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Snap Judgment - First Hour of Prototype
t0pc0w | 2:57 PM on 06.10.2009 23 comments




So, I've played through the first hour or so of Prototype - here's are a couple of snap judgements.

Controls are a bit weak, hopefully I get used to them. You're basically holding RT the entire time to sprint (AKA run over/through everything), which is fine - except someone decided to also bind the airdash to RT(while you're in the air). So if you're running from roof to roof, you'll jump over short gaps, hold RT to sprint across the roof EXCEPT WHOOPS YOU HADN'T LANDED YET AND YOU AIRDASHED AND FELL 6 STORIES.

Graphics are nice, runs smooth. Exactly what you expect. Some of the "Web of Intrigue" cut scenes have real actors, which is a bit odd and jarring, but nothing that really removes you from the experience.

Missions so far have been generic "let's get you familiar with the controls" type stuff. I definitely sense potential for tricky stuff, different approaches, etc. Using the disguise mechanic works well, and functions as expected.

Quite a few "holy shit" moments, at one point I was being chased by a "strike team" (Prototypes apparent version of the GTA cop swarm). The helicopter carrying them popped up on my mini map, so I grabbed a taxi, ran up the side of a building, and chucked it at the copter, exploding spectacularly, then crashing onto the soldiers that had begun zip lining down to the street. Very slick.

There appears to be a a time trial based event system in the game, where you have to accomplish tasks in a set amount of time. So far this has just been climbing up a building, and running across rooftops. You gain experience based on how fast you complete, and I assume there are achievements based on getting the top scores. Annoying so far, but hopefully easier once I'm familiar with the controls.

Expect a full review once I finish, so far it's about what I expected: a sandbox title with a seemingly lackluster story, but very slick presentation.



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Bulkmailer's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/10/2009 15:28
Bulkmailer
Damn, how'd you get it so quick? Still waiting on my copy, that "holy shit" moment really makes me want it RIGHT NOW!
t0pc0w's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/10/2009 15:30
t0pc0w
Pre-ordered with overnight shipping. I was surprised as hell when it arrived today, but I'm not complaining :)
Bulkmailer's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/10/2009 15:34
Bulkmailer
I thought you lived on an island where shipping was wack. Oh wait I think you just said more expensive maybe.
t0pc0w's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/10/2009 15:37
t0pc0w
It's alright if you pre-order with overnight, but you just pay through the nose. I ended up paying about $120 USD for my copy.
JLanphear's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/10/2009 15:38
JLanphear
This games looks like it's gonna be a lot of fun, and your impressions pretty much back that up for me.
covah's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/10/2009 15:57
covah
I got it as well today (the last new Activision game I'm paying for... basically since I paid it off before their Brutal Legend BS) and the way I can sum up Prototype

A brutal Crackdown but less fun. Now mind you, Crackdown was a WHOLE lot of fun, so being less fun still means it's pretty awesome. A lot of the powers are just awesome, and there's nothing like just cutting through a crowd with your big ass claws. The controls are a bit wonky like you said, but thankfully they made so many maneuvers automatic so you don't have to worry about pressing buttons to run up buildings or jump over cars.
t0pc0w's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/10/2009 16:03
t0pc0w
@Covah - Does the fucking airdash thing bug you as much as it does me? Drives me nuts.
t0pc0w's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/10/2009 16:25
t0pc0w
Nah, Grenada. Only for a couple years, and I just buy half as many games :)
t0pc0w's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/10/2009 16:39
t0pc0w
Sure, it's not much. I'll post a setup blog later on.
CreamyGoodness7's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/10/2009 16:48
CreamyGoodness7
Also I really want prototype =(
covah's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/10/2009 18:44
covah
@Topcow

Yeah, it's really odd. You would think that you would just make the gliding mapped to holding the right trigger and the air dash mapped to A.
Puppy Licks's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/10/2009 19:15
Puppy Licks
I don't mind the air dash, that combined with the gliding actually works pretty well I feel.

How did ya feel killing your first pedestrian? I felt kinda bad at first but now I'm kind of going nuts with it... I'm a little worried with how much I'm enjoying this game.
covah's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/10/2009 19:25
covah
I'm enjoying the hell out of just killing all the civilians in this game. much like infamous, if anyone says something to me on the street, it's a death sentence while I'm playing. I was walking around disguised as an old man and I bumped into someone and they said something like "Hey watch where you're going buddy!" So I turned around, picked him, slammed his skull into the ground, absorbed him, and ran up a building.

imagine if you were walking down the street in NYC and you just saw an old man do that.
Zippyduda's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/10/2009 19:38
Zippyduda
Sounds fun :)

It also sounds like Mirror's Edge whereby most moves were L1.
covah's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/10/2009 19:58
covah
well the difference between Mirror's Edge and this is if you hold the right trigger and push the stick forward you could run from one end of the island to the other with your eyes closed. Everything hop and wall run is automatic.
Puppy Licks's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/10/2009 22:36
Puppy Licks
step 1) find a long, crowded sidewalk
step 2) activate your shield power
step 3) sprint down the sidewalk
step 4) PROFIT!!!
themizarkshow's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/11/2009 02:12
themizarkshow
I'm still waiting to hear more before throwin down my money on this one. I'm almost done with a second playthru of inFAMOUS too... so I keep telling myself to just finish it up first.

I look forward to the full review.
t0pc0w's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/11/2009 08:02
t0pc0w
@Puppy Licks

Immediately tried that after reading it, unending hilarity. That's how I roll from now on.
Char Aznable's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/11/2009 09:26
Char Aznable
Whoa, dude. You dropped $120 on this game?

I'm definitely interested in this game, but might hold off for now and pick it up later at a cheaper price. I have a whole bunch of stuff to be playing right now. I really want to rip people apart with claws, though, so I'm conflicted.
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