Prototype Thread

[EastCoasthandle]

Anyone notice any IQ improvement if you enable 16xAF from the control panel for your video card?

 

[sapetto]

also rename "prototypeenginef.dll" to "AFR-FriendlyD3enginef.dll" make backup first

So do you see any improvement in the FPS

 

[Easy Rhino]

it is a lot of fun to pick up a car and run around with it while hitting pedestrians.

 

[MaxAwesome]

Prototype is the most fun I've had in a sandbox type game in a long time. For me, the only other game that had me this interested (in this genre) was Grand Theft Auto Vice City.

There is a lot of attention to detail that immerses you into this game. All NPCs seem to not only interact with you but to each other. The amount of NPCs that are provided without the performance hit is nothing like GTA IV.

You can upgrade your powers but I haven't gotten that far in the game yet to know what they are.

There is also a section which allows you to reply certain memories from those that are absorbed.

Not only can you use your own powers but you can use all sorts of weapons like the m16, the grenade launcher, rocket launcher, etc (I don't think I've seen them all yet).

Right now I am playing this game at 1920x1080 with 4xAA, all other settings maxed and it's very smooth game play. However, the game does tend to dip when there are tons of moving cars and NPCs about but not to a point were the game stutters.

If you are into games like
-Crack Down
-GTA
-etc
I believe you will enjoy this game. Prototype is IMO a very good game to buy.



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I am very interested inhow you get THAT performance!

My E8400 @ 4ghz and my overclocked 8800GT @ Core: 730mhz / Shaders: 1750mhz/ Mem: 2060mhz Barely goes above 50fps...

Sure, your 4870 would still be a bit faster... but not enough to warrant a 50fps difference from my rig to yours... or would it?

 

[EastCoasthandle]

I am very interested inhow you get THAT performance!

My E8400 @ 4ghz and my overclocked 8800GT @ Core: 730mhz / Shaders: 1750mhz/ Mem: 2060mhz Barely goes above 50fps...

Sure, your 4870 would still be a bit faster... but not enough to warrant a 50fps difference from my rig to yours... or would it?

I'm not sure what to tell you. Maybe it's a wake up call that the 8800GT is in no way in the same league as a 4870. I guess now you know...

 

[MaxAwesome]

I'm not sure what to tell you. Maybe it's a wake up call that the 8800GT is in no way in the same league as a 4870. I guess now you know...

Maybe you're right, but still, my 8800gt @ these current clocks manages to surpass my roommate's 9800GTX @ stock in most situations. I'm serious.

4870 is more powerful than 9800gtx. but not by much. You certainly wouldn't see a 50fps difference. Even if my 8800gt was @ stock speeds.

Are you running Dual Channel RAM? I used to, but I'm running Single Channel now, as one of my RAM modules crapped out. Waiting for a replacement.

maybe that makes a difference? But hthen again... it would be negligible.

What's your secret lol

PS: Could it be from Windows 7 defaulting the game to DX10? That would make up for the framerate difference...

But does this game even have dx10?

 

[EastCoasthandle]

I honestly don't want to derail this thread with that type of discussion. However, this is a DX9 game so your specs should allow you to play it comfortably for the time being until you decide to upgrade

 

[erocker]

Maybe you're right, but still, my 8800gt @ these current clocks manages to surpass my roommate's 9800GTX @ stock in most situations. I'm serious.

4870 is more powerful than 9800gtx. but not by much. You certainly wouldn't see a 50fps difference. Even if my 8800gt was @ stock speeds.

Are you running Dual Channel RAM? I used to, but I'm running Single Channel now, as one of my RAM modules crapped out. Waiting for a replacement.

maybe that makes a difference?

Single channel RAM could most deffinitely be the problem, and yes the 4870 is quite a bit faster than your 8800GT. That is the truth. If you are running at a lower resolution, the graphics become more CPU bound and you will have less FPS as well.

 

[MaxAwesome]

I honestly don't want to derail this thread with that type of discussion. However, this is a DX9 game so your specs should allow you to play it comfortably for the time being until you decide to upgrade

Derail? Man, how is this derailing the thread? It is aptly named "Prototype Thread", which in its generality DOES allow to discuss HARDWARE and PERFORMANCE, when discussed within the game's context... which is what I'm doing.

And besides... yeah I checked your screen shot locations, and I get about 80-90fps in that kind of zones.

So you should have areas where framarate dips well bellow what you have shown in those screenies.

 

[EastCoasthandle]

Single channel RAM could most deffinitely be the problem, and yes the 4870 is quite a bit faster than your 8800GT. That is the truth. If you are running at a lower resolution, the graphics become more CPU bound and you will have less FPS as well.

I am not sure why anyone would need to actually tell him that. I guess he really doesn't know.

Derail? Man, how is this derailing the thread? It is aptly named "Prototype Thread", which in its generality DOES allow to discuss HARDWARE and PERFORMANCE, when discussed within the game's context... which is what I'm doing.

And besides... yeah I checked your screen shot locations, and I get about 80-90fps in that kind of zones.

So you should have areas where framarate dips well bellow what you have shown in those screenies.

Wait, a moment ago you say you barely got above 50 FPS now you are getting 80-90 FPS now? OK, I see the issue now...

Any how, back at the ranch there is a Q&A that adds insight about what you can actually do in this game.

 

[MaxAwesome]

I am not sure why anyone would need to actually tell him that. I guess he really doesn't know.



Wait, a moment ago you say you barely got 50 FPS now you are getting 80-90 FPS now? OK, I see the issue now.

I tried the "Disable USB devices under the HID category" fix that's lying around some forums, and somehow my FPS increased a bit. Up from a constant average of 50fps to 60+.

Don't ask me how, it just worked. And i'm getting 80-90fps in less "busy" streets: streets where there are lots of cars and peds, but not shooting.

And I do know that hd 4870 is faster than a 8800gt... I'm just guessing not fast enough to warrant a 50fps difference. But I could be wrong.

Besides, my current 8800gt OC should close the gap between cards significantly. But then again, you probably OCed your 4870. Oh never mind...

This game is weird.

 

[xu^]

love the game so far ,runs very well maxed out in 1680*1050 with x4 AA.

but like every1 else ,the sound for speech is much lower than the effects sounds.

 

[EastCoasthandle]

love the game so far ,runs very well maxed out in 1680*1050 with x4 AA.

but like every1 else ,the sound for speech is much lower than the effects sounds.

Did you try updating the openAL wrapper? I really can't say if that works or not in this game but someone posted that it worked for them (IE sound issues).

 

[xu^]

yes i updated it ,but it didn't make any difference to the sound volume unfortunatly

 

[Jakethesnake011]

Good game, I am about half way through it and doing all the side missions as I go through each level, so far I do enjoy it. I have a 4870x2 and only get 60fps, but I do have Vsync on so I will never go over 60 fps, no need to game with it off it looks fine with it on. I wish the graphics of the people and infected were better but they look okay for now I guess but you can def tell with high details and 1080p resolution on.

 

[TechnicalFreak]

Damn.. feels like dejávu.. I was thinking of getting this game (via Steam) saw it for about 50€.
Is it worth it?

 

[Easy Rhino]

Damn.. feels like dejávu.. I was thinking of getting this game (via Steam) saw it for about 50€.
Is it worth it?

depends if you like sandbox hack and slashers. have you played assassins creed? if you liked that game then you will like prototype.

 

[ShadowFold]

Still trying to get my dad to buy it. I might have 50$ soon but I want some hardware

 

[InnocentCriminal]

I picked this up today along with a 360 controller - it's actually really enjoyable. I'm disappointed it's just a console port - if not, it feels very much like a console port. I was hoping it to be a lot more aesthetically pleasing.

My rating - 7/10.

Great story, however the telling of the story lacks quite a bit.

 

[scope54]

its based off an old engine from what i heard....more specifically remember that hulk game that came out for the PS2?

 

[InnocentCriminal]

Can't say I do tbh.

 

[Mussels]

one bonus is that once you finish the game, you can run around in sandbox or restart with all your powers/upgrades intact

 

[RadeonProVega]

Stupid and i am sure it may have been ask before, but where is the demo?

 

[Mussels]

Stupid and i am sure it may have been ask before, but where is the demo?

a demo? for a modern game? madness. it might hurt sales.

 

[RadeonProVega]

a demo? for a modern game? madness. it might hurt sales.

If i wasn't for demos, half the game i own i wouldn't have bought/own. Its going to hurt sales anyway, if people buy it and find out that its crap , then return it. So either way, a demo would be nice, even tho i understand your view point also.

Oh well, guess i will buy it when the price drops to 14.99