Prototype™ — Is It Worth Playing?
You are the Prototype, Alex Mercer, a man without memory armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting your way to the heart of the conspiracy which created you; making those responsible pay.
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About Prototype™
You are the Prototype, Alex Mercer, a man without memory armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting your way to the heart of the conspiracy which created you; making those responsible pay. Fast & Deadly Shape-Shifting Combat: Reconfigure your body to the situation at hand. From Claws to Blades to Hammers to Whips, choose the right weapon for the situation. Change to a shield or armor for defense, or use advanced sensory powers (thermal vision, infected vision) to track your enemies Over-the-Top Locomotion & Agility: Seamlessly and fluidly bound from building to building, run up walls, bounce off cars and everything in your path. Adaptive parkour lets you move freely through the open-world environments of New York City. Unique Disguising Abilities: Consume anyone at anytime, take on their appearances and assume their memories and special abilities. Deep, Conspiracy-Driven Storyline: Wake up with no memory of the past...just mysterious powers and a link to a town in Idaho. Delve into the mysteries of your origin, the true nature of your power and your part in a conspiracy 40 years in the making.
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Should You Play Prototype™?
You are the Prototype, Alex Mercer, a man without memory armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting your way to the heart of the conspiracy which created you; making those responsible pay. Fast & Deadly Shape-Shifting Combat: Reconfigure your body to the situation at hand. From Claws to Blades to Hammers to Whips, choose the right weapon for the situation. Change to a shield or armor for defense, or use advanced sensory powers (thermal vision, infected vision) to track your enemies Over-the-Top Locomotion & Agility: Seamlessly and fluid…
Prototype™ is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows. It's on our trending radar right now.
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System Requirements & Platforms
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Platforms: Windows
Minimum
OS *: Windows® XP (with Service Pack 3) or Windows Vista® · Processor: Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 4000+ or better · Memory: Vista 2 GB RAM / XP 1 GB RAM · Graphics: All NVIDIA® GeForce® 7800 GT 256 MB and better chipsets. All ATI Radeon™ X1800 256 MB and better chipsets · DirectX®: Microsoft DirectX 9.0c · Hard Drive: 8GB of free hard drive space · Sound: DirectX® 9.0c compliant sound card
Prototype™ — Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Prototype™ release?
- Prototype™ released on Jun 10, 2009 and is available now on Steam.
- What kind of game is Prototype™?
- Prototype™ is a Rpg game. You are the Prototype, Alex Mercer, a man without memory armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting your way to the heart of the conspiracy which created you; making those responsible pay.
- Is Prototype™ multiplayer or co-op?
- No — Prototype™ is listed as single-player only on Steam.
- Is Prototype™ on Steam Deck or consoles?
- Prototype™ runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
- How much does Prototype™ cost?
- Prototype™ is priced at $5.99 on Steam.
- What are Prototype™'s system requirements?
- The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
- Is Prototype™ worth playing in 2026?
- Mostly yes — 80% of Prototype™'s 12,261 Steam reviews are positive. A solid pick in 2026 if the genre appeals to you.
- Who made Prototype™?
- Prototype™ is developed by Radical Entertainment and published by Activision.
- What games is Prototype™ similar to?
- Prototype™ sits alongside Rpg games such as SoulQuest, Console Kingdom, The Witch's Bakery.
- What platforms is Prototype™ on?
- Prototype™ is available on Windows.
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