Alpha Protocol

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 37 out of 49
  3. Negative: 3 out of 49
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  1. Cheat Code Central
    86
    The game makes you feel like a real spy, complete with all the research-based legwork. In those respects, there are few games like it. Whether or not you like Alpha Protocol is probably going to depend on your proclivity for spy lore itself. But if you've ever wanted to be a secret agent, you could do a hell of a lot worse.
  2. Games Master UK
    84
    Alpha Protocol's a technical turkey but it's also a gripping, innovative and deserving of both success and a sequel.
  3. Vandal
    84
    This is a bold and interesting proposal, although very buggy. But it will surprise many for its freshness and freedom.
  5. 1UP
    83
    So much of the dialogue and story changes depend on your choices that it's absolutely worth revisiting at least once after the credits roll.
  6. Play UK
    83
    It's the innovations and advancements that most impress here. [Issue#193, p.84]
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  7. 3DJuegos
    80
    Alpha Protocol succeeds at being on of the first spy-gaming RPG ever. It's not easy to love because of its poor graphics and clumsy control scheme, but as awkward as some elements feel, it's hard to not get engaged with it in just a few hours.
  8. Hardcore Gamer
    80
    Despite these flaws, Alpha Protocol is still a fun and entertaining experience with a dynamic storyline and solid RPG mechanics.
  9. TheSixthAxis
    80
    For some reason Alpha Protocol grabbed me and kept me engaged. For me, the versatility of the story, the way the flow of the game can be altered and the fact it kept me interested enough to finish it and then play it again far outweighed any issues I had with the controls.
  10. Cynamite
    80
    This is a game that you should play through more than once. The decision-system really works and you will see new characters and story twists in your new playthroughs.

Awards & Rankings

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#51 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2010
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#60 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2010

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 132 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 132
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 132
  3. Negative: 23 out of 132
  1. BubbaHito
    Mar 22, 2011
    9
    This game is kind of a strange beast. It's an Obsidian game, made by a developer that knows a thing or two about RPGs, but it's productionThis game is kind of a strange beast. It's an Obsidian game, made by a developer that knows a thing or two about RPGs, but it's production values are a little off. Textures loading in menus and in maps and odd little things here and there. Strangely, it doesn't seem to bother me. The shooting is "stats" based, so you'll only be a good shot if you put points into that skill . . . like and RPG, right? You can move between missions (all of them varied and fun), form alliances with strange characters, and effect the plot and gameplay with your choices. Navigation is easy, the story's fun - this game's a class act. Just a little . . . "odd". It came out in the summer, these days you can pick up a new copy on ebay for less than 20 bucks (like most of Sega's 2010 published games). At sub-twenty bucks, you can't afford to miss this one. Definitely a fun time to be had until this year's heavy hitters are released in 4th quarter. Recommended.… Full Review »
  2. gmpawesomeness
    Feb 6, 2013
    10
    I personally really enjoyed this game. It made me think which I found a little bit frusterating at first but once I got used to the game II personally really enjoyed this game. It made me think which I found a little bit frusterating at first but once I got used to the game I flew right through it. I thought it had a great story and every decision you make is a big part of the story. I replay and replay this game over and over again and if you give it a chance you will enjoy it. Thats alot coming from me because the only other rpg game I've gotten this interested in was Biowares Star Wars: Knights of the old republic. I hope they make a sequel soon.… Full Review »
  3. pre_-cision-_
    Jul 23, 2011
    4
    This is by far one of the worst games I have ever played in this generation of gaming. First of all the game is filled with graphical bugsThis is by far one of the worst games I have ever played in this generation of gaming. First of all the game is filled with graphical bugs that you would have think the development team would have noticed from day one, why it was released in this state is beyond me. Honestly everything in this game is subpar from the AI, rpg mechanics, controls, weapons, linear level design and much more. The saving grace to this game is the storyline.The dialouge is simply wonderful and the story might be enough to keep some playing this game but me personally I found the entire experience a turnoff.… Full Review »
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