Alpha Protocol (By Obsidian!!) Megathread- New Trailer! - Blu-ray Forum

Gamma_Winstead · 04-04-2009, 06:26 PM

Developed by Obsidian, this new Spy RPG (Thats right SPY RPG) Follows Michael Thorton. Not much is known about the plot as of now.

Release is rumored to be in october.

Trailer 1
The Evolution of Obsidian

Darkhawk9587 · 04-04-2009, 07:18 PM

Trailer looked sweet. Have been keeping tabs on this game. Can't wait for it to come out, definitely will give it a chance. Obsidian is a good studio, so I give them the benefit of the doubt on this game.

Gamma_Winstead · 04-04-2009, 07:29 PM

Yeah they have made some incredible RPG's and this one looks to be awesome as well!

PH3AR · 04-04-2009, 09:44 PM

Spy RPG, good idea!

From the trailer it looks like it will be a good game, and from the trailer and screenshots it looks beautiful!

i will at least rent this when comes out

Beefbowl · 04-05-2009, 03:32 PM

I am looking forward to this game. The plot is similar to Mission Impossible.

Beefbowl · 09-28-2009, 04:04 PM

DELAYED TILL NEXT YEAR!!!

Well, not too upset. Gives me more time to play my older games

jetthead · 05-26-2010, 09:25 PM

Saw a stream of someone playing this game yesterday. Sadly, it didn't look very good. Mediocre graphics, some really stiff animations, wooden voice acting, no physics to speak of, some really dumb AI....

I was so looking forward to this game but now I'm not sure. It has gone from a Day 1 purchase to waiting for some reviews before I decide.

steelcity24 · 05-27-2010, 11:47 PM

Might pick this one up after a price drop, it looks fairly original and interesting.

Beefbowl · 05-29-2010, 11:58 AM

After reading the reviews...I canceled my order

Baritonic21 · 05-30-2010, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Beefbowl

After reading the reviews...I canceled my order

unfortunately i had to do same after a friend confirmed reviews

jsteinhauer · 05-30-2010, 03:30 PM

Yup! Cancelled mine, too. Just watching the gameplay video at Gametrailers irritated me.

Terjyn · 06-03-2010, 01:47 AM

Have any of you actually tried this instead of just giving up based on reviews/videos?

Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment but I like it. Yes, some of the mechanics are a bit wonky. Yes, it's got glitches. And yes, the graphics aren't the best.

But for some reason it's appealing to me anyway. I think they were going for Mass Effect with spies and missed, but the end result is still fun, to me at least.

Maybe the glitches get worse and I haven't hit any of the big ones. Of course, I spent ages playing Fallout 3, so I might be willing to put up with more than most.

ThePhantomOak · 06-03-2010, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Terjyn

Have any of you actually tried this instead of just giving up based on reviews/videos?

Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment but I like it. Yes, some of the mechanics are a bit wonky. Yes, it's got glitches. And yes, the graphics aren't the best.

But for some reason it's appealing to me anyway. I think they were going for Mass Effect with spies and missed, but the end result is still fun, to me at least.

Maybe the glitches get worse and I haven't hit any of the big ones. Of course, I spent ages playing Fallout 3, so I might be willing to put up with more than most.

Why do people say this when a game gets terrible reviews? Reviews are normally reasonable, often slightly inflated, sometimes overly negative, but in general they tell you if a game is worth getting very well...

Not everyone has gamefly, or $10 to rent, or $60 to try it out, so we rely on REVIEWS...

I was thinking about this game, but there is little chance now.

jsteinhauer · 06-03-2010, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ThePhantomOak

Why do people say this when a game gets terrible reviews? Reviews are normally reasonable, often slightly inflated, sometimes overly negative, but in general they tell you if a game is worth getting very well...

Not everyone has gamefly, or $10 to rent, or $60 to try it out, so we rely on REVIEWS...

I was thinking about this game, but there is little chance now.

Indeed. A games that gets 6 out of 10 usually has reviewers struggling to find nice things to say.

Furthermore, the comments I read above are more about whether a game with mediocre reviews merits a pre-order or purchase as a new release. Better to wait for feedback from real users to decide whether it might be worth a purchase. I'm still playing RD:R and have others on my shelf. If it ranked a 9.5, It would be there with them. I can probably pick it up in a trade later, if I want it.

Admittedly, there are movies that get slammed, that I agree totally suck when I watch them, but still completely enjoy.

If it's a really good game, Terjyn can try and convince me I need to play it. But I'm going to be mad every time I have the reticle on the middle of a guy's chest, pull the trigger, and the roll of the die says I missed.

Terjyn · 06-03-2010, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThePhantomOak

Why do people say this when a game gets terrible reviews? Reviews are normally reasonable, often slightly inflated, sometimes overly negative, but in general they tell you if a game is worth getting very well...

Not everyone has gamefly, or $10 to rent, or $60 to try it out, so we rely on REVIEWS...

I was thinking about this game, but there is little chance now.

What the hell, I'm one of the biggest supporters of reviews being worthwhile, and have made your exact argument quite a number of times.

All I was asking, is if IN THIS CASE, anyone here was actually playing the game.

I wasn't saying the reviews were wrong, or the game was worth it anyway. Good lord. If you ask me if this game is worth buying blind I'd say hell no, rent it first or you'll probably be disappointed.

And I specifically mentioned Mass Effect because it too had the "Aim, roll a die, oops you miss anyway" thing.

Heaven forbid I try to start a conversation on a game I happen to like. Next time I'll ask your permission first.

bobuk12 · 06-03-2010, 12:22 PM

I bought Alpha Protocol last night. I knew the reviews were pretty so-so but loved Neverwinter Nights and KOTOR II, so figured they would do a good enough job for me to be satisfied. Please keep in mind, I was absolutely pumped, PUMPED for this.

The game feels like someone made it who didn't have the slightest idea what they were doing. Movements are really jerky, animations are stuttery and very poor, aiming is atrocious, the game feels like it was half way done. I thought a stealth RPG was such an awesome idea, I was dead wrong.....

I know some people are saying that it's brilliant an all reviewers are wrong, I'm guessing their simply making the best out of their investment. I really thought it was going to be good, I hate it

Gamma_Winstead · 06-03-2010, 12:53 PM

Mass Effect didn't have anything like that. If you picke a weapon your character sucked with, the you sucked. Simple as that in Mass effect.

bigmac558 · 06-03-2010, 01:47 PM

Not the best game in the world, but I am having fun with it. Definitly worth a rent if you have the means.

RAZGRIZ-1 · 06-03-2010, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsteinhauer

Indeed. A games that gets 6 out of 10 usually has reviewers struggling to find nice things to say.

Furthermore, the comments I read above are more about whether a game with mediocre reviews merits a pre-order or purchase as a new release. Better to wait for feedback from real users to decide whether it might be worth a purchase. I'm still playing RD:R and have others on my shelf. If it ranked a 9.5, It would be there with them. I can probably pick it up in a trade later, if I want it.

Admittedly, there are movies that get slammed, that I agree totally suck when I watch them, but still completely enjoy.

If it's a really good game, Terjyn can try and convince me I need to play it. But I'm going to be mad every time I have the reticle on the middle of a guy's chest, pull the trigger, and the roll of the die says I missed.

The only problem I have with your post is that.

Now what I think you meant by this is that you have other games to play so you would only buy Alpha Protocol if it was highly praised, which I understand.

But something that I really hate about this gen is how people feel that if a game does not receive a 9+/10 or 4 stars then the game isn't good enough. So many people base their judgement of games off of the scores of critics, who often have a bias towards a single dev, console or series. A lot of great games fail because of this.

Just something to think about.

bigmac558 · 06-03-2010, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Kakashi Sensai

The only problem I have with your post is that.

Now what I think you meant by this is that you have other games to play so you would only buy Alpha Protocol if it was highly praised, which I understand.

But something that I really hate about this gen is how people feel that if a game does not receive a 9+/10 or 4 stars then the game isn't good enough. So many people base their judgement of games off of the scores of critics, who often have a bias towards a single dev, console or series. A lot of great games fail because of this.

Just something to think about.

04-04-2009, 06:26 PM	#1
Gamma_Winstead Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:U.S.G. Ishimura 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:764 Blu-ray reviews: 36 Trading Score:6	Alpha Protocol (By Obsidian!!) Megathread- New Trailer! Developed by Obsidian, this new Spy RPG (Thats right SPY RPG) Follows Michael Thorton. Not much is known about the plot as of now. Release is rumored to be in october. Trailer 1 The Evolution of Obsidian Last edited by Toxa; 04-04-2009 at 06:31 PM.

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04-04-2009, 07:18 PM	#2
Darkhawk9587 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Wisconsin 4K collection:66 Blu-ray collection:487 Trading Score:30	Trailer looked sweet. Have been keeping tabs on this game. Can't wait for it to come out, definitely will give it a chance. Obsidian is a good studio, so I give them the benefit of the doubt on this game.

04-04-2009, 07:29 PM	#3
Gamma_Winstead Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:U.S.G. Ishimura 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:764 Blu-ray reviews: 36 Trading Score:6	Yeah they have made some incredible RPG's and this one looks to be awesome as well!

04-04-2009, 09:44 PM	#4
PH3AR Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Dover, Pennsylvania PSN:WORKINtheCORNER Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:325 Blu-ray reviews:2	Spy RPG, good idea! From the trailer it looks like it will be a good game, and from the trailer and screenshots it looks beautiful! i will at least rent this when comes out

04-05-2009, 03:32 PM	#5
Beefbowl Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Guam Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:749 Trading Score:20	I am looking forward to this game. The plot is similar to Mission Impossible.

09-28-2009, 04:04 PM	#6
Beefbowl Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Guam Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:749 Trading Score:20	DELAYED TILL NEXT YEAR!!! Well, not too upset. Gives me more time to play my older games

05-26-2010, 09:25 PM	#7
jetthead Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Ohio USA 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:2101 DVD collection:39 Trading Score:10	Saw a stream of someone playing this game yesterday. Sadly, it didn't look very good. Mediocre graphics, some really stiff animations, wooden voice acting, no physics to speak of, some really dumb AI.... I was so looking forward to this game but now I'm not sure. It has gone from a Day 1 purchase to waiting for some reviews before I decide.

05-27-2010, 11:47 PM	#8
steelcity24 Banned Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Pittsburgh, PA Blu-ray reviews: 5	Might pick this one up after a price drop, it looks fairly original and interesting.

05-29-2010, 11:58 AM	#9
Beefbowl Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Guam Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:749 Trading Score:20	After reading the reviews...I canceled my order

05-30-2010, 03:30 PM	#11
jsteinhauer Gaming Moderator Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:120 Trading Score:66	Yup! Cancelled mine, too. Just watching the gameplay video at Gametrailers irritated me.

06-03-2010, 01:47 AM	#12
Terjyn Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:122	Have any of you actually tried this instead of just giving up based on reviews/videos? Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment but I like it. Yes, some of the mechanics are a bit wonky. Yes, it's got glitches. And yes, the graphics aren't the best. But for some reason it's appealing to me anyway. I think they were going for Mass Effect with spies and missed, but the end result is still fun, to me at least. Maybe the glitches get worse and I haven't hit any of the big ones. Of course, I spent ages playing Fallout 3, so I might be willing to put up with more than most.

06-03-2010, 12:22 PM	#16
bobuk12 Active Member Member since:Dec 2009	I bought Alpha Protocol last night. I knew the reviews were pretty so-so but loved Neverwinter Nights and KOTOR II, so figured they would do a good enough job for me to be satisfied. Please keep in mind, I was absolutely pumped, PUMPED for this. The game feels like someone made it who didn't have the slightest idea what they were doing. Movements are really jerky, animations are stuttery and very poor, aiming is atrocious, the game feels like it was half way done. I thought a stealth RPG was such an awesome idea, I was dead wrong..... I know some people are saying that it's brilliant an all reviewers are wrong, I'm guessing their simply making the best out of their investment. I really thought it was going to be good, I hate it

06-03-2010, 12:53 PM	#17
Gamma_Winstead Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:U.S.G. Ishimura 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:764 Blu-ray reviews: 36 Trading Score:6	Mass Effect didn't have anything like that. If you picke a weapon your character sucked with, the you sucked. Simple as that in Mass effect.

06-03-2010, 01:47 PM	#18
bigmac558 Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Room 23 Blu-ray collection:4	Not the best game in the world, but I am having fun with it. Definitly worth a rent if you have the means.

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