Alpha Protocol

Have you played Alpha Protocol?

Espionage.

Thrilling hand-to-hand combat.

Strategic, stealthy gunplay. Or boisterous, in-your-face gunplay.

Suave, cool conversations with other spies or mercenaries. Or renegade dialogue that shows others who is in charge.

Exotic locations.

A tense, twisting storyline impacted bu the decisions you make and the words you choose to say.

Belongs to Sega, Obsidian

     In Alpha Protocol, you assume the role of Michael Thornton, a recruit into a secret agency that gets into an adventure filled with global terrorism, underhanded tactics, betrayal, and saving the world. While there is a core story, Alpha Protocol provides one of the best, most immersive choice-based stories I have ever played. Nearly everything you say or do impacts the story, how other characters act and think of you, and even what missions you may partake in. Personally, five playthroughs of this game have netted five unique experiences with new encounters and conversations every time.

     This game is not perfect, as it was met with mixed reviews back at its 2010 release. There are problems, including its average graphics and its skill based, RPG-style gun mechanics. Throughout the game, you gain experience points and can use those to improve Michael's skills as a spy. Some of those skills include the use of guns, and if you are not leveld up in certain guns, they can be a hassle to use. However, that doesn't prove to be such a big problem as you will most likely focus on the one or two types of guns you find you preer the most, and it is easy to spend your points on just those guns.
   
     Issues aside, the fantastic parts of Alpha Protocol, including the choices, the interesting plot lines , and the available customization far outweighs the negatives. It is very easy for me to urge you to go out and play this game, as it is easily one of my all time favorites. Go play it!