The espionage RPG Alpha Protocol is now available for purchase again on PC through GOG. The PC distribution platform revealed that it had a partnership with developer Obsidian Entertainment and publisher Sega.
The game was delisted on Steam back in 2019 due to expired music licenses, but GOG managed to get the licensed soundtrack for this re-release. This re-release of Alpha Protocol comes with new features, such as full controller support with the DualSense, DualShock 4, Nintendo Switch Pro, and Xbox One and Series X|S controllers. There is also localization support for eight languages as well as cloud save support.
Achievements were only supported on the console versions, so the PC Steam version missed out on those. However, GOG’s version has achievements fully implemented in it. The game costs $20 but has a 10% launch discount until April 3.
Alpha Protocol was first released in 2010 for PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. In GameSpot’s Alpha Protocol review, we said, “The flaky cover system, the mediocre production values, the fundamental blemishes gone unchecked–these elements add up quickly and drag the experience down. The elaborate storytelling and character progression are impressive. It’s too bad that the gawky, glitchy gameplay can’t rise to the same standard.”
