Protocol: Children of War (2023)

Developer: Task Force Gaming LLC
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Sports, Strategy, Early Access
Rating: 3.4 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 30 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a grounded tactical military shooter emphasizing team coordination and authentic combat scenarios

tacticalteam-basedrealisticmilitarystrategicintensecooperativecustomizable

What players say

Players are split on this early-access shooter. Some praise its solid core mechanics and potential, especially given it was made by a single developer in his spare time. But many others report a dead multiplayer population with no bots, performance stutters, and asset-flip concerns.

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