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[Dreadstruck]

So I assume people heard about this kinda forgotten unpolished gem?

I admit, the reviews and some feedback were a bit discouraging, and I even shelved it for a while after playing for like 2 hours. And don't even get me started on the bugs like dissapearing enemies after loading the game, mission objectives not updating etc.

But now that I got past Saudi Arabia, **** just got serious. And awesome.
The supposedly "broken game mechanics" don't seem that terrible once you get your way round 'em (upgraded Chainshot and Shadow Operative skills could be even considered cheating LOL), and the stealth is rewarding as well.

And the dialogue, choices and consequences or characters and their development?

Goddamnit, I was simply blown away. Characters are definitely far from being cardboard, and are VERY interactive(the way you treat them etc.). Hell, even gathering Intel on them (like Codex in ME) opens up new dialogue choices.
It goes that far that even near the end of the game some guy mentions what you've said at the beginning to your boss and then questions your current outlook on it in comparison to your past actions and all.


And of course there is the really Branching (with big storyline. The replay value is simply a gold mine for any RPer.

- Are you a douche to the information broker? He rats you out to the authorities and agencies, good luck trying to get into a government building without shooting the whole place up.

- Spared one of the big bad adversaries? He might not appear like the baby blood sucking vampire after you talk to him, and can even help you during some missions.

- Shot a favourite bodyguard of one of the bosses? He naturally won't like you much, and won't support you in cases where it would have been really useful.


Also, Michael Thorton just became my new favourite protagonist. I am pretty sure he could even rival the great Shepard when it comes to being an as*hole.
Sure, he has a set gender, looks and all that, but actually seems to be even more character-rich when compared to some Bioware spotlight heroes.

Hell, I think if SEGA  gave them more funding and time, they could have even introduced a female counterpart of Agent Thorton (Mikaela Thorton?), which would be awesomesauce as well. Sean Darcy, Steven Heck or Omen Deng romance subplot anyone?


Holy crap I just read all that. Didn't meant to make my rant look like a review. And aplogies for any grammar horrors, English is not my first language.

TL;DR: Well, to make it short, I was wondering what do you people think of it? Are you also dissapointed that SEGA gave a big middle finger to Obsidian about the sequel?

Modifié par Avalla'ch, 26 avril 2012 - 06:32 .

[John Epler]

I would always recommend Alpha Protocol. The game part is rough (go stealth and pistols, you'll thank me) but the dialogue and consequence stuff is top notch.

[John Epler]

Barbarossa2010 wrote...

Alpha Protocol was a fantastic game. Not merely just another entry in a virtual endless sea of mediocre action games.

Decisions that actually have consequences; quality dialogue; a compelling espionage story; a great protagonist; good pacing; hilarious moments (..."Mike and Shawn F- yeah..."); and serviceable gameplay and UI. Gunplay is probably on par with ME1. I've suffered through much worse in shooter elements. Had a great feel to the overall game.

Me personally; I would NOT do stealth and pistols. Go guns blazing, the other way will frustrate the living sh-- out of you...especially if you're anything like me and are perhaps only the first generation of your family to walk upright.

Yes, knuckle draggers can play Alpha Protocol and enjoy it as well.

I don't know, karate chopping some guy in the head, and then karate chopping his friend who wandered over to investigate was a lot of fun.

But yes, shotguns and assault rifles are also good. I am -always- a stealthy character if the option exists, so my opinion should perhaps be taken with a grain of salt.

[John Epler]

I did my first playthrough as a Recruit on.. Normal, I think? Saudi Arabia was a pain, but the rest of the game was significantly easier once I gained my Cloak of Invisibility.

I want to do a playthrough on Hard as a Veteran. In the first run through, I made everyone happy - this time, I want to do the opposite. Be the biggest jerk to everyone.

[Allan Schumacher]

I find the game plays very similar to the first ME. I personally think it's a fantastic game.

[Allan Schumacher]

It is short. Where I found it really shined was on replays and seeing how the story played out differently enough based on different choices.