Prototype is the first of two games, and let's the user take control of Alex Mercer as he fights to stop the viral outbreak known as BLACKLIGHT throughout Manhattan. Alex is himself infected by the virus, which has given him special, mutant, abilities that will evolve with time and aid him in stopping the virus.
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There's some fun to be had here, but the game makes you feel like you're getting weaker over time despite gaining more powers due to the absurd amount of enemies and helicopters they throw at you. The protagonist gets shredded by attacks pretty quickly and all of his stronger, slower attacks are easily cancelled out of any time you get hit by anything but the weakest attacks.
Prototype is pure power-trip mayhem! You're this shapeshifter dude with insane abilities, tearing through New York, smashing tanks, you name it. The story's a bit cheesy and the missions get repetitive, but man, unleashing your inner monster is such a blast. It's kinda rough around the edges, and definitely got that edgy 2000s vibe, but if you want dumb, destructive fun, it's worth checking out.