Avoiding what is commonly known as the Sophomore Jinx, Prototype 2 is a non-stop, no holds barred orgy of violence.
Additionally, it just so happens to improve upon the original in every conceivable way.
Alex Mercer always felt a bit murky in delivery and design, even though voiced by the talented and seasoned actor Barry Pepper. His look and retrograde amnesia came off quite a cliche. Mercer returns in Prototype 2, albeit minus the vocal performance of the original actor. And now assuming the role of the antagonist, for which he is far better suited. New protagonist James Heller, voiced by Cornell Womack, is an unapologetic beast and the perfect vehicle to deliver his so-called brand of justice.
James is permanently stuck in a bad mood and seems to have little to no patience for anyone, including his allies. It works perfectly. Heller is not a man who has a crisis of faith and decides to do good with his newfound powers. Prepare to embody the crystallization of what it means to be an antihero.
The setting is a fictionalized New York City post the events of the first game, which leaves the Big Apple amid a full-blown epidemic via the Mercer Virus. The city's boroughs are different zones with varying degrees of infection, the red zone being the highest. Panicked citizens flood the streets, infected run rampant, and spontaneous bouts of violence are the norm, all occurring during a military quarantine lockdown. It's essentially a Hellscape. Various challenges lay scattered throughout the environment providing ample diversion from the main quest, allowing you to learn, upgrade, and hone Heller's monstrous powers to homicidal perfection. And his suite of abilities is as varied and visceral as it gets. Do you want to slice, dice, and pulverize? Have at it. Going on a rampage is just gory good fun! As of this writing, Prototype 2 still holds up remarkably well to other titles in the genre, comparing graphics and gameplay.
Sadly, Radical Entertainment's doors shut years ago, and any content or support has long since ended. The game has also fallen victim to mixed reviews because some PC owners have difficulty getting the title to run. Unfortunately, this is the last we may ever see from this IP, but if that is the case, Prototype 2 is one hell of a swan song.

Avoiding what is commonly known as the Sophomore Jinx, Prototype 2 is a non-stop, no holds barred orgy of violence. Additionally, it just so happens to improve upon the original in every conceivable way. Alex Mercer always felt a bit murky in delivery and design, even though voiced by the talented and seasoned actor Barry Pepper. His look and retrograde amnesia came off quite a cliche. Mercer returns in Prototype 2, albeit minus the vocal performance of the original actor. And now assuming the role of the antagonist, for which he is far better suited. New protagonist James Heller, voiced by Cornell Womack, is an unapologetic beast and the perfect vehicle to deliver his so-called brand of justice. James is permanently stuck in a bad mood and seems to have little to no patience for anyone, including his allies. It works perfectly. Heller is not a man who has a crisis of faith and decides to do good with his newfound powers. Prepare to embody the crystallization of what it means to be an antihero. The setting is a fictionalized New York City post the events of the first game, which leaves the Big Apple amid a full-blown epidemic via the Mercer Virus. The city's boroughs are different zones with varying degrees of infection, the red zone being the highest. Panicked citizens flood the streets, infected run rampant, and spontaneous bouts of violence are the norm, all occurring during a military quarantine lockdown. It's essentially a Hellscape. Various challenges lay scattered throughout the environment providing ample diversion from the main quest, allowing you to learn, upgrade, and hone Heller's monstrous powers to homicidal perfection. And his suite of abilities is as varied and visceral as it gets. Do you want to slice, dice, and pulverize? Have at it. Going on a rampage is just gory good fun! As of this writing, Prototype 2 still holds up remarkably well to other titles in the genre, comparing graphics and gameplay. Sadly, Radical Entertainment's doors shut years ago, and any content or support has long since ended. The game has also fallen victim to mixed reviews because some PC owners have difficulty getting the title to run. Unfortunately, this is the last we may ever see from this IP, but if that is the case, Prototype 2 is one hell of a swan song.