The Prototype of an inFamous I.P Battle.

With the Release of Prototype and inFamous on the horizon are both worth picking up and why has the gaming community created a battle between the two titles? can they co-exist? Which will sell better? ColinRHCP of thegamingowl.com explains his thoughts.

[MasFlowKiller]

For Now am Looking Forward to inFamous a little more, but ill wait until the demo so see which of the two ill guy.

[TIKUP]

also same here cannot wait for infamous its gona be the fan factor that GTA IV should of had but didnt lol :D

[CaseyRyback_CPO]

The people without choice, have no choice to make about which title to purchase.

The people without the choice are taking issue with the people with the choice for not choosing the only route they have.

At this point I'd say the people with the choice are looking at a few factors:

1. Developer pedigree SuckerPunch vs Radical Games whos claim to fame is Hulk Unleashed.

2. Quality

3. Gameplay

How on earth would anyone that has looked at either come to a conclusion that the games are similar, or even comparable? Outside of the camera view, and being super human, the two titles have nothing to do with one another.

I remember the original argument that the choiceless made was saying "meh i've played force unleashed already!" But then as soon as prototype got a bit more well known, that became the justification of the excuse to not be interested in a yet another ps3 title.

Who do you realistically see making a fuss of this? People with the choice of getting either, or people that can't?

[bushfan]

who cares about which one it's better..Just go get a PS3 and play both!!

[INehalemEXI]

I decided awhile ago and did pre order infamous. Prototype will be a rent and/or buy @ bargain price deal for me.

[stevenhiggster]

I wasn't interested in either at first but I have warmed to Infamous, and since finding out about the Uncharted beta I have pre ordered it! That was a master stroke on Sony and Sucker Punch's part.

Oh and, bubbles to you Mr Ryback.

[jcgamer]

Sucker Punch FTW!

:)

[sack_boi]

I'm getting both, I'll let you guys know later which one I preferred.

[pixelsword]

I can't see you losing with either one, but I would wait until a demo before committing to either one. To me, I would prefer to get inFAMOUS *first* because they will concentrate on the hardware, and I would love to see what it will do. Prototype seems to be more of an interesting storyline to me because that cat's been through some jacked-up crap to get where he is.

I think that's where the divide is: Infamous is *(to me) the better looking one by far, but Protoype seems to have a more interesting story. Prototype may look better than we've seen, and inFAMOUS may have a killer storyline, but time will tell on both.

But if you noticed, it seems that both games are showing it's strongest parts, while leaving us guessing if the other half is as strong. I think both will deliver... but I still think inFAMOUS will be the better experience.

[JokesOnYou]

Oh come on that's what gamers have been doing since Pong....and there's nothing wrong with it. Now if your only motive is to hate one or the other because of loyalty to a brand then that's different. Personally I think I'll like the Prototype gameplay more but I can understand if some prefer infamous....its not there's a rule against having a *sensible debate over what impression we get from both games and why we like them.

JOY

[cranium]

Prototype will be more fun to randomly d!ck around in while inFamous will be a slightly better game overall.

@ 1.11: I automatically saw that the title had the words "inFamous" and "prototype" and I clicked the link. I just read the whole title and I agree XD

[The Lazy One]

they tried way too hard with this headline...

[cLiCK_sLiCK9]

Uncharted 2 beta.
Nuff said.

[cmrbe]

I couldn't say it better my self. Bubbles up.

[Lfmesquite]

I don't know how much a like the games or how much they differ. So they both have an open city. That's all I know.

For me, Infamous is day 1. Because it's exclusive and I'm a fanboy. I probably won't ever play prototype.

[The General]

Best comment ever. Bubbles.

But yeah, definitely getting Infamous. I spoke with about 15 of my friends in school and they're getting it too. We're all going to pre-order it by next week. I love my PS3 more but i like my 360 too but Infamous FTW!!!

oh yeah and Prototype FTR!!! (for the rent! lol)

And how many game of the year contenders does the ps3 have now???

Killzone 2, Infamous, Uncharted 2, GOW... and etc. and etc??? damn...

It's good to be a gamer :-)

[RememberThe357]

But I see your point. Sony is publishing some really good games this year.

[DragonWarrior_4]

I just want the one that isn't limited to dvd9.

[GiantEnemyCrab]

Oh yeah? What's been limited on Prototype?

[CaseyRyback_CPO]

Have you seen screens of prototype? Now compare to Infamous. Hell just compare the character models. Dvd9 limits games, not in length because zelda is longer than any dvd game.. but as far as quality? you bet. How can you pretend that having more space for bigger models/textures/animations is either a bad thing, or some sort of impossible reality? Its literally math at this point. higher resolution elements. Be it polygons or pixels, dvd9 simply cant compete with more data.

The argument that more space = longer is stupid. But the argument that more space = better quality assets that don't have to be compressed beyond compression to fit on a disc is as solid as dolomite.

You own a ps3 right? You'll be able to see the difference im sure. Look at any PS3 exclusively designed title vs a multiplatform equatable title. MLB09 vs 2k.. you really want to keep living in the land of DvD9 is the perfect media for gaming when those facts co-exist in that world? I find people are trying very hard to not acknowledge that. Its 2009, clinging on to the launch ideas of the 360/ps3 isn't holding any weight. Lets look at Uncharted2... there isn't a single title that could compete with the first one from a technical point of view, and they just improved on it.

BTW, i got your pm the other day. ;)

[GiantEnemyCrab]

Yes, I have compared screens on both and to be honest I'm not seeing a gap in graphics or fidelity between the 2. I've downloaded all the Infamous videos in 1080p and it's not that visually impressive of a game. Nothing about it screams Blu-ray advantage. I'm not sure how long the story is for it so I can't speak on that.

You seem to be mistaking my question for some defense of DVD9 and hate for Blu-ray. I'm not sure how you got the idea that I don't think Blu-ray having more space isn't an advantage from asking this question which still hasn't been answered.

This guy comes out and says DVD9 limited Prototype and I want to know what's limited.

It sounds to me like people are automatically assuming that because Infamous is on Blu-ray it makes it a better game.

I trust Sucker Punch will make a good game and while Hulk UD wasn't a visual masterpiece it was a really fun game.

To assume a game is automatically limited because it's on DVD9 is fanboy crap. It is up to dev's to take advantage of that Blu-ray space and sometimes money, time and resources do not allow for that. Do I think extra space is a good thing and can produce better games? Hell yeah. But it doesn't guarantee it, just as being on DVD9 doesn't guarantee a game was limited.

[RememberThe357]

I am, for the record, getting both. So I don't really care. But Prototype looks like crap, and Infamous looks great. It's not like PS2 to PS3 graphical difference, but you can definitely tell the difference.

[The General]

He's a verified Sony and PS3 hater. Anything pro PS3, he hates on and tries his best to seem unbiased but he is. He loves his XBox and is a huge xbox fanboy but he tries to suck up to the ps3 at times while still bashing its strengths like blu-ray, just to get bubbles. Crab, thats real weak.

Anyway, I do believe it's better to have 50gb as opposed to 15gb. In this case, bigger is better, as the screens do prove. I also compared them on a similar monitor and I really do think you need to check your goggles because infamous is not only more stunning and captivating, it has a lot more go on screen. The visual performance, the detail it clearly destroys prototype. But then again, that was on my monitor and Ps3 owners will see the difference when they buy infamous and rent prototype.

Anyway, stop pretending Giant crab and let's be gamers. I love and have a preference for the PS3 and don't have to pretend to like it. Why? Because games like uncharted and killzone 2 keep me satisfied.

[McMee]

@ crab, hey man I understand that you have to defend the 360 quite a lot here on n4g and Segal is jumping the gun a bit, but as a multi-console owner I can honestly say inFamous looks way better and is a day 1 buy for me while Prototype might get a rent from me. Oh and Sucker Punch > Radical games. Plus that beta, omg waiting till June 3rd. UC2:AT is my most anticipated 09 release across platforms.

[CaseyRyback_CPO]

You reply to someone that infers the game has been limited by DvD9. You responded and asked how. Screenshots,videos,models,soun d, are all valid factors to show where the title is limited versus the BD Infamous title. So when faced with that, you refute a blanket statement that no one has made. The fanboy "Dvd9 games is ar crap!" When it wasn't even mentioned here. Anyone that believes that is a moron, as well as the person that says it. That blanket statement would mean that no dvd9 game is of great quality, which the fallouts and cod4's of the world would nix easily.

I wont say its a claim, because thats the wrong word. But more space is better than less space. More space for a specific requirement say, for textures, or audio, or polygons, is a good thing. And generally speaking you will find that a Developer with a better tool set, will create better products. Which is what we have in the case of these two. No one is questioning the games level of "fun" or gameplay. They both look entertaining.

Is Prototype's sandbox world limited to things that Infamous isn't? Clearly, because of a hardware difference. The opposite of this is you pretending that you honestly cant tell that the differences in textures/models/animation/part icles/amount going on etc. Which is a delusion. If there is a SINGLE difference between the two, that is proving that more space = higher quality assets. Just because now all of a sudden it has to "SCREAM OUT" to you, doesn't make it any less valid. For me, looking at the lead characters models/straps all screams out pretty well.

If you take kojima pro and ask them to make a bluray game, they will max it out. If you ask them to make a dvd game, they will max it out. When asked to make a game for both, They can only max it out for one system, and usually its not maxing out the ps3 to a killzone2 level.

[DragonWarrior_4]

Listen , Im really sorry about the comment above. It really wasn't a flamebait comment. I was just trying to imply that I want the game that is bigger and not limited because of hardware. Who knows? I might actually like prototype more than inFamous because its really gory, but I can almost guarantee that inFamous is gonna be a bigger and better looking game simply because its on bluray. I want bigger and better cause I just bought a 106 inch screen and $2000 1080p projector and I want the best of the best. I will rent prototype, and I will buy it if its good, but inFamous is a day one purchase because Sucker Punch is tried and true and the uncharted demo is too cool to pass up.

[Raoh]

getting both. just glad they moved up the infamous date so i dont have to spend money on two games in one month.

[PirateThom]

I'll probably get inFamous day one and pick Prototype up when there's a ganing lull at some point. Two open world games would kill me and inFamous has the special distinction of being a game by Sucker Punch.

[Karum]

inFAMOUS will be a day 1 purchase.

I will most likely get Prototype too at some point because the game has always interested me. It probably won't be a day 1 purchase though.

[Joni-Ice]

Peolple please dont get caught up in another comparison article. Let me make it simple for you.

1. Only PS3 owners have the option to choose between the two. 360 only people will buy Prototype if interested.

2. As for PS3 owners they are more likely to buy infamous first because they get the Uncharted 2 beta.

3. As for me i'll be getting both.

In the end both games can co-exist together.

[HBK619]

Right now for me, inFAMOUS is easily a day 1 purchase and my absolute smoky for GOTY 2009, first footage I was shown of the game made me want to puke(Well not really), I thought it looked just like a lame version of a Spiderman game, but since then I don't think I have seen one video to put me off this game, and the last video from G4TV(See it if you haven't already) just confirmed my anticipation for this game, not to mention I don't think I have EVER seen a game look as polished as inFAMOUS

At the moment I am really tossing up whether or not to get Prototype now, while I don't think you can compare Prototype and inFAMOUS, there is obviously going to be some sort of comparison just like there was with Resistance 2 and Gears of War 2 last year, mainly because of the same core elements and release dates too.

Anyway, back onto why I might or might not get Prototype, so far I think Prototype does look like a fun game, one thing I am seeing though is a real overriding theme of too much power, I don't want a simple game, the game with so many and so many powerful powers just seems like it will be a little too easy to breeze through the game without any challenge, and I am really wanting challenging games nowadays.

So far because of the amount of games coming out over the next couple of months I am having to put a short list and Prototype is just missing out on that list due to Red Faction at the moment, which I played the demo of and really loved, the whole ultimate destruction element just really got me salivating, especially with the promise of 120 missions in the game and a map that just looks massive!

So while inFAMOUS for me is a day 1 buy, Prototype will just have to sit on the shelves just that little bit longer unless there is something that can change my mind(Although a pre-order bonus of the main character figurine with the sword arm did tempt me, I need more than that), so I don't know if there will be a demo for Prototype or not, but I hope there is, that way I will be able to shore up my list and not waste money on a game that isn't as good as it should be.

PS:If you disagree, PLEASE say why, don't just click and be done with it! I feel I have made valid points, if you don't agree, I would like you to tell me why, maybe I haven't seen something you have that could change my mind, etc.

[Baka-akaB]

I'll probably end up buying both , but from the very beginning and till now , i prefer Infamous .
I always had the feeling that while a fun Hulk with a twist , and a gta base , Prototype could easily turn into a new assassin creed .. aka still a good game but dissapointing and repetitive . And this time around , prototype isnt even a pretty game like Creed .

[MajesticBeast]

http://www.gametrailers.com... proto who? Im sorry but this trailer gave me goosebumps.

[McMee]

Anyone who is looking forward to inFamous should do themselves a favor and get on the network and download the edition of quore episode 11(dont worry its free) it shows off some of the intriguing art style, lets you play around with some of the songs from the games soundtrack, and there is an interview with some of the sucker punch guys that talks about how they're going about putting together what looks to be an awesome score.

[peeps]

prototype looks good cus of the variety with the whole changing shape etc, being able to use vehicles etc and the mature thing could be a bit more fun. Then theres infamous that looks a bit nicer but i am worried about the limited weaponry (of just electricity) + the environents are all so dark :( jsut wish it had more colour.

it kinda sound stupid but out of the two i'd opt for Infamous, actually on the basis that it's exclusive meaning the developers have been able to work hard on just the one version rather than trying to make a game work on 3 different platforms.

[cliffbo]

i certainly know which one PS3 owners will be picking up

[GiantEnemyCrab]

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[cranium]

...?

[AKNAA]

Hmmm.. It seems that most people are "claiming" to purchase infamous on day 1 and for some reason this reminds me of the killzone 2 incident when everybody was hyping it up and saying how its a day one purchase, but when it came down to it, it seemed like half the people changed their minds or something?!
so I certainly hope that infamous doesn't go through the same situation and people do buy the game like they "claim"....

As for me... I'll have to wait for a few reviews to make a final choice.

[Enate]

This is N4G not the worlds survey on gaming. No matter how much we know an talk about games we are just a very small part of the interest an sales.

[McMee]

@ 14 I hope you do also realize that one of these games are multi-plat and the other exclusive so sales predictions shouldnt be that hard for the mentally capable. And for me personally like I said I would, I did buy KZ2 day 1 just like I will inFamous so please don't question my word based on your jack @ss theory.

[PirateThom]

I've bought something like 90% of the games I own this gen "day 1" especially the big games and especially the exclusives.

[AKNAA]

" I hope you do also realize that one of these games are multi-plat and the other exclusive so sales predictions shouldn't be that hard for the mentally capable. And for me personally like I said I would, I did buy KZ2 day 1 just like I will inFamous so please don't question my word based on your jack @ss theory. "

One is multiplat?! Really?! Really?! sh1t and I thought they were both PS3 exclusives competing against each other! silly me huh?!
If you bought killzone 2 on day one, then obviously your not the other half that canceled their pre-order and yet, you seem offended by my remark in which you shouldn't?! strange....

[ZEEBO4LIFESTFU]

were still awsome though!

[ManGastaS]

after watch some videos of infamous and prototype. I think that prototype is more fun than infamous but infamous has better graphics.

[Cajun Chicken]

BOTH of these are going to rock, us PS3 owners are being spoilt with the choice of two original IP brilliant superpower based sandbox games in the same summer. I don't understand how there is a battle, TBH, why the hostility.

As I usually say, getting both.

[Ldubbz]

Never, ever, under any circumstances, compare a PS3 exclusive to a multi-platform release within the same genre. Or at all for that matter. The PS3 exclusive is always better. Its just a fact.

This is Sucker Punch people! Makers of the acclaimed Sly Cooper series!

btw......sarcasm:/

@DragonWarrior
I would think that I did realize it, if it were true. I saw the inFamous stuff, and I wasnt nearly as impressed as I was with Prototype (mind you I own a PS3 as well). But I wont pass true judgement until they actually drop.

But some of this talk up here is pure baloney...did I really see people try to use BR as a reason why this game would be better? Thats some real wishful thinking. The ONLY game that I have seen thus far that definitely used all that space...MGS4. Because its hours of cutscenes. And each Act needed to be installed anyhow, so if thats what people consider an advantage then go figure.

And also, while everyone is busy loving Sucker Punch for Sly Cooper (really folks?!), Radical did make two previous open world games that were both good; Scarface and Simpsons: Hit and Run. My money is on them.

@McMee

Thank you sir. I think people sometimes forget that we dont always have to agree to respect each others' opinions. Bubble right back at ya.

[McMee]

I disagree but you make some good points so here's a bubble.

[Amplitude]

But... Scarface and Simpsons hit and run? I haven't played Scarface, so i really have no opinion there. But Simpsons hit and run was definitely not very good...
Especially when being compared to other PS2 open-world games. And when trying to compare it to SLY COOPER? Really? I mean... really?

[DragonWarrior_4]

I think prototype is more of a destruction and kill everything you see kinda ordeal. Then I see inFamous, and from what I can see its a very strong story based, moralistic decision making, believable world feeling type of game. Pretty much what im saying is that inFamous looks to have more substance. Also, the world seems more dynamic, amost as much as gta. As to where prototype everyone is trying to kill you. Its as if inFamous was more thought out. But hey thats just my opinion. Ive only been gaming for 24 years.

@Ldubbz. Dude, if your being sarcastic about what you said then it seems as if you just spoke the truth and you didn't even realize it. LOL

[Jac5al]

Prototype = The incredible hulk game.

[monkey602]

I dont like the look of prototype at all.

I'm really looking forward to InFamous, I just hope it keeps a bit of variety throughout the game and doesn't suffer from Assassin's Creed syndrome

[boss_killa]

prototype has an edge since it's multiplat but infamous will do good though no doubt. infamous looks like it will be the deeper game so far i guess we'll see.

the real winners here are ps3 owners cause they get both.

[Sangria]

I'll get them both, inFamous on PS3 and Prototype on 360 unless Prototype gets low reviews. But for now i'm pretty decided to get them both.

[blink3020]

I already have infamous pre-ordered. Prototype will rpobably end up being a rent for me.

[ShabzS]

thats a pretty clever title over there

[EVILDEAD360]

Prototype looks like the developers shot for the moon..can't wait! I love how Sony took a page out of Microsoft's book and added the Uncharted beta like the infamous (pun intended) Halo 3 multiplayer beta. You can already see websites taking sides (this story is no different). Prototype will definately lose the metacritic battle from all of the Pro-PS3 hate that it will get. But Xbox gamers will drive the games sales through the roof if it is anything close to what the trailers showed. Either way, Crackdown is still a CLASSIC. That bar still has not been reached.

[nefertis]

I find it funny that some gamers always assume that a exclusive game can't out sell more then a multiplatform game. Look at mario franchise, halo franchise, and GOW 1&2 they out sold some multiplatform games. Infamous at first looked dry to me but after the different latest trailers I've seen so far my answer is Im sold on it. Prototype looks like one of those games that it makes u a God by giving u alot of abilities but eventually falls short because it gets repetitive by destroying everything over and over again.

On another note: I've notice how some gamers are quick to say infamous is a copy of crackdown but wats weird is that when u look at prototype its a complete copy of crackdown and grand theft auto too. Im not saying prototype won't sell big but some gamers can't say that infamous won't sell just the amount as prototype either. Both games are in the same genre but they do stuff different then each other.

[Chubear]

Only those without a PS3 are comparing & creating a battle btw the two cause the PS3 fanbase get to play both of these games with no issues at all while the rest of the other fanbase only have one option so I guess they have to find a way to make Infamous seem not worth it or something.

... I almost feel sorry for them QQ

[JJFNIGHTS80]

I say I'll buy Infamous first. Because Sucker Punch is utilizing the hardware of the PS3 Cell Processor. I remember during one of thier interviews one of the developers says they can create bigger worlds add more characters in play, I forget what else he says. Sucker Punch will deliver a good comic/action gameplay. I'll buy Prototype a lil later.

[Ju]

Prototype videos looked like fun, but eventually I'll go with the PS3 exclusive. Less gory (yeah, I don't need excessive violence to enjoy a game), and an adult Sly Cooper, so inFamous for me. I am already too busy playing, no time for another similar game. UC2 demo, well, that alone is a reason for me. But more then that, I actually think the game has improved a lot over time. The first shots/videos didn't convince me, but what ever they did in the last couple of months improved the visuals a lot, is my impression.

[teedogg80]

Man, it's awesome to be a PS3 owner right now!!! I have been planning on getting both of these games every since they were announced. Can't wait for the reviews to come out. inFAMOUS FTW!

[xabmol]

Platformer made by platformer experts.

Sucker Punch = Nuff said =]

[cmrbe]

PS3 fans have the choice and its unfortunate that x360 trolls are truning this into an IP battle when PS3 fans say they prefer Infamous.

I mean as soon as i say Prototype looks repetative i get et on by x360 trolls claiming that i am biased.