Taking cues from successful super spies Jason Bourne, James Bond and Jack Bauer, Alpha Protocol puts players in the role of rookie secret agent Michael Thornton, as they slowly work their way up the ladder after a mission goes horribly awry.
Thornton has ten upgradable skills at his disposal, each of which has ten ranks. Apparently, these aren't boring old skills like shooting accuracy, but will rather help change how the player will perceive the situation. Interesting. This will also shape how the player plays the game, be it by taking a stealth approach, shooting everyone, or somewhere in between.
The game takes a third-person perspective and the combat takes place in real time, apparently having a lot in common with Mass Effect and Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. As well as the obvious gun fights, gadgets will also play a role, as you would expect from any spy worth his salt.
Another common thread with Mass Effect is the dialog, allowing players to coerce those they talk to, or charm them. However, you can't repeat conversations for an alternate outcome.
Alpha Protocol allows players to have multiple missions at once, which could take them all over the globe. Plus, there are also a whole host of romantic subplots, with no need to be faithful in true James Bond style.
This one is currently set for a Q2 release next year, on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.
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