Many love watching Bond, Bourne and Hunt in action, but would desire it even more to get in on it (without the real cuts, bruises and painful death, of course). Here's your chance. And how about from the get-go take the tough road and kick the doors down with Hard Mode; Easy is for pussies; and Normal, well... just that.

This RPG has Michael Thornton as the lead spy character used by the Alpha Protocol agency, trained to complete covert missions around the world, and uncovering some conspiracies. You can jump into the game by choosing your specific field, from Soldier or Field Agent, to Tech Specialist, or Freelancer, each with their own unique skills, methods, strengths, weaknesses, and attitudes, which relates to your degree of stealth; the use of pistols, sub machine guns, shotguns and assault rifles; sabotage; technical aptitude; toughness; and martial arts.

Your choices of being aggressive, compromising or crafty when dealing with other characters throughout the storyline will determine the game’s outcome.
When speaking to others you only have a few seconds to decide which stance to take, from suave, or aggressive, to professional, or special instances.

While for the most part the stealth functions and enemy detection of your whereabouts do not sync up, for more effective carnage, you get to customize your weapons. Other games however have a much-improved targeting system.

If you like throwing yourself into a cinematic-slanted RPG, this may be your choice.

3 / B
- Paul Blom

A - Multiple Playing Prospects
B - Can be taken for another Run
C - Once Should Suffice