Alpha Protocol is a video game developed by Obsidian Entertainment, the first all-new intellectual property made by the experienced studio, which specialized in sequels up until then, and was published by Sega for platforms like the PC, PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360, released on May 28, 2010, in Europe, and June 1, in North America.
Alpha Protocol is a third person shooter, but combines those mechanics with deep role playing characteristics and stealth gameplay, being marketed as 'The Espionage RPG'. Players control special agent Michael Thorton, an American spy who needs to uncover a global conspiracy by going undercover in a variety of cities all around the world, winning the trust of shady characters as well as fighting for his life in a variety of ambushes through the story, while upgrading his skills, like hacking through computers to uncover relevant information and deciding the fate of the world.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Complete the following achievements to unlock Xbox Live Gamerscore points.
- Building a Deadlier Mousetrap (5 points): Have 100 placed devices detonate.
- Breaking and Entering (5 points): Pick 10 locks.
- Circuit Breaker (5 points): Bypass 20 electronic devices.
- Data Theft (5 points): Hack 10 computers.
Additionally there are many secret achievements.
- Friends Before Strangers (25 points): You saved Madison Saint James from certain death.
- Hard Choices (25 points): The Roman History Museum is safe, thanks to your efforts.
- Keeping the Peace (25 points): You prevented a riot from killing hundreds in Taipei.
- Secret Service (25 points): You prevented the assassination of President Ronald Sung.
- Stay of Execution (25 points): You allowed Sheikh Shaheed to live.
- No Compromise, No Mercy (25 points): Choosing your own path, you put an end to Halbech and Alpha Protocol.
- Savage Love (5 points): You gained the affection of SIE and allowed her to consummate her lust.
Check out a video of Alpha Protocol in action below.