Alpha Protocol™ (2010)

Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher: SEGA
Genres: Action, RPG
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 5,089 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 17 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a tense, story-driven espionage RPG where every decision and action has weighty, branching consequences

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What players say

Players praise the writing and branching story where choices and mission order matter, but they consistently warn that the action is janky, buggy, and dated. The finale is divisive, and the difficulty can spike depending on your build.

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