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Prototype (video game)

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Prototype is an open-world action-adventure game developed by Radical Entertainment and published by Activision in 2009. Set in New York City during a viral outbreak, the game follows Alex Mercer, an amnesiac protagonist who gains shapeshifting and biomatter-consuming abilities. Players explore Manhattan while battling military forces and infected mutants, uncovering the truth behind Mercer's transformation. The game received a sequel, Prototype 2, in 2012.

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What is Alex Mercer trying to uncover in Prototype?

Alex Mercer wakes up in Manhattan with amnesia during a Blacklight virus outbreak and investigates the conspiracy behind his transformation. Prototype was developed by Radical Entertainment and published by Activision in 2009.

What powers can Alex Mercer use in Prototype?

Mercer can consume people to absorb their memories and change shape, then form weapons such as claws, a blade, a whip, armor, and a shield from his body. The open-world game also lets him run across buildings, glide, and hijack military vehicles in New York City.

Which platforms can I play the original Prototype on?

Prototype launched in June 2009 for Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. The 2015 Prototype Biohazard Bundle brought the game and Prototype 2 to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and the original is also available on Steam.

How is Prototype different from inFAMOUS, the other 2009 superpower game?

Prototype is built around Alex Mercer's body-consuming shapeshifting, while Sucker Punch's inFAMOUS follows Cole MacGrath and his electricity powers. Prototype released on Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360, whereas the original inFAMOUS was a PlayStation 3 title.

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