UK chart get: Prototype on top, Ghostbusters debuts at third
by David Hinkle 
{ Jun 22nd 2009 at 3:15PM } 
The ghost bustin' reunion was not enough to topple the "go anywhere, kill everything" game, and managed to secure the bronze with a third place showing. It should be noted that this is the all-format charts, and with it being a PS3 exclusive in the territory (Xbox 360 owners do have options, though), third is pretty impressive for a game on just one platform (excluding Wii Fit). As for second place, The Sims 3 dropped down from its cushy throne last week thanks to a 49% decline in sales. Don't feel too bad for the game, though -- it did have the best PC launch in EA's history, you know.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Kill a mans jiro @ Jun 22nd 2009 3:20PM
Just played this at my cousins house, i like infamous alot better, but Prototype isnt bad, only thing is as i was playing i felt so overpowerd....felt gOOO0ooooooood
McWilly @ Jun 22nd 2009 3:22PM
inb4 someone brings up infam..... bollocks.
Longhorn of Myon [PSN: MariusElijah] @ Jun 22nd 2009 3:25PM
inFamous > Prototype
We all know this by now
*moving on
ohyeahcola @ Jun 22nd 2009 3:41PM
i dont like infamous
AvA (ice~) @ Jun 22nd 2009 3:41PM
inFamous = fun
prototype = fun.
can we all stfu about this now? sorry lol.
LordToastington @ Jun 22nd 2009 3:41PM
I agree. I don't own a PS3, but I played inFAMOUS at a friend's. Very impressive.
ohyeahcola @ Jun 22nd 2009 3:50PM
why was i downvoted? im not trolling, just stating my opinion
Ashkental @ Jun 22nd 2009 4:16PM
Isn't that what's the internetz for? Downvoting said opinions?
I'm so WOWed by the inFamous ending that i have no words to describe how great it trully is... i wasn't so WoWed by a game's ending since... dare i say it... Bioshock.
Yeah, there i go, i was as chocked playing the last part of inFamous as i was playing the final parts of Bioshock.
Jack Tretton @ Jun 22nd 2009 4:27PM
How does Infamous end? I've been distracted by Sacred 2 and am not sure when I'll get back to Infamous. I can live with the spoiler.
Duke @ Jun 22nd 2009 4:32PM
There's a hero ending and a infamous ending you know, so you have reason to play through again.
deanb @ Jun 22nd 2009 4:33PM
I'd lent Infamous to my mate and was around just as he was finishing it, as soon as the final cut scene finished he turned around to me with :O on his face. Ending was awesome, so looking forward to Infamous 2.
@Jack Tretton Surely you know how your spring AAA title end's? In case you've forgotten it the plot is on Wikipedia, just so folk's here don't get pissed off accidentally reading it, though you need to finish it yourself for the full impact.
Kdiggy @ Jun 22nd 2009 5:42PM
Agreed. Infamous > Prototype.
Ashitaka @ Jun 22nd 2009 8:35PM
"why was i downvoted? im not trolling, just stating my opinion"
Because you deserve to be downvoted. What you wrote, to me, IS trolling. You can't state your opinion just like that. At least give a clear, justified reason for your hatred for the game. Otherwise, the only thing you'll get from me (and hopefully other people) is -1
Premature ejaculation man @ Jun 22nd 2009 9:32PM
I think we should all agree that Crackdown is the bestest ;p
DeepFriedSushi @ Jun 23rd 2009 1:33AM
kinda surprised how prototype sold better on 360 than infamous did on ps3 (first week sales). considering there is much more competition when prototype released.
NaeemTHM @ Jun 22nd 2009 3:21PM
I'm astonished at just how much fun I'm having with Prototype despite all it's flaws.
It's not the prettiest game, the story is a bit bland, the characters a bit wooden, the controls can be a tad overwhelming at times, but damn it this is hands down the most FUN I've had playing a video game all year.
And that my friends is what playing video games is all about: FUN.
Ghen @ Jun 22nd 2009 4:23PM
Its like if you could play GTA with a superhero.
maveric101 @ Jun 22nd 2009 9:32PM
this is somewhat of a tangent, but that's why i don't get it when people put down Michael Bay and his movies. sure, Transformers didn't have the best characters or plot, but it was entertaining as hell. it's true for just about anything in life: as long as you're having fun, nothing else mattters.
Shagittarius @ Jun 22nd 2009 3:24PM
I finished Prototype last week, it was a decent game. Some of the control was a little questionable, I often found myself yelling at the TV beacuse the character decided to do something over than what I was trying to do.
Also the graphics seemed a little underwhelming.
If you like the free roaming gameplay of Hulk, or spiderman, you'll probably like this. Prototype was actually a bit more focused than those 2.
Kevin @ Jun 22nd 2009 3:35PM
I like when the helicopters I was trying to hijack flew out of the mission area. Especially fun at 1.5 hours into the second last boss fight.
Shagittarius @ Jun 22nd 2009 3:43PM
The biggest problem I had with this game was the combat. It always consisted of getting in a few hits and then running away until its safe to come back again. For being so all powerful by end game you certainly felt more like a backstabber than a bad ass.
Storm Eagle @ Jun 22nd 2009 3:24PM
Infamous =Great Story, Action, Presentation, Fun.
Prototype = You there! DIE! You, EAT HELICOPTER! LOLZ. THIS IS FUUUUN!
As for the Sims 3. 49% decline? They need to patch that shit quick.
Dirty @ Jun 22nd 2009 3:33PM
That about nails it on the head. Prototype was right down my alley. I got bored with infamous and never finished it.
Storm Eagle @ Jun 22nd 2009 3:37PM
I'm enjoying inFamous. Not sure how far through it I am. But I just beat the main Prototype storyline on Friday. I couldn't put it down. So that's, what? A week and a half? Even though I like inFamous, I honestly haven't picked it up in about 6 days.
why not the LS2LS7? @ Jun 22nd 2009 6:49PM
I couldn't put inFamous down for 4 days. Spent most of my time playing it.
Finished it good and bad. I thought the ending was kinda dumb.
Kevin @ Jun 22nd 2009 3:33PM
Looking back, Prototype is one of those games where my life would not be either better or worse if I had not played it. If you don't have it yet, save it for when you have a free week and look for it on sale.
j.howlett @ Jun 22nd 2009 3:41PM
that's my plan for it
Storm Eagle @ Jun 22nd 2009 3:41PM
I think you can say that for just about any video game if you talk to the right person. I own collectively, between my 360, Wii, and PS3, about 60-70 games. With the exception of maybe 5 titles, I honestly probably could've gone without playing the other 65 or so completely. I bought them for the instant bursts of enjoyment they would offer me, or just to kill some time when I was bored. A game like Uncharted or Mass Effect are definitely on my list of games that gave me that "wow" factor. Others? Not so much. And eventually, every game reaches it's "meh" point.
HDpurist @ Jun 22nd 2009 5:19PM
Thanks man for the reassurance, will wait for bargain bin.
Bradwart @ Jun 22nd 2009 7:00PM
I'd agree with that-I'm waiting for Halo Wars to be 35 or so. It underwhelmed. Out of my 15 or so PS3 games, Killzone 2 is the only one I've paid full price for (Still recovering from Circuit City's liquidation sale, that nearly killed my game budget for the entire year.). Roughly the same for my 360. The best deals I've gotten this gen were Halo 3 Legendary Edition for 45, Mass Effect for 15 (well before Greatest Hits) and The Eye of Judgment for 20. All brand new. But you should always wait unless its a must have AAA title. Still, inFamous for 50 on Amazon tempts me...
Kevin @ Jun 22nd 2009 8:56PM
In my opinion, if you liked Assassin's Creed, you'll probably like inFamous. There's something about them that feel so very similar.
Lord_von_Punx @ Jun 22nd 2009 3:49PM
YAY! Now More People In Europe Can Also Get SCREEN BURN! from prototype Cuz Radical Entertainment are idiots.
Vidikron @ Jun 22nd 2009 3:55PM
What are you talking about?
ps3gamer @ Jun 22nd 2009 3:57PM
Only for plasma mate.
Shagittarius @ Jun 22nd 2009 4:09PM
Don't buy cheap plasma screens.
NitroMikeo @ Jun 22nd 2009 3:54PM
Ghost Busters.... Oh dear.
Billop @ Jun 22nd 2009 3:56PM
I found prototype a LOT of fun. Sure its not as good as infamous, but i'd rate Prototype about an 8/10. a very solid and fun game. Its deeper than most people think. At first i thought "BAH! Infamous will pwn it!", but then i tried Prototype. Its really, really fun. I rented it, but i might buy it, if its cheap enough.
samik @ Jun 22nd 2009 3:56PM
The common reaction seems to be:
If you play Prototype first you will find it a great deal of fun
If you play inFamous first you just cant tolerate Prototype
Prototype = Hulk with better graphics
inFamous = better graphics, controls, story, interesting karma system and one of the best plot surprises in videogames, imho its in the same class as the one in KOTOR
So if someone likes this kind of games, good idea to finish Prototype first, enjoy that game and then move on to inFamous. Otherwise its like playing Dark sector or Gears after playing Uncharted (if you own a PS3 and havent played it, yes, its that good)
Billop @ Jun 22nd 2009 4:02PM
I played and finished Infamous 2 times (i even platinumed it) before i tried prototype. I still found Prototype a hell'ova lot of fun
Mr_Ahh @ Jun 22nd 2009 4:14PM
same here Billop prototype is a good stress reliever, come home from work and just destroy everything in site. Otherwise I think infamous is the better overall game.
NaeemTHM @ Jun 22nd 2009 4:22PM
"and one of the best plot surprises in videogame"
I haven't played inFamous, but the dudes at Rebel FM claim that the plot twist is by far one of the worse plot twist in history.
I find that hard to believe having played Bionic Commando.
"SHE'S MAH ARM!!"
samik @ Jun 22nd 2009 4:48PM
Well, havent played prototype but I guess its charm is that its not as complicated as most modern videogames, stress reliever is the right word for it - I would consider Resistance 2 coop as the same categopry, its not competitive and you can generally rely on your squadmates take care of your back, so quite a relaxed, fun experience
eNrique @ Jun 22nd 2009 5:20PM
"I haven't played inFamous, but the dudes at Rebel FM claim that the plot twist is by far one of the worse plot twist in history."
Why don't you play the game, so you can see by YOURSELF.
And well for me.-
InFAMOUS.- Own
Prototype.- Rent
OnToGloryReturns @ Jun 22nd 2009 5:31PM
Have to disagree w/you on the Gears comment - and this is coming from a huge Uncharted fan.
Uncharted's gunplay is taken straight from gears - right down to the cover to cover spin.
Having said that the two are completely different feeling games - Gears is a much more visceral, dark experience while Uncharted obviously has vastly different pacing due to the platforming. Just played the beta for Uncharted 2 and it's very good and very Gears like.
Nothing wrong with that but I don't see Gears being any less of a great gaming experience because I played Uncharted.
eNrique @ Jun 22nd 2009 5:51PM
The cover system in gears was taken from Killswitch, so NO, Uncharted's gameplay isn't taken from gears.
I hate the fact that people believe gears is the most original game when it's entirely based on Killswitch and Resident Evil 4.
Some of you make it sound like gears was the inventor of the cover system.
:/
The Baron @ Jun 22nd 2009 6:04PM
And that doesn't stop Uncharted from being beautiful, charming and engaging, as well as having a fluid and awesome combat system.
Uncharted and Gears are both great but have very little to compare besides cover systems. Wait, weren't we talking about Prototype?
why not the LS2LS7? @ Jun 22nd 2009 6:50PM
I played inFamous through two times (also platinumed it) and I'm ready to play Prototype, I'm just not going to pay full price for Prototype as the reviews aren't good enough on it.
I'd be surprised if my inFamous experience meant I didn't enjoy Prototype. I played Ico right after inFamous and it didn't make the think inFamous was any worse.
OnToGloryReturns @ Jun 22nd 2009 11:34PM
@Enrique
I am well aware of Kill.Switch and I never said Gears invented the cover system - but it certainly defined it for this gen. Kill.Switch was also much more run and gun and the cover to cover roll is taken directly from Gears (or at the very least Gears did it first)
I replied because you implied strongly that Gears is a lesser experience compared to Uncharted and I couldn't disagree more - and again I am a huge Uncharted fan (look at my post history for proof of that).
They're both awesome - and as I stated before - very different experiences.
Mazrael @ Jun 22nd 2009 4:25PM
Might be just a bad week for sales..? I haven't bought much recently, only Star Ocean, not even took it out of the wrapper yet.. I would have got Ghostbusters.. but I think it was near $100 to import it..
Jack Tretton @ Jun 22nd 2009 4:26PM
As much as I wanted to love Ghostbusters, the constant gangbanging by the haunted light fixtures in the hotel put me off the game and I mailed it back to GameFly; I didn't even catch the boat captain. Okay, sure, the sea cucumbers and shit growing in the hallways was pretty cool, but I couldn't shake the feeling the whole experience up 'til then didn't 'feel' like Ghostbusters, y'know? I didn't even get to see Winston. :(