Prototype 2 is an open-world action-adventure game for the Sony PS3, developed by Radical Entertainment. Released in 2012, it's the sequel to 2009's Prototype. Players control James Heller, a soldier seeking to destroy the Blacklight virus and avenge his family's death. Infected by the virus, Heller gains superhuman abilities, which players use to explore New York City's quarantined Red Zone. With shape-shifting powers, Heller can assume others' identities and memories. The game mixes intense combat, parkour-style navigation, and a dark, intricate storyline, fitting within the action-adventure and hack-and-slash genres.