Jason Hawkins of XboxInsider writes: "Prototype is a game which was bound to cause some fights when it came out (read: fanboy-ism) due to its release close to the PlayStation 3 exclusive, inFAMOUS. But even ignoring that, how does it stand on its own? Does it stand out as a finished product, or does it reek of being a prototype?
The game puts us in the shoes of Alex Mercer, a…well, when the game starts you really have no idea who he is: Is he the victim? Is he the culprit? A murderer? A terrorist? All we are told is that he is infected with a virus, but more is unfolded slowly during the story. Actually, the storytelling mechanic is interesting in itself; mostly giving the player the option to hear as much of it as they wish, unlocked through something called the Web of Intrigue."
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Not all video game protagonists are sweet, jolly, or wholesome. Folks like Agent 47 are cold, ruthless, and reserved and it shows.
I'd like to believe Joel's situation is more about turning into a calloused survivor in a cold-hard world who may have made selfish decisions. Not inherently ruthless.
Ah, fond memories of strangling all the people in their hotel rooms in Hitman 1
Lara Croft, Nathan Drake etc, cos they pretend to be the good guys but are mass murderers that show no remorse.
While the mainstream media always sees things turning in favor of the hero, here are 6 games that own being a bad guy.
Pretty much all of these games listed are based around a morality system you don't have to be bad and you don't have to be good.
It seems to have left out some real amazing games like red dead redemption 1/2,ass effect and true crime la/ny
Armored Core VI?
Ok, I'm really missing something here. Just beat chapter 3 earlier this evening, unlocked A-rank Arena fights. I'm not seeing or sensing any branching paths or morality system and I've done every side mission and arena fight available to me up to that fight.
Is something big coming soon to branch the story?
No mention of Grand Theft Auto? Saints Row (original trilogy), Manhunt? Also The Suffering (depending on the ending you get).
Trevor in GTA 6 is a sadist and psychopath who dabbles in cannibalism. Should be top of the list. These game “news” sites should hire people that know games.
i agree it might not be a 9, but this thing is freakin fun to play