The title probably should Alex Mercer (Prototype) Vs. Cole McGrath because that's what I'm talking about here. Let's face it, there are many similarities between the two games that makes them immediately comparable:

• Ruined cities
• Government lockdowns
• Guys with super-powers that can't remember things (ouchy, my head musta got bumped)
• Guys with super-powers that can be recharged by sucking life force out of people

In addition to the obvious few stated above, there are similarities in the abilities of our two hero/anti-heroes. Both can upgrade their powers, both can sort of fly, they each can climb well, they're really strong, etc.

To get to the versus though we need to look at what makes them different though don't we? Cole's main advantage over Alex is his ability to throw projectiles of electricity. Alex has no projectile abilities unless you count grabbing guns and using them - we won't in this comparison. Cole also has an easier time recharging his powers than Alex does but Alex doesn't spend juice - he just loses mojo when he gets hurt. This is a strength of Alex and he also doesn't get hurt from jumping down from the Empire State Building and isn't afraid of water. Oh yeah, he can run really fast and morph into someone else to hide. Hmmm, I think you can see where this is going now. Let's jump to a table now.

Alex – Prototype	Cole – infamous
Powers
Comes from Alex’s body due to virus Hands-on Lots of upgrades Can fly Can run up buildings Can run really fast Can jump really high Can punch through people Can morph into other people Has multiple mega-powers	Electrical in nature, stored in Cole’s body Projectile-based Lots of upgrades Can fly Can climb most buildings Can “skate” on rail tracks and power lines Has multiple mega-powers
Survivability
Has physical shield Can form armored skin Adrenaline gives one last chance Falls don’t hurt	Has powered shield Water can kill if subjected long enough Falls don’t hurt
Killing Ability
Hack, slash, throw, punch, kill with thrown objects, kills with stolen vehicles, use picked up guns, kill by sucking life force	Punch, use powers to shock them to death, shockwave abiliy, lightning, kill by sucking life force
Saving Ability
Alex doesn’t save people.	Heal wounded citizens with powers

In the end, without comparing the games to each other, Alex Mercer would kick Cole's ass. If he couldn't kill Cole, he could get away from him so fast Cole would have to call up Zeke for help finding him. The sheer amount of destruction Alex is capable of is crazy, as are the amounts and variations of his upgrades.

Winner... Alex Mercer (Prototype)

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