A Platform game by Radical Entertainment, released in 2009
Prototype is the first of two games, and lets the user take control of Alex Mercer as he fights to stop the viral outbreak known as BLACKLIGHT throughout Manhattan. Alex is himself infected by the virus, which has given him special, mutant, abilities that will evolve with time and aid him in stopping the virus.
Current lowest price for Prototype PC key. Verified daily.
| Store | Price | Discount | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎮Steam | $5.99 | -70% | View ↗ |
The official download size for Prototype is 2 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.12 worth of SSD storage space.
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Estimated Time to Install
2 mins
Live player count and server population analysis.
There are currently 148 people playing Prototype, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.
Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.
SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.
Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Prototype, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.
PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.
To run Prototype smoothly, your PC needs at least Vista 2 GB RAM / XP 1 GB RAM RAM and a All NVIDIA® GeForce® 7800 GT 256 MB and better chipsets. All ATI Radeon™ X1800 256 MB and better chipsets or equivalent GPU. Plan for 2 GB of storage.
Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.
Based on 8 critic reviews, Prototype has received generally positive feedback. With a solid score of 78, it stands out as a strong entry in the platform category, though it may have minor flaws.
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