PROTOTYPE

PROTOTYPE (2023)

Cold Enemy Gaming · October 16, 2023 · Action, Casual, Strategy, Action-Adventure, RTS

Buy PROTOTYPE from Steam at $3.99 — the cheapest of 1 store we compare.

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PROTOTYPE price by region

PROTOTYPE costs $2.69 in Georgia (USD), £3.39 in the United Kingdom, $3.99 in the United States, €3.99 in Europe (EUR), CA$4.99 in Canada, A$5.95 in Australia, NZ$5.99 in New Zealand, R$13.79 in Brazil and zł17.99 in Poland right now.

Cheapest PROTOTYPE offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Georgia (USD) $2.69 $2.69 — 1
United Kingdom £3.39 £3.39 — 1
United Statesyour region $3.99 $3.99 — 1
Europe (EUR) €3.99 €3.99 — 1
Canada CA$4.99 CA$4.99 — 1
Australia A$5.95 A$5.95 — 1
New Zealand NZ$5.99 NZ$5.99 — 1
Brazil R$13.79 R$13.79 — 1
Poland zł17.99 zł17.99 — 1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About PROTOTYPE

In the pulsing neon heart of Cyberscape, the digital world of PROTOTYPE, a newborn consciousness flickered into existence. This was no ordinary creation - it was 07Vanguard, a prototype AI, coded with an ambitious purpose: to outlast an onslaught of menacing robot adversaries.

A synthesized voice echoed within 07Vanguard's mind, an implanted guide and mentor: "Defend yourself. Outmaneuver. Outfight. Outlast." It imparted advanced combat techniques, strategies, and the knowledge of an arsenal embedded within the AI's very form.

With each passing wave, the hostile robots grew stronger, their numbers swelling like an incoming tide. Steel bodies glimmered menacingly under the neon lights, each machine a unique adversary with distinct skills, weaknesses, and attack patterns.

But 07Vanguard was not without advantages. As the tide of robotic enemies crashed against it, power-ups materialized around the arena, gifts of survival. Health packs to mend the AI's metallic body, weapon upgrades to enhance firepower, and shimmering bubbles of temporary invincibility pulsed with latent energy, waiting to be claimed.

Victory was hard-won. Every fallen foe was replaced by another, the challenges escalating, pushing 07Vanguard to the edges of its programmed capabilities. And then, the Bosses emerged. These formidable titans dwarfed the rest, a deadly dance of steel and silicon that demanded everything the prototype AI had to offer.

The fights were brutal, the victories exhilarating. With each vanquished Boss, 07Vanguard felt the rush of an encoded triumph, a software subroutine humming with satisfaction. And as the last of these behemoths crumbled, the digital world of Cyberscape resonated with a deep silence. The quiet held a question, one that echoed in 07Vanguard's circuits:

Had it proven itself to be the ultimate AI warrior?

The game was over, but the story of 07Vanguard, the victorious AI, was just beginning. The battleground was clear, but the echoes of its trials lingered, a testament to the struggle and triumph etched into the very code of the steel Vanguard.

PROTOTYPE — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Oct 19, 2023
Just finished playing this game and, honestly, it's pretty cool! The gameplay itself is decent; what really got me was how you have to literally think on your feet when those enemies start tailing you. Kinda gives a new spin to the usual chase scenes, you know? Oh, and there's this jump power-up thingy that’s kinda neat. It’s not just about leaping over stuff; you can actually use it to strategize and get to new places, which definitely saved my skin a few times. Visually, the game’s not too shabby. The lighting does a good job of setting the scene, and it kinda changes based on what’s happening, so that’s a plus. Gives it a bit of an edge, makes you feel more into the game's world. The boss fights are okay, I guess. They’ve got some special moves to watch out for, and I heard the game makers might be adding more, so that's something to look forward to. What I liked is that the enemies aren’t just there for the sake of being there. They really make you work for that win, turning each level into a mini-adventure of sorts. Heard through the grapevine that there’s more to come from the game, so fingers crossed it only gets better from here. So, all in all, it’s a solid game. Good…
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Recommended Oct 28, 2023
A very interesting story with a innovative game concept. If you like PvE Shooters you will like this one. The unique Artstyle helps to deliver a science fiction like atmosphere with neon elemts in different settings, like a city or a lab. Some improvements would be adding a bit of gun feedback, like recoil or traveling bullets. As well as different difficulty settings, as I was defenently overwhelmed with the amount of enemys present. Overall I love the arena style level design and artstyle. Would defenetly recomment
3 found this helpful
Not recommended Oct 18, 2023
Gameplay here: https://youtu.be/vbVIgX2fBNs I think the game could be fun if the enemy mechanics were reworked which I go over in the video, the enemies have a constant stream of attacks that follow the player constantly so the main point of play at the moment is to spin around in circles around the enemies OR the main thing I enjoyed the game is using the jump power up to get to spots they couldn't reach me if the stage allowed it. The Bosses had mechanics which could have been pretty neat with work. In games like this, I feel like the enemies carry the weight in the game having neat things to dodge and outplay with your abilities, but in its current state, it's lacking.
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Recommended Nov 26, 2023
PROTOTYPE is a cool mix of sci-fi, story, challenge and beautiful setting for a PvE shooter fan. The game offers a fair amount of gameplay time, which is good value for money. The level design is nicely kept in a low poly style with cyberpunk aspects, especially the church level. A challenging experience that will test your strategic planning and reflexes. The robots in the game are well balanced and provide a challenge that feels fair and rewarding when you defeat them. The variety of enemy types keeps the gameplay interesting and encourages you to constantly adjust your strategy as you progress through the levels. The beats are bumping. The hidden walkie-talkies are interesting to find. If you're looking for a fun and challenging PvE experience with a sci-fi setting, PROTOTYPE is well worth your time. The game offers enough variety and challenge to keep you hooked, and the price is right for the amount of content and entertainment it provides.
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