Alpha Protocol Preview

XXLGaming is next in line to take a closer look at Alpha Protocol, and as expected it’s based on the PAX East showing of Obsidan’s espionage RPG.

The first thing they demonstrated to us was the dialog mechanics and how the results of your interactions could take on different outcomes, not only in the multiple endings, but (multiple middles) as it was explained. The demonstration started with our main character, Mike Thornton, in the bedroom of a female counterpart while they are carrying on some of the game’s storyline. The conversation is tender and caring and culminates in a kiss.

OK…now shift the shift to a second Xbox and monitor sitting to the left and let’s see that again. This time, we didn’t get to see the actual conversation decisions, but let’s just say things were very different in this instance. The same characters are involved in the same setting; however, the scene starts off with a blow to the head! The female lead blindsided Mr. Thornton multiple times before he waved the white flag from the ground in which he lay to get her to stop and work things out civilly.