- PLATFORM
- Steam
- GENRE
- Action · Adventure
- RELEASED
- 2009
- DRM
- Steam
- STUDIO
- Radical Entertainment
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You are the Prototype, Alex Mercer, a man without memory armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting your way to the heart of the conspiracy which created you; making those responsible pay. Fast & Deadly Shape-Shifting Combat: Reconfigure your body to the situation at hand.
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$19.99
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About Prototype™
Prototype™ was developed by Radical Entertainment and published by Activision. The release date was June 9, 2009. The genre is characterised as Action and Adventure. The game carries an age rating of 17.
You are the Prototype, Alex Mercer, a man without memory armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting your way to the heart of the conspiracy which created you; making those responsible pay. • Fast & Deadly Shape-Shifting Combat: Reconfigure your body to the situation at hand. From Claws to Blades to Hammers to Whips, choose the right weapon for the situation. Change to a shield or armor for defense, or use advanced sensory powers (thermal vision, infected vision) to track your enemies • Over-the-Top Locomotion & Agility: Seamlessly and fluidly bound from building to building, run up walls, bounce off cars and everything in your path. Adaptive parkour lets you move freely through the open-world environments of New York City. • Unique Disguising Abilities: Consume anyone at anytime, take on their appearances and assume their memories and special abilities. • Deep, Conspiracy-Driven Storyline: Wake up with no memory of the past...just mysterious powers and a link to a town in Idaho. Delve into the mysteries of your origin, the true nature of your power and your part in a conspiracy 40 years in the making.
Prototype™ compatibility
- Steam Deck
- Unknown
- Linux
- Not supported
- macOS
- No native build
PC requirements come from the game's official Steam storefront listing. PriceSpawn does not estimate hardware requirements when a separate tier is not available.
MINIMUM
• OS *: Windows® XP (with Service Pack 3) or Windows Vista® • Processor: Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 4000+ or better • Memory: Vista 2 GB RAM / XP 1 GB RAM • Graphics: All NVIDIA® GeForce® 7800 GT 256 MB and better chipsets. All ATI Radeon™ X1800 256 MB and better chipsets • DirectX®: Microsoft DirectX 9.0c • Hard Drive: 8GB of free hard drive space • Sound: DirectX® 9.0c compliant sound card
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Source: Steam store page
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| Edition | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard | $19.99 |
| Franchise Pack | $59.99 |
Where to buy Prototype™ cheap
Prototype™ launched at $19.99 in 2009. On the canonical US/USD baseline, the lowest confirmed-unrestricted total is $19.99 at Steam, which is equal to the recommended price.
Official stores currently match every keyshop listing on this title, which happens more often than people expect on lower-priced games, where a marketplace has very little margin left to give away.
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Prototype™ — frequently asked questions
- What is the cheapest price for Prototype™?
- On the canonical USD comparison baseline: $19.99 at Steam — equal to the $19.99 RRP. Use the country selector for regional prices.
- Where can I download Prototype™ after the purchase?
- Prototype™ activates on Steam. After buying you receive a key or a direct licence, redeem it in the Steam client, and the game stays in your library permanently.
- Is it cheaper to buy Prototype™ from a keyshop or an official store?
- The official stores currently match or beat every keyshop listing, so there is no reason to take on resale risk for this title.
- Is Prototype™ Steam Deck compatible?
- Steam Deck compatibility data is not available for Prototype™ yet.
- Can I play Prototype™ on Mac?
- No. Prototype™ has no native macOS build.
- Is Prototype™ Linux compatible?
- Prototype™ has no verified Linux support. Proton results vary and are not guaranteed.
