Alpha Protocol

Disregarding all the wonkiness and bugs (which I did not encounter when played it on other platforms), probably the best dynamic (where choice matters) story focused RPG. Yes controls are a bit weird, yes combat mechanics are weird, but oh boy the story and freedom of choice. Every playthrough, if you do something differently it surprises you that it has different story path. Even the ending is rather different each time. Couple of days before GOG re-releasing this game, I've got asked in a survey of my favorite games. 1st places was Alpha Protocol hands down. Elder's Scrolls getting the 2nd. Was obliged to purchase this game on GOG on re-release day. Have played it multiple times before, will play it once again with GOG version!

Never though I get to play Alpha Protocol again this time with cloud saves, achievements and have it drm free

I got this day 1 when it released on PC and encountered a few minor bugs during my first playthrough, but like most titles, I never experienced the crazy stuff some people reported. If you like a more-than-competent third-person shooter, I recommend this game. If you like combat and minigames that make really cool use of the powers you unlock, I enthusiastically recommend it. But if you like dialogue and choices that make you feel like every path makes sense and is fascinating to watch unfold, I demand you buy this game. This, in my opinion, is Avellone at his best. The objective is the only priority, which means you put aside everything personal (and forget about JRPG teenage angst) and do what you must to complete the mission. This doesn't mean it's devoid of connections--you'll figure out who to trust and who to watch like a hawk, and learn how to leverage good and bad rapport. Playing it just felt like being a grown-up from start to finish.

I own this on Steam and have done since a couple of years after it came out. Sure it's not the most polished game, yes there are bugs but they are definitely worth over looking to play the game. My brother refused to play it for years despite me nagging him to play it and when he started playing and found out he could do things no other game let him, could dress how he wanted and could wear a dumb big bushy beard, a woolly hat and a Hawaiian shirt he was sold. You can even play the game a second time and gain the ability to do what we all wish the secret agent could do and that is the ability to complete both impossible tasks while looking like a bad ass. Sadly with the rights to the game in such a quagmire, there will likely never be a sequel or a remaster, so thank you GOG / CD Projekt for bringing this game to countless more players.

Okay, so I have actually never before played this game. Grabbing this version from GOG is my first experience with Alpha Protocol. While in degree aiming took some time to get attuned to (longer you aim, more accurate shot/critical hit, also note distance) and stealth was at first bit like gambling to understand how it all works, I genuinely enjoyed playing game through. Also aiming and stealth aspects are quite easy to manage after the mechanic clicks with you. As for discussions and choices, they do have some impact on how the story develops and progresses. Depending on your choice of what to do first and where will have their own spices for conversations which was very nice. Ultimately I guess there are couple different main endings (with bunch of different, slight variations). This is also one of the very few games I started new playthrough after finishing it first time, taking different stand with people and seeing new boss fights, facing completely new events... I really am enjoying this, nevertheless of some clunkiness and small bugs here and there. Definitely recommend for anyone who can withstand some.. oddities from yesteryears and can enjoy outdated mechanics/graphics.