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… Summary: IGDB
Mind Score
Fair to the playerAge · PEGI 18
Respect
95
Stimulation
moderate
Has an endingStop anytime
What it exercises
Exploration and curiosity
- Steam tag “Open World” (544 votes)
- Wikipedia: built around exploration
Story and reading
- Steam tag “Story Rich” (144 votes)
- Wikipedia: carried by its story
High confidence · 27 Sept 2026 · Rules-based estimate from the Steam store, player reviews and PEGI/ESRB descriptors. Not a substitute for the official rating or your own judgement. Tap a label to see the evidence.