Obsidian's Alpha Protocol hasn't been getting a ton of buzz, but perhaps that's because no one's had a chance to play a significant portion of the game. Well, that's changed. I had a go at the first few hours of Alpha Protocol recently, charging my way through the Saudi Arabia missions. There are a lot of promising things in Alpha Protocol, but a few troubling issues as well.
About this Game
Loyalty carries a price and no one knows this more than agent Michael Thorton. A talented young agent cast out by his government, Thorton is the only one with the information needed to stop an impending international catastrophe. To do so means he must cut himself off from the very people he is sworn to protect. As players determine how to accomplish different objectives, the decisions made and actions taken in each mission will ultimately transform the type of secret agent Michael Thorton will become. Every choice the player makes as Michael Thorton will carry consequences for his future and the fate of the world.
Release Date: June 1, 2010
MSRP: $49.99
Also on: X360,
PS3
ESRB: M
Latest Alpha Protocol News & Updates
Mar 4, 2010 - The team walks us through some of the gizmos found throughout the game that offer a wide array of solutions to any problem.
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Feb 25, 2010 -
"The wait has been worth it. It is time for an RPG to go beyond fantasy and space," said Sean Ratcliffe, Vice President of Marketing for SEGA of America. "The genre needs a shot in the arm, and renowned developer Obsidian has delivered. Alpha Protoco...
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Feb 24, 2010 -
SEGA and Obsidian have sent word to IGN that Alpha Protocol, originally slated to come out in 2009, will be releasing in the first half of this year. Depending upon where you live, you'll have the chance to snag the upcoming RPG from the maker's of S...
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Feb 24, 2010 - It went into hiding for a while, but Alpha Protocol is ready to make headlines once more. Check out this latest trailer for SEGA and Obsidian's upcoming RPG.
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Feb 9, 2010 -
As publishers scrambled to avoid the media event known as Modern Warfare 2, many 2009 releases slipped into the following year. Now, 2010 already has a more crowded release schedule than we've seen in years… possibly ever. Once again, publishe...
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