For every Alpha Protocol video, there's a Joystiq post

by David Hinkle on May 26th 2010 12:00AM

Being a spy means being versatile. Sometimes you have to scrap the plan and just wing it. Believe us, we know all about that.

This latest Alpha Protocol trailer embodies the importance of impromptu solutions to unexpected problems. It shows us that for every ambush, there's an escape; for every system, there's an override; and for every chicken nugget, there's an appropriate dipping sauce. Okay, we contributed that last nugget of wisdom, but that doesn't make it any less sage!

Alpha Protocol launches on June 1 for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.

Tags: alpha-protocol, Microsoft, obsidian-entertainment, rpg, sega, the-espionage-rpg, trailer, video, Xbox-360

Reader Comments (40)

I appreciate the straightforwardness of this post

so is this game going to be any good?

Doesn't look that way.
But hey? You never know..

but I doubt it.

I think it does look that way.
But hey? You never know.

but I'll try it.

I guess we'll have to wait for a few reviews...?

Duh duh..."There's a time for stealth..." then he karate kicks open the door? WTF?

Sam Fisher decided to change the rules of stealth a few months ago for everyone, and the first thing to go was subtlety.

Fisher can go climb a tree, only Batman gets to decide the rules on stealth.

And if Batman ever does non-stealthy things, it's because he's the god damn night.

Knight*

My god those are terrible animations! I thought the days of sliding feet were gone... apparently they're still kickin around though.

That is the main thing that irks me. I'm not a graphics whore or anything, but these animations are f'n terrible. The first splinter cell game had better animations than this and that came out in frickin 2002. It's a shame because I was really excited for this game when I was first saw it in an issue for GI awhile back. Now every video I see turns me more and more off to it.

My only hope is that the gameplay is good enough to give us a sequel that they can invest a bit more money in and allow us to change the lame main character.

Am I the only one excited for this game?

Considering some of the replies, you may be one of a few.

I've been following this game for ages and am looking forward to it...

seems like a lot of commenters here have made up their minds about it from just the videos though.

Nope, there is me as well, Obsidian never let me down, they are like a poor version of BioWare.

There games might not look that great, but they are always fantastic to play.

Oh, and a new game with Brian Mitsoda attached to it, this can't go wrong.

I think people keep forgetting that this is an RPG, and not an action game. They keep expecting action game level of production values from the vids, and keep getting disappointed every time they are reminded, that unless you have a bottomless budget at your disposal (Square, Bethesda, BioWare, Lionhead), action game production values are almost prohibitive to do in an RPG.

I've never once loss sight that this is an RPG, and because of that, I am still very excited about getting Alpha Protocol next Tuesday.

Yeah, it could look better, be animated better, have better voice actors, etc. But so long as the gameplay holds up, the story turns out to be top-notched, and it delivers an overall experience on par with what is expected out of a quality RPG, I'll happily overlook all of it's *cosmetic* deficiencies.

Besides if the game sells well, no doubt all of those problems will be addressed in the sequel, as SEGA, the publisher, will be more than willing to pour more money into insuring the sequel looks as good as an action game.

Like Ryuk said, the animation is becoming more and more of a turn-off with every vid. It still looks alright, but not as good as I had hoped.

And for every Joystiq post about Alpha Protocol, a puppy dies...

is that a threat? The police on already on their way to your home.

oops I didn't read the next comment before posting mine... like minds I guess.

DOH, I didn't read the entire thread before posting, I guess CL4P-TP was talking about the articles title.

Is that a threat?

If by any chance, you are referring to my earlier post, then yes, i resort to what is needed in order to deter more pointless (not Joystiq's fault) posts like this. If not, then forget I was ever here, and I love puppies.

I was referring to the title of the article. I think the Joystiq staff is full of sadists.

Agreed

This game is gonna be awesome. No matter how it actually turns out, I will love this game so deeply.

...so...um...if it ends up being REALLY bad...you...are going to love it anyway? This reads like your talking about one of your kids. I think many of us hunger for some real spy action, so I understand your want.

Speaking of kids, if you see someone with an incredibly ugly child, on a scale of "Yes" to "You Must," is it okay to tell them so? This is a question for everyone.

looks like a terrible adaptation of splinter cell series

I am in love with the concept of a spy rpg. Judging by what I've seen, and the pedigree which is responsible for making it,

Yes, I will love it regardless. From what is known about this game - and not to mention the opinion of a friend of mine who is playtesting it - this game will be good, at the berry berry least.

It could look prettier...

Unlimited possibilities? It looks like his moves are restricted to A: Blow stuff up, B: Punch people in the face, and C: Shoot people in the face.

I'm still excited for this game, but it's kind of dragon age'ing me in terms of trailer turn-offs. It seems to be getting uglier with every trailer. The animations are, in some instances, just weird. Like when he's sticking the grenade or whatever it is to the pillar. Why does his arm need to swing that wide? It's more like he's throwing it. And the walking animation on some of the guards...I'm not even going to go there.

Dragon Age maybe wasn't the prettiest game, rpgs of this type often aren't, but it did offer an amazing story and gameplay. Their trailers just didn't show off the good points. Then the cgi trailer came, and DA became a day one purchase.

ME2 was the complete opposite, the in-game trailers sold me, and the cgi trailers, the one with the squadmates talking, that nearly ruined it for me. The dialogue like for example the now classic: "That can't happen" Ugh.

So I'm hoping that they'll either stop with these kinds of trailers, maybe hire the same studio bioware did for a cgi trailer, or just show of something that is polished. These are not endearing anyone to the product, even though I'm still convinced it'll be a good game. Trailers are supposed to make people want stuff, this is more driving me away from a day one purchase, than driving me towards. (Note that I don't have my license yet, so I can't actually drive. It's a figure of speech).

Is everyone now using the Modern Warfare font, as well as their music? This looks horrible. The graphics look like it was made to preform on a DS.

LOL @ 'preform'

I'm excited for this game, graphic questions notwithstanding.

The animations looks terrible for this game.

This comes out this Friday in Europe.
Its a budget title only cost me £29/$43ish

Comes out tomorrow, if you are in Europe AND got it from Steam.

The graphical detail looks low. Like wii low. Hopefully PC will have some more. But, if the gameplay/controls are good and the story catching, I might pick it up. I love the concept of a Espionage RPG. Hopefully obsidian can nail it.

Am I the only one who thinks Michael Thornton is a rather cumbersome name for a spy?

the graphics remind me of perfect dark

For every Alpha Protocol video, there's a Joystiq post

Reader Comments (40)

Posted: May 26th 2010 12:07AM ArtificeDrake formerly known as said

Posted: May 26th 2010 12:07AM dishwasher said

Posted: May 26th 2010 12:35AM Cleric said

Posted: May 26th 2010 1:59AM calgaryaltahotmailcom said

Posted: May 26th 2010 11:39AM Petebot330 said

Posted: May 26th 2010 12:15AM faceturd said

Posted: May 26th 2010 12:36AM liquidsoap89 said

Posted: May 26th 2010 12:47AM Cleric said

Posted: May 26th 2010 3:08PM Cheesus Crust said

Posted: May 26th 2010 12:38AM liquidsoap89 said

Posted: May 26th 2010 12:45AM Grey said

Posted: May 26th 2010 11:40AM Petebot330 said

Posted: May 26th 2010 12:41AM Qsilver7850 said

Posted: May 26th 2010 12:43AM RobS the 3rd said

Posted: May 26th 2010 2:04AM calgaryaltahotmailcom said

Posted: May 26th 2010 2:53PM Mats said

Posted: May 26th 2010 2:57PM Tachyonic Cargo said

Posted: May 26th 2010 10:48PM Fata1Stryke said

Posted: May 26th 2010 12:46AM King Johngie the Fourth said

Posted: May 26th 2010 2:05AM calgaryaltahotmailcom said

Posted: May 26th 2010 2:06AM calgaryaltahotmailcom said

Posted: May 26th 2010 2:08AM calgaryaltahotmailcom said

Posted: May 26th 2010 1:18AM alexmlowgmailcom said

Posted: May 26th 2010 1:52AM King Johngie the Fourth said

Posted: May 26th 2010 1:54AM alexmlowgmailcom said

Posted: May 26th 2010 7:10PM King Johngie the Fourth said

Posted: May 26th 2010 1:19AM superchamois said

Posted: May 26th 2010 1:49AM Mister Darcy said

Posted: May 26th 2010 2:06AM wako said

Posted: May 26th 2010 3:18AM superchamois said

Posted: May 26th 2010 5:07AM TheDread said

Posted: May 26th 2010 7:44AM Iamdude said

Posted: May 26th 2010 9:10AM (Unverified) said

Posted: May 26th 2010 9:56AM (Unverified) said

Posted: May 26th 2010 10:40AM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said

Posted: May 26th 2010 11:34AM RatedRVD said

Posted: May 26th 2010 2:50PM Mats said

Posted: May 26th 2010 11:44AM ferrikstar said

Posted: May 26th 2010 12:22PM (Unverified) said

Posted: May 26th 2010 12:29PM chhem316 said

Info

Description

MSRP

Release Date

Genre

Developer

Publisher

Rating

Breaking News

WB conjures up Harry Potter for Kinect this fall

Featured Stories

Silver Lining: I Am Alive's unfeeling world

Game Of Thrones and the paradoxes of adaptation

Super Joystiq Podcast 004: 38 Studios meltdown, Gravity Rush, Civilization 5: Gods & Kings, Dragon's Dogma

Engadget

TUAW

Massively

WoW