First Prototype 2 review is pleasant surprise: 'an open-world gem'

[Ghost-Rhayne]

The only think putting me off this game is that its in the same map, makes me just think they became lazy, NY is IMO of the most most boring and overused locations...

I can't understand how this is a problem. What if it was set in another city? Other than a few landmarks, would you really distinguish one city from the other? Also, this time the map has been divived into zones (red, yellow, green) each with their own dynamics and appearance.

This game is gonna rip shit up, literally.

[FdMstng99]

Good stuff, I thought the first one was just a blast to play. The graphics were ok and it had it's issues but was a total blast to play. Pre-ordered Prototype 2 last night when I went to pick up The Witcher 2.

[LfCpS3]

I can't understand how this is a problem. What if it was set in another city? Other than a few landmarks, would you really distinguish one city from the other? Also, this time the map has been divived into zones (red, yellow, green) each with their own dynamics and appearance.

This game is gonna rip shit up, literally.

Its more to do with the environment, the way the cities are set and how they feel.

I guess a game like this is meant to be in a city with large buildings.

If it was not for their LITERALLY not being any other games available right now that interest me, i will probably buy this.

[DreDayDetox]

I never once doubted it. I always preferred this one to inFAMOUS.

[Ghost-Rhayne]

Its more to do with the environment, the way the cities are set and how they feel.

I guess a game like this is meant to be in a city with large buildings.

If it was not for their LITERALLY not being any other games available right now that interest me, i will probably buy this.

Fair enough. I love what they did with the red, yellow and green zones.

[LfCpS3]

Fair enough. I love what they did with the red, yellow and green zones.

I never seen this video before, makes me much more hyped and not to bothered it still being in NYC. Thanks for the video, sounds very interesting.

[Lethal_NFS]

Glad to hear this is getting good reviews. I really hated the first one.

[Nitey]

Just saw a live action trailer tonight while watching the champions league game. Said 9/10 from OPM at the bottom! Nice

[ps3freak18]

Glad to hear this is getting good reviews. I really hated the first one.

I'm curious as to why you didn't like it. Respect your opinion and not bashing in anyway just wondering. It just seems to be a love/hate relationship with the first game. Not too many people in the middle.

[mankind]

Prototype 2 review - Activision gets impressive 9/10 from OPM

Prototype 2 looks set to be one of the surprises of the year, with Official PlayStation Magazine UK following up GamesMaster's 86% review with an even more impressive 9/10.
In its next issue writer Rob Taylor describes the Activision sequel as, "the ultimate manifestation of comic book violence". "The combat recalls GOW meets Arkham City, though it's far more simplistic," he explains. While it's not perfect - "The oft-repeated dodge moves and finishers against tougher identikit enemies grate before the end"- it is, according to Taylor, "a far stronger game in every aspect than the original and a compelling counterpoint to Infamous 2″.
He closes by describing it as, "a gore-packed sandbox masterpiece". There's a box quote for you.
In its new issue GamesMaster says of the game: "Prototype 2 gives power to the player in ways many titles can only dream of. It gives you options, it lets you explore and experiment, and it's a riotous and compulsive experience. Drink it in."
Good stuff. Activision recently released a slightly emotional live-action trailer for Prototype 2, but if you'd prefer straight up face-smashing gameplay, have a gander at this recent tank mayhem trailer.

[ Source: OPM ]

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[Ghost-Rhayne]

^^ Fuck yeah! Man I have waited soooo long for this game...I can't believe it's days away...and I will have to wait till i'm back from Russia to play it lol .

[Lethal_NFS]

I played for about an hour just now and I just wanted to keep playing. The first game did not pull me in at all and I think I quit after 2hrs of playing.

Prototype 2 seems to have fixed a lot of what I hated in the first one. Better graphics, better story, better movement, etc. I also really like how I earned like 5 achievements in the first 30 mins of playing. They are pretty much just handed to you though. I had to stop playing because I did not want to ruin my PS3 experience when it releases on Tuesday.

So far, you can color me impressed!

[ps3freak18]

I played for about an hour just now and I just wanted to keep playing. The first game did not pull me in at all and I think I quit after 2hrs of playing.

Prototype 2 seems to have fixed a lot of what I hated in the first one. Better graphics, better story, better movement, etc. I also really like how I earned like 5 achievements in the first 30 mins of playing. They are pretty much just handed to you though. I had to stop playing because I did not want to ruin my PS3 experience when it releases on Tuesday.

So far, you can color me impressed!

Fair enough.