I picked up Alpha Protocol from Games for Windows Marketplace (HUGE mistake, I know), and it was also a horrible pain to get it playing right *cough* SEGA, however what was NOT a mistake was purchasing the game itself.
I heard mixed reviews on the game from various media outlets, but I wanted to send along my thoughts to the Obsidian team if they read this at all (or at least encourage others on the fence about getting the game), and I really enjoyed the experience.
I'll admit there were some buggy parts, and my initial gunplay was NOT as I expected (Mr. Thorton as a recruit really sucks at aiming first huh? haha) but I can tell a lot of effort was put into the game. The story was cool, got me involved, and by the end I was having a load of fun (although the 2nd to last boss fight was a bitch!)
Anyone know if there is a sequel planned? I wonder if there is any system to carry over the story from the first game into the second, sort of like Mass Effect. Alpha Protocol certainly has a deep enough universe with enough characters to do this.
Even if there is no sequel though, I really think the game tied itself up nicely. Aside from a little inference the closing tagline Mina said, there was no cheesy Cliffhanger to DEFINITELY prove a sequel will be coming. I like endings that actual end. Granted questions remain, but not so bad to the point where they can't be left up to the imagination.
So, job well done Obsidian, definitely a nice little hidden gem and even if an AP2 doesn't come out, I had a nice experience with AP and expect great things in the future.
Funny....Fallout: New Vegas is 20 dollars at Best Buy....was debating getting that, what an interesting segway!!!