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Prototype

Prototype (stylized as [PROTOTYPE]) is a 2009 action-adventure video game developed by Radical Entertainment and published by Activision. In Prototype, players control an amnesiac shapeshifter named Alex Mercer as he attempts to stop an outbreak of a virus called Blacklight in Manhattan, which mutates individuals into powerful, violent monsters.

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Partially reviewed
Version covered

Windows PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 base game, ESRB record 26753. Biohazard Bundle and sequel content excluded.

Violence

Strong

Shapeshifting attacks mutilate enemies and civilians; blood and body parts remain visible. Vehicles can kill bystanders, and victims can be consumed.

Language

Strong

Dialogue includes strong profanity.

Frightening & intense themes

Strong

Rapidly presented altered photographs show surgical wounds, a corpse being pecked by a bird and human fetuses in jars.

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TIME FORGE

How long does it take?

11 hr

Base game

Base Game
11 hr
Dedicated Playthrough
16h 30m
Perfect Game
31 hr

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Prototype

Prototype (stylized as [PROTOTYPE]) is a 2009 action-adventure video game developed by Radical Entertainment and published by Activision. In Prototype, players control an amnesiac shapeshifter named Alex Mercer as he attempts to stop an outbreak of a virus called Blacklight in Manhattan, which mutates individuals into powerful, violent monsters.

Credits

Wikipedia contributors, Prototype (video game) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Modified for this entry.

Release date
June 10, 2009
Developers
Radical Entertainment
Publishers
Activision
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