Alpha Protocol

One of Obsidian Entertainment's more obscure titles, Alpha Protocol was slatmmed on release for jankiness, but garnered a cult following for its plot, writing and innovative choice system only to then become abandonware due to copyrighted music. And now this year, GOG has preserved it with a brand new and improved version. And it's worth the preservation IMO. The game is very influenced by Mass Effect, being an action Role Playing title with Third Person Shooter combat and a choice system, but Alpha Protocol adds to the choice system concept by making it so that there are no "good" or "bad" choices: just results. Every choice you make has both benefits and downsides, and can influence the plot in many different ways. And THIS is why Alpha Protocol is a cult game: The amount of choices you're given is unparalleled, and when coupled with a damn fine plot and script by Obsidian regular Chris Avellone, it makes for one of the best RPGs of the seventh generation. Really, I think the reason critics lambasted it (and why I'm giving it a very high four stars) was because of the janky combat and flawed AI, but the former can easily be remedied with a mod that fixes the aiming reticules. If you're looking for a unique Role-Playing experience, or are all for games preservation (which you should be), or both, Alpha Protocol is a must-own.

Curently playing my third game in a row. What a game ! It perfectlyencapsulates what Jason Bournesque's adventures should be. Give it a try... hey, it's g.o.g., this game is the reason you are here.

Was genuinely surprised when playing this years ago on Steam how much difference the dialogue (and mission handling) decisions made. Like Deus Ex games but it felt less like flicking a switch from one alliance to another. Following on from my choices an (allied) character called me The Angel Of Death. Now this game has a place in my heart for ever. The controls can be a bit clunky, and Mike's name is missing a letter, it just sounds weird. Pleased to see it's available for others to play now, I hope they give it the initial few hours it needs to settle in. If they do they can enjoy the many more hours of spy scumbaggery available. There's some quote about spies/the secret services being villains, but on your side. Be the scumbag spy villain, justify your horrific actions for some nebulous higher cause. It's great fun. I did wonder if there's a dialogue choice anywhere that might get the missing "n" back in Mike's name. Let me know if you find it.

Thank you for restoring this game! <3

Thanks GOG for bringing this game back from the depths. Gives people the chance to give a fair shot for themselves.