Review: Alpha Protocol

Introduction

Hey, pandar3n here hitting you up with another review. This time its Alpha Protocol from SEGA and Obsidian Studios. I've had mixed feelings while playing this one. It felt like a poor copy of Mass Effect 2. Alpha Protocol is a Espionage Action RPG game similar to Mass Effect 2. Alpha Protocol is actually a secret agency that trains special agents sent around to world for missions. You happen to be kidnapped, drugged into the facility; all that for initiation.

Gameplay

I didn't really liked the controls very much. Like Mass Effect and Elder Scrolls IV. It had similar lockpicking play styles to unlock information, disable alarms and read other people's email, sounds pretty useful. Movement was rather sluggish, I would say that it isn't really polished. You start the game off by selecting your specialization, I picked Agent as I liked to do it from the back. *wink* Even though the controls were bad, I liked how your choices affect the story which during the game you can choose, you can either be Aggressive, Neutral or Lawful.

Graphics

Despite the gameplay, I applaud the game for it's graphic though not as good as others, it has at least some standards. The game uses Unreal 3 engine automatically making the graphics smooth. I've had no problems playing on my 9500GT.

Conclusion

I think that if Obsidian and SEGA had more time on their hands, this game would be golden. It's just not as polished as other titles but its worth a shot if you're into Espionage games.