Prototype 2
- Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
- Price: $59.99
- Genre: Action/Adventure
Common Sense Media says
Ferocious, foul-mouthed action title filled with gore.
- Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
- Price: $59.99
- Genre: Action/Adventure
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Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Prototype 2 is an incredibly violent action game meant for adult eyes only. The lead character uses conventional weapons such as assault rifles to kill enemies, but the real gore begins when using shape-shifting powers that turn limbs to giant blades, claws, or tendrils. Enemies are beheaded, impaled, and decapitated using a variety of attacks. Blood gushes from foes following each death. Also, prepare for liberal uses of curse words throughout the dialogue and some sexual and drug references.
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Thinking & Reasoning
- decision-making
- hypothesis-testing
- strategy
Self-Direction
- identifying strengths and weaknesses
- set objectives
- work to achieve goals
What Kids Can Learn
Prototype 2 wasn't created with educational intent, and we don't recommend it for learning.
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What's it about?
In PROTOTYPE 2, players control James Heller, a former military sergeant infected by a virus plaguing New York City, now dubbed New York Zero. James' strain of virus grants him super strength, speed, and shape-shifting powers that allow him to turn his limbs into weapons such as blades, claws, and long tendrils. The game features an open \"sandbox\" structure, which lets players explore the city however they want and accept primary missions and side quests in the order they choose. The shape-shifting ability also allows James to assume other identities.
Is it any good?
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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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Game details
| Platforms: | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 |
| Price: | $59.99 |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Developer: | Activision |
| Release date: | April 24, 2012 |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
| Topics: | Adventures, Monsters, ghosts, and vampires |
| ESRB rating: | M for Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360) |
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QUALITY
Brilliant Game
It is a widely underated game that many people don't buy because of the age. The age rating could be lower, as the violence is the only thing making it an 18. The language is nothing kids 12+ won't have heard so it is up to the parents to decide if it is suitable. Overall it is a great game for kids 15+ depending on how harsh the parents are.
What other families should know
Too much violence
Too much swearing
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crap sequel
this game let's down the first more gorier and more exceptionaly more language that is very horrible.So over the top a 12 year old could play this if they have no sound
not for people under 12.
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Too much violence
Too much swearing
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Prototype 2
Too violent for kids, must be 18 or over, lots of blood and gore, too much laungauge, not suitible for even teens 16. You don't have to be 18, you have to at least 17 to play this game.
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Too much violence
Too much sex
Too much swearing
Too much drinking/drugs/smoking
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