Prototype

2009 action-adventure open world video game

Video gamevideo gameQ473852

Also known as [PROTOTYPE]

Developer: Radical Entertainment
Publisher: Activision
Released: June 9, 2009
Platforms: Xbox 360
, PlayStation 3
, Microsoft Windows
+2 more
Genre: action-adventure game
, science fiction video game
, biopunk
Game mode: single-player video game
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Software engine: Titanium

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Prototype is a 2009 action-adventure video game developed by Radical Entertainment and published by Activision. It was released in June 2009 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Microsoft Windows. In July 2015, the game was re-released alongside its sequel as the Prototype Biohazard Bundle for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Separate versions of the two games became available in August 2015. In Prototype, players control an amnesiac shapeshifter named Alex Mercer as he attempts to stop an outbreak of a virus called Blacklight in Manhattan, which mutates individuals into powerful, violent monsters. Alex also attempts to uncover his mysterious past while coming into conflict with both the US military and a black operations force called Blackwatch. Outside of the main story, players can freely explore the game's open world and engage in several different side activities.

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Part of the series: Prototype
PEGI rating: PEGI 18
Website: prototypegame.com
Designed by: Eric Holmes
Composer: Cris Velasco
Sonic Mayhem
Distribution format: optical disc
digital distribution
ESRB rating: Mature 17+
Narrative location: New York City
Manhattan
Characters: Alex Mercer narrative role: protagonist
Input device: computer keyboard
Followed by: Prototype 2
Distributor: Steam
Humble Store
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Microsoft Store
PlayStation Store
Language: English
French
Russian
Spanish
Italian
Country of origin: Canada
Game mechanics: open world
Screenwriter: Dennis Detwiller
Paul Jenkins
Voice actor: Barry Pepper
Jeffrey Pierce
Lake Bell
Phil LaMarr
Vanessa Marshall
Paul Guilfoyle
Gordon Clapp
Richard McGonagle
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Kari Wahlgren
Brian Bloom
Dave Fennoy
Dave Wittenberg
David Andriole
David Lodge
Review score: 74/100 review score by: Kritikanstvo · number of reviews/ratings: 23 critic review
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1.Stated in KritikanstvoRetrieved 2024-04-20
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75/100 review score by: CriticDB · number of reviews/ratings: 2 critic review · platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3
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1.Stated in CriticDBcriticdb.com/games/prototypeRetrieved 2026-01-12
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Compatible with: Steam Deck has characteristic: playable
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1.Stated in SteamRetrieved 2024-06-22
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