issues with the ps3 install (i would get it for my ps3 cus prefer trophies to achievements)

gonna wait now and see some more reviews (especially gametrailers cus i find their reviews to be the most informative) but it's looking like on friday when i have the day off work i may download FFVII rather than buy this. Either way, should be a good day off :D

[TheMART]

Strange. PS3 owners that have both seem to enjoy Prototype more and say it owns other sandboxgames like inFamous. Check out the other reviews and their comments on N4G.

This review seems to be way off. What have these guys been smoking?

[RonDeMuerte]

Apparently there's nothing good coming out for the 360....not even a decent multiplatform game for the summer.....so sad....

[Power_Of_Flops_]

No mart, nearly all of us perferred Infamous. The reviewers agree too.

That's in your head again.

[felidae]

lol.

you are just sad!

[vox]

i don't get it
a 5 means the game is borderline unplayable
I didn't play infamous and i'm a fan of suckerpunch mind you
but prototype is bad ass.. i haven't noticed a huge issue with the controls other than a lack of free aim
I'm about 12 hrs into it and I'm really taking my time to unlock all the abilities

[N4M3L355]

I'd say, if you're not going to focus on a great story then the gameplay better be awesome. Some may find this title to be fun, but it's not worth the $60 in my opinion. This title is like watching a stupid summer popcorn movie like transformers. You really don't care about the story or the side characters...you just want to see sh*t blow up. They should have kept the co-op or any kind of MP, it would have seriously helped the game in my opinion.

[Gamer_Politics]

finally another reviewe besides IGN who speaks the truth about this below average crap

[na2ru1]

I will remain an Infamous only owner

[bunfighterii]

did anyone notice how the site was covered in advertisements for prototype as the reviewer ripped it to shreds?

rental. i'll reserve judgement.

[McErono]

if you want to judge the game with 2 bad reviews, do it, have fun without prototype.

its a great game, carnage hardcore, great controls, mindblowing engine and a good story.

Prototype

98 Cheat Code Central
Prototype is one of the best games to release this generation and is definitely the best game to drop in 2009 (so far). Outside of the lackluster stealth and disguising mechanic, the brutal combat, huge open-world, varied challenges, and utterly satisfying gameplay makes this a must-have title for any serious gamer's collection. Get ready to put your life on hold!

95 PGNx Media
The insane amount of strength, skills and powers you get in the game is amazing and the game does a great job of making you feel like you’re really in control of thing powerful being.

90 GamingTrend
Damn it – Prototype is just fun. The combat is visceral, the movement is fluid and fast, and the storyline is just good enough to keep you going. Wrap that in a great control system and tack on the feeling of ever-expanding power and you have a game that fires on all cylinders. Few games manage to balance their end-game without resorting to cheap numbers games – Prototype manages to pull you in all the way until the revealing end.

90 PSW Magazine UK
Still, you won't ever have played a sandbox game that creates so much carnage and offers so many ways to play.

90 GamePro
I suspect that some people will find their enthusiasm drained more than mine by the shallow enemy gene pool, but even they're bound to get swept away by the myriad pleasures of tearing up town as a ghoulish and preternaturally fleet-footed shape-shifter.

85 IGN AU
Infamous is more elegant and refined in design, with more of a focus on ranged combat, while Prototype is – truth be told - more frenetic and fun. Prototype is more of a spectacle and puts more power and choice in the hands of the player.

[zoneofenders]

i think those people must be on crack to give this game a 9....let alone 9.8.
i mean, wth. is this the first game the reviewer ever played?

98 Cheat Code Centra
95 PGNx Media
90 GamingTrend
90 PSW Magazine UK
90 GamePro

[Pintheshadows]

I'll be getting this. Sometimes games get very good and very bad scores. Being an optimist I think i'll enjoy this game. Just like inFamous and Red Faction.

[dachiefsman]

i bought it...and its fun as hell so far only 2 hours in.

The only reason I didn't get infamous is that I like the blood and guts of Prototype. I am still thinking of picking up infamous.

[khrisnifer]

I have shown the game to 8 of my mates and they all went crazy for it.
I guess this dude just prefers RTS games lol
Epic game.

[talltony]

listen to what I am saying, the game just came out and we have yet to see tons of reviews but the ones we have now are very mixed and the 7.5 out of 10 from ign doesnt help either. In the end it will be rated lower than infamous on metacritic and you know it.

oh and your excuse for it being rated higher on the ps3 is very stupid. Its a 82 on xbox 360 so I take it since xbox 360 reviewers have higher game standards they review it lower? come on now.

[tiamat5]

Another hit for Prototype unfortunately. X-play gave it a 4/5, one star lower then Infamous and Zero Punctuation Yathzee said he enjoyed it. And he doesn't like most games. He barely ragged on it at all.I don't have anything personal against Prototype but it is looking that although Prototype isn't a bad game it looks like it is not a very good game either. It's getting some serious negative vibes from everyone. I mean the lowest score Infamous has gotten up to now is a 7. Prototype is already getting 5/10 and 2/5 and claims that it is tedious and badly controlled.It is looking bad for Prototype if it continues down this path.

[OhMyGandhi]

lol.
I know quite a few people who jumped the gun and preordered this game.
Almost to prove their point that this would be better than infamous...
lol.

[danthaman15]

They are both great games. Everyone needs to stop hiding behind the reviewer's scores and just stick with their opinions. If you prefer infamous, go right ahead and don't buy prototype, but don't come on here and be a hardass about it because of one bad review. I've seen posts where users are trying to literally SABOTAGE both games. Are you people really that f*cking desperate to prove that the other game is crap? Have you even PLAYED the other game?!? 90% of the people coming on here saying the other game sucks haven't even played the other game!!! Sure the graphics aren't as good as infamous! Im sorry, i was having too much fun with the GAMEPLAY to notice! Infamous fanboys, stop coming on here and trashing the other game just because you want infamous to be the "victor"! Prototype fanboys, stop stereotyping infamous players as a whole when one guy acts like a douche! If you do this, I will promise to stop coming on here and post hardass rants! They are BOTH good games, they are BOTH getting good reviews, they are BOTH selling well, and BOTH games are being played by players who love it! Face it, both are excellent! DEAL WITH IT.

[danthaman15]

They are both great games. Everyone needs to stop hiding behind the reviewer's scores and just stick with their opinions. If you prefer infamous, go right ahead and don't buy prototype, but don't come on here and be a hardass about it because of one bad review. I've seen posts where users are trying to literally SABOTAGE both games. Are you people really that mother f*cking desperate to prove that the other game is crap??? Have you even PLAYED the other game?!? 90% of the people coming on here saying the other game sucks haven't even played the other game!!! Sure the graphics aren't as good as infamous! Im sorry, i was having too much fun with the GAMEPLAY to notice! Infamous fanboys, stop coming on here and trashing the other game just because you want infamous to be the "victor" (and by the way, don't go calling someone else a fanboy, because that achieves nothing but making YOU look like a fanboy). Prototype fanboys, stop stereotyping infamous players as a whole when one guy acts like a douche! If you do this, I will promise to stop coming on here and post hardass rants! They are BOTH good games, they are BOTH getting good reviews, they are BOTH selling well, and BOTH games are being played by players who love it! Face it, both are excellent! DEAL WITH IT.

[talltony]

My opinions on this game has absolutely nothing to do with infamous at all. All I am saying is that the reveiws are reflecting what I thought of it when I first saw gameplay of it. It looks boring and repetetive then again it looks exactly like a hulk game which I do not like.

[Ravage27]

After reading various reviews of this game, i've came to a (personal) conclusion: It may be lacking in gfx,story and controls, but compensates with a deep leveling and combo system + plenty of mindless fun.

Ok, this is just a theory but it could perhaps explain the inconsistent scores for prototype. Maybe reviewers from this site appreciates a good plot with clever storytelling and immersive atmosphere opposed to pure and simple fun derived from insane combo-chaining? Reviewers preferring prototype gfx might be a fan of gore and bloody animations, and hence downplay the low quality textures?

At the end of the day, prototype is definitely not a flop and is a welcome addition to both systems. For me however, prototype is not my cup of tea and i'll stick with inFamous.

[danthaman15]

The worst people on here are the people that call others fanboys, and then say "Ya infamous/prototype sucks" when they have OBVIOUSLY never played it. Don't knock it till you try it.

Oh yeah and the "OMG the grafficks suck HURR" sh*t needs to stop too. Good graphics does not a good game make.