The Protagonist: EX-1 (2021)

- Developer
- 3Mind Games
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Action, Indie, RPG, Strategy
- Rating
- 3.2 of 5, 36 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 3.8 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
You control a lone agent navigating a mysterious alien station with tactical turn-based combat and a heavy story-driven atmosphere.
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What players say
Players praise the tactical combat, crafting, and story, but many say the game is abandoned and plagued by bugs, softlocks, and missing QoL features like key rebinding. Opinions split on whether it is worth buying on sale or not.
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