Parents' Guide to

Prototype 2

By Brett Molina, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 18+

Ferocious, foul-mouthed action title filled with gore.

Game PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360 2012
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this game.

Community Reviews

age 11+

Based on 9 parent reviews

age 11+

Video game

decent game fun not too violent. Final rating 7/10
age 10+

Violence 3/10 Fakeness 6/10 Fun 8/10 language 2/10

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (9 ):
Kids say (14 ):

Prototype 2 is your average, open-world action title, only with tons of violence and some rather uninteresting missions. James boasts incredible powers, yet most missions don't seem to encourage players to use them. Some involve traditional firearms, while others end when the player escapes enemy territory. The game fails to deliver interesting avenues for players to use their powers. Frankly, there are other titles with similar gameplay that offer less gore and more fun.

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