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Gamecentral special: InFamous against Prototype

Gamecentral writes: "For people with a limited budget it can be a difficult choice between Prototype and Infamous. The two games are lately very often compared. However, is this comparison justified? And what are just the differences? We put some elements from both games against each other so you will have for yourself an informed choice."

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Nelson M6179d ago

Enjoyin Infamous right now
And lookin forward to Prototype
Poor BoTs

Xeoset6178d ago

From 2 bubbles and straight to 5? Multiple accounts are illegal you know.

3sq6178d ago

Tell that to bots and yourself.

Sir Ken_Kutaragi6178d ago

So TRUE!!!;) Bubbles 4u+all the other TRUE PS3 Fans on this;)

+ We get to Play '3' of the Best FPS this year i.e KZ2 + MAG + MW2!!! ;-P
They only get to Play '1'!!! ;-D That 'IS' SAD!!! ;-D

-MD-6178d ago

MAG is just CG videos and KZ2 is old news.

MW2 is the best of the 3 and 360 owners get to play it on Live you know with an actual friends list and communication between players.

terrandragon6178d ago

It's a sad day when someone that can't even write out complete sentences gets bubbles. Is the fanboyism really that low? :D

JasonPC360PS3Wii6178d ago

The only people that will buy this game are all in this thread :)

Major_Tom6176d ago

Cool? Who cares? Theres like 10 people who bought Mass Effect for Xbox 360 an that's a great game, albeit the Xbox version ruins it.

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PotNoodle6178d ago (Edited 6178d ago )

Looking forward to prototype too, but i don't consider them to be competitors anymore - not because i think one is better than the other, but because they're aiming for different things. (Pathetic how i have to edit my post to explain myself).

The story and depth to inFamous really suprised me, has great character and story development, really well done.

Prototype will just be an over the top smash everything up till it dies type of game, which yeah, is fun too :p

Foxgod6178d ago

Well, since you havent played Prototype yet, i dont think you can make a fair judgment about its story.

really duh6178d ago (Edited 6178d ago )

Hmm Prototype has much deeper gameplay and seems to have a well thought out story. If you are trying to say Prototype is simple you are mistaken you have it backwards. Read on it.

PotNoodle6178d ago (Edited 6178d ago )

Nah, i'm just going off what the developers have said in NEARLY EVERY INTERVIEW THEY HAVE GIVEN.

Honestly, what is this? You're pathetic, i'm giving reasons why i'm excited for prototype and i still get attacked?

Vicodin6178d ago (Edited 6178d ago )

Prototype is nothing more than another Incredible Hulk game with barely better than last gen graphics.

It lucked out getting released near InFamous and hence has been latched onto by certain gaming media people as something to hype far beyond its actual worth.

Prototype is a brain dead wait until it drops to the 20 dollar bargin bin game.

really duh6178d ago

Infamous isn't even in the same ballpark when it comes to gameplay diversity and offerings. The world in Prototype is far more dynamic also effecting mission diversity

really duh 26178d ago (Edited 6178d ago )

never mind.

PotNoodle6178d ago

Oh, now i see why you're doing this. You can't accept that the PS3 has a good game?

inFamous is much more than just running around with lightning. Please play it through before you talk.

And it looks like someone forgot to log out of their other account!

Tell me, what problem do you have with people enjoying two games?

Why can't i say inFamous is good, am i saying it is better than prototype? No, i'm not - because i havn't played it, all i have said is that from what i see is it will be a certain type of game, i'm not saying that is bad.

CoxMulder6178d ago

@ Deathrow

I agree,
everybody with half a brain (or not just an xbox) seems to reach this same conclusion..

From the article:
"Do you attach more value to story, depth and personality then Infamous looks like the better choice. But the best tip I can give is: buy them both.

Only the fanboys at gamekings.nl said that because of the gore of prototype & the comicy(?) look of infamous, prototype is the game for the more "mature" gamer. Never mind story, depth, moral dilemmas and personality, excessive gore makes a game mature in their eyes...

F**kin tools...

really duh6178d ago

Prototype's anti hero is a shape shifter and uses his powers to change onto other people this helps with all sort of missions. The malee combat is much more deep and so is the weapon use not mention the vehicle use.

PotNoodle6178d ago (Edited 6178d ago )

Fair enough, i'm actually really looking forward to prototype for that very reason.

I'm just saying inFamous is a fantastic game too, stop attacking me for saying so. And don't shrug it off as just some guy running around with electric, because it is more than that and is a really fun game to play.

If i tell you i'll get prototype for my 360 will you leave me alone? :P

Vicodin6178d ago (Edited 6178d ago )

Prototype really never stood a chance against inFamous.

1. Radical Entertainment is a mediocre dev who has never really put out anything but a string of mediocre titles over the years. Whereas Sucker Punch made the famous Sly Cooper platform series which is why everyone talks about how incredible inFamous controls just running and climbing.

2. PS3 Blu-Ray disc and the massively more powerful PS3 graphics hardware for inFamous compared to Prototype having to be designed to run on the significantly weaker 360 graphics hardware and stupid 7 gigabyte 360 DVD format

inFamous vs. Prototype is very akin to Blu-Ray vs HD-DVD. HD-DVD was latched onto for the sole reason that it wasn't from Sony by a certain niche demographic who didn't care it was an inferior product. All that mattered was that it was the 'not Sony' product.

Edit:

LOL! really_duh spamming the disagree buttons with multiple accounts!

really duh6178d ago (Edited 6178d ago )

People are disagreeing because they simply think Prototype looks better and you are attacking people and bashing consoles with rabid furry. Why did you make a new account for this post?

PotNoodle6178d ago

So whats the excuse for disagreeing with me?

Everyone hates both inFamous and prototype? Cool.

heroicjanitor6178d ago

He is the one disagreeing with everyone and agreeing with himself, what a pathetic loser just get lost and it's funny that you accidentally commented with "really duh 2". Is there a really duh 3,4,5,6,7 etc?

Why have you dedicated so much of your life to disagreeing with people? It has no actual value, it won't make anyone else agree with you, and it doesn't look like you are winning... For you're own health, just give it up, go outside and play football.

poindat6178d ago

Wow, what is with this massive conflict between the games? Buy, both. InFamous is fantastic, and I'm sure that Prototype will be amazing too. If you can't play both, then there is no reason for you to even get into these discussions.

They are both going in different directions. I used to think that they would be incredibly similar, but now that I have actually played InFamous, it is clear that it and Prototype are going to have vast differences.

In the end, as long as you have the console to do so, it probably will be best to pick up both.

SevWolf6178d ago

@ heroicjanitor(lol at name)
according to the amount of disagrees you and I have, really duh/really duh 2/why dis has 5 accounts
also thanks for pointing out the really duh 2 comment...I laughed so hard when I saw that
Have a bubble and an agree

pippoppow6178d ago

Only 360 fanboys get all riled up to defend prototype because they only get that one game and PS3 gets both. Pathetic really. The Devs for Prototype have alot to prove but it does look like a fun game at the least. Most PS3 owners will probably opt for Infamous over Prototype but may pick up Prototype eventually. Nice to have options.

seraph7416178d ago

@Vicodin (your name is annoying btw)

your comment about Blu-ray vs HDDVD and trying to relate to why Infamous will be better than Prototype is one of the dumbest things i have seen on N4G in a long time. I guess there is a reason i usually ignore the comments section on N4G. However, I was trying to get an honest opinion of what people thought instead of rabid fanboyism. Guess I should have expected it from N4(PS3)G.

anyway, Infamous is fun, but from the looks of the videos, Prototype looks a lot more fluid in terms of its gameplay and the graphics seem like they might actually have AA, lol. after playing infamous and seeing some of its flaws (repetitiveness, sub-standard graphics, lack of progress trackings, etc), i at least hope prototype will be better.

but, since I haven't played Prototype, will have to wait and see. for now, back to Infamous. if you have a PS3 and like sandbox games, definitely get both though, that's always the best solution.

Vicodin6178d ago

"Prototype looks a lot more fluid in terms of its gameplay and the graphics"

Oh god...

Montreafart6178d ago

Infamous eats prototype alive. Aint that the truth.

Why o why6178d ago

we know you find it hard to accept that ps3 fans will be getting 2 good games in the space of a month but thats just you. You are either somebody who works for n4g to garner hits, responses or whatever or a truly sad individual who cant let the f'boy mentality go. From what ive seen of the 2 games graphically Infamous has won. Those generic block buildings in the hulk remix look all to familiar with no real depth or personality. On the counter side the ability to control vehicles and other modes of transport goes to prototype (at the moment) The infamous story is well done for a game like this. Only time will tell if proto is anywhere near as strong. Its a pity that some will cling to one or the other BUT as it stands Infamous is better because ive played it. Ill make a conclusive argument after as I get to play both and some wont because they cant

ultimolu6178d ago

That's what they do man. They stack up those accounts just to disagree with people, as if the person is going to suddenly change their opinion. It shows that they a) have too much time on their hands and b) not real gamers.

On topic: I don't even know how Prototype plays yet so I can't really say which game is better than the other. But I do like Infamous a lot and I'm glad I bought it.

Make that 12 exclusives I have so far. I think I'm gonna be up to sixteen or seventeen soon. Dammit Sony, damn you...*shakes a fist*

xwabbit6178d ago (Edited 6178d ago )

people with multiple accounts are disagreeing lol, maybe u know some ?

Arnon6178d ago (Edited 6178d ago )

@Vicodin

First off, graphics should be your least concern regarding a sandbox game.

Second, Blu-ray has nothing to do with it. There's many games on the PS3 that were made for blu-ray that do not look that great rofl.

@Everyone else

Lol ok. Let me say right now, that I'm almost finished with inFAMOUS. On 'hard' difficulty. The reason I put quotes on that is because it's like playing a game on easy. It even 'promoted' me to hard mode because of how quickly I was going. I've already collected about 75% of all the shards in the game and have only put in about... 8-10 hours of gameplay. The main focus of this game is it's story. Period. Which is something that is almost pointless in a open-world sandbox game. Powers are bland (there's what?.. 10 for each morale?), the game is often glitch-ridden with silly things such as missions disappearing off of your map or you losing control of Cole's movements for a bit.. Cole is a little to "grabby" with the environment. And in all honesty.. it feels like a slow-paced game for you being a super hero. The game feels very clunky at times as well. The game to me warrants about an 8 to 8.5. But it's nowhere near something to say 'fantastic'. Even some of my die-hard PS3 fans agree with that. The only thing that really makes this game stand out is the climbing, human body movement, and it's extremely well thought-out decision-making morale system.

Lemme just say that I've played much better games on my PS3, and honestly should have just rented this.

Montreafart6178d ago

Because Prototype might even have turned out to be a decent game. But now that its stacked against one of the best sandbox games out there, Infamous, its just no chance at all.

Infamous destroys Prototype and the poor developers are now at the mercy of PS3 fans on whether or not they will purchase the game.

yet another decent game ruined by the bots in their never ending jihad against the PS3.

Vicodin6178d ago

@Arnon

Dude, give it a rest. No one is falling for your crap.

Arnon6178d ago (Edited 6178d ago )

Is it hard being stupid?

I could prove it to you by posting the entire plot and story to you, if you like. I can also tell you every power and power-up you are able to obtain in the game. I could ruin important moments.. I could do a whole lot. You choose.

Lemme guess.. the majority of you have not even played inFAMOUS but are bragging about it. Lolz.

JHUX6178d ago

lol good ol why dis... gives 360fanboys an even worse name for themselves.

Why o why6178d ago

just curious, what scores would you give gears 2 and halo 3? You seem a touch overcritical plus ur 8-10 hours and 75% claim seem a bit off. Anybody can spoil a plot, all that takes is the right google. Im not saying infamous is perfect or anything like that but u seem to be bagging on it for bagging on its sake and personally ive never rushed or got that far into a game i didnt like. I agree with ur 8.5 score though. maybe 8.75 to 9 even because of the games (genre) its competing against and there really aren't that many

Arnon6178d ago (Edited 6178d ago )

Gears of War 2: 8.7 - 9.4
Halo 3: 8.5 - 9.3 range

I'm not saying I didn't like inFAMOUS. It's enjoyable. But it def. has faults that come to front. Also, you can check my trophies if you'd like. 8.5 - 9 seems about right.

PSN ID:

Arnon01

I have about 35% to 37% of the trophies already. Got the game about 2-3 days ago.

Why o why6178d ago

to that ill say finish it then post a review. Your score will probably change.

Ju6178d ago (Edited 6178d ago )

8-10h, 75% shards? Nope. Don't believe you.

Well, let me say, if you say 8-10h gameplay (missions+all sidemissions) + 75% shards, then I don't believe you. If you do just that, go collect shards, well, yeah, I can think that's possible in 8-10h.

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Thoreau6178d ago

you can own both prototype and infamous

Cajun Chicken6178d ago

That I will, Thoreau, that I will.

Black Maverick6178d ago

It's funny how you got all those disagrees by making a factual statement that no rational person could disagree with. I've never understood this desire by some Xbox fans to go around bashing and hating on PS3 games especially when some claim they don't even want one. Prototype is multiplatform. Doesn't matter which game you think is better, if you own a PS3, you can play Prototype and Infamous. If you only own an Xbox, then the only game you can play is Prototype so what does it matter to you if Infamous is better or not. This fanboy crap gets lower and lower everyday.

raztad6178d ago (Edited 6178d ago )

I got inFAMOUS, but I NEED a demo before to buy prototype. Not way Im gonna make a blind purchase, even if someone else review says Prototype is AWESOME, I need to try it by myself.

Several contradictory reviews of inFAMOUS poping up constantly and crazy stuff as GTA4 fiasco, taught me a lesson, trust only your own opinion.

Btw, Prototype is just around the corner. Not word about the demo?

Why o why6178d ago

some 360 guys just cant take it. Its annoying for them to see that ps3 guys can possibly get 2 great games, one of which has already proved itself in terms of quality. If prototype doesnt score as well the 360 guys will be doubly pissed. I hope prototype is as good as infamous as 2 great games is better than 1.

ultimolu6178d ago

Yep, agreed. If Prototype is good, I'm getting that.

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Xeoset6178d ago

I got the chance to play this on a friends PS3 last night. I didn't see much, just some stomping around a train track in the demo and general gameplay elements and I must say, I wasn't all that impressed. It looked solid, don't get me wrong, but was clunky and quite slow.

Crackdown still holds the title for me and I hope to high heaven MS actually announces a Crackdown 2!

Vicodin6178d ago

Wow, who would have thought an Xbox 360 owner would give such an honest opinion...LOL!

Cajun Chicken6178d ago

Be fair, Crackdown was good, but Infamous is more like an open world Uncharted with missions that place you in different areas of the city, not even the same type of game.
Prototype however, looks more like Crackdown's gameplay with some innovative ideas put in there too.

PirateThom6178d ago

If there's two things inFamous certainly isn't, "clunky and slow" would be right up there.

Rifle-Man6178d ago

The inFamous demo is good, but don't judge the entire game by it, because it is much better than the demo implies.

The missions are varied and original, and the gameplay is fast-paced and intense. There's one mission where you have to chase down a helicopter and the only way to keep up with it is to grind power lines from building to building. At one point I thought I'd missed a jump and I actually gasped, but Cole grabbed the line at the last second. I couldn't believe that I was so immersed in the game that, for a second, I thought I was actually falling.

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really duh 26178d ago

InFamous doesn't have very deep gameplay you go around shot people with lighting that's it.

Now on the other Prototype has very deep gameplay you can kill people , assume they're form , destroy tanks and so much more plus it has a great story and graphics unlike inFamous.

Now it's obvious to any one who has an IQ above 10 which game is better but of course the blind Sony fanboys will disagree just because they can't accept that Prototype is better.

PirateThom6178d ago

Go and play inFamous before talking nonsense.

CoxMulder6178d ago

Why Dis, just give it a rest..

We all know it's you.

From Why dis 1, 2, 3 ,4 ,5 ,6 ,7 ,8 to really duh 1, 2, etc etc.

It's time this site starts banning IP's, who's with me?!

PirateThom6178d ago

Why dis is forced to defend a multiplatform title, failing to realise, if you have a PS3, you can play both inFamous and Prototype.

CoxMulder6178d ago (Edited 6178d ago )

@ PirateThom

yea it's sad really, the biggest morons always seem to have the biggest mouth too...

OT:

Thinking about picking up prototype, but still not sure.

The stealth-gameplay really interested me, and would offer some more (ACTUAL) diverse gameplay.
But is it still stealth gameplay if you can fly into the enemy base, running up buildings etc. as long as you're wearing some soldier's skin?
Nah.. then it's more like a tacked on gimmick for the marketing division imo.

Awaiting more reviews before I make my decision on this one..

EDIT:
@Vicodin

Yes, definitely

really duh6178d ago

That's not me that would be a ps3 fanboy mimicing me to turn even more people against me

raztad6178d ago

@CoxMulder

I feel the stealth gameplay in prototype is just a gimmickry to make the game more variated.

I fail to see why such a powerful dude needs to get stealthy. Even more I fail to see why such a powerful dude needs to hijack a helicopter, it doesnt make sense.

I really hope Protoype is good, so 360 fans like really_duh_n == why dys, got something good to play and give inFAMOUS a break.

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shinoff2183677d ago

Atleast release a remaster trilogy or something to gage interest. I'd buy it. With that said I'm pretty over superheroes at this point. Infamous is still dope as fk though so it'd be a buy

isarai676d ago

Omfg i would go apesh!t for that 😩

jznrpg677d ago

I agree but games take 4-6 years to make so who knows when they would do it? After Ghost of Tsushima2? They could have something else in the world as well in early production who knows.

mkis007676d ago

It's a shame Sucker Punch finally figured out a good open world formula only while making Ghost of Tsushima. Infamous 1 and 2 were great for their time, but Second son felt too much like a checklist in It's design. I love the hell out of all 3 games (2 and 3 are just so damn good, while 1 shows it's age and the ps3 struggles), but I would love to see how they would do another infamous with all they have learned. Wouldn't hurt to release a remastered collection either.

Demetrius676d ago (Edited 676d ago )

This series, days gone, will continue to get ignored by sony, luckily we still have the horizon series, sly cooper not getting pushed anymore, speaking of that I'm bout to get on my ps2 and play some sly 2 anyways lol, but seriously I never woulda thought back then sony would ever cold shoulder most of their franchises I'm actually surprised they're still letting ratchet&clank be around

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