Retro Replay Review

Gameplay

The important thing to understand is that this is still Prototype 2 at its center, not a separate campaign or an alternate cut of the game. The Collector’s Edition adds access to the Radnet Edition content through a code, alongside the Colossal Mayhem DLC released in May 2012.

That makes the edition a better fit if you want the broadest included playable package. Getting the DLC and Radnet material in the box gives the purchase a sense of completeness that a soundtrack or art book alone could not provide.

It is less compelling if your interest begins and ends with the main game. The extra playable material is a welcome addition, but the reason to choose this edition is the combined bundle, not an expectation that its core gameplay is a different experience.

Graphics

The hardbound art book is the clearest visual draw here. It gives the edition a physical, display-worthy extra that feels more permanent than a code printed on a voucher.

Story

The story-focused extra is a voucher for Dark Horse Comics’ Prototype 2 comic, The Labyrinth. As the third and final comic in that run, it is the piece most likely to matter if you want more narrative material connected to the game.

That is a stronger bonus than a generic downloadable trinket because it extends the package beyond playtime. You can move from the game to a dedicated comic rather than simply collecting another in-game add-on.

Still, the comic is a companion piece, not a replacement for the game itself. Buy this edition because you want Prototype 2 and would genuinely read its final tie-in comic, not because you expect the comic to carry the package on its own.

Overall Experience

This is a thoughtfully stocked collector’s bundle: soundtrack, hardbound art book, comic, Colossal Mayhem, Radnet content, and a merchandise-store discount all point in the same direction. It is built for someone who wants to spend more time with the world of Prototype 2 in several formats.

The physical extras are what give it collector appeal. A soundtrack disc and hardbound book remain tangible parts of the purchase, while the downloadable comic and game content broaden the bundle’s reach.

The 20% Prototype merchandise-store voucher is a minor perk rather than a deciding factor. The real value is in the art book, soundtrack, comic, and included content; if that combination sounds satisfying, this is the version worth hunting down.

Retro Replay Score

6.5/10