Prototype Comments by Tom Bramwell

I don't think it will be long before Eurogamer tire of banter from a select few here and ban them all out...anyway...

Prototype, so it came into work today and, well I couldn't resist, it had to be played!
As I thought and stated in a previous video preview, certain elements of the game were not touched up for release, however these are elements that do not effect the gameplay directly such as the general graphics, messy, yet they compliment the enviroment well in this respect, it's not long before you go destroying it anyways.

Some lazy clipping is present and the hand to hand combats hit boxes are all over the place real messy, but you will 9/10 out 10 find alternate more interesting way to dispatch your foes anyhow.

Whilst none of the ese lazy issues are excusable they do not prevent it from being a fun, crazy OTT experience. The Parkour element looks and feels fantastic, the character upgrading is addictive, and although flawed in some places, the combat is still very fun.

I wont pass final judgement on the score as I've only played a couple of hours into the game, but from what I have played so far I am whilst not impressed with the game for it's technical side, am in love with what it is NOT trying to be, and it is a definite purchase for me.

Would be awesome, Ban them all I say! Clean up this mess! Freedom of speech is overrated anyway!

"And we will see when the figures after prototype's release which sold more, infamous or prototype."

It better be Prototype which is selling to more than double the install base that Infamous is.

I've been playing Prototype today and I'm not too impressed with it. It's clearly a lot like inFamous, but beyond me why TB scored them both a 7, when inFamous is the better game of the two. Activision have borrowed heavily from their Spider-man series in terms of the city layout, graphics and general feel of the title.

Avoid and buy Red Faction.

The usual console nerds were in top form today, I see, outdoing themselves even in a multiplatform thread. Amazing how some people swallow the propaganda of the platform holders hook, line and sinker.

@Triggerhappytel

Sorry for the late response. No i dont have a PS3 anymore and i havent played Infamous. My friend next door has one for collection purposes and Blue Ray movies. He also has a few games like Killzone 2 and MGS4. He didnt buy Infamous because he thouth Prototype would be the better game. I talked to him this morning and he might buy it now. He prefer to buy 360 games, but he has bought a few PS3 exclusives.

I like how someone said "the reviews can only get lower" and then Giant Bomb came out with a 4/5.

@notmyrealname
I liked the the 3rd Spiderman!

Well I just hope when Prototype arrives 2moz in the UK that its worth playing (bought it regardless of reviews), utterly bored of Infamous now and only halfway through my 2nd playthrough.

Zap, Sewer, Upgrade, zap, sewer, upgrade, naff Boss fights 2!!

I've been playing this on and off since last weekend, a 7 is about right.

The graphics are a bit rubbish, it's an alright game though.

Jesus, who left the can of tard open in here?

@Retroid
Jesus, who left the can of tard open in here?

Well you're the one with [mod] behind your name, so my guess is: YOU

I kid, I kid ;-)

edit: wrong smiley-face

Is CountFapula for real?! -- first of all he's adamant that Prototype's average will destroy that of inFamous, then it's a case of Sucker Punch bribing publications to get their average score up, then he decides that reviews don't matter and the sales will speak for themselves - the sales of the PS360/PC release vs. that of a PS3 exclusive, that is.

I struggle to see how anyone could really take this stance for real. Surely he's just taking the piss??!

davisorle - For some reason the developers limited the screen resolutions for people with graphics cards with less than 512 MB to 1280x800 or less. If you have more than 512 MB then you cannot select a resolution any lower than 1024x768. Seems a bit daft really.

There's more info here: http://filenetworks.blogspot.com/2009/06...

@CountFapula

Sales has little to do with the quality of the game. Even so i believe Infamous will sell better than the PS3 version of Prototype.

I've been looking forward to this for yonks! Started a thread on BXB for it in 2007.

It's a bit of a letdown to find the challenges aren't as fun/interesting as those in Hulk Ultimate Destruction... But the game looks too much fun.

Hopefully my copy is at home.

Ohh i hope Count doesnt look at the Metacritic scores now @_@.. hes going to turn green!

To be honest i dont care if it scores more or less, and I would be surprised if a single platform out performs a multi platform title....(common sense to be honest).

The question i am asking is, is it something I will enjoy to play. My main gripe is the OTT gore, I'm just not that bothered by it (it makes it look alittle tacky).

So anyone who has played it, is the story any good?

I am amazed just how little I care about the Infamous Vs Prototype gubbins.

I will buy which ever hits the bargin bin first.

just got my copy of Prototype today - stuck it on for a 20 minute blast over lunch and it was really awesome. The amount of stuff going on is really good, and after preparing myself for the worst in terms of visuals i was actually surprised how good it all looked.

All that remains to be seen now is if it holds up to prolonged play, but so far the presentaion, voice acting and story are great and atm, engaging.

can't wait to get home now and play some more, but im working late tonight :(

EDIT: just to add i gave up on inFamous at 42% complete. I just couldnt stomach any more water tunnel sections.

It's fantastic fun watching Count Fapula up and move his goalposts after every other post.

lol honestly, if you were activision, would you rather have good scores or great sales?

awnser honestly, as if you were actually in charge of a games company.

So - just to clarify - in this instance reviews no longer matter because reviewers who don't score Prototype higher than inFamous don't know what they're talking about, and higher sales for Prototype will prove more people were looking forward to it. Interesting logic. I take it you agree then that the last few Need for Speeds have been better than Burnout Paradise, Midnight Club LA and Forza 2, Call of Duty: World at War is better than CoD4 and Halo 3 and Resident Evil 5 is better than Gears of War?

I like how he's getting increasingly desperate, but probably still thinks he makes sense:


And hey, sales mean more people wanted Prototype than Infamous. So that's all I care about now

I don't know if anything here makes sense, let alone one particular person's comments!

Ideally both would be perfect for any developer/publisher, but in the mindset of a profitable business, of course sales are more important than critical reception.

And on to my question you coincidentally ignored - "I take it you agree then that the last few Need for Speeds have been better than Burnout Paradise, Midnight Club LA and Forza 2, Call of Duty: World at War is better than CoD4 and Halo 3 and Resident Evil 5 is better than Gears of War?"

Well?

No I don't agree- but if I was a fan of NFS, would I use the figures as impressive stats? Hell yes. Would it make me feel good knowing a series I liked outsold many other series? Hell yes.

And I KNOW everyone smart will think prototype is better than infamous- and like I said, if they don't they don't have any taste and don't really matter anyway.

And I did like RE5 more than Gears for your information, and I loved WAW too.

Jesus titty fucking Christ, you've just overtaken Farticus as the most infuriating and entertaining troll on here.

So, this bizarre logic that sales = quality is not always applicable, if you don't happen to agree? Do you have any idea how fucking stupid you sound?!

Also - "And I KNOW everyone smart will think prototype is better than infamous- and like I said, if they don't they don't have any taste and don't really matter anyway."
So, according to Prototype's current 360 Metacritic score (82) vs. that of inFamous (85), the average game reviewer isn't smart?! Geez, since the whole world is wrong and you're right, perhaps you should start up your own definitive games reviews website? 'Cause y'know, it's infuriating having to read all of these wrong opinions when someone like you with such talent is going to waste.

Lastly, I am curious to know, how far did you get in inFamous when you played it?

Count is a total goon. Add him to your ignore.

I can't yet, I want to see if he replies!

Jesus this count guy sounds like some brain dead 14 year old. Im pumped for prototype but i cant escape the fact that the game looks visually awful compared to infamous, and weak gameplay wise to.
It just looks like a re skined version of the hulk game radical made about 4 years ago.
Infamous on the other hand looks like a well developed well polished sandbox game, prototype looks like messy un polished ps2 game. One in which im sure to buy cus im a sucker! But that doesn't escape the fact that it looks utter shite compared to infamous, and i fucking hate ps3s, so that says alot.

Oh and from gamesradar.com's review:

''Ultimately, inFamous feels more focused and restrained, while Prototype curb-stomps focus and hurls restraint through a plate-glass window. InFamous will appeal more to those seeking a more morally centered superhero experience, but Prototype is freer, faster, more varied and more fun.''

@CountFapula

Are you frothing at the mouth?

Thanks for throwing a random quote from a shite small gaming website at me. I forgot that i have eyes and can see when a game looks like a rough mess, so i dont require small quotes from toss gaming websites to always aid my eyes in spotting a cheap looking game.

@CountFab

You know, you've probably put a few people off Prototype who were quite hyped up for it. I know I'd be embarassed to share an opinion with you.

Well done CountFapula, for being the biggest idiot on the internet.

Tell me, if you're only interested in your own point of view and as you put it, "my opinion is the only one I give a shit about", then why the fuck do you come on a games website where very little aside from news is not opinionated? If you don't care what others have to say then why are you even in the comments thread?!

Clearly you're just an immature little boy with a very big chip on his shoulder.

O he's officially a cunt lets just leave it at that

I'm so glad I can't see what he's saying lol

In any case, I came home from work and, indeed, a copy of Prototype is here.

That's my evening sorted :D

CountFapula is quite clearly, Rafa Benitez in disguise.

FACT :)

@Emilia'sHorse

"Are you frothing at the mouth? "

More probable - he is frothing at the ass, because that's where his verdict-oriented opinions seem to be coming from :)

I instantly lost interest in the game at 'eating innocent civilians'. Ick. Why the frak would I want to spend good money on a game where I have to do that? I will never play this.

From CountFapula:
"I know full well I am right, and anyone who disagrees is a limp dicked, wrong brained moron who's idea of a good date is a blow up doll, some hand cream and a picnic basket."

From Urban Dictionary:
"Fapping
To jack off or masturbate.
Man i was fapping last night and totally jizzed all over my hands."

True story

I'm playing Prototype now, and I think its a FANTASTIC game! I would rate it an 8 at least! This game is Superhero gaming done right, the controls are excellent and I never thought the graphics were sub par while playing.

The powers are awesome, they really make you feel powerful, and they look impressive as heck! The combat can get very frenetic and you need to constantly move, run jump..attack..use vehicles, dodge...I mean..it gets crazy sometimes! But you can usually find a way to escape, get cover and regenerate...then head back into the fray.

This game is awesome! :-)

playing on the PC btw.