14 DAY TRIAL // Radical Entertainment's open world game, Prototype, was originally slated for a fall 2008 release, but it seems that development is somewhat harder when it comes to prototypes, since a delay has been officially confirmed by publisher Sierra Entertainment. The game is now expected to be released in 2009, but a certain date has not been announced yet.
"Since its announcement, Prototype has been regarded by many as groundbreaking and taking the open-world genre in new directions, and in the simplest explanation possible, we need more time to deliver the game the team initially set out to create," a Sierra representative said, according to Gamespot.
We all know the expression "further polishing", unfortunately and it seems that's what the developers plan to do with Prototype. As long as they really manage to do it and the game they will bring us will be a perfect, flawless one, I think we can all accept the delay (not that it would matter if we went completely mad because of it).
Expected to be released on PS3 and Xbox 360 consoles, as well as PC systems, Prototype tells the story of Alex Mercer - a man haunted by his past, fighting a secret war in New York City. As the action spirals out of control, a conspiracy tied to his origins threatens the future of mankind itself. Mercer's amazing shape-shifting powers allow him to become an exact replica and steal the skills or powers of anyone who crosses his path. Along the way, our character will strive to discover who he really is and what is the actual reason behind all the mutations that took place. This means, in just a few words, that we'll get a true open world experience. A bit later than expected, but we all know that it's better late than never.