Better than inFamous? - Prototype

[@MattMcMuscles]

CORRECTION: Meant to say Radical Entertainment, and not Free Radical.

[@andrewpitre8670]

Its ok. I was calling them slave radical earlier in a discussion with some colleagues of mine. Cheerio.

[@thatjohnkydd]

Come on Matt! Now you've got to give us an episode about Free Radicals! Even if it's just a short one I bet you can make it good.

[@hazesickvii4998]

And Vice city is based on Miami. You meant Liberty city.

[@Sundaydish1]

Ah, all the way through I was thinking "Free Radical made this?" Speaking of which, Haze should probably be in your Wha Happun series, unless you already have of course.

[@KarmaHauntsYou]

Sad when the pinned post has to be a correction. I always look forward to pinned posts, as the OP usually has something incredibly interesting to say, or more news for the future.

[@datonkallandor8687]

"What did Alex do before the Prototype happened?" He was a diagnosed sociopath virus doctor. That's the brilliant part about Prototype's main character. You think it's Alex Mercer and it seems like there's a GTA-style gameplay/story disconnect, but then it reveals that Alex Mercer was a sociopath and all-around asshole and what you're actually playing at is the Virus mimicking him and growing beyond him. Then you realize the reason his sister was so confused when he shows up at the start, and all the characters that know him fail to predict what he'll do next, is because he's acting friendly - the virus just assumed Mercer is a better person than he was. In the end it turns out that a fucking Virus born out of a sociopaths memories is the most human and moral person in the game. It's amazing - it both justifies and questions the GTA "kill everyone it doesn't matter" instincts that most players have.

[@embersaffron5522]

wait what?!

[@rubicon2639]

You summed that up perfectly.

[@ubermaster134]

Until prototype 2 where he lost faith in humanity and decided to go evil

[@carltasticdrew9633]

@@ubermaster134 they did massacre mahboi

[@AbsoluteAzure]

@@ubermaster134 all because of a girl 😅

[@taro4703]

Prototype is like the best venom game ever made which is why I love it

[@GlobalOutcast]

theres actually mods you can get on pc to make mercer look like venom/ carnage

[@mimal9146]

Prototype makes you feel like a God later in the game because of how op you get

[@mimal9146]

@@Crazimo Yep you can hold people by their neck and run around with them or yeet them of a building, and if I remember correctly you could do a dive bomb from a really high jump that caused an explosion.

[@mimal9146]

@@arsimckhoi It's good to quench your bloodthirst. The whole game is a power fantasy, and the gameplay not being interesting could be argued. I found it interesting when you are in areas of the city where monsters and the army are fighting you could watch them or jump in the middle of it all and vs everyone.

[@KarmaHauntsYou]

Even without powers base disguise you're ripped

[@rosas439]

I think the game is at it's best when you're almost at the peak of getting most upgrades but you're not super overpowered yet. Going to a military base and triggering several alerts, getting tanks and super soldiers and the virus monsters after you and surviving all of them with like a tiny little bit of health is so fun.

[@kaxcommentssomethingREAL]

@@rosas439 FACTS!

[@FloofyHorror]

What a waste of a franchise god damnit activision

[@strikersquirrel7365]

keep copy/pasting opinions my guy

[@diknmuhbutt2735]

@@strikersquirrel7365 its true but ok

[@strikersquirrel7365]

@@diknmuhbutt2735 Matt's been saying the same thing for years is my point. Its just very NPC-like to echo someone else's opinion word-for-word. Personally I prefer Prototype being a standalone game.

[@GlobalOutcast]

@@strikersquirrel7365 well considering there is a second game, it is unfortunately nkt a standalone game

[@Max44321]

Prototype is such an amazing game, gameplay, the fun of it, mobility, slashing through huge crowds of civilians and enemies, the fun powers and shapeshifting is so amazing and should overshadow the not-so-good story, yet a pretty deep world

[@Ghost_of_Avalon]

If you do make that series about game studio's sunsetted too soon, I have a sinking feeling a disproportionate amount of the episodes will end with "and then EA closed down the studio after it failed to meet unrealistic expectations".

[@huuuuuuhhhhhh69]

Activision but same difference

[@m.o.x.d]

I hope one day we get Prototype 3.

[@Psycorde]

Might a good idea to reboot it instead

[@majortom331]

@@Psycorde yeah, they shit the bed with the second game.

[@imranicanovic1154]

@@majortom331 I mean they could make 3. A KZbinr proposed how 3s story could work taking into account 2s story. You should look it up, it's called making a game prototype 3.

[@KarmaHauntsYou]

Not in this day and age you dont.

[@Ninja4771]

@@KarmaHauntsYou This x10. I don't trust this current gaming industry with shit

[@Arro3]

Your ad-lib dialogue for the guards made me feel like Prototype as an 80's comic where that's literally his superhero name

[@twilightsparkle75]

They actually made a prototype comic

[@GenerationWest]

Man... this was the game I got that made me buy my first Game Informer, Read the article top to bottom, and watched every gameplay footage, and wanted that grey hoodie/puffy black vest jacket look... THHHEEEENNN it got delayed for 2 years, and they changed the look of Alex, and gave him a leather jacket (which I still wanted). I was still hyped, then InFamous happened, and ALL my attention went to that. (Man, remember when BOTH games came out at the same time? Even Attack of the Show had to compare the differences! lol)

[@stefanoseppi9697]

I agree, this had such an unfortunate timing in coming out with inFamous to which it could never hold a candle to, and eventually got overshadowed. It's a shame because this game is really fun too.

[@GOLDFINGER-24k]

IM REMEMBER THAT EPISODE OF AOTS!

[@localdude2979]

inFamous vs [Prototype] was the greatest thing of E3 2007.

[@ShaunTheCHB]

Yep. They did. Came out at the exact same time. I bought both and loved both.

[@kaitlynn5813]

Prototype? Hell yea! Love this game to death.

[@kaxcommentssomethingREAL]

what i love about this game is that you can do whatever the hell you want in the overworld, and close to the end of the game you feel like a absolute tank, you feel powerful, indestructible. this is why i love and NEED A THIRD PROTOTYPE GAME xD just imagine what more powers you could expand from the second game

[@Nesses3]

Awesome! Cant wait for more! Also your "Gone Too Soon" idea sounds great!

[@LupaMallus]

Prototype!!! I freaking loved this game, glitches and all! Can’t say the same for 2 though.

[@gamerguy6990]

Crazimo 2 lacked content but I found it to be much more fun to play than 1

[@gamerguy6990]

Crazimo I just wanted more crazy powers like a beast form with multiple variations or mouths for hands

[@KingOfTheRabidDucks]

I mean the gameplay and smashing stuff was great, but that they decided to reverse the whole story of the first game was pretty lame.

[@Man-z4v]

Gamer Guy they probably would have added stuff like that if they had the budget they wanted. Typical Activision expecting huge income even though they put little investment

[@billbillson6779]

2's story just sucked. 1 wasn't a masterpiece but they threw out Alex's characterization completely and made him a big dumb villain while James had potential but he just ended up as a generic angry guy. He's like Aiden Pearce from Watch Dogs, grr how dare you malign my family imma destroy the families of anyone who happens to be in the way!

[@Psycorde]

That shield ability would be handy in LA traffic

[@theocan]

Really enjoyed this game except for all the mutant fights, not because they were difficult, but because you would just get mobbed and every hit they throw places you in a stun phase or knocks you back. It got to the point where I just tried to avoid all situations with them.

[@LKPrime]

Oh God, I keep forgetting this game exists

[@evaropinsker6713]

Prototype is one of my favorite open world games, right under Hulk: Ultimate Destruction. Prototype plays incredibly similarly to H:UD, and I loved it as a spiritual successor. Radical Entertainment made 4 games that I absolutely love to death. Knowing that they were swept under the rug because Prototype 2 did well, but not well enough is very saddening. Hopefully the people behind the name continued to work on titles that they could be proud of. I would love to see your hot take on Prototype 2, as well as that "Gone Too Soon" show. That sounds like a great idea, Matt. Love your stuff, man.

[@spehizle]

Adore this game to this day.

[@RobsteinOne]

Infamous was probably more polished but I preferred the game where you could easily jump over fences.

[@GlobalOutcast]

"polished" isnt word I use. I remember wanted to put my head in a walk when you gotta climb the prison

[@gamerguy6990]

Cries that there's no prototype 3

[@kaxcommentssomethingREAL]

**Joins in and cries along**

[@keeganseck7751]

Prototype 2 might be good for the Flophouse, but hear me out; QUANTUM THEORY.

[@darkrequiem9133]

I miss this series.

[@Drinkabeerandplayagameofficial]

I liked this game, scratched that itch from Hulk Ultimate Destruction (Which has still never been topped for this type of game)

[@SatanicBarbeque]

My favorite part of prototype, is when the prototype says "it's proto time*, and then prototypes all the other prototypes. Is truly is one of the prototypes of the year.

[@user-zf3fc9tn5k]

I wish I had a business tank

[@FlashStrife]

The Prototype franchise might be dead, but the war between the eternal last gen gaming rivals John Prototype® and Bobby Infamous™ rages on...

[@Prupps1]

lots of prototype videos this year. perhaps activision might make prototype 3 if there's enough demand.

[@PharosofLight]

So, the thing about this game that always upset me is that eventually in the story (and spoilers for an old game here) you are informed you're NOT Alex Mercer but in fact just a sentient virus who THINKS he's Alex Mercer. And... that's okay, I suppose, but then suddenly every other plot point is dropped because every other point was about Alex Mercer's friends and family. It's just he gets told he's not really Alex Mercer and just stops caring INSTANTLY. it always bugged me.

[@myredisbrown6022]

"Truly, I am the prototype" ~ Alex "The Prototype" Mercer

[@dragonoverlord2010]

Matt: I really need to get the stupid glide power that makes no sense Also Matt: *buys everything except the glide power*

[@andrewamp1]

Damn this game was good as hell, I finished and wanted more, 2 wasn't as good but oh well, it was something.

[@ianweirdenbauh5789]

You should definitely do an episode of What Happen on Radical Entertainment, even though not a game per say, but a company that just went belly up

[@Knopantz]

I love watching you thoroughly enjoy yourself with a game. Especially the goofy, corny old school edgy shit. Always ready for more of this. Also, would definitely trust anyone sprinting down a crowded sidewalk with the shield power. 100% feeling safe and secure.

[@DJBlastotron]

I feel like any open world game set in New York is legally required to have some form of landmark collectable.

[@mindshuffler3332]

Prototype and Prototype 2 are the games that you keep forgetting, but are a fucking blast to replay when you remember.

[@ps3kiryu409]

I remember playing these games a long time ago and loving both of them. Idk what the problems with 2 were but it was a long time ago so my memory isn't that great. Still thinking about grabbing the biohazard bundle next time it's on sale. This series deserved better goddamnit.

[@discofraud]

Rip prototype 3.

[@TheTrueRandomGamer]

Nah, I'm just gonna check out Infamous 2 again. That game is fucking underrated.

[@viraleffectz]

We Are.....Mercer?

[@localdude2979]

0:58 HELL FUCKONG YEAH. EVERY VIDEO I GO.. I HEAR PRPTOTYPE VS INFAMOUS!!!!

[@Yukmoufwolf]

Ahhh, good old Ultimate Destruction Hulk...I mean, Prototype.

[@strobohobo]

I replayed this in 2021. Remembering the story is about a mega virus and military suppression was a bit "Oh, yeah."

[@MrDyl666]

I literally just finished watching an old video about prototype by someone else

[@Riggs_The_Roadie]

Whitelight? Or that one video with the Mercenaries 2 song "Oh No You Didn't?"

[@spookyhelmet]

Purposeless rabbitholes? If so, fuck his love of prototype kinda made me like it more haha.

[@Psycorde]

@@Riggs_The_Roadie Yup, same

[@MusicaKenith]

This game ain't so bad, but once you reach end game, the fun is lost since all sorts of strong units start dog pilling into you, no matter how many upgrades you have, they just keep stunning you and it's pretty hard to keep playing.

[@darrenwest9091]

Get sick powers without even taking off your hoodie? Sign me the fuck up.

[@joekerr1607]

Matt's version of Alex is essentially Archer with super powers and I never knew I needed that lmfao

[@flyinggondolaproductions]

I remember hearing about this game back in the day because the marketing company my Dad worked for at the time did some work on the marketing. I don't remember exactly what they did, but I know it had something to do with the Facebook campaign for it

[@Official_Proxy]

I missed the sick ground spike attack you can do with the claw power. I was a bit upset they didn't put it into Prototype 2. But the tendril power carnage easily made up for it.

[@panteraperkins5385]

I've never thought of it as Infamous vs Prototype. In retrospect it makes sense to hear it was a war between them but I had a great time with both.

[@grimskyegrave8603]

Man, you play the game and when suddenly, wrestler move, you sound so hyped. Love your channel and love prototype.

[@RenoDeGeneric]

Please look at Prototype 2. It has one of my favorite scenes in videogames, where the main character attempts to use a computer.

[@KarmaHauntsYou]

Subbed, miss seeing videos from you and never knew you had your own channel. Keep it up man! Prototype 1 was an absolute gem to me. I felt the combat and world feel were just perfect. Yeah some of it can be forgettable, I couldnt tell you the plot if my life depended on it. But noting really beats roaming the city disguised as a soldier and just destroying everyone with sick ass melee combos. Oh I forgot I'd love to see you play ZERO Katana, pretty neat gem that came out recently. Very hotline Miami blended with shadows die twice.

[@bubbajoe117]

I can't speak for everyone but personally i'd love for you to do a flophouse or lets play of Prototype 2, it's really fun.

[@hermes_job_observer144]

18:11: Defensive shield 101.

[@hermes_job_observer144]

28:37: Ancient Prototype adage.

[@nathanweese3812]

Ive almost never enjoyed letsplays. This one changed my mind. Love the shield, so defensive

[@SwagBroPlays]

Prototype 2 was a HUGE improvement to 1. The worst part of the game imo was the playable character James Heller.

[@localdude2979]

@@jaghall47 shut up you're drunk. go play inFamous.

[@leonix9882]

what i love about this game is how you can suplex people from the roof of a skyscrapers

[@leonix9882]

or also do that one luchador attack where you land with your elbow using the big hands, that was also cool

[@prosyndication21]

Damn I love this game. Was so awesome back in the day. Still is really.

[@thedyingdaysofyoutube]

It didn't have the polish and the story was nothing but pound for pound fun factor, this beat infamous in my book. I mean, being chased into a military base, eating a general then morphing into a solider and blaming some other guy... never got old.

[@TheHomieShawn]

I remember reading a Game Informer magazine that covered the early version of this game, back when Alex had a white hoodie and black vest. It was supposed to have co-op..... COULD YOU FUCKING IMAGINE!? Man we need a 3rd Prototype (not set in New York).

[@VideoJunkie91]

Great Venom game for Amazing Spider-Matt! Can't Wait to see [Prototype 2] featuring Carnage!

[@JoeEnglandShow]

Yeah, sky's the limit when you can ignore conservation of mass.

[@King_DedeDEAD]

Hey Matt have you played Travis Strikes Again DLCs already?

[@MongooseDave2]

Alex's sprint with the sword arm looks so stupid. I never understood why they made it look different from the normal sprint in the first place.

[@PlotlinePlus]

Love this game, gameplay-wise it blows infamous out of the water. But man... If there was ever an argument to be made for narrative and context being important to gaming, its the "rivalry" between these two series. Infamous 1 & 2 just leave more of an impact with memorable characters and relatable stakes. Still... I REALLLY want another prototype.

[@amazingtribol5922]

Gone too soon sounds like a really cool idea, you should do that

[@RoastedPheasant]

Prototype was the first game I pirated and actually beat.

[@SerPinkKnight]

A reboot with a decent budget and good writer would be godlike

[@CrazyGunMan100]

Its kinda weird how both Prototype and Infamous released within like three weeks of eachother and they both literally have the exact same plot.

[@Viroquet]

I got the ps4 editions a few years ago and i gotta say i like the 2nd one more. Its more of the the same but i think they nailed the main character and villain(lol) in a better way. Definitely was a fun series to playthrough, though i always skip the cutscenes.

[@ericdombrowski3212]

Huge fan dude, I'd love even a mini series of what you mentioned, companies gone that did nothing wrong

[@tomisabum]

I really liked the biological/infectious style of these games. The pseudo stealth aspects and hunting things were great too. FIRE MISSION FIRE MISSION MAKE IT HOT IN THE KILLBOX is still a weird line to be stuck in my head. This was one of those games that kept using OTW as a term all the damn time too.

[@Texshy]

I really need to play this game. I played the hell out of Hulk Ultimate Destruction. I have the PC version of Prototype by the port ain't that good.

[@mckstellar1005]

Prototype is so freaking awesome

[@colossusofsol2643]

Been a while but I remember Prototype 2 feeling better in combat.

[@Moronictoaster]

I'd love to see some Prototype 2, Matt. Please give it a look, it's super goofy

[@raym1477]

I rented the first Prototype when it came out. I was able to beat the story, but the Platinum is too damn hard. I did get the Plat for Prototype 2, which was much less frustrating. I bought the PS4 remaster bundle for $15 in 2015, but haven't played either in years after I Plat'd the Prototype 2 remaster.

[@darkgladiator27]

Am I the only one seeing Hulk Ultimate Destruction animations in this game? They surely added a lot to the formula, but the game feels very similar

[@sensibleGamer]

I liked the story of inFamous much more, but there was something about the gameplay of Prototype that just had me HOOKED!

[@busdriverguy]

He played this, I was hoping he'd play infamous soon

[@iaidobotanist8281]

What story route of Shadow the Hedgehog is this?

[@storm_filter]

love both the games. i heard its the most requested game for a new sequel

[@bytbyt1183]

Web of Deception? isn't that from Ronin Warriors?

[@ariashkenazi9211]

I have very fond memories of this game, would love to see you play 2

[@egettinby5173]

PLEASE do ‘gone too soon’! It’s an amazing idea

[@indydriver80]

Popped collar and hoodie

[@Kcbookguru]

Game was such a powertrip

[@robtheberge1928]

take a look-see at the 2nd one. :)

[@Worldend23]

You know who'll love this game? MAX!

[@TryppyKyd]

She even had a Karen cut😭🤣

[@trevorevans4000]

I think I definitely enjoyed this game more than Infamous, shame it didn't get more love.

[@ingekoshmidder9926]

Prototype 1+ 2 is on the Index here in Germany. Because of "to Violent"! Still got both Games. But P2 is more Boring than the first one.

[@ingekoshmidder9926]

@@seb24789 Wurde und ist immernoch Indiziert. Trotz Zensur, du bekommst eine vollig "Blutleere" version auf Steam, aber so macht das doch kein Spaß!

[@THEDARQUEKNIGHT]

Will you be playing Prototype 2

[@MattMcMuscles]

Already did

[@hermes_job_observer144]

24:55 31:47 11:45

[@THEDARQUEKNIGHT]

Microsoft owns Prototype now.

[@abdullahmalik7217]

Petition to change all attacks in prototype one to big stupid attack moves

[@maliceproductions3033]

played this back in 2014 but i don't remember anything from this game...the only thing i remember is powerbombing people from a skyscraper ^^

[@MrIHasHeadphones]

Radical Entertainment should have made a venom game