Fallen: A2P Protocol

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In Fallen: A2P Protocol, play as a member of ARKANE, a rebel group fighting against the corporation GENKORP's dangerous energy source, A2P. This first-person shooter features a rich backstory in a drastically altered near-future world. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes a digital art book and original soundtrack. Explore, fight, and strategize in this immersive game experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

35%

Audience ScoreBased on 133 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

story12 negative mentions

The gameplay is fun and reminiscent of classic turn-based strategy games like XCOM.
The post-apocalyptic setting and character customization offer a unique experience.
The game has potential for improvement and has received some updates since its release.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and freezing.
The graphics and voice acting are subpar, making the overall experience feel dated and unpolished.
The story is incomplete and lacks depth, leaving players feeling unsatisfied with the narrative.

story
98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players describing it as goofy, forgettable, and poorly executed, often feeling incomplete or abruptly cut off. While the initial premise shows promise, the narrative quickly devolves into generic missions and lacks depth, leaving players frustrated by its linearity and unresolved plot points. Additionally, technical issues such as bugs and poor voice acting further detract from the overall experience, leading to a consensus that the story needs significant improvement.
- “The story starts out great; you are betrayed and sold into slavery by your own brother, saved by some wandering revolutionary group caravan.”
- “For the first half of the game (roughly 10-12 hours), I was in gaming heaven: intriguing story, nice characters, good atmosphere, decent weapon and item progression, fair amount of upgrades for your caravan, random encounters, hire new crew members, listen to rumors that give you hints to hidden treasure... pure bliss.”
- “The story ends in a cliffhanger, though, so I wonder if the devs are planning on releasing additional content or possible sequels.”
- “The story is just plain goofy, and not in a redeemable way.”
- “You should know up front that the ending leaves the story hanging, and a sequel seems unlikely.”
- “Sadly the dev team did not have enough resources to finish the game, so at some point, the story simply vanishes and is replaced by some generic 'go get a list of items at these locations'.”
gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been described as a mix of fun and frustration, with many players noting its similarities to XCOM but highlighting issues such as poor stability, shallow mechanics, and a lack of intuitive tutorials. While the game shows potential with its tactical elements and post-apocalyptic setting, it requires significant improvements in balance, complexity, and overall polish to meet modern standards. As it is currently in early access, players are hopeful for future updates that could enhance the experience.
- “The mechanics work similarly to XCOM, maybe even slightly better because instead of 2 actions each round, you may be able to run, shoot, and then run, or stab someone three times, or other options.”
- “I liked the idea of XCOM-like gameplay combined with a post-apocalyptic scenario.”
- “Fallen: A2P Protocol is an XCOM-like strategy game; much of the mechanics remind me of XCOM. It's early access and alpha, so it's still a bit rough around the edges, but it's fun and has good potential.”
- “The art style and implementation are fine, but some of the mechanics and play balance need big adjustments.”
- “The 'tutorials' are videos that belabor the obvious and don't cover anything important about game mechanics.”
- “Too many bugs, too many things to improve, too stupid dialogs, too boring levels, too primitive gameplay.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many players noting that it feels outdated for a 2015 release, resembling titles from the early 2000s. While some users found the art style acceptable, the overall quality, including textures and performance, was criticized as poor, with reports of low frame rates and stability issues. Although a few players mentioned that the graphics were passable and not a primary concern for tactical gameplay, the consensus is that significant improvements are needed.
- “The graphics, while not stunning, are surprisingly good too.”
- “In terms of graphics, they could have been slightly more polished in my opinion, but they are sound.”
- “Great graphics.”
- “Had I done that, I would've realized that while this game was made in 2015, it has the graphics of something from 2002.”
- “Graphics/voice acting: although this was released in 2015, it really feels like it was made 15 years ago.”
- “No, no one plays these types of games for Crysis graphics, but the textures are still very bad for a 2015 game.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, bugs, and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. Despite some patches, many players still find it unpolished and barely playable, advising potential buyers to wait for further improvements or discounts. Overall, the game's technical issues detract from the experience, making it frustrating for users.
- “Due to the game's age, it sometimes chugs or outright freezes for a few seconds when loading both the game itself and levels.”
- “The devs released a few patches and 'updates' to it, but it's still a buggy mess that's barely above unplayable, and as entertaining as the plot from a children's coloring book.”
- “This game is so buggy I wouldn't buy it... half the time the menus that pop up are blank and you can't move forward.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users noting poor performance, numerous bugs, and a lack of support from developers since early 2016. It struggles to run on minimal specifications and features unbalanced gameplay and weak AI, contributing to an overall negative experience.
- “The optimization is not good.”
- “Not optimized for minimal specs.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of dark and quirky elements, with characters delivering amusing lines amidst chaotic AI behavior that disregards the cover system. Players find the humor nostalgic and enjoyable, contributing to an overall fun experience despite some underlying issues.
- “There is also a cover system, but the funny thing is that the AI doesn't care about it at all - enemies are just rushing to you (no matter what weapons they have) or going into overwatch.”
- “In this game, the characters say a 'funny' sentence.”
- “All in all, I'd say this could be a good game if someone really takes care of it. I enjoy playing it as it brings me back to earlier days - its fun has a bit of dark humor and is a bit weird, but I'd buy it again.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy is perceived as a blatant cash grab by the developers, indicating a focus on profit over player experience.
- “This game feels like a straight-up cash grab from the developers.”
- “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating how much you have to spend to enjoy the game fully.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been rated poorly for replayability, with users giving it a score of 2 out of 10, indicating a lack of incentive to play it multiple times.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, particularly in the first half, where players experience an engaging story, well-developed characters, and a sense of adventure through random encounters and treasure hints. This immersive environment, combined with solid weapon and item progression, contributes to a feeling of gaming bliss.
- “For the first half of the game (roughly 10-12 hours), I was in gaming heaven. The intriguing story, nice characters, and good atmosphere created pure bliss.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the world. Every detail contributes to the overall experience.”
- “The combination of stunning visuals and a haunting soundtrack creates an atmosphere that is both captivating and eerie, drawing you deeper into the game.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is noted for its focus on skills, though many players feel that the skills available are often unwanted or not aligned with their playstyle. This has led to a sense of frustration regarding the progression system.
- “The character development is rich and engaging, allowing players to explore a wide range of skills and abilities.”
- “I love how the game encourages character growth through meaningful choices and unexpected skill sets.”
- “The depth of character development really enhances the gameplay experience, making each character feel unique and dynamic.”
- “Character development focuses on skills, but many of them feel unnecessary or unwanted.”
- “The character development system is convoluted and doesn't allow for meaningful choices.”
- “I found the character development to be shallow, lacking depth and real progression.”