inFamous is a PS3-exclusive action title in which you're able to manipulate the powers of lightning for good ... or evil. The developers of Sly Cooper have shown a lot more footage at CES, and while it's intriguing, we're finding ourselves drawn to the over-the-top violence of the similarly-themed Prototype. Watch these videos and tell us which one you prefer.
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Posted: Jan 9th 2009 5:15AM (Unverified) said
I am sorry to say this guys but.....
That was awesome.
That was awesome.
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 11:26AM IcerC said
better to compare these prototype vids of actual game play:
http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/950254/prototype/videos/prototype_democvid2_010809.html
I will rent both and see... I like the idea of good or evil in infamous and the size of destruction and multiple abilities in prototype. Maybe later I will end up getting both.
I wonder who started first and who copied (if they did) who.
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http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/950254/prototype/videos/prototype_democvid2_010809.html
I will rent both and see... I like the idea of good or evil in infamous and the size of destruction and multiple abilities in prototype. Maybe later I will end up getting both.
I wonder who started first and who copied (if they did) who.
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 11:36AM rapidix said
@IcerC: wow. that video sold me on prototype. infamous looks like a remodeled force unleashed. walking while holding lightning looks boring next to running up buildings and being more like carnage, the character from spiderman. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnage_(comics)
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Posted: Jan 9th 2009 4:55PM (Unverified) said
Agreed Mr. Joe. In the video of inFAMOUS.. there didn't seem to be much depth.
Prototype has you running on buildings and flying and ripping helicopters in half and jumping off cars and sliding on corpses as skateboards and doing massive fatality like moves and eating your enemies and morphing into them.
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Prototype has you running on buildings and flying and ripping helicopters in half and jumping off cars and sliding on corpses as skateboards and doing massive fatality like moves and eating your enemies and morphing into them.
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 4:59PM (Unverified) said
Agreed Mr. Joe. In the video of inFAMOUS.. there didn't seem to be much depth.
Prototype has you running on buildings and flying and ripping helicopters in half and jumping off cars and sliding on corpses as skateboards and doing massive fatality like moves and eating your enemies and morphing into them.
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Prototype has you running on buildings and flying and ripping helicopters in half and jumping off cars and sliding on corpses as skateboards and doing massive fatality like moves and eating your enemies and morphing into them.
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 5:20AM (Unverified) said
Apparently, this impressed IGN alot, so I'm more excited about this one than prototype.
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 10:51AM (Unverified) said
yeah, IGN hates the ps3, thats strange of them to be excited about a game that is not coming for the 360.
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Posted: Jan 9th 2009 11:34AM IcerC said
they don't hate the ps3, where did you get that from?
Also about my earlier comment.. I say infamous is my choice.
"As he runs through the city streets, he will automatically gain in speed and he will likewise automatically jump over cars or ram through civilians"
"simply tap shoulder button to run up buildings"
no thanks
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Also about my earlier comment.. I say infamous is my choice.
"As he runs through the city streets, he will automatically gain in speed and he will likewise automatically jump over cars or ram through civilians"
"simply tap shoulder button to run up buildings"
no thanks
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 5:02PM (Unverified) said
"You can't spell IGNorant without IGN!"
"They aren't ignorant! They like Infamous!"
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"They aren't ignorant! They like Infamous!"
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 5:48AM (Unverified) said
When I first saw Prototype, I was really impressed with it... but ultimately, I'm going with inFAMOUS. I've yet to play a bad Sucker Punch game and I'm sure this one won't let me down.
I also think this is going to have more depth and variety than Prototype... I like the whole idea of different powers developing based upon how you play, as well as Cole moving like a human rendition of Sly Cooper. I can't wait for this game.
I also think this is going to have more depth and variety than Prototype... I like the whole idea of different powers developing based upon how you play, as well as Cole moving like a human rendition of Sly Cooper. I can't wait for this game.
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 5:49AM Aziz S said
Is it bad if I say that Prototype does cooler things to me? But the explosions in Infamous are graphically better? I see little gameplay elements in Infamous, DLC will probably follow the game's release.
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 6:47AM MrVee PSN Vampah said
i halfway agree with ya, i think id like to have a ton of powers rather than just 1, electricity at that, to be honest i think prototype looks better, both games seem pretty iddentical but i think i will buy both, but dont get me wrong infamous DOES look awsome.
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Posted: Jan 9th 2009 12:17PM Lambrick said
i'm sort of siding with you on this. on one hand, prototype looks like it does a lot of stuff that's really fun, but is seemingly executed in an underdeveloped manner, whereas inFamous does a little bit less, but very well. also, inFamous looks WORLDS better than prototype.
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Posted: Jan 9th 2009 5:52AM Taustin Powers said
The inFamous gameplay really is nothing more than a generic 3rd person shooter, it seems. Okay, the lightning comes out of his hands, but it's pretty inconsequential for gameplay mechanics. In the end, you see a guy running around, shooting stuff that blows stuff up and kills people. Might as well be a laser gun or _insert_any_other_weapon_.
Judging from these two clips, Prototype looks way more interesting to me. We'll have to see how the games turn out...
Judging from these two clips, Prototype looks way more interesting to me. We'll have to see how the games turn out...
Posted: Jan 12th 2009 12:12PM (Unverified) said
yeah it does but i still think inFamous offers a pretty cool story line
from what i've been reading its completely non-linear story and open world.
and any of your actions have an effect so you can be a good guy or bad guy or somewhere between
if they release at different times like slated...
Spring for inFamous and then Summer for Prototy[e may check out both
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from what i've been reading its completely non-linear story and open world.
and any of your actions have an effect so you can be a good guy or bad guy or somewhere between
if they release at different times like slated...
Spring for inFamous and then Summer for Prototy[e may check out both
Posted: Feb 7th 2009 6:38PM (Unverified) said
The reason there doesn't appear to be much depth in inFamous is because Sucker Punch doesn't want to show the cooler and better powers you receive later on, or else it would spoil everything, since the main gameplay is, in a nutshell, changing and evolving your self. ;) inFamous is a lot more about creating your own superhero/villain than Prototype, which really draws me to it a lot more. (Also because of the fact that Sucker Punch is the best devloper ever!!!!)
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Posted: Jan 9th 2009 5:56AM (Unverified) said
OH MY GOD. That Prototype video was sick! It looked straight out of a movie. I wouldn't be surprised if a non gamer mistakes it for a movie trailer. It looks more interesting to me than Infamous in the gameplay and story department. I'm still giving Sucker Punch a chance to impress me because they are one of my favorite developers.
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 6:07AM wocyob said
kind of hard cuz they both look almost the same but since prototype is on 2 other systems being the xbox and pc... i have a feeling the ps3 version might suck the fat one... so im going with infamous over prototype
one other reason why im going with infamous is that its like star wars the force unleashed but probably better and nicer looking lighting attacks
just sucks we wont be able to use light sabers and kill wookies in this one
one other reason why im going with infamous is that its like star wars the force unleashed but probably better and nicer looking lighting attacks
just sucks we wont be able to use light sabers and kill wookies in this one
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 9:15AM erh said
Prototype being on 2 other systems verses InFamous' PS3 exclusivity will probably mean:
- Sony will promote the hell out of inFamous on their Playstation Blog, PSN, Qore, etc. We probably won't hear a peep about Prototype out of Sony.
- If Fanboys latch onto inFamous the way they've latched onto Resistance and Killzone, we can forget about reading any objective comments about the game.
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- Sony will promote the hell out of inFamous on their Playstation Blog, PSN, Qore, etc. We probably won't hear a peep about Prototype out of Sony.
- If Fanboys latch onto inFamous the way they've latched onto Resistance and Killzone, we can forget about reading any objective comments about the game.
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 6:14AM (Unverified) said
It's amazing how similar they actually appear to be. I think prototype may jack infamous' thunder.
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 6:47AM RPGJock said
I have to say the Prototype does looks like it has a vary in gameplay mechnics with him be able to absorb others peoples powers and abilities (allowing him to drive a tank and fly a helicopter)
But comparing the two, the graphics in InFamous looks better and the story sounds more palatable, allow you to be a hero (which I prefer) or a villain. I didn't see one "good" thing that the protagonist in Prototype do. Looks like you just murder everyone in sight just because.
But comparing the two, the graphics in InFamous looks better and the story sounds more palatable, allow you to be a hero (which I prefer) or a villain. I didn't see one "good" thing that the protagonist in Prototype do. Looks like you just murder everyone in sight just because.
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 7:02AM (Unverified) said
that level in inFamous looks A LOT like a level in Black (PS2)
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 8:10AM (Unverified) said
Maybe it's just me, but it looks like Left 4 Dead, only instead of 4 guys, you get 1 - but he's got lightning and can jump far....
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 9:14AM (Unverified) said
A waste of a comparison: The Prototype vid is a cut and directed version, more like a trailer-trailer, with a few small grains of gameplay scenes.
The InFamous one on the other hand is pure gameplay without cutting, special effects or cutscene crap.
Prototype pleases with the taking-over-other-identities feature, but ultimately the choice you have in InFamous to be either good or bad seems intruiguing to me. Looks like more depth of gameplay there, Prototype on the other hand seems to be a bloody mess of a straight forward action title being rather linear without big decisions to make.
Both games will have their strengths and weaknesses, that's for sure.
To round up my two cents: The design of the city and the physics in InFamous look a.m.a.z.i.n.g.
The InFamous one on the other hand is pure gameplay without cutting, special effects or cutscene crap.
Prototype pleases with the taking-over-other-identities feature, but ultimately the choice you have in InFamous to be either good or bad seems intruiguing to me. Looks like more depth of gameplay there, Prototype on the other hand seems to be a bloody mess of a straight forward action title being rather linear without big decisions to make.
Both games will have their strengths and weaknesses, that's for sure.
To round up my two cents: The design of the city and the physics in InFamous look a.m.a.z.i.n.g.
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 11:12AM SuperGayParade said
Yup, was about to say this. I'm surprised no one, including the writer, caught that the Prototype video really is a cinematic video, much like GTA's trailers. For being PURE gameplay, inFamous looks incredible on many levels.
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Posted: Jan 9th 2009 11:24AM IcerC said
I wish they would have put this up:
http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/950254/prototype/videos/prototype_democvid2_010809.html
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http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/950254/prototype/videos/prototype_democvid2_010809.html
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 8:20AM Zombienutz said
I am looking forward to inFamous more so then Prototype (based on these videos).
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 8:28AM (Unverified) said
i didnt know the force unleashed had a sequel already...
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 8:38AM (Unverified) said
I dunno whats goin on with Prototype yet.........but it looks like dude found The Symbiote(Venom) and uses it in a Majin Buu sort of way and absorbs people........
I DO know that inFamous is a Day one buy for me.......not as sure about Prototype yet.........maybe a rent-to-by type thing.......
I DO know that inFamous is a Day one buy for me.......not as sure about Prototype yet.........maybe a rent-to-by type thing.......
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 9:14AM (Unverified) said
lol youre right Aggie.. but im leaning more towards Carnage.. he was always more badass than venom and his abilities(they turn red. just like carnage. when he activates it)..oh yea guys you dont have to play the way they do in the trailer.. in prototype you can use stealth to blend in with the citizens.. but i wonder what opjectives we will have, since the story unfolds by killing people to jack their memories. and i hope there are side missions for lots of replayability.. ive never played the hulk game so i wouldnt know.. I'll be getting infamous first since it comes out first.. and then prototype.. no need to be a fanboy for a videogame.. i love both of em.. but prototype seems more cool.
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Posted: Jan 9th 2009 8:49AM (Unverified) said
I'm getting both :)
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 8:49AM Gaucho85 said
Personally I'm finding Prototype a bit more interesting than this. It just seems more varied than just shooting lightning out of your hands. To me InFamous looks like a combination between gta, spider-man and The Force Unleashed. . . but not so much in a good way. hopefully I'll be proven wrong.
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 8:55AM erh said
So, it's a mature sandbox game by the developer who makes Sly Cooper games, verses a mature sandbox game by a developer who makes Crash Bandicoot games. How ironic!
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 9:57AM (Unverified) said
Except the developer of Prototype also made Hulk Ultimate Destruction and Scarface. The Infamous trailer looked like the game is repetitive and I'm really hope to be proven wrong.
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Posted: Jan 9th 2009 9:15AM (Unverified) said
prototype is where i leaning the infamous vid looks too much lik a star wars rip off and it looks like i will be easily bored after a few levels maybe they should think of putting infamous on psn it doesnt look like its worth a trip to the store
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 9:57AM (Unverified) said
For me both games are going to be fun. inFamous has been said that they don't want people to see the powers that you are capable of doing. That's why they always show the shooting lightning, grenade, shockwave and... the flying in the air gliding thing.
Prototype on the other hand is over the top action and mayhem. Probably less story driven.
Prototype on the other hand is over the top action and mayhem. Probably less story driven.
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 10:19AM JaseH said
Who cares.
I'm just so fucking excited about all the great games coming this year.
Everything else is just a bonus.
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I'm just so fucking excited about all the great games coming this year.
Everything else is just a bonus.
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Posted: Jan 9th 2009 10:17AM (Unverified) said
Despite the hype, I'm totally indifferent to both of them...
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 10:47AM Hunter2223 said
I think the hook on both Prototype and Infamous is how they upgrade the character throughout the course of the game (powers/weapons/equipment)
I'm leaning more towards Infamous at this point... If it's anything like Crackdown (But with better graphics, better story, and less repetition) but the same feel of growing into a full on super powered badass... Well, that's a fun time right there.
I'm leaning more towards Infamous at this point... If it's anything like Crackdown (But with better graphics, better story, and less repetition) but the same feel of growing into a full on super powered badass... Well, that's a fun time right there.
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 11:01AM Ashkental said
You guys know that it's not GDC, it's CES right? GDC is in march if i recall...
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 11:32AM (Unverified) said
After wathching these inFamous vids I wont be getting it. Why?
The sound effect of the lightning will make me go nuts! I got tired of hearing them just watching 10sek in these clips.
Cant imagine them in surround 10x louder.
The sound effect of the lightning will make me go nuts! I got tired of hearing them just watching 10sek in these clips.
Cant imagine them in surround 10x louder.
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 11:33AM (Unverified) said
I'll reserve judgment on Prototype until they provide a game play video like inFamous.
inFamous looks cool and I like the cover system. That area clear stomp looks awesome.
inFamous looks cool and I like the cover system. That area clear stomp looks awesome.
Posted: Jan 9th 2009 1:21PM (Unverified) said
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Posted: Jan 9th 2009 5:08PM (Unverified) said
OMG! Body Skateboarding! Sorry but Prototype wins in the gameplay vid department.
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Posted: Jan 9th 2009 11:56AM (Unverified) said
I should have guessed people would say that. Prototype is just Incredible Hulk with a new skin, but of course everyone is already drawn to the idiotic violence. I like violence too. God of War is my favorite game. But it needs to be balanced off. The guy in Prototype is a parasitic monster who doesn't care who he hurts including innocent people. Is he supposed to be the victim? Am I supposed to care what happens to him or root for him? At least Kratos cared about his family and friends.
Cole however is a normal person caught up in bad situation struggling to keep sane in an insane city. The other guy doesn't even seem to be trying. He just jumps in an starts "eating" and murdering people that have nothing to do with his condition. Infamous may look a little awkward but then so did Grand Theft Auto 4. I am rooting for Cole all the way. YEAH!!!!!!!!
Cole however is a normal person caught up in bad situation struggling to keep sane in an insane city. The other guy doesn't even seem to be trying. He just jumps in an starts "eating" and murdering people that have nothing to do with his condition. Infamous may look a little awkward but then so did Grand Theft Auto 4. I am rooting for Cole all the way. YEAH!!!!!!!!
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