Prototype vs. inFamous

Dutch gaming website GameCloud.nl has written a special about inFamous and Prototype. Which game will be the best and why? They look to developers history, special powers etc.

[onijutsu]

where is my michael jackson popcorn eating gif...

[Rock Bottom]

Shouldn't they wait until Prototype is released, or at least until they review it?

[Chris399]

Sensationalist headlines and knee-jerk analysis is where it's at.

Did Sony sleep with MS' girlfriend?

Does the Nintendo Wii cure or CAUSE cancer?

Will Kojima's next game be a DS dress up sim?

I can't stand HHG, but the man seems to be at the forefront of a growing trend of conjuring stories out of pure conjecture.

EDIT: And personally, Infamous seems more polished and less generic than Prototype by far. But really I'd have to play both to make a substantial evaluation, and seeing as how neither has been officially released, articles like this seem a little silly.

[joemayo76]

LOL aww man i couldn't have summed up gaming journalism better myself
But yea kinda stupid to compare a game just released with one not even out yet. They both look alright (pickin up infamous tomorrow).

Only minor gripe i have (and i mean minor) is that in the preview vids of prototype it seems like a bunch of the main characters animations are reused from the HULK Ultimate Destruction game (which was a pretty fun game) We'll have to see if that was jus for preview build or not tho

[mrlahey]

@1.1

Someone with a common sense i love it. Have a bubble.

[shysun]

Chris, What the hell does HHG have to do with this? This kind of journalism was here long before HHG and will be here long after he's gone!

[Chris399]

It's perfectly fitting that I mention him. 90% of his articles end in question marks for Christ's sakes.

Like it or not, he has developed a reputation for EXACTLY this type of baseless comparison/ speculative journalism. That's his trademark, that's why people like and loathe him (I'm not a fan myself, but I have nothing against the man - he has to pay his bills and work just like anyone else). I wasn't insulting him, it's how he does his business. Just like Howard Stern pushes his message with boobs and profanity. I'm not upset by coarse behavior, Hell I even indulge in it from time to time, it's just business is all.

And again, HHG is directly associated with the type of journalism that I was referring to; it seemed like an appropriate acknowledgment in the course of conversation.

Peace.

[pain777pas]

Nobody cares and many are getting both games sh!tdisturber.

[GWAVE]

The only people who care about this comparison are 360-only fanboys, because PS3 owners will be able to try out both games and come to their own conclusion.

[StephanieBBB]

You got it all wrong. It's the PS3 owners that should care because if they can only get one game this summer and it's between prototype and infamous, they can have these comparisons to help them out in not buying the inferior superhero game.

360 only owners doesn't have a choice so all they can do is buy prototype and stfu.

[UnSelf]

i think me and Cajun Chicken are the only ppl on this site who thinks Prototype is goin to be just as good if not more fun then Infamous. And btw infamous, aside from KZ2 is the best game out this year

[edgeofblade]

Played the Infamous demo. My verdict is that it is worthy. I'll be getting it when it comes out.

At the same time, I think Prototype is more powertrippy and over the top, but I only have vids to go on.

So, which one is better? Niether. Who cares... they are both games that are probably worth playing, and that's my scale. Binary scores are better.

Edit: Shut yer trollin yap StephanieBBB. I got a PS3 explicitly to play the great games that are PS3 exclusive. The cost was justified. But I still play most multiplats on my 360 because... well, because I don't have to justify myself to snarky dipshits on the Internet.

[DaTruth]

Considering how much reviewers bring up the small graphical problems in Infamous, Prototype better get laughed out of reviews with a five. For an open-world game, Infamous looks incredible!

[No FanS Land]

well we're three then. I also think that prototype might be better than infmaous. anyway I'm buying both I guess and I'll see for myself

[Consoldtobots]

having had infamous for two days now I can say that this is what GTAIV SHOULD have been. It is a VERY fun and engaging game. That being said I have NO PLANS to pick up prototype as I can only stomach one open world game at a time.

NOW THAT BEING SAID I think the console with both games wins.

[thats_just_prime]

Thats site is complete trash. They pick infamous has a better game cause they like the dev wtf ? They didnt touch gameplay, control, story, sound, replay or how fun the game is.

seriously who buys a game cause it made by EA or THQ ?

[Romar]

Haha, they look objectively to both games, this is not an article for fanboys but for people who can't decide which game to buy.

[dragunrising]

The difference is that Infamous has a demo, and Prototype does not. It's better to wait for a demo comparison. Both games are worth owning by the looks of it.

[Raz]

Well I say I'm getting infamous, but Prototype is going to be more fun.

Mutated creepy alien virus powers vs. electro-man = MCAVP FTW! ^_^

[Unbiased1]

"Ultimately, so the infamous big winner,"

[Romar]

Yeah, if we look to the points given inFamous is the winner. But in the conclusion it says that both games are good and they have both great quality. So in the end both games are a welcome addition to any gamers library.

[Unbiased1]

If you have PS3 that is...

[Defectiv3_Detectiv3]

'but none of the games will give you a miskoop do'.

That's right, you heard it from Gamecloud.com first, you can not get a miskoop do from either of these games.

Which leads me to my next question, what the hell is a miskoop do?

God I love my browser's translations

[CoxMulder]

Miskoop = 'Cat in the bag'/Bad investment

[Baba1906]

ill be buying both i think.

[KaBaW]

I agree, sir.
I will be picking up both.

[Pika-pie]

Yep me too if Prototype gets good reviews.. Tis the season to be powerful

[LONEWOLF231]

Yep yep, i already have inFAMOUS SO ill be picking up Prototype for the 360. Gotta give love to both worlds. And on a different note DAMN DO NOT believe what the haters are say about infamous the game ROCKS! On the graphics front Demo Vs Retail,Cole has better textures and most if not all the jaggies are gone making the game look that much sweeter. So far im doing the side missions and picking up dead drops. Im gonna TRY to pass the game on good Karma i say try cause everytime i get myself into a fight against the Reapers there always seems to be casualties these civis should know better and not get in the way of my lightning blasts.....lol...thank god there is a heal ability.

[RememberThe357]

There are too many games coming out for me t buy them all. I have to prioritize.

[hay]

No, no, no. No Prototype vs inFamous but Prototype AND inFamous both gonna end in my games library. Although I'm gonna get Alex for PC, sharper textures, aye?

[KaBaW]

I agree, sir.
Gonna get Prototype on my x360 and inFamous on my PS3.
My PC isn't nearly good enough to run any games, now a days.

[Daz]

i know which one i will like best. BUt i will get both because they look fun to play.

[slave2Dcontroller]

Prototype vs. HULK. These games are developed with the same engine, both take place in NYC, coincidence or laaaazy? you decide and both have helicopters and very similar mechanics. I watched both of these vids at the same time and I even think they reused the sounds from HULK in Prototype. One things for sure, if you loved HULK your gonna loooooooooooooove Prototype.

http://www.gametrailers.com...

http://www.gametrailers.com...

[Romar]

Damn, didn't notice before, they look much the same man! Okay, Prototype is much more spectacular but in basis it is the same mechanic.

[slave2Dcontroller]

Prototype is the HULK with a facelift. The sound in prototype are rehashed sounds from the HULK as well. They just took the HULK and made it better which is fine I guess.

[Cajun Chicken]

I never played Hulk, but I think it's good that Radical have an original IP now instead of using a license, this means that Radical don't have to be afraid to take Prototype into different directions in the future as they have no red tape stopping them from doing certain things with the franchise, unlike most licensed superhero sandbox games.

[njr]

That just makes prototype more Generic :\

[cmacdonald]

I don't know why people really care. It's not like prototype is an exclusive so it's one vs the other.

[Cajun Chicken]

I was going to do something like this for a N4G blog post once I played both the games. I'm a fan of both games though and I have pre-ordered and will be playing both this summer.

[Why dis]

LOL

" I personally would still choose infamous, if only because it is a PS3 exclusive and has been developed for the PS3 by a reputable developer."

PS3 fanboy? He's got the talking points of a 12 year old PS3 fanboy.

[Romar]

If you read the whole article (preferably in Dutch) you can see why I come to that conclusion. It's not a fanboy thing, i don't even have a PS3 xD

[thereapersson]

What does your off-topic SPAM have to do with this article?

You posted nothing constructive; instead, you decided to waste two of your bubbles on a crybaby fanboy rant. How pathetic you are...

[Aggesan]

@Why dis
"No one that has had "real exposure" with both games in the media thinks Infamous bests prototype."

Except a small site called IGN then... you obviously haven't read their previews of Prototype and Infamous.

[Why o why]

cumon man 3 years of trolling with different faces doesn't get boring for you does it. Still playing NPD over games i see. Anyhow If prototype manages to score close or better than infamous has then ps3 owners are doubly lucky. I can replace your 'only' with a 'and' or an 'or'

[heyheyhey]

the Invisible Walls crew on GT reccomend inFamous over Prototype as well.. do you ever get tired of making sh!t up POG?

[ZuperAmazingCooKie]

They're the only ones that have no choice. Infamous already succeeded

[ultimolu]

...Why are you still on this side?
Did you even read the article? What in the world is wrong with you?

[thewhoopimen]

Nobody in their right state could take the amount of dissing Why Dis/whatever avatar he's used has been getting over the years. My guess he is really f**ked up masochistic individual in real life or he works for Microsoft PR, because seriously how much discrediting abuse can you take?

[FamilyGuy]

The demo alone was so amazing that it has sold the game to MILLIONS.
I guarantee it.
This might be the PS3s Halo, it's seriously the best demo i ever played and one of the biggest as well. The Burnout Paradise demo was huge as well.

Sony wants their games to sell themselves by word of mouth but great demos would do a better job. Everyone likes open world games so it'll do better than KillZone 2 and the fact that controlling the character makes you feel like a badass helps to, something ,for example, GodOW evokes.

M$ fans like to play sales so lets see what happens with this title.
I'll wait for a Prototype demo to pass judgment on that game and if none comes out then i'll read reviews and watch videos and decide if it's worth the purchase. It looks good already but if it somehow gets mediocre or bad reviews i don't mind waiting till there's a price drop.

[Dave2009]

Why does there have to be all this Prototype vs inFamous BS I'm sure both games will be great there's no need for all of this at all.

Though i have to admit I am jealous of Ps3 owners.

As they do get to play both game's while us 360 owners (I'll be getting a Ps3 sometimes this year so I'll get to play Infamous eventually) will only get to play Prototype.

While i can see the reason why people are saying Prototype is better because they only get to play that one and not inFamous (jealousy i believe it's called) there's still no need for any of this.

Be a gamer not a hater.

[d0nT wOrrY]

Well said, i agree with you for the 1st time.

I hope it's not sarcasm :)

[Cajun Chicken]

Aaah, you'll get Crackdown 2 sooner than later.
As a PS3 and 360 owner I don't get the arguing over Infamous and Prototype on the PS3, sure I like Sony's exclusive developers, but I won't block off any multiplat devs on my PS3 for the sake of not being owned by Sony.
Just think; You'll get Crackdown 2 and we all know how insanely entertaining Crackdown was.

[Dave2009]

Nope it's not sarcasm d0nT wOrrY I'm just tired of hating that's all.

I've decided to just enjoy games no matter what console they are on.:)

@Cajun Chicken
I have the 1st Crackdown but i haven't played it yet :o too many game's to play including a lot of Ps2 games like Rogue Galaxy and Persona 4 i need to finish.

But I'll get around to Crackdown eventually and if i find it good I'll pick up the 2nd one.:)

[Cajun Chicken]

I think you'll really enjoy Crackdown, one of the very rare exclusive games on my 360 I wanted to have the choice to play on the PS3.

[thereapersson]

People can take you seriously and actually have a decent conversation. It feels much better, doesn't it?

And I completely agree on how stupid these comparisons are. We go from comparing the same versions of multiplatform games, to comparing different games on different systems. What the hell is wrong with this generation?

[TheMART]

Uh well yes. The same way 360 only users get to play Mass Effect 2 and PS3 owners doesn't. Or Splinter Cell: Conviction etc

Thats the way how it works. Its why I got a PS3 just or LittleBigPlanet. I played the inFamous demo just yesterday and while the aiming feels allright (I saw the early gameplay footage and the guy seems to have trouble with aiming) it certainly isn't my kind of game. Not a GTA/sandbox fan that much so I guess Prototype also won't be my thing.

But well. You don't have the time to play all and overall the 360 is still the better choice, for sure if you look at the premium online features.

One thing is for sure, anything better then a Wii, its only for the diehard Mario/Zelda fans and rehashed old stuff, not for any new IPs scoring good as on 360/PS3.

[Gue1]

X360 used to be the better choice but that was like 2 years ago... Ps3 has the most exclusives plus its reliability, wifi, free online, blu-ray, browser, Home, streaming capabilities, DvD upscaler it only makes everything even better!

[ultimolu]

I actually agree with you as well.

Both will be good games and I'll probably get bother as well.

[vagisil]

because infamous sucks, no multi, no mic psn sob's.

psn so lasttttttttt gennnnnnnnn

grow up cookie, ya last-gen online is frying ya brains!

only on last-gen ps3!!!

[talltony]

Infamous looks to have much more depth than prototype. Their are plenty of games where you just smash everything for example every hulk game made by the same people that made prototype.

[deadreckoning666]

lol u don't have to be jealous. I have a PS3 and even though I haven't played Prototype yet, it looks like its the better choice as far as freedom and the variety of things you can do. I'm stoked that Infamous is getting great reviews, but Id be surprised if Prototype isn't right up there with it as far as reviews.

[PirateThom]

I can buy both, but, I'm getting inFamous next Friday and Prototype when there's more of a lull.

[II Necroplasm II]

I'm getting inFamous Tuesday.

[PS3Freak]

Me too, i work at 9 am tuesday morning and i'll be picking it up then. I havn't been so excited for a game in years.

[Baka-akaB]

If prototype is really good , the only winners will be those picking up both Infamous and Prototype .

If you got no ps3 , i wont call you a loser , but still you're missing out good stuff .

[Eiffel]

Nuff said.

[kb8mvp81]

its people like you that cause dumb arguments! both games will be great!

[Cajun Chicken]

LOL. Is there anymore of that?

[Eiffel]

@kb8mvp81- I never said neither would be bad...Just adding humor. Way to be a buzz kill.

@Cajun Chicken - Yeah a simple search of "Alex Mercer" on deviantART should allow you to bring up some pretty funny stuff, heres another humor filled related picture.

Ironically if they ever fought that would be the outcome.

[AKNAA]

That was pretty funny!

[Cajun Chicken]

There's going to be some hilarious webcomics based on Alex and Cole.

[Why o why]

funny is funny

im glad ive got the option of playing both. Im 70% through good cole's arc. Its been hard for me to put down. Its just like 'one more side mission and ill call it a day', 'ok ok 1 more' one thing leads to the next and times flown by

[ultimolu]

That's funny. xD

[AKNAA]

I played the demo for infamous and thought it was okay, like an 8/10(GTA4 was more fun and better as an open world game IMO) but since I'm on a budget, I'll have to wait and try out prototype first before deciding which one to get...

[Gamerbee]

'GTA4 was more fun and better as an open world game ' ???? Comparing a full game to a demo? Dude youre a complete idiot.

[raztad]

Its really sad. GTA4 is so boring that just the inFAMOUS demo is a lot funner. In my books GTA4 is a 7.5/10.

[Daz]

2 above me. Cant he have a opinion now? Gta iv is a really good game and if he likes more let it be. DOnt hate because he dont like an exclusive game more. Go to open zone if you going to cool someone names >>

yes its a demo but a demo ment to give you a good example of the game, and he said it was ok. There no need to hate on one guys opinion.

[AKNAA]

"Youre an idiot
'GTA4 was more fun and better as an open world game ' ???? Comparing a full game to a demo? Dude youre a complete idiot."

I knew saying that GTA4 was better than infamous was instantly gonna get myself fed to the wolves but, holy gezz Man! Did I hit one of your vital nerves when I made that comment or something?! Calm the F$#K down. Breathe... slowly.... and get out of that fanboy mentality for a second and take a chill-pill...

now, first off, I would like to apologize because I did not know that I was comparing a "demo to a Full game"( stupid me! stupid me!* slapping forehead several times really hard*)

secondly, what was I thinking??!?! shooting lightning out of your hands is much more fun than capping people in the head! must be an idiotic preference since its not yours right?!

thirdly, Nice infamous avatar... I see what I'm dealing with so I won't go on anymore...

well, at least Daz knows its okay to have an opinion.

[LONEWOLF231]

The only thing that can save GTA 4 is the DLC to be quite honest its sad that the latest Lost and Damned add-on has a better story than its main counter part. GTA4 is good BUT in no way is it better than inFamous. In my opinion of-coarse.

[MajesticBeast]

Was that suppose to be funny?

[nix]

now remember kids only with ps3, u will get a 'choice'. q:

[deadreckoning666]

ummm...why am I getting disagrees? Is their a problem with me owning a PS3 and prefering Prototype over Infamous?

[Rise Kujikawa]

Because no one likes you, you loser.

[n to the b]

@Rise: that's an awful lot of hatin for someone who just joined, hmm...

[Rise Kujikawa]

I was just only teasing him, silly.

[OmarJA]

Yeah inFamous is better, but I'll get both.

[chzin]

Nice feature !! I choose for prototype because i'm a real pc gamer

[Nelson M]

One's a Great Game and one's a Good Game
And i like all Good and Great Games
So i win
It's the BoTs as Usual who loose
No Great Games to play

[andron]

Definitely getting inFamous when it's released this week. But Prototype looks cool too. If the reviews are favorable I'll probably pick that up too later.

The two game are similar in some areas, but also quite different. They are both open world super powered main character story driven games. But Prototype has gore and guns, while inFamous is more classic comic book hero stuff...

[Cajun Chicken]

Everyone seems to forget about the shapeshifting and stealth play in Prototype.

[Eiffel]

Also a lot of people seem to think Alex Mercer is to powerful. Have they seen the "Blackwatch" Special Forces Soldiers? Those guys are like straight out of Crackdown, that come out and try to take you down if you cause to much destruction. Real challenge there. I'm looking forward to Prototype.

[Sir Ken_Kutaragi]

I can buy and play BOTH;)
+ I can buy 99% of those 'SO CALLED' 'ChatBox 360' Exclusives for my P.C to,
so it's WIN, WIN, WIN for me!!! ;-P
'GOOD TIMES' ;)

[Tr10wn]

You know that every Xbox 360 exclusive ported to PC use Games for Windows? Xbox 360+Games for Windows = WIN WIN WIN for Microsoft not for you.

for being such a big fanboy/hater you need some more info...

P.S. Stop using retards words, you look like a immature moron.

[Too_Hyped]

Microsoft earns absolutely zero dollar on a 3rd party game you buy for PC. You know that, right ?

[360 man]

hes talkin bout da xbox exclusives that come on pc

[paracardium]

Infamous played the demo and enjoyed it.

[chzin]

Both games are very good. And the best option is the buy both

[Why o why]

:)

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

Prototype won't be that good.

I guarantee it.

[bjornbear]

..they can't really be compared? One is balls out destruction and / or stealh play...

The other is more of a Moral super hero power type...maybe they complement eachother.

Either way, def a double pick up =D!! NEXT GEN SUPER HERO'S FTW XD

[aldesko]

Agreed. What's next.. Heavenly Sword vs Fable 2?

PS3 owners get both, and I think they complement each other nicely. I'm getting both unless Prototype gets horrid reviews, which I doubt.

[4Sh0w]

I'm buying both. I really liked the infamous demo so I absolutely have to play the full game, can't wait to see how the karma system plays out with the story for myself. Also the from the vids so far Prototype looks like Crackdown on steroids, seems to be a interesting story there too, my kind of game. I love open-world games and both look like they will be great. If you have a ps3 and the money of course imo it would be crazy not to buy both, if you dont have the money then buy 1 you're most interested in and rent the other. If you only have a 360 then looks like you get to play only 1 of 2 really great games, unless you buy a ps3.

[chzin]

Does prototype have a demo?

[Cajun Chicken]

No idea, I hope it does. Just to try out some of the gameplay before my copy arrives. If the game's good enough, I might buy an Alex Mercer figure.

[Run_bare]

Both looks awesome, but only can buy one game a month, might get prototype first and then infamous. Both games deserve to be play i think.

[blakstarz]

Its funny how some people in this thread are quick to label the person writing this a fanboy just because he favored inFAMOUS...now if it was the other way around 360 owners would be jumping for joy....get a life people....both games are going to be good, the inFAMOUS demo was pure awesome, actually its great to be PS3 owner because you have the opportunity to play BOTH these games...and if you don't own a PS3...get one or find a friend that does!

[LONEWOLF231]

What Radical needs to do is release a demo so one can actually see if the game has more than enough to go against Infamous. Sucker Punch did a great job by releasing a demo, they had more than enough confidence in their title and that same confidence has paid off big..........many many great reviews(a few haters that more than likely dont know how to access the power upgrade tab so they give it a bad rating *cough* press start foo *cough*.)and lots of reservations.

[Hockey11]

"Cole MacGrath from infamous is a bike and puts packets around in Empire City, a replica of New York."

Cole is a bike? That explains so much

I hate google translator.

[chzin]

Hehe, google translator is not the best but its a nice story

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

There's a competition?

People honestly think Prototype will be anywhere close to as good as inFamous?

[Groo]

I'll put my Money on inFAMOUS, but thats just me

[she00win99]

well, if you are a ps3 owner then you are the winner because you can buy both...

[Too_Hyped]

If Prototype was good, we would already know much more about its gameplay.

No review, no real preview, no info ->>>> bad game which tries to go 'under the radar' and sell okay before the bad reviews are released.

I wouldn't be surprised if prototype ends up being rather average.

Infamous all the way.

[andron]

I have seen several previews and some gameplay footage. More will come closer to release.

They slowed down on previews for a while when the game got delayed, but we will soon see some reviews.

Look here: http://www.gametrailers.com...

[Too_Hyped]

Ok thanks, I'll have a look.

[saimcheeda]

Buy both so i cant loose!!!!

[chzin]

Mm, yeah its strange that we dont see much gameplay trailers

[Lastlivingsoul]

i really hope prototype is good. IF so, I want both. Why choose?

[Silverinho]

1. Prototype not made in Hulk engine ,it have special engine.
2. InFAMOUS may be better cuz its made in gta iv engine :).

[Shang-Long]

its very simple
infamous has great reviews if ur interested and u have a ps3 get it
when prototype is reviewed the same and ur intrested get it.

if u have a 360 well u have no choice. either buy prototype or don't

[mushroomwig]

Exactly. At least Ps3 owners have a choice about what game to actually get, 360 owners are stuck with Prototype.

[bjornbear]

Or! buy a PS3 + inFamous bundle ;)

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[LevDog]

The funny thing is For Ps3 owners, doesnt matter which one is better.. You can own both..

[BYE]

I just finished inFAMOUS and have no need for another superhero game, maybe if Prototype goes down to 15-20 bucks.

Prototype doesn't look like a full price title to me.

[StateofMind]

Is anyone with a PS3 even interested in Prototype? It looks like crap to me. I've played the inFAMOUS demo and loved it to death. The gameplay is just pure fun. Are there even any impressions on Prototype? I just don't get where the comparison could possibly come from other than system wars silliness.

[Cajun Chicken]

I'm VERY interested in Prototype, looks like a blast. Getting both games for my PS3.

[jax07]

Also GTA4 didnt suck it was amazing. It just took a different direction like all the GTA games do. This one was a little less silly then the last and more emotionally involving. The game did deserve the tens it got and nothing less. Just because you dont like its style doesnt make it a bad game. The cell phone thing was awesome and no developer could have thought to be that clever. The only beef that I actually had was the mission types were limited but fun.

[Sampson712]

There's no competition... Prototype wins... is this a joke or what I don't get it.

I don't get why they talk about the Crash games of all of Radical's others... all the other games were extremely popular and rated high.

Lame reviewer, Prototype still wins by far.

[Monk3y]

Compare these two. One tells about guy who can rip tanks off with his bare hands, other one tells guy who gets this Electric powers, yea theyre both open world games but that's the end of the congruents..

It's like comparing GTA IV and Spider Man, makes no sense..

[Gun_Senshi]

inFAMOUS is good, Prototype is not out and i will hold judgement until I play it.

If Prototype is good, then its not one vs one, its just both are good games, END.

PS. PS3 can play both too -.-

[EVILDEAD360]

Although, most of the reviewers forget, 1.5 Million Xbox owners were blessed with one of the gems of this generation.

CRACKDOWN: The first game to take the GTA-like sandbox vertical. The powers, the explosives, the weapons, the plot, the game design were all over the top. But it all worked and came together for a classic. Your RPG build up of your powers had you climbing and leaping tall skyscrapers in your final pursuit to take down ruthless gang bosses. But, the one thing that people forget, was that it was completely co-op and Realtime Worlds supported the game with fresh DLC when it was all said and done.

It's 2009 and the first gaming battle of the post Crackdown era is upon us. What have we seen thus far:

No matter the quality of Infamous, it has definitely benefited from being a PS3 exclusive. Similar to Killzone 2, the Sony review strategy is simple. Provide a review embargo, cater to a handful of sites, and ensure the world exclusive E-review is immensely positive. The other PS3 friendly sites who want future coverage will follow suit. In the case of Infamous, it does appear the game quality may not have need the push as the demo reaction has been truly positive. The reviews were as expected and have been plastered on the front page of N4g.com. Although, there is one review that wont make it to N4G.com and that is Eurogamer, who bucked the system and gave the game a 7 out of 10 (70%).

Prototype: In my book, this game literally was put on the map by the infamous (pun intended) '10 reasons to buy Prototype' trailer. That trailer showed off an unbelievable array of powers, that have not been seen thus far in video game history. The PS3 detractors are all over the net screaming how 'Proto' is a rip off of Ultimate Hulk. This is ultimately (pun intended) because of the developers past work. But, you could easily say that Infamous is a mixture of Crackdown, Spiderman 2, and Star Wars: Force Unleashed.

The PS3 websites, bloggers, and fans will lean towards Infamous. If it truly is as good as the early hype, then it'll be interesting to see if the PS3 fanbase supports this game. But we all know the underlying reason for the extra push.

But, for the rest of the gaming world (PS3 owners included) Prototype has a real chance to push big Multi-platform numbers on both systems. The detractors will not scare anyone away by claiming that the game is some how graphically incompetent or that the plot is non-existent. Because, the early word from THIS game is that neither are true and that eyebrows will be permanently raised in June.

[Groo]

first off, Infamous is its own game, its nothing like spiderman 2, crackdown or force unleash, i have played and beaten all 3 of those said games. so far, from the demo alone, Infamous to me is the most fun out of all three of those. I've also played Hulk UD religiously on PS2. If Prototype is anything like that it should be fun. All this crap you are spewing doesn't apply to someone that ownes both consoles, like me. There is no hype with Killzone 2 or inFamous, they are that damn good and if you even played them you would realize that... btw crackdown got boring as hell, even playing it with my friends, so did gta 4.

[EVILDEAD360]

Too bad my assessment is spot on. It doesnt matter what systems you currently own or root for. That has nothing to do with what's going on with these two games.

Whether you agree or not, these are the comparisons that have been made about these two games (from real gamers and critics alike) Just like according to you Infamous is a great game, but both Crackdown and GTA 4 are merely boring.

Typical

[bjornbear]

And if you do, just buy both and quit whining, they will be both great, and both their own games.

Even if it means in your eyes you are buying "GTA SpiderCrackMan IV", go for it.

If you can only afford Protohype, well, live with it, like you said its better than inFamous anyway, so once again, quit whining =)

[EVILDEAD360]

I'm guessing you don't have a PS3 =P

I'm guessing I somehow hurt your feelings, but I'm sure you'll get over it (not sure what the =P thing is though)

For the record, Proto get maligned for being a Hulk game online, and curiously enough (as a minimum) Infamous is getting call out for the Unleashed powers thing

Believe me, I'll definately support any game that interests me. So please follow your own advice and stop whining about other people who make points about the topic, unless you actually have a point about the topic yourself.

[madpuppy]

From what I have read Prototype just seems more multifaceted game. It is a standard Scifi story, the amnesiac that wakes up with strange powers and a shady government organization that seems to be the cause.

Prototype also has a standard scifi storyline. just not as appealing.

[Ingram]

Just saying...Having played just Infamous,and looked at the footage available of Prototype.

I do think they are quite different,and quite bound to be both good.

There are,however,some mildly objective factors to compare(to debate);

In my personal opinion,the animation system in Infamous is very difficult to improve,both visually and timing wise.Is responsive,intuitive to say the least.

The cutscenes are finely mixed with the gameplay and consist of animated graphic-novel like artwork,and great voice acting.
(and guess what,our hero wakes up with strange powers and no explanation,there are federals involved too...not so different,besides,what's "standard scifi storyline" in your book? just asking...)

However,there's always room for improvement.The AI in prototype could be more complex,in fact it has to be in some ways because of the stealth gameplay.

It's all vague speculative ranting until prototype comes out and we can compare for ourselves though...

[Groo]

I beat inFAMOUS being a Hero and then again being Infamous, the story is freaking great!!!!! I'm playing it again as a Hero and its still fun as hell. Gonna change a choice I made at the end as a Hero, for those who have reached that point, I wanna be stronger! lol you know what I'm talking about

[ZILLA]

inFAMOUS will crush prototype,guess it doesnt matter anyway if your a PS3 owner anyway.ill finish inFAMOUS with all trophies,by that time i should be able to pick up prototype used.PLAY B3YOND waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay B3YOND!!!!

[ian72]

Prototype has got 9/10 in PSW review (UK).
Infamous has been getting very good reviews all round.
So glad I got PS3 can get both.

[PeeKnuckle]

@Vaistrat "(and guess what,our hero wakes up with strange powers and no explanation,there are federals involved too... not so different,besides,what's "standard scifi storyline" in your book? just asking...)

In Prototype, you consume people and learn more about your past. When you do the consuming, you are given flashes of memory back and it's told through a cutscene. http://www.gametrailers.com... That is how the story is driven.

At gametrailers alone, there's FIFTY ONE videos for Prototype. So those of you who have been saying there's no gameplay out there... nice try.

Honestly, and I hate to even point this out... you're damaging PS3, by hyping inFamous over Prototype. The multiplatform sales will be skewed and it will be all your faults. Think on that for awhile, before you reply back.

This shouldn't even be a military checkpoint in the "console war". But I guess we're pitting exclusives against multiplats now. Way to go "gamers". A real gamer looks forward to the games, not the hype or flaming another console. Hurry up and grow out of this childish phase you're in, and just enjoy your games.

Someone mentioned buying a Prototype figurine. Pre-order from Gamestop, and you'll get one for free.

P.S. Vaistrat. Just the first paragraph was for you. The rest was in general. Just wanted to make that clear.

[Ingram]

Uh...ok,thanks for pointing that out.

Otherwise,chill out dude. :D

I said it once and I'll say it again,(In General)I think both are good,I prefer Infamous.

[PeeKnuckle]

Chill out about what? I was only telling you about Prototype's story. As I said in my last sentence, only the first paragraph was for you. Don't see how you missed that.

If you meant the rest, well... what I said is true. This whole comparing the two games, only because one is exclusive, is totally stupid. Base the game off of how good or bad it is. Not what console it was made for. If both were multiplat, I wonder if any of this would be said. I honestly doubt it.

I don't know if both are good. Only one has been released.

[deshon09]

thing is i have a ps3 so i can get both

[dogmeat eater]

People stop having a VS with every game that comes out.

[deshon09]

that works to

[cmrbe]

If you like Hulk UD, buy Prototype

If you like Sly, buy Infamous.

If you like both well buy both.

[00000000000000000001]

I will be getting both but, IMO Prototype looks like the better game!

[Kyur4ThePain]

are those who don't own a PS3.

[Alcohog]

Has there been a demo for prototype? I can attest that I have played the InFAMOUS demo through 4 times now, and it leaves me wanting more. I can't wait until this weekend.

Prototype on the other hand, is looking pretty questionable IMO. Looks more like a 7.0 type game, but that's just my opinion without playing it.

[redsquad]

C'mon, PROTOTYPE must be the 'winner': It has action figures!

...and a comic.

And people say INFAMOUS is 'overhyped'...

[Amplitude]

Here we go again

[xabmol]

Platformer made by Sucker Punch!

<--If you can't tell by my avatar... I LOVE PLATFORMERS!!

InFamous has loads of platforming.

Prototype does not, and seems to be more of a "beat 'em up" kind of game.

[Frizzo]

To be totaly honest I havant even touched anything to do with Prototype, sure like any other gamer interested in newer games I have watched the CA trailer, but honestly it seems moronic none the less, Prototype seems to show more gore and killing much like 99.9% of all other games out there, then teres inFamous, you honestly cant stop being entertained, the little secrets you find out along the way are what makes the game amazing, (SPOILER) if you jump onto the train tracks in inFamous you jet forward as if your riding on a high wire. Thats the only one ill reveal but still, WOW is that game fun.

still though, wait tel i play prototype, am totally looking forward to it because i love thinking that my opinion right now can be COMPLETELY changed by one game session, so just wait tel i get my hands on Prototype.

[debuchan]

coop with cole and alex

[TrevorPhillips]

oh haters shut up already stop mentioning hiphopgamer if u want to make sure its to yourself not to n4g public, seriously

[shazui123]

but not that good. No comparison or "vs." needed.

[MADPIRAHNA]

is decide for yourself. There is only one person on the planet this should important to anyway, and thats you.

Its all in your own perception anyway.

[grantps3]

i agree with this article.

I think the gunplay in prototype looks tacked on.

[MajesticBeast]

Crackdown had a plot? I played the whole game killed wang and then i thought hey i get to fight this guy but no ofcourse not. still very awesome game indeed.

[Sheddi]

Both of them looks real good!
Just pick up the one YOU like the most and play it :)
or get both if you're a PS3 owner :P
No need to compare

[dj55555555]

I have PSW magazine that rates Prototype 9/10, which is fantastic news as i can get both.