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Destructoid Alpha Protocol Review

Destructoid writes: Your weapon is choice. That's what Alpha Protocol proudly declares in this spy RPG with more than a shade of Mass Effect about it. Developed by the fine folk at Obsidian, Alpha Protocol has been a most promising prospect since it was first revealed, and the mixture of choice-laden RPG with secret agent shenanigans made for quite the irresistible cocktail.

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saint_john_paul_ii5811d ago

Destructoid= the laughing stock of the game industry.

TheHater5811d ago

Why are you even considering them part of the gaming industry. For comparison sake, yahoo is more part of the gaming industry than these fools.

movements5811d ago

Say what you will about D'toid but they're more connected than many sites.

And way more popular than some of you tend to think.

That's a low score dude!

deadreckoning6665811d ago (Edited 5811d ago )

I usually agree with Destructoid's reviews...but THIS? This is a joke! This is way worse than the AC2 review. It got a 4.5, I bought it anyways, and I think its the best action-adventure game this gen.

Information Minister5811d ago

Oh dear... I better get back to Deadly Premonition./s

dgroundwater5811d ago (Edited 5811d ago )

Did the Info Minister make a joke about us Zach? Oh well. He probably never played our game anyway. Nor have you played Alpha Protocol.

hatchimatchi5811d ago

deadly premonition is awesome.

Ashta5811d ago

Destructoid is one of the largest and most visited gaming sites on the net. Also, as far as the "industry" goes, Destructoid has been one of the most active and respectful sites to exist. Just because they aren't afraid to give a bad game a bad score the troll market (that would be you) has erroneously decided to just label them as a laughing stock.

Joystiq panned the game as well. Are they laughing stocks too? I suppose the next site to rate down a game that "you" might like will also become laughing stocks too, right?

Grow up.

nycredude5811d ago

Yeah sure. I am sure people aren't going there for teh gaming news cause the place is a cess pool of satire and unwitty humor. I don't care how bad a game is a 2/10 is stupid.

Christopher5811d ago (Edited 5811d ago )

Don't need to read the review to know Jim Sterling reviewed this. Sorry, but Destructoid isn't the laughing stock, he is. He lets his emotions, bias and what he thinks games should be rather than what they are get in the way of making worthwhile reviews.

Jim did the same thing with AC2, which is far from a 4.5/10 game. And his Heavy Rain review was a diatribe on how he felt the game felt too much like an attempt at making an interactive movie rather than a video game.

As far as Destructoid's popularity, Jim gets the fanboy and irate rant hits while the rest of the team actually provides news we like to read about.

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Abash5811d ago

Jim Sterling tries way too hard.

The score he gave is more appropriate to be given to his ability to review games, or rather his lack of ability.

darren_poolies5811d ago

Very well said, bubbles for you sir. :)

BeaArthur5811d ago

Any game that can function properly shouldn't get anything below a 4.

Cold 20005811d ago (Edited 5811d ago )

Are these guys on meta ?

edit: wow, in that case I think devs shoudnt even send them a review copy.

Pennywise5811d ago

They are on Meta which is the #1 reason Metacritic is a joke.

Greywulf5811d ago

lol I remember when PS3 fans said metacritic is a joke, but were quickly told to shutup about it and that its crying and complaining. It "JUST AvERaGES SITES IDIOTS!" Thank GOD this is happening to the 360 audience, now you guys can see how retarded aggregate sites are, how "AAA OR FLOP" doesn't matter etc. Maybe one day you guys can get back to gaming, instead of letting the media divide people with who is "winning"

Metacritic is garbage, yet Microsoft themselves used to quote them back before their games stopped hitting the mark.

jetlian5811d ago

you speak as if this was a 360 exclusive

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BYE5811d ago

You gotta love Sega for taking risks like that, hopefully it will do well in sales.

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Spy RPG Alpha Protocol is back on Steam as part of Summer Sale after being delisted in 2019

Alpha Protocol has sneaked its way back onto Steam as part of its Summer Sale, much to the surprise of a few loyal fans.

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RaidenBlack666d ago

One of the few 7th gen game that I'll full heartedly support for a remake.
Its a very unique RPG and deserves its faults fixed the 2nd time.

TheNamelessOne666d ago

I would be so for this. Alpha Protocol is the definition of a diamond in the rough. Before being acquired by Microsoft, Obsidian presented their ideas for a sequel, multiple times, but were always shot down. Even something simple like a remaster is very unlikely.

ZeekQuattro666d ago

Still have a physical copy for my PS3. Clunky at times but I had a lot of fun with it back in the day.

TheColbertinator666d ago

Had some issues but that game was brilliant.

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20 Amazing Games That Have Completely Disappeared From Storefronts

Cultured Vultures: In the spirit of preserving some kind of history of this industry, we’ve decided to list some of the best games that you just simply can’t get hold of digitally at the minute.

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TheEnigma313792d ago

I just started playing Spec op. I've had it for years on steam and forgot about it. Such a good game.

EvertonFC792d ago (Edited 792d ago )

Fantastic game,.so underated

Cacabunga792d ago

Yes great game spec ops! Since the time we’ve been asking sony to make one:/

Auto Modelista.. a PS2 capcom racer!! A blast to play and great graphics!
Maximo!
Rival Schools!

LordoftheCritics792d ago

Spec Ops: The Line was super dark.

Incredible story.

SheenuTheLegend792d ago

all the games in the above list are bang on. this is the only reason we need backwards compatibility and physical presense of games for the upcoming future, no matter what.

Yi-Long792d ago

Honorable mention to the excellent Driveclub, one of the best racing games of all-time and one of my favourite games ever.

melons792d ago

yes! incredible rain effects; so good to drive along in rain with your Spotify playlist blaring

Skuletor792d ago

I really wanted a MotorStorm using the same engine, Driveclub is easily one of the best looking games on PS4 and I'm surprised they didn't even give it a PS4 Pro patch.

ravens52792d ago

Yes indeed. May just install it on my PS5. You know, physical copy and all.

monkey602792d ago

I adored Driveclub and the Bike expansion. I also loved Motorstorm. Evolution shutting down was a crime

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darthv72792d ago

Outrun Online Arcade, Sega Rally Online Arcade, After Burner Climax... all good stuff. I keep my 360 hooked up to play these as well as the TMNT games that were also delisted.

Skuletor792d ago

I have quite a few of these. Timed licenses suck.

Terry_B792d ago (Edited 792d ago )

wow...I have all of them except the Nintendo ones either in physical or digital version.

Also..Deadpool the Game is missing on that list.

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10 Most Overlooked RPGs That You Should Play Now

Many overlooked RPGs lie dormant in the catalogues of gaming, but players can pick up their swords and shields with these amazing JRPG hidden gems!

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