Like inFamous, Prototype, brought into the world of video games a free-roaming almost totally focused on the miraculous powers of the protagonist, that make a real war machine. This factor alone was enough to make the gaming experience a steady and continuous adrenaline-charged, can make happy all those players who like to play as a super man for whom everything is possible. The sense of omnipotence has not hidden a few small teething, which inficiarono part of the game. But the success was so important that the guys at Radical Entertainment have decided to package a sequel: Prototype 2.
When a new saga was a great success from critics and fans, it means that when you are prodigal in the development of a sequel is not necessary to risk distorting too much the basic formula, but suffice it to further refine those aspects which have attracted more fans the first time and at the same time, eliminate the least successful and replace them with some minor additions. In the realization of Prototype 2 was done just that, or raise to the nth element of each game. But first things first.
The plot element harshly criticized in the first chapter because it presented a certain fragmentation and approximation, has undergone something of a contamination film, which made the package more palatable and understandable narrative. The new protagonist is James Heller, a former soldier who is chosen by the old hero Alex Mercer as a disciple for his personal crusade. Despite the inclusion of cut-scenes in computer graphics with the visual style black and white a la Sin City, and a stronger stage presence of interpreters, with Prototype 2 we are still facing a very exciting plot, also because of a protagonist too stereotyped and that does not embody the same mysterious charm of Alex Mercer, now in limited and unexpected role as co-star.
The combat system was definitely the highlight of the gameplay in the first chapter, the carrier element of the dramatic powers of the protagonist, however, not without some flaws that were completely filed. And so it was. The range of moves executable in Prototype 2 was further increased, varied, and accompanied by a camera from every little cut that emphasizes spectacular combination of attacks and finishing moves.
In order to make it more convenient and immediate control of the many powers, developers have rethought the key mapping making it possible to simultaneously manage two abilities at a time, with the inevitable rays which, when actuated, allows to change power, and therefore war strategy , at any time. Important role was also entrusted with the defensive skills, such as the shield, which repels an attack, devastating counter-active variable depending on the enemy approached. Similarly, the range of finishing with a lot of quick time event was related significantly enriched. More space was devoted to stealth phases which are now much more depth and strategy with the inclusion of a dedicated interface, similar in function to a sonar, which allows the player to control the situation and see if anyone is watching His next victim, and thus hinder the action.
The sensation that is felt wandering the streets of New York Prototype 2 is that every little action has a view to enhancing the skills of James, though by a well-defined path. Each task will to face, either secondary or primary, corresponds to the increase of a specific branch of the evolutionary character, which inevitably stimulates the player in addressing all the challenges of the game world. For example, if you want to maximize the effectiveness of certain powers, as may be the tentacles or claws, you have to absorb some targets indicated by a yellow, while the solution of specific side missions is the sine qua non of 'learning new skills. In short, each element within the game world has its own reason for being and is therefore a function of the protagonist, who can grow, learn new skills and discover its devastating powers only by solving every little task or mission.
Just with regard to missions, especially the secondary ones, in Prototype 2 is perceived very clearly the desire by developers to give Canadians greater emphasis and importance to this aspect, expanding it with new types of military operations or time trials really fun. However, the long repetition is inexorably as some peeps are pretty much the other copy, and you find yourself in difficult situations particularly memorable or original. The road taken is the right one, however, lacking only the will to dare a little 'more.
To handle all that well of god that lives and moves within the sandbox Prototype 2 Titanium is still the same graphics engine of the first chapter, while subject to much criticism by press and fans, but that now she can to bring a visual spectacle on the screen really impressive. The routine behavior within the game world is much more realistic and tangible, have been realized through many different models, the industry dynamic lighting is exceptional, as are the textures and the overall architectural impact of the city. Very apt sound department also offers a wide range of quality carpets music, a sampling varies dubbed in Italian and a truly noteworthy.
Prototype 2 is the sequel that all software companies should make. Radical Entertainment has not risked anything, this is true, but it has worked the best to refine and improve all the aspects that made the fortune of the first chapter. The only flaws are still not very captivating narrative and a certain monotony to the bottom of the side quests. Two small but not prevent it in the game to reach the coveted summit.
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