E3 2008: Alpha Protocol

by Graham on July 16th, 2008

While the information given out at E3 didn’t really give much in the way of (if any) new details, it’s still great to see Sega show off the game, with these screenshots.

Frankly I’m dead excited for this game. I have always loved the whole concept of espionage and spying games - which is why I still love Goldeneye and Perfect Dark on the N64 (just a pity all other James Bond games and PD: Zero suck). I just hope Obsidian can give us the promises they are making.

More details and screens after the break.

In the world of espionage, nothing is as it seems in Obsidian Entertainment’s blockbuster RPG thriller, Alpha Protocol^TM. Players will assume the role of Michael Thorton, a highly skilled government operative trained to eliminate threats to national security. When a mission goes horribly wrong, Thorton is the only one with the information, skills, and audacity to stop an impending international catastrophe. To do so, he will utilize the very government directive that the enemy sought to use against him - Alpha Protocol.

Set in the modern day, Alpha Protocol gives players complete control not only of Thorton’s actions but his personality and attitude as well, all of which will determine the future of the world as we know it. Blending fast-paced modern combat, significant character advancement and innovative RPG features, Alpha Protocol brings a fresh new perspective to the genre.

With a story rivaling the best spy-thriller novels and an immersive, ultra-realistic espionage world, Alpha Protocol will redefine the RPG genre for the next-gen gamer. Alpha Protocol is being developed by Obsidian Entertainment - creators of Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic II The Sith Lords^TM and Neverwinter Nights 2^TM.

KEY FEATURES

Redefined RPG - Classless system gives players the ability to mold Thorton into the secret agent they want him to become with lethal close combat techniques, marksman skills, proficiency with gadgets and much more.

The International Spy - Players will travel around the world to international safe house locations to obtain information, mission objectives and conduct meetings with a growing list of contacts.

Dialogue Stance System - With an innovative real-time dialogue system, the characters in Alpha Protocol will react to Thorton’s each and every word. Caution and wit are needed as the stakes are high and the tensions mount in conversations that will have players on the edges of their seat.