Prototype 2 Hunting and disguise: find and approach a target
Use the pulse to locate people and disguises to reach them.
Edition covered
Original 2012 Prototype 2 campaign and original PC publisher pictures. Alex Mercer's 2009 Evolution Point system is not used as this game's progression reference.
Hunting Pulse
Heller's Hunting ability sends out a pulse that helps locate a marked target. Use a clear elevated view and watch the response direction, then move closer and pulse again. It is a tracking tool, not a requirement to inspect every pedestrian manually.
| Step | Action | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Gain a vantage point | Climb above street clutter | Read the pulse clearly. |
| Activate Hunt | Watch the returning response | Locate the target direction. |
| Move closer | Use rooftops or safe streets | Narrow the search. |
| Pulse again | Confirm the updated position | Avoid searching the wrong block. |
Approach choices
Once the target area is found, choose whether to infiltrate with a disguise or attack directly. A soldier or scientist appearance can support access to the relevant environment, but hostile actions and witnesses can expose Heller.
| Target context | Useful preparation | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Military compound | Suitable soldier disguise | Observers and alert state. |
| Research personnel | Relevant identity | Mission interaction prompt. |
| Open street target | Short safe approach | Nearby witnesses. |
| Marked upgrade target | Consume when appropriate | Displayed ability reward. |
Consumption has several outcomes
Consuming a person can provide identity and memories, while specially marked targets may improve an ability. Read the reward indication rather than assuming all targets grant the same upgrade. Some objectives require a particular person to be consumed.
Break the alert before returning
If the approach becomes a pursuit, use mobility to leave the immediate search area and break observation. Re-enter with a plan once the pressure drops. Repeated transformations in front of the same soldiers do not create a clean infiltration.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Publisher game description and pictures | store.steampowered.com |