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Why both Prototype and Infamous suck
tazarthayoot | 1:04 AM on 06.18.2009 37 comments


Because. I. Said. So.



I cannot understand why people are so unbelievably up in arms over the two games and the desire to make a huge to-do over it. What Prototype and inFAMOUS attempt to do are complete opposites from one another. Aside from the fact that they are both open world sandbox games with a gruff-voiced lead who involuntarily become something they never asked to be, the games play in a way that completely counter-act to the other title. That's not to say that one is better than the other, but to say that the games should not become a cock measuring contest as to who's gaming system is better.

And yes, that is what this really comes down to, yet again. Which is better, the Xbox or the Playstation. Bear in mind Prototype is not a console exclusive to the 360. It seems that the hidden agenda with these community blogs and comments speaking out on how horrible it is that inFAMOUS is better than Prototype is less about the games and more about the constant, never-ending battle of which system is better. and that, my friends, is petty fucking bullshit.

I have not gotten the chance to play the full game of inFAMOUS because I don't own a PS3, but I have played the demo, and read the comic. Although I would most likely prefer the story of inFAMOUS over Prototype's, I prefer the gameplay of Prototype over all because, quite frankly, I like running around and being near-omnipotent in video games. That's the whole reason I play games, to escape reality. inFAMOUS is no different, aside from the fact that they try to make the game be a tad more realistic than the world of Prototype and oh my fucking god what the hell am I doing.

I started out wanting to write a blog about how the two games should NOT be compared, and I go on for over three paragraphs doing just that. Let me restart-

ahem

PLAY THE GAME YOU FUCKING LIKE. IF YOU PREFER A STORYLINE, PLAY INFAMOUS. IF YOU LIKE BALLS TO THE WALL PSYCHOTIC GAMEPLAY (a la Hulk: Ultimate Destruction) THEN FOR CHRIST'S SAKE PLAY FUCKING PROTOTYPE.

Or, better yet, play them fucking both. If you have a PS3, you should be able to do this with ease. If you only own a 360 (like myself), then get some friends and force them to let you play it. Once you've spent a decent amount of time in both, decide which one you like more.

And then keep that fucking opinion to yourself.

In the end it should not come down to which game has better story, which game has more fun, which game is a fucking system exclusive. It should come down to what you enjoy is what you like, and in turn, what you continue to play. Don't get insanely offended because Jim Sterling didn't like such and such as much as you did, because that is one man's opinion, and you should not expect them to change that just because you don't agree. Nothing Jim Sterling says can sway your opinion on the game, so what makes you think anything you have to say about it will sway his?

We're all forgetting one of the key rules that this website and it's community was made upon, and that was:



Each and every one of us on this site have an opinion and judgment on every single fucking game, and much like snowflakes, they're all different. Instead of fighting over consoles and games, let's just FUCKING PLAY THEM.

And maybe occasionally meet up, have a few beers together, and not hate each other just because we didn't like the grade of 6.5.

Don't like it? Fuck you, it's my opinion, which I happily give 11/10.



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tazarthayoot's Destructoid Blog
FARST COMMENT YOU SUCK TAZAR SRSLY U GAY OBVIOUSLY INFAMOUS IS BETAR
Hamza CTZ Aziz's Destructoid Blog
Listen to this guy. He's smart.
10BobMarleys's Destructoid Blog
I must be on the wrong site, I thought Destructoid was a blog created for THE REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF VIDEOGAMES. Is that wrong? Like you said, every asshole on the net has spouted their opinion of these 2 games in the last week, but now that group includes yourself. If you reserve the right to talk shit, offer the rest of us the same opportunity.
Magnalon's Destructoid Blog
I think Monodi talked about this.
Woverine fail blogged it.
Suitcoat made an awesome pic that would hopefully end the rift.
Failcast had an episode about it.
This guy killed the joke.
Another one.
This N4G dude just utterly failed.
This jamoke fuels the flames a little bit.
Covah blogs about it when it's still "fresh".
Ron headlines the Prototype inFamous issue.

If you were expecting a high traffic shit-storm, I think you're going to be disappointed; everyone's tired of it.

Yet, despite being another inFaType blog, your message is spot on: no one should get bent out of shape and want to murder Jim Sterling because he's giving inFamous below an 8. I also don't think any long term member is seriously going to get bent out of shape: you're just going to be seeing a lot of n4g user trickle for a while.

My apeshit prediction? He'll shock everyone and give Prototype a lower score tomorrow.
Kyousuke Nanbu's Destructoid Blog
Agreed, both games are poop.
ZeroTolo's Destructoid Blog
A) I agree. People just need to pack up the "my balls are bigger than yours" soapbox and just play the game that they want to play.

B) Given all of the bullshit surrounding this, I half expect the editors to give Prototype the EXACT. SAME. SCORE. That'd really punch the fanboys in the dick.
JLanphear's Destructoid Blog
Lulz. This is very true.

Given the chance I'll play both of them. I simply prefer Prototype because I can actually play it.
Danmartigan's Destructoid Blog
.. or just don't play either of them and play something awesome instead.
Wedge's Destructoid Blog
And meanwhile poor Red Faction is totally forgotten =<. Though everyone seems to hate that anyways for some reason...
Steel Squirrel's Destructoid Blog
Ghostbusters.
Mr Wrighty 987's Destructoid Blog
Im burnt out with freeroaming games so i will agree, both are crap
007's Destructoid Blog
Agreed w/ wedge.... somehow.

Yeah, has everyone already forgotten about fucking GHOSTBUSTERS!!?! Niqqas we need to be talking about that. Fo realz.
sickNasty's Destructoid Blog
I am getting really sick of these articles.

Can we please move on to another topic already?
SuitcoatAvenger's Destructoid Blog
Tazar brings truth. And he brings it with style and pictures of cats.

Seriously though, someone should write an essay on this aspect of the nerd culture. For some reason taking a stance and defending it becomes THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN THE WORLD. Whether it be comics (Superman v.s. The Hulk!), movies (Star Wars v.s. Star Trek!) or music (Tony Yayo v.s. Everybody!), there's always some kind of insane hardline position that is taken in a strange place where the lines between OPINION and FACT get blurred like crazy.

I mean, why are people even arguing about this? Because they're similar? Did all those years spent arguing about Sonic v.s. Mario or Mortal Kombat v.s. Street Fighter make you a better person? Did they get you elected to the office you currently hold?
ZombiePlatypus's Destructoid Blog
I own all three current gen systems and had absolutely zero desire to get either game. Now that I've seen others play 'em that feeling is reinforced, since they both seem pretty damn generic and monotonous.
Aurain's Destructoid Blog
"Or, better yet, play them fucking both. If you have a PS3, you should be able to do this with ease"

I did this.
It is the right thing to do, And I recommend it completely
Squidoris's Destructoid Blog
Better advice: if you prefer a good storyline, don't play either.
Jordan Grim Devore's Destructoid Blog
You make to much sense. I don't get it.
de BLOO's Destructoid Blog
Of course you agree Zero Tolo, your his twin. ;)

I understand, but I don't get why Squidoris wasn't able to understand...
Takeshi's Destructoid Blog
I'm with Grim.
Blasto's Destructoid Blog
I think Steel Squirrel has made the most currently relevant comment.
Count Grishnack's Destructoid Blog
I love the "stop writing about this, I am sick of it!!!!" post. You are adding fuel to the fire.
AngelsDontBurn's Destructoid Blog
PROTOTYPE WINS CAUSE OF RAGDOLL AND BUCKETS OF GORE!
Mr Dillinger's Destructoid Blog
This blog entry should be titled: Leave lots of comments because this title is sure to piss people off!

I get what your saying though...actually, I don't!

You say they both suck in the title, yet you don't mention why they suck in your article. I can't figure out if this is a personal review or your own personal angst against the gaming collective comparing the two titles when they shouldn't.

Whatever the reason, your last image is off our trusty representative to Shut the fuck up and just play games!

Maybe you should take his advice.
Cataract's Destructoid Blog
Whats a videogame?
Daxelman's Destructoid Blog
Go play Henry Hatsworth, you fucktarded pieces of shit.

ALL OF YOU. PLAY IT NOW, OR I WILL A-BOMB YOUR HOUSE.


I AINT FUCKING PLAYING WITH YOU MENG, I'M FUCKING SERIOUS MENG.


YOU BETTER PLAY THIS GAME, OR IT'S EL LOCO COMIN' FOR YOUR ASS.
fetusmilk's Destructoid Blog
your opinion sucks because its not my opinion
HiddenAHB's Destructoid Blog
You have a pretty good point and wrote a good article.
I myself prefer Prototype but just because of that i'm not going to run around cursing inFAMOUS fans.
But that's only because i only have a 360, if i played both than i could rub it in everyone's face, because it would be logic, and logic is indusputable.
ThrashingLimbsEd's Destructoid Blog
henry hatsworth is shit.

Valkyria chronicles is better!!!!

ps3>ds

woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

jokes.
Loogibot's Destructoid Blog
You make a good point. Problem is, the people who need to listen to are not going to. So, now I ask, why do they suck?
aborto thefetus's Destructoid Blog
Holy shit, Tazar sighting!
BahamutZero's Destructoid Blog
and hulk:ultimate destruction is still better than both of them.
Celdurant's Destructoid Blog
So... how about some Scribblenauts? Now that looks like a good game. None of this openworld sandbox superpowers nonsense that seems to have everyone up in arms. Yep, can't wait for some good ol' Scribblenauts.
Puppy Licks's Destructoid Blog
fuck both games, I'm off to play pony friends.
NotAZombie's Destructoid Blog
So it's Ron's fault?

Also I bet more than half of the community has no idea what STFUAJPG means.
Teta's Destructoid Blog
OMG Tazar sighting.
Teta throws pokeball.
He misses.
Tarvu's Destructoid Blog
Will tazarthayoot stfuajpg?

They are very different games, but neither are Crackdown.

Crackdown.


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