Massiveterra Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 I was kind of looking forward to this game, but I don't think I'll bother now. Destructoid gave it a 2.0 It's disgusting that a game in this forsaken a state is asking for a single thin dime, let alone sixty bucks. Even if it was free I wouldn't recommend it. Alpha Protocol, to its slim credit, has its basis in noble and ambitious ideas, and those ideas are even well executed on the whole. However, while the ambitious stuff hits the mark, the bog standard gameplay has suffered beyond measure. You can build the most magnificent castle in the world, but if the foundations are made out of wet feces, everything's going to crumble and fall apart before your very eyes. Alpha Protocol is a castle that's collapsed in crap. Proof that even the most accomplished of visions are worthless if the fundamentals aren't in place. Joystiq said it was a technical nightmare As a reviewer, I can understand how a company can release a game with structural issues. Sometimes that stuff is just too deeply ingrained to fix, or maybe you really believe it's the right design choice. I'm going to call you out on that stuff, but there's a chance I'll be able to get past it. But to release a game that's just plain not finished and to expect people -- to expect your fans -- to pay the full $60 for it? That's where you lose me. I never played KOTOR 2 but I know people that hated that game. Hopefully they don't mess up Fallout New Vegas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goji Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 And I had extremely high hopes for this once I saw where Conviction was going. Guess I'm waiting on Arkham 2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User6060 Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 the commercials looked cool, probably wasn't gonna get it anyway...money is too tight to drop on small unknown titles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted May 28, 2010 Veteran Share Posted May 28, 2010 I watched previews and dev videos over at Gametrailers a while back. Seriously, that alone made me want to put a bullet in my head. I just couldn't get into it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookie Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Destructoid gave it a 2.0 Destructoid gave Deadly Premonitions a 10. They troll for page hits. Other reviews are coming in between 60-90% The game is alright. It's clunky as all hell but it's a gem underneath. Eurogamer summed it up nicely: If you're willing to put in the effort, it can steadily win you over. Obsidian can't really compete with the bigger boys in the RPG field, then, but it's carved out a little space to call its own. With ambition instead of budget, and integrity instead of polish, in the end the choice of whether to persevere or not is pretty easy to make. It feels like a call back to 90's early 00's RPGs like Deus Ex. If that rings your bell it's worth a rent and a cheap investment but it will go over your typical console gamers head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deletedxyz Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 All the reviews are PATHETIC. This is the most prejudice I have ever seen towards a game. Someone must have actually paid these game critics to write awful reviews about this game. Imagine Bourne Identity mashed with Splinter Cell and Mass Effect. Sure, the gameplay isn't that original but the writing, story and awesome music and scenery makes this game worth playing. This is the most fun I've had playing a game since Mass Effect 2 earlier this year. Splinter Cell: Convinction is a borefest compared to this game. Destructoid is a video game rag piece. Those guys only know how to rant like an unintelligible teenager being emo than write a well written editorial. You guys be the judge. Check these screens out (I took them using fraps). If you like Splinter Cell, Mass Effect's RPG system and espionage ala Casino Royale and The Bourne Indentity, then you're in for a treat. This game should be put in with The Saboteur as one of the most underappreciated games in the past two years. (WARNING: 1920x1200 .PNG FILES!) http://localhostr.co...19-20-42-68.png http://localhostr.co...12-49-27-11.png http://localhostr.co...12-49-46-47.png http://localhostr.co...12-52-37-64.png http://localhostr.co...12-55-42-57.png Downgraded jpeg for for people with slow connections: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deletedxyz Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Tell me. How many games feature the character in his house in Rome with a bubbling jacuzzi while on a mission? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyro Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 personally i played a bit of this round my friends house and enojyed it i think reviewers are being blinded by poor graphics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deletedxyz Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 personally i played a bit of this round my friends house and enojyed it i think reviewers are being blinded by poor graphics The graphics aren't poor. It might be inconsistent at times but it's definitely a 6-8/10 graphics wise. Some scenes are stunning. Check out the other thread for pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jamesyfx Subscriber² Posted May 30, 2010 Subscriber² Share Posted May 30, 2010 I'd say the textures and the shaders are poor - like something you'd expect out of an unfinished game. Look at the building at the distance on the last screenshot - that's just a blur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protocol7 Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 I've just started playing it and so far I'm loving it. Graphics could be better but good graphics don't necessarily make for good games. It's the story, locations and atmosphere that count. And I also loved The Saboteur (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkMan Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 The graphics aren't poor. It might be inconsistent at times but it's definitely a 6-8/10 graphics wise. Some scenes are stunning. Check out the other thread for pics. Did you help make the game or something ? because you sound kind of like someone ****ed on your baby :p also I'm not sure the character being at home in a Jacuzzi makes the game better As for the game, gonna give it a try and see what I make of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deletedxyz Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Did you help make the game or something ? because you sound kind of like someone ****ed on your baby :p also I'm not sure the character being at home in a Jacuzzi makes the game better :laugh: I think I felt personally insulted when I read the reviews for this game. I think I will counter it all with my raves for the game despite its flaws. I've just started playing it and so far I'm loving it. Graphics could be better but good graphics don't necessarily make for good games. It's the story, locations and atmosphere that count. And I also loved The Saboteur (Y) You'll definitely love the game if you loved the Saboteur, another under appreciated gem that will most likely not get a sequel due to the poor sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c3ntury Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Was going to buy this game until I saw the Gamespot / IGN reviews. -.-' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyro Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Was going to buy this game until I saw the Gamespot / IGN reviews. -.-' did you not read any of the comments in this thread? ignore reviews or look at Metacritic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajputwarrior Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 :laugh: I think I felt personally insulted when I read the reviews for this game. I think I will counter it all with my raves for the game despite its flaws. You'll definitely love the game if you loved the Saboteur, another under appreciated gem that will most likely not get a sequel due to the poor sales. saboteur was garbage at best, dumb as hell AI, easy as to play. I played on the hardest setting and went on a murderous rampage for almost an hour with just a pistol with next to no bullets. half the time i would run out of bullets, run up to a guy with a rifle, beat him up and take his rifle and repeat. He would be completely on the other side of the screen and he wouldn't kill me. easy games aren't fun... the game had potential but lacked soo much polish. it deserved its average reviews. also the graphics in this game look like the need AA in a BAD WAY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soniqstylz Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 You'll definitely love the game if you loved the Saboteur, another under appreciated gem that will most likely not get a sequel due to the poor sales. Or lack of developer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoadorable Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 yeah reviews can't be trusted anymore, it wouldn't surprise me at all if it's all paid and bought now. as for this game, will be getting it since my other one for June, Darkstar One, apparently got delayed. so it's Alpha time, baby. looks like an interesting proposition, this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protocol7 Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Well I played it for the best part of 12 hours yesterday so I can't be all that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoadorable Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 with that user name, ain't no surprise - what the...? seriously tho, just got it today and will give it a good play in the coming days. heard good things about it from family, so it can't be all that bad. i'm guessing a 7/10 like Eurogamer said, not that i necessarily believe them, they're as likely to be crooked as the next media outlet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusuf M. Veteran Posted June 1, 2010 Veteran Share Posted June 1, 2010 The concept behind the game was good; however, the execution was poor. Also, this is an interesting read: http://www.msxbox-world.com/xbox360/news/article/12353/Alpha-Protocol-developer-not-proud.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookie Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 i'm guessing a 7/10 like Eurogamer said, not that i necessarily believe them, they're as likely to be crooked as the next media outlet. A reasonable score. The game isn't fundamentally broken. But it is flawed. Also, this is an interesting read: http://www.msxbox-world.com/xbox360/news/article/12353/Alpha-Protocol-developer-not-proud.html "QUOTE FROM JOYSTIQ" Half right. It's a quote for sure. But it's from the comments! Not exactly the most reputable of sources. Wouldn't surprise me if mismanagement was the cause of few of the issues though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted June 1, 2010 Veteran Share Posted June 1, 2010 The concept behind the game was good; however, the execution was poor. Also, this is an interesting read: http://www.msxbox-world.com/xbox360/news/article/12353/Alpha-Protocol-developer-not-proud.html Pretty much nails it then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookie Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Pretty much nails it then. You played it at last then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason S. Global Moderator Posted June 1, 2010 Global Moderator Share Posted June 1, 2010 saboteur was garbage at best, dumb as hell AI, easy as to play. I played on the hardest setting and went on a murderous rampage for almost an hour with just a pistol with next to no bullets. half the time i would run out of bullets, run up to a guy with a rifle, beat him up and take his rifle and repeat. He would be completely on the other side of the screen and he wouldn't kill me. easy games aren't fun... the game had potential but lacked soo much polish. it deserved its average reviews. also the graphics in this game look like the need AA in a BAD WAY. i thought Saboteur was fun as hell, for the $12 i paid. it was an extremely average game, but that is what i was looking for at the time. i wanted some mindless fun. Alpha Protocol looks abysmal... definitely avoiding it. The graphics are terrible too - not that The Saboteur was all that great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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