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Prototype

An open-world action game in which you play Alex Mercer, an infected man with mutant powers, fighting the viral outbreak in Manhattan. You run up buildings, glide, shapeshift and tear through soldiers and monsters. The campaign takes roughly 17 hours. Is it your kind of game?

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76%

425 ratings

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80%

12,547 reviews

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you want fast, destructive movement and mutant abilities in an open city.

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you want a refined story or tight combat design.

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Platforms: PlayStation · PC · Xbox
Release date: June 9, 2009
Length: About 18 hours
Difficulty: 3/5 (estimated)
Genres: Platform · Hack and slash/Beat 'em up · Adventure
Themes: Action · Horror · Survival · Stealth · Sandbox · Open world
Perspective: Third person
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 2 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Playable
Microtransactions: None

Frequently asked questions

How long is Prototype?: About 18 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Prototype on?: Prototype is available on PlayStation · PC · Xbox.
Does Prototype have co-op?: No, Prototype is single-player only.
Does Prototype run on Steam Deck?: Playable
What does Prototype cost?: $19.99 on Steam.