Prototype 1 or 2?

[Dongo Abdallah]

Before you say anything I know its obvious to choose 1 first. However I dont care about story at all. I am 100 % playing for the gameplay, and it feels like the second one should have better gameplay. So which one should I get?

Also I know that like this game dosent work for amd users but dont worry I use nvidia.

[Nan]

If only for gameplay, then definetly 2, it builds up from the first one.

[ShikenNuggets]

2's combat is streamlined from the first one, which takes away some of the variation. Other than that, 2 is probably an improvement overall.

The main difference is the story (I know you don't care, but it's worth mentioning anyway). The first game has a terrible story (and terrible V/O) in my opinion. The second game's story actually makes sense.

[Kaldin]

Prototype 2 is definitely the better choice

[Big Diesel]

Prototype 1 first it explains a lot of the stuff that you see in prototype 2.

[ShikenNuggets]

Originally posted by Weebtrash:

Prototype 1 first it explains a lot of the stuff that you see in prototype 2.

Not really. Prototype 1 doesn't explain much of anything. It doesn't even explain its own plot.

[Big Diesel]

Originally posted by ShikenNuggets:

Originally posted by Weebtrash:

Prototype 1 first it explains a lot of the stuff that you see in prototype 2.

Not really. Prototype 1 doesn't explain much of anything. It doesn't even explain its own plot.

Eh it was the first one I played and prototype 1 has a longer story as well as more upgrades for alex.

[ShikenNuggets]

Originally posted by Weebtrash:

prototype 1 has a longer story as well

Story's about the same length from what I recall.

[Big Diesel]

Originally posted by ShikenNuggets:

Originally posted by Weebtrash:

prototype 1 has a longer story as well

Story's about the same length from what I recall.

Nah I can beat prototype 2's story in like 8-9 hours. When I played prototype 1 on the xbox the story was a lot longer.

[ShikenNuggets]

Originally posted by Weebtrash:

Nah I can beat prototype 2's story in like 8-9 hours. When I played prototype 1 on the xbox the story was a lot longer.

I remember both of them only taking about 8-ish hours.

[Alexander]

There is a good chance you'd not be able to run Prototype 1 out of the box.
It needs a sound equalizer patch then you have to make sure you don't have extra USB devices then you have to make sure your sound is setup for like 96000hz or less.
Prototype 1 just doesn't work well with modern OS/hardware.

Although I prefer Prototype 1 in part because I share the same first name of the protagonist and I like that you have to earn your powers and don't just start with everything.
It gives you something to look forward to, obtaining/upgrading your powers.

EDIT: Didn't relize how long ago OP was. I looked at last post and thought I was ok. Bet the OP already bought one or both. My bad.

[bumzo]

get 2 its way better because you can unlock alex mercer anyway

[Big Diesel]

Originally posted by memes_xD:

get 2 its way better because you can unlock alex mercer anyway

Yeah but its just a skin and the voices stay the same...

[Pootis Spencerheer]

Prototype 2 is better. Gameplay is much more fun and while it's got a shallow, bland story it follows logically.

[Diogenes]

For open world mass murder, being able to kill citizens in a mindless rampage, I actually prefered the first one.

The second one is OK, but the hives randomly re-spawning etc, started grating on my nerves a bit, when I just wanted to run around the city killing innocent people.

They felt like more of a barrier than a meaningful part of the game.

[FaithZe]

ik I'm late and a lot of ppl are saying 2. I own both and I really love prototype 1 over 2. As 2 does have better graphics, and the fighting may be better. I really loved how prototype 1 was created compared to 2. This is just my opinion. Also you may understand a little more from playing prototype 1 then going to prototype 2. But you should still be able to play the 2nd without playing the first.